Thanks for your input on this guys. I did mean maintain what I've managed to build so far. Just finding I have such a loss in strength while trying to get rid of stubborn fat. Im thinking too deep instead of getting on with it. Guess the message is grit teeth even more and still move as much weight as possible. Bought some stanavar from mts to try help towards getting bf down and gain some strength back. Was that a good decision. I will also have another look at the bmr calc to nail down the calories better. Once again thanks.