I personally prefer to do my morning workout's (either weights or cardio or both) completely fasted. I just feel that with your glycogen stores being low that is the optimum time for burning fat stores but i know ripped dudes who drink a shake before hand and it certainly doesn't hurt them.
For me i feel sick if i have belly full of protein shake or food before a workout so that was my main reason for doing it fasted.
You are similar size to me and 2000 cals seems to work well for me. Maybe start there and see how the scale / mirror are going after a few weeks and adjust accordingly? I've noticed recently that making my evening meal the smallest of the day and limiting my carbs at night has helped me a bit. I have a big breakfast (1 cut of oats, 1 cup of milk, 1 scoop of protein) and a big lunch (1 large skinless chicken breast, 1 cup brown rice, 1 cup veges) and then at night I just have a protein shake with 2 scoops of protein and water / ice blended up and it's been working great. If i want to snack i have almonds or a boiled egg.
I know it depends on your goals but i would try for at least some sort of resistance training at least twice a week if possible. I doesn't have to be much and could be just bodyweight moves like pushup's, pull ups, sit ups, squats etc for 20 mins but just something to try and preserve some muscle.
Many people cut with just cardio and end up "skinny fat" where the scale is sure a lot lighter but they aren't necessarily happy with the final look if you know what i mean. The more muscle you can preserve the easier it will be to keep it off as well because more muscle = faster metabolism.
GL with it Kearnzo.
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