@servantofyahshua Why always start with deficit?
If you start your body recomp or fat loss always start at maintenance calories. Continue to consume same calories for 2 weeks.
For the program, you will be following progressive overload as in you are either going to increase weight or reps in weeks before you take deload( probably after 7 weeks).
Make a habit of write it down with pen and paper you have eaten this much and same with your training.
Everyone react to programs differently.
So my tip would be start with higher calories before you start to cut them down.
Also notice how your body reacts to different food that is if you have bloating or gas issues with whey or soya , etc.
Actual program begins post 2 weeks.
Just measure your weight and inches daily after you take a shit and before you have breakfast.