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12-week cut

A 12-week calorie deficit aimed at ~0.5-1% bodyweight per week. Macro split prioritises protein; carbs cycle around training days.

Audience: beginner intermediate advanced

Static — this skill doesn't adapt to your week.

Tags: diet, cut, 12-week, deficit

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Procedure

Daily calorie target = (maintenance) - (deficit). Maintenance is estimated at activation from the user's bodyweight + activity level (parameters); deficit is set at activation (default 500 kcal/day). Macro split is protein-priority: protein = 2g x bodyweight kg (rounded to nearest 5g), fat = max(0.6g x bodyweight, 50g), carbs fill the remainder.

Decision rules for the coach