I'm trying to lose but analyze: should I build muscle first? Map current state: if very low muscle mass, would building first help? Calculate: if I built muscle for 3-6 months, would that make cutting easier and more effective? Show me the bulk-then-cut option: build muscle first, cut later. Give me the phase strategy: prioritize muscle now, fat loss later. Include: whether I should gain muscle before losing fat, how to bulk properly, and if this approach makes sense for my situation.