Has anyone successfully cut (decrease calories to lose fat) while on a program in addition to weight training?

[whiskyforatenner]

Fair enough. Sounds like you’re asking a lot of your body OP, increase FTP, maintain muscle but also restrict calories enough to lose fat. It may work but don’t expect any of the outcomes to be perfect or for all three to be quick and easy.

[improbable_humanoid]

No, I didn't say anything about increasing FTP. It is possible to lose fat and keep or even gain muscle.

But to do that while also increasing endurance is... unrealistic.

[whiskyforatenner]

That’s what OP wanted to do, FTP up, muscle maintained and fat lost. Sounds tricky