>>76362053 (OP)
Because why should I?
Just do your 250kcal defic- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Why do you think most people start their cut 6 months early?
>>76362053 (OP)
What do you mean? You can lose almost a pound of fat a day fasting depending on your TDEE (you'll lose more than that in water weight/glycogen but gain it back after refeeding)
>>76362173
Well assuming you're a pretty big guy, 3500 cal TDEE is realistic if you're active and lifting. That's a pound of fat, though you might need some time burn through your glycogen stores. That rate of weight loss lines up with what I and others have experienced during longer fasts (see atlas power shrugged videos for deeper explanation)
>>76362543
Depending on where you start, that could be a little on the slow side, but it is still measurable progress. Don't worry too much if you are consistently losing over time and your diet/routine is sustainable without driving you crazy. Staying consistent but slow is way better than trying to go real fast, then burning out. >>76362053 (OP)
We did though? Nothing about fitness is super fast. If it was that easy, everyone would do it.