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Considering that I used to eat like 10,000 calories a day, I don't think that cutting back to 4,000 will do me much harm. I'm also trying to eat more things with vitamins (more vegetables) and fewer carbs and fats. I'm pretty much trying to stick to lean protein, complex carbs, and veggies.

You are right, I can't grow and shrink at the same time, but maybe I can lose the gut and put on more muscle at the same time.