doublesSkinny fat or recomp
Skinny fat? Here's your number.
Cut or recomp? Doubles helps you pick, then gives you two numbers a day: calories and a protein minimum.
Free for 7 days, then $69.99 a year or $12.99 a month. iPhone, US.
How a recomp works in Doubles
Lose fat and build muscle at once.
The Recomp plan keeps you just under maintenance (or right at it) with more protein: 2.0 g per kg of body weight.
The mirror over the scale.
A recomp is judged on your waist, photos and lifts, so a flat scale isn't a fail. Doubles watches your waist, body fat and strength, not the scale alone.
Your lifts, remembered.
Say "bench 135 for 8" and your partner keeps your best set for each lift. You need strength training at least twice a week; Doubles handles the food.
What a recomp week looks like
On a recomp the scale barely moves, so Doubles shows your waist, photos and lifts first. Example numbers:
| Week 1 | Week 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 158 lb | 157.6 lb |
| Waist | 32.5 in | 31.5 in |
| Bench, best set | 135 × 8 | 145 × 8 |
| Calories a day | 2,250 (maintenance −5%) | 2,250 |
| Protein a day | 143 g minimum | 143 g minimum |
Illustrative example, not a real user's results. Recomp is slower than a cut and results vary.
Questions
Should I cut or recomp?
If you have more fat to lose, a cut is usually faster. If you're fairly new to lifting or skinny fat, a recomp can work. You pick on the plan screen, your partner can talk it through with you, and you can switch any time.
What do I eat on a recomp?
Calories near maintenance and plenty of protein, every day. Nothing's banned. Doubles gives you the two numbers and helps you hit them.
Do you give me a workout plan?
No. A recomp needs strength training at least twice a week, and that part is yours. Doubles handles the food and keeps notes on your lifts.
Whatever your reason, don't do it alone.
Free for 7 days, then $69.99 a year or $12.99 a month. The paywall shows the price and your first charge date before you start.
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