When entering a cutting phase, many women struggle to maintain muscle while dropping body fat. Calorie deficits, protein intake, and training intensity all play crucial roles.
Discussion points:
•Ideal calorie deficit for women
•Recommended protein per kg of body weight
•Managing cravings and energy levels
•Cardio vs diet priority
Share your cutting meal plans and results.
My bloodwork stayed fine, but I kept an eye on glucose the whole time.
Honestly I expected muscle growth. Instead I appreciated the recovery more.
I actually overtrained because I felt too good. Learned that lesson the hard way.
I bounced back faster between push sessions, but squats still humbled me every time.
As a powerlifter, I cared less about soreness and more about whether my bar speed came back quicker. It definitely seemed to.
Same experience here, man. Recovery improved enough that I had to remind myself not to keep adding volume just because I felt fresh.
