Create an habit of tracking calories... This is half the battle.
Every single day I keep track of them.
I know 2400 calories are close to maintanance, 2600 calories is slow bulk, 2200 calories is slow cutting.
I tend to fluctuate between these while lifting.
Minimum I'm allowed to do is 1800, this is a deep cut, and even though it works it's not long term sustainable and I'll probably lose muscle and might injury myself.
Currently going for 2300-2400 to lose some of the Christmas damage 😅
what’s ur primary goal? Gain muscle mass, turn fat into muscle, gain weight?
Currently, shread a few pounds to lose all the Christmas fat, and later this month I'll go back to eating around maintanance maybe slightly above to lose fat and gain muscle.
It really depends on the time if year honestly. But currently is just to lose followed by 4-5 months of recomp.
i think I will go with your first one