Need Help Cutting Fat. Not a beginner, but I can't seem to move the needle!

I'm Struggling to Cut Weight/fat. Not sure where to turn or what to try.

Background: I’m an active, pretty fit male, 35 years old. I regular lift weights, 3 to 4 times a week. I’m strong and have a muscular build, but am not huge by any means.

I’m currently 158 lbs 5’7 (170 cm), (71.6 kg), 35 years old.

I’m struggling to cut fat. I’ve tried a few different diets and exercise routines with little progress. I don’t care as much about my scale weight as I do my body fat. I’m trying to cut down to 10% body fat - I’d guess I’m around 15-17% right now. It drives me nuts that some of the fat i have hangs on to my hips, yet I can still see my abs every so slightly.

Most Recent Try:

I followed a ketogenic diet for the last 6 weeks. About 1700-1800 calories, 130-140 grams of protein, under 30g carbs per day, and the remaining calories allotted to fat. I cheated once a day, one meal per week. No alcohol.

I lifted relatively heavy weights 3-4 times a week. 5-6 days a week I did at least 30 minutes of LISS cardio. 40 minutes on non-lifting days.

The Results:

I lost about 2-2.5 lbs (1 KG), however I felt strong. clothing fit a little bit looser, but not a lot.

I’m at the point where I’d be happy to pay a health coach or experienced fitness “guru” for a meal and workout plan. I just don’t know where to turn or what I’m doing wrong.

I’m frustrated and have been taking a break from the diet. Even when not dieting, my weight hovers around the same 158/71.6 kg. Even if I eat poorly my weight doesn’t want to seem move either - pretty difficult to gain weight.

I have been able to cut down to 10% body fat in my mid 20s, and I’m thinking about giving that plan a shot again. Before I do, I wanted to see if you had any suggestions I should try, or if a health coach with proven results. I’m happy to pay for a plan, it’s not a big deal.

One last thing - I’m on Doctor prescribed TRT at the lowest dose. Just about 2 years ago my testosterone was tested and my levels were around the levels of a 70 year old man. Since then I have gained a bit of muscle and strength. My blood tests all come back normal, but I’m wondering if the TRT (or something else) is halting my weight loss. My testosterone levels hover around the high range of normal. TRT has changed my life - literally - and I feel much better on it. But that's a separate topic.

I’m very familiar with diet, nutrition, and training - I can calculate my macros and create a diet, but I’m not an expert.

I've spent two years trying different things, diets, etc. with minimal results (other than muscle gain).

Thanks for reading this. If you could recommend an excellent coach and or nutrition/training regime, that would a huge help.

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