A typical fat loss cut should last between 8 and 16 weeks with a target rate of losing 0.5 to 1 percent of body weight per week. Diet breaks at maintenance can preserve adherence, but a cut should end immediately if recovery, sleep, or strength decline drastically. Maintain the new weight and review progress photos before deciding to cut again.
How long should a cut last?1. Plan eight to sixteen weeks. Long enough to see change short enough to see the end.2. Lose half to one percent weekly. Faster loss raises the chance of losing muscle with fat.3. Use maintenance when needed. A short break can restore training, hunger, and adherence.4. End when recovery craters. Constant hunger and poor sleep plus falling strength cost too much.5. Review before cutting again. Hold the result, check photos then decide if more is worth it.
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