Thread 76729761

>my libido dropped by 70-80%, used to fap 2x a day, now its barely 2x/week
>i feel hungry and sad all the time
>rarely take my shirt off, dating apps won't let you post shirtless pics either
>my dick barely works
>can't make gains on a cut
>my arms have decreased 50% in size and I don't even look like I lift in a shirt anymore unless I'm wearing tank tops with a pump
Is it all about the face gains? Because /fit/ told me life begins at 12% bf but I feel miserable and my life is the same shit, all I can do is mire myself in the mirror and take pictures.

>>76729761 (OP)
What does your typical 24 hours of eating look like?

>>76729761 (OP)
>criticising low bf

fails to even mention his bf
You are and idiot. A good looking & fit idiot.

Most people you see in photos you compare yourself dont look like that day to day. Havi g body fat % below 10% is unhealthy. Cutting fir too many months is unhealthy. Not getting enough fat nukes your hormones.

>>76729761 (OP)
Protip: It's because you eat low cal instead of low fat. Not because of your low bf.

>>76729977
>Havi g body fat % below 10% is unhealthy. Cutting fir too many months is unhealthy. Not getting enough fat nukes your hormones.
All of those are wrong.

What's unhealthy is reducing calories to cut.

>>76729997
That statement is mostly incorrect or misleading — it oversimplifies the science of cutting, fat levels, and hormones. Let’s unpack it carefully:


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1. “Having body fat below 10% is unhealthy.”

Partially true.
For most men, being below ~8–10% body fat long-term can cause hormonal and physiological issues (like low testosterone, fatigue, poor recovery, and mood swings).
However, some genetically gifted or well-trained athletes can maintain <10% without problems.
It’s not inherently unhealthy — it’s unhealthy when sustained unnaturally or combined with poor nutrition or excessive deficits.
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2. “Cutting for too many months is unhealthy.”

Depends.
Cutting itself isn’t unhealthy if done correctly — meaning:

You maintain a moderate calorie deficit (e.g. 300–500 kcal/day).

You keep protein intake high and fat not too low.

You monitor recovery, hormones, and mood.


What’s unhealthy is a prolonged aggressive deficit, especially when body fat is already low — that’s when you risk muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and hormone disruption.
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3. “Not getting enough fat nukes your hormones.”

True.
Dietary fat is critical for testosterone, cortisol, and estrogen synthesis.
Extremely low-fat diets (<15–20% of total calories) can reduce testosterone levels significantly.
Cutting too much fat from your diet while cutting calories makes the hormonal hit worse.
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4. “

>>76730003
What’s unhealthy is reducing calories to cut.”

False.
Reducing calories is the only way to lose body fat. That’s not inherently unhealthy — it’s the degree and duration of the reduction* that matters.
What is unhealthy is:

Starving yourself (too large a deficit).

Losing weight too fast (>1–1.5 lbs/week when lean).

Neglecting nutrition (micros, fats, protein).


A mild calorie deficit (200–500 kcal/day) with a balanced diet and resistance training is perfectly safe — even beneficial.
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In short:

Claim Truth

<10% body fat = unhealthy Sometimes true, not always
Long cuts = unhealthy Only if too extreme or poorly managed
Low fat = hormone crash True
Calorie reduction = unhealthy False — only if extreme

>>76730003
>>76730006
Stop using AI, retard

>>76729761 (OP)
Try periodizing refeeds as 1-2 days on and go until bmr drops significantly youll feel when the energy levels drop and you need less water.

For me if im not sleeping well i have to bulk like 2 days then can only cut for a day or 2 before shits fucked. The negative effects build up just like the positives but way faster and with one missed meal, gymrstting is sick for this reason. Youre basically dehydrated too.

>>76729994
>>76729994
Also a compound effect of vitamins not being carried without fats. I noticed eating a ton of vegetables makes me way stronger and gains faster. Cholesterol is a big one too, milk eggs and butter are the cheapest eay to do it just est your fats before carbing up for lifting or youll get fat.

>>76729761 (OP)
>dating apps won't let you post shirtless pics either
lmao wut

that's literally just bumble which is for low test feminist faggots anyway

>lose 30 pounds
>become a quickshot
I miss being fat.