10/16/2026
Getting lean is one thing. Staying lean is another.
Top photo is where we started. Bottom photo is him now. Third slide is the end of his cut.
My client went from 187 lbs all the way down to 159.8 lbs at the end of his cut.
Now we’re 3.5 weeks into his post-diet recovery phase, and this is exactly why I don’t just get my clients lean and leave them there.
His calories and macros are up significantly from where they were when we ended the cut, and he’s only up about 4 lbs.
Hunger isn’t an issue anymore. Cravings aren’t an issue anymore. Now he’s performing in the gym, hitting PRs, staying lean and filling out his physique even more.
This is the part a lot of people miss.
Your approach during fat loss matters, but your approach AFTER the cut is just as important.
That transition phase is huge if you want to maintain your results, recover properly, allow your hormones and hunger to normalize, and put yourself in a better position to start building muscle again.
The goal is to eventually get to a place where you’re eating based on what your body needs, not constantly fighting hunger and cravings from being in a deficit.
Anybody can starve themselves and lose weight, but that’s not what we’re after.
We’re after sustainable fat loss, maintaining your hard-earned muscle, improving performance and building a physique you can actually maintain without feeling like you’re dieting forever.
Getting lean is only part of the process. Knowing what to do next is where real coaching comes in.
If you want results like this with a game plan that goes beyond just losing weight, click the link in my bio and apply for one-on-one coaching with me.