I wrapped up my cut last week. In about 2.5 months, I dropped from 180 and around 18% (estimated) to 12.2% (tape measure method) BF, with a 32" waist for the first time in years.

I didn't count calories or macros, just tried to eat clean, and watch the portions. For exercise, I did a "compound exercises only" 3-day split plus 30 minutes on the elliptical (MISS) on MWF; and 60 minutes of cardio (also MISS) on T-TH. Seemed to work pretty well, but I'm tired of feeling hungry, and I think my body was giving me signs that that was all the weight it wanted to lose for now.

Here are some current pics...sorry, I don't have "before" pics...

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I know, some of you are probably thinking "160?? On a 6'2" 42-year-old?? Dude, EAT something!!!" Well...I'm pretty much an ectomorph, and I really wanted to take the approach I've read about where you cut first, THEN bulk. I've heard that either way can be OK.

And now, it's time to bulk! Here's hoping that after some significant muscle gain, I can reach the coveted single digit BF% on the next cut.

Congrats and good work, now any muscle you gain will be easily noticed

Great work, JDB! That's an insane amount of cardio and I commend you.

great work!! enjoy the bulk!! :tucool:

Congrats, jbd. That's a major accomplishment. Having a similar build to yours, I can tell you that the upcoming bulk will be a lot of fun. After I lost the flab around my middle, I was able to add 20 pounds of mostly muscle and still fit into the 32" jeans.:claphigh:

By the way, you don't look as thin as one would expect when you just hear your height and weight. You should be very successful bulking up. :tucool:

Nice work, you will enjoy the bulk...I sure did,

Good work!

Great job and good luck with the bulk!

Congrats on the cut... you are a madman!!

Now get swo like carguy :)

Great work on the cut...enjoy bulking, I'm sure you're going to love having more food! :eat:

Great work on the cut...enjoy bulking, I'm sure you're going to love having more food! :eat:

Thanks! I definitely am enjoying not being hungry. And so far, no complaints from the wife about my purchases of extra food for what is, basically a hobby! :)