Final Cut update

It’s been about two months since my last update, and I’m getting close to wrapping this run up with just a couple weeks left in my cycle.

The biggest change has been the continued drop in body fat. I’ve gone from roughly 30% BF down into the 12–15% range, and the visual difference is pretty damn significant. The midsection has tightened up considerably, the love handles are essentially gone, and I’ve got defined abs again—something I haven’t seen in years.

I added Reta about a month ago, and it made a noticeable difference during the final stretch of an already long cut. At that point, the diet fatigue was starting to become the bigger battle, and having the appetite control made it much easier to stay locked in and finish strong.

Going from right around 30% BF to the low teens has been a hell of an experience. I’ve learned a lot about my response to different compounds, nutrition, training, and, probably most importantly, how much patience and consistency this process requires. That said, I honestly can’t imagine wanting to stay in a hard cut like this indefinitely. There comes a point where you’re ready to move on and actually enjoy the physique you worked to build.

The run started out more as a Test/Deca recomp, but as things progressed, the goal shifted heavily toward getting lean. The current phase ended up being Test, Mast, NPP, with a little Primo worked in for E2 management.

Overall, I’m extremely happy with the outcome. I’ve still got a few things I’d like to tighten up, but getting down into the low-teens range while maintaining a solid amount of size has exceeded what I expected when I started this process.
Big shout out to my 89 brothers for the constant motivation, advice and shared experiences.