Being realistic, withouth starving how long it would take to

>>42401685

0.5-1.0% a week

>>42402107
that fast? I was think something around 3 months with a 500 calories deficit, is that plausible? Or do I need to take out more calories?

>>42402392

A 500cal deficit results in a pound of fat loss a week, so 3 months of that would be about 12lbs of fat(plus a little muscle and some water weight). 12lbs is a good deal of fat for someone who weighs 150lbs.

>>42402883
Not OP, but is a 500 calorie deficit the best for muscle retention?
Or is muscle retention reliant on macros?

>>42402911

I wouldn't cut more than 20% out of your TDEE. For most people that's about 500 calories. You can certainly cut slower than that but it will obviously take longer. It is also important to make sure you keep getting 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight on a cut.

>>42402911
500 deficit is quite steep, assuming you're actually fit, a 250-350 deficit will be better.

>>42401685
so im not fat, im just too young for my body, got it, ill wait

>>42402883
thanks bro, I think this will get me to my goal

>>42402911
If you got lots of muscle mass it's a bit high, but if you are more of a beginner you can go at it harder. It's good since it woks for everyone, but it's ideal for few.