In your article “To Be A Beast” your starting cutting numbers are higher than most other recommendations I have seen. (You bulking numbers are also higher than what I’ve seen). What is the reasoning behind suggesting a less aggressive calorie deficit? And how accurate in your experience are these recommendations for clients? Are they usually close to the “sweet spot” or are large adjustments usually needed?
Most people eat much more than they think to maintain their weight, which means that a calorie deficit or surplus is likely to be higher than they think to.
Here is a good site to get some more specific data for you, the individual: Body Weight Planner - NIDDK
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Jordan, in the article, you mention that there’s no clear evidence for metabolic damage. However, a person can be become more efficient to their training and their weight loss can stall.
However, one issue on which I was not clear about: is there any mechanism by which weight loss can stall if the person cuts their calories by too much?
Nope. This is why world hunger is a problem.
Well, I feel sheepish… 
Thank you, that makes sense.