Hey Folks,
I will try to keep it short and clear.
My info:
I’m 27 yo, 6’/180 cm, 87kg/191lb and am following wendler 531 4x per week for over 18 months.
My objectve:
My objectve is to cut another few lb to feel comfortable with my shirt off, not shredded out of my mind, simply lean and strong.
My problem :
My calculated TDEE (so hypothetical maintenance) is 2500kcals, but I have been at a deficit for most of my “lifting career”, eating 2000kcals or less for an extended period of time.
I have been on and off diets, long term low calorie dieting, binge/restrict cycles, and i am sick of it.
I am not huge by any means, but I am a fairly strong and big guy, but I am at the point where I get scared to eat and am getting fat at anything over 2000kcals.
I think this extended starving period has lowered my metabolism.
My question:
I am looking for people with similar experiences, that know of protocols to fix/reset your metabolism in a healthy manner (i.e. without blowing up like a balloon) to get back to giving your body what it actually needs.
All help is much appreciated,
Cheers
P.S: I have found several online resources but not from sources I trust (Doctor oz BS, skinny girls website, etc)