Why You Should Eat More and Lift Before Cutting

Many people jump straight into a calorie deficit when trying to lose fat, but this often leads to frustration—low energy, stalled progress, and even muscle loss. The key to sustainable fat loss isn’t just eating less; it’s building a strong metabolism first.

1. Fuel Your Body to Build Muscle

Strength training combined with sufficient calories (especially protein) helps you build muscle. More muscle means a higher resting metabolic rate, allowing you to burn more calories even at rest.

2. Avoid Metabolic Adaptation

If you start cutting calories too soon, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. By first increasing your intake and lifting heavy, you give your body the fuel it needs to optimize hormones and metabolic function.

3. Improve Your Performance & Recovery

Eating more while training allows you to push harder in the gym, recover faster, and build strength—setting the stage for a more effective cut later 💪

4. Make Fat Loss Easier in the Long Run

Once you’ve built muscle and conditioned your metabolism, cutting becomes more effective. You can eat more while still losing fat, making the process smoother and more sustainable.

Instead of starving yourself from the start, focus on fueling your body, getting stronger, and then cutting strategically. A well-fed, well-trained body burns fat more efficiently than an underfed, under-muscled one.

Are you focusing on strength and fueling your metabolism before cutting? Let me know in the comments!