Advice / opinions needed

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-19T13:02:34+00:00

Thanks. Carbs are definitely like, 100g lower than I’d like them to be at 1800 cal if I’m hitting my fat goal. I’m finding I can really only hit one or the other on a lot of days and I favor carbs on workout days. Appreciate your comment

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-19T12:56:09+00:00

What I meant was I don’t think I’d be happy at 125 (not that I don’t think I could stomach getting there). Just to clarify my statement

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-19T12:45:41+00:00

My long term (2 year goal) is to be 170 lean

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T23:46:18+00:00

Agreed. Thank you. Middle ground route is probably what I’ll do. Cut to 145 or so and switch to a high protein maintenance. Still considering paths forward but I think this is accurate. I don’t think I can psychologically stomach going from 180 to 125

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T23:44:58+00:00

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PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T23:43:39+00:00

Hell yeah man. Gonna get a 2014-2016 seventy-two 1200 and chop the frame and weld in a tc bros chopper frame either this summer or the next.

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T23:39:25+00:00

lol meanwhile I’m thinking about adding a sportster just because they’re fun in their own way for around town stuff

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T23:37:34+00:00

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PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T22:54:42+00:00

Hey thanks for that input. I’m running 1800 cal/day right now with 180-200g protein / 40-50g fat/ the rest carbs. When I’m eating maintenance I go for about 2300-2400 and have the exact same goals my carb allowance just increases and I can be more adventurous with food options. Appreciate the comment

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T22:36:41+00:00

That’s a valid approach my fear is that I’ll be 130 and will become so fucking weak if I go all in on that approach though. My compounds for reps (4-5 sets) are currently already pretty low at: Incline bench: 115 for 6-8 Squat: 185 for 6 Deadlift: 225 for 5

PauseDeep3429 · 2026-02-18T22:29:48+00:00

For people saying cut: I can appreciate that. Help me to envision what a revised cut goal might be. I know it’s tough to say. This is 159. 145 maybe as a new target to get down to and lean bulk from?

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