So asking here because I can find so many different answers online and even from a Dr.
I recently lost a decent amount of body fat and gained lean muscle I was around 246 and now am at 224 with a lot more muscle and less fat. Im targeting about 2600 calories per day, 182g protein, 68g fat, 315carb. Its what I aim for and am staying pretty close but some days I struggle to even eat 2600 after all that protein. I have hit a stall in losing body fat over the last 3 weeks.
Is it likely my metabolism is slowing because of the fat loss? Im training pretty hard. Powerlifting 3x per week (5x5) plus HIIT cardio after my lifts, also targeting other muscle groups after cardio (triceps, bicep, chest). I do all these lifts with a sense of urgency and keep my heart rate up, when Im done I look like I jumped in a pool with my clothes on.
Also sitting in the sauna for 20min 2-3x a week for recovery and drinking tons of water, sweating it out post work out.
any input is appreciated, should I stay the course or reduce calories?
I recently lost a decent amount of body fat and gained lean muscle I was around 246 and now am at 224 with a lot more muscle and less fat. Im targeting about 2600 calories per day, 182g protein, 68g fat, 315carb. Its what I aim for and am staying pretty close but some days I struggle to even eat 2600 after all that protein. I have hit a stall in losing body fat over the last 3 weeks.
Is it likely my metabolism is slowing because of the fat loss? Im training pretty hard. Powerlifting 3x per week (5x5) plus HIIT cardio after my lifts, also targeting other muscle groups after cardio (triceps, bicep, chest). I do all these lifts with a sense of urgency and keep my heart rate up, when Im done I look like I jumped in a pool with my clothes on.
Also sitting in the sauna for 20min 2-3x a week for recovery and drinking tons of water, sweating it out post work out.
any input is appreciated, should I stay the course or reduce calories?