Cut, recomp, or lean bulk? How LeanLens picks a recommendation
Need a focused next step? See Physique Score and Muscle Balance for practical companion workflows.
Most people get stuck because they’re trying to do everything at once:
- lose fat fast
- gain muscle fast
- feel amazing daily
Pick one primary goal for the next block. LeanLens helps you choose a direction based on your estimate.
The three phases (simple version)
Cut
Best when you’re above your comfortable range and want definition.
Recomp
Best when you’re in a solid middle range and can improve muscle-to-fat contrast with consistency.
Lean bulk
Best when you’re already lean enough that adding muscle gives the best payoff.
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Recommendation card showing Cut / Recomp / Lean bulk and the reason.
Alt text: LeanLens recommendation card explaining whether to cut, recomp, or lean bulk with a short reason.
How to use the recommendation (without overreacting)
Treat it like a suggestion, not a command:
- If your week was chaotic, clean up the week first.
- If your photos were inconsistent, fix photos before changing strategy.
- If the recommendation matches what you already suspected, great—commit for 2–4 weeks.
A 7/10 plan done consistently beats a 10/10 plan you restart every week.
Nutrition targets (keep it boring)
LeanLens can surface practical targets (like maintenance calories or protein-forward structure) based on your context.
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Nutrition targets block (maintenance calories, protein target) inside the strategy panel.
Alt text: LeanLens nutrition targets section showing maintenance calories and simple macro guidance.
Limitations
All recommendations depend on the quality of inputs. If you want the best signal, keep photos consistent and compare over time.
Get a confidence-aware range and practical next steps from a single photo.
Photos not stored by LeanLens after processing.
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