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Some context: 22M, started cutting 11 weeks ago from 102 (approx. 21-24�) to last week at about 93kg. I did a fairly aggressive deficit, -750 calories @ 215g protein. My programming (focused on maintaining strength and physique) was some type of Squat (fr, back, paused, etc.) Push (chest, shoulder, triceps accessories) & some type of Pulls (snatch, clean, panda, high pull, etc.) Pull (back, biceps accessories). MonTues ThursFri, and I'd do core lower back every other day. I gained strength in accessories (including pulls), but lost about ~10-15% in compounds (squats) and the main two lifts which I'm okay with.
I'm a senior in college and this week is finals week. Unfortunately, I am extremely behind in multiple classes, so this week is very important to me being able to successfully graduate. Since Saturday, I've been cramming/studying for most hours of the day (cycles of 55 minute studying 5 minute break for the entire day), which of course has been a huge strain on my diet/exercise. I haven't worked out since last week. Since Saturday I've averaged about 3-4hrs sleep daily, and my diet has only consisted of morning adderall, black coffee, water, and maybe one meal if I have time/appetite (i try to be protein rich, healthy food at least). I've lost about 2kg of water weight since Saturday and currently hover at around 91, feeling and looking very weak. I of course know is really bad for my body and not sustainable at all, but gotta do what you gotta do to graduate I guess.
My last deadlines and finals are this Friday. I want to transition out of this extreme deficit as soon as finals end and hopefully get back on track with diet programming. Any advice for a good transition out of this? I assume I probably am on the path/already crashed my metabolism this week and I highly risk injury, so I intuit probably not great to jump right back in. Ideally I'd like to get back on track finals derailing things too hard. Should I refeed? Reverse diet back to maintenance? Thanks!
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