I definitely will get back to some heavier lifting once I am done with my cut. But I will keep my diet cleaner and not forego the cardio. My goal is to gain muscle and strength again, but slower and cleaner. My best gains typically came from eating 500-800 or so excess calories a day.  I have no intention of competing, so for me, having high level strength as well as aerobic and anaerobic endurance is important. Essentially, I want to be much more well rounded.