u/Important_Count3028

I’m currently 6 weeks out of my first natural mens physique show and im at a point of the prep in which i dont know what to do.

I’m 6’4 and i currently weigh 173 pounds. Ive been on 2900 calories and my weight is dropping rapidly (0.5lbs a day) and i dont know, if i should keep going with that for these next 40 or so days until my peak week, or that i should up my calories to 3200. Why that number? Because my TDEE is around 3100-3300 calories. I just dont want to lose muscle at this point of prep, thats my main goal.

Im looking for any experienced people who already took part in a bodybuilding show that are willing to help me out on this one.

And here is my physique for reference.