Quick Q&A Thread

Aani15

Thanks @sidesteel.
Now this picture is very recent.
I am lean atm and do not think losing any more weight going to help my looks, forget about the muscle, fat, %age talk. So, what do you think, should I start bulking now?
Thanks a lot for your replies.
I really appreciate it.

SideSteel

Aani15 wrote: »

Thanks @sidesteel.
Now this picture is very recent.
I am lean atm and do not think losing any more weight going to help my looks, forget about the muscle, fat, %age talk. So, what do you think, should I start bulking now?
Thanks a lot for your replies.
I really appreciate it.

Hard to tell based on that pic so you should consider subjective measures and goals.

When you bulk you will gain muscle and you will gain fat. Your lifts will go up likely at a slightly faster pace vs cutting.

Also depends on your psychological tolerance for getting fat.

Without knowing a lot more about you I wouldn't be able to assess that.

I do however think that getting leaner may make you appear more muscular.

Aani15

Thank you @SideSteel.
I think a little introspection will help.
Please keep posting and thanks again!

Aani15

Good grief! My image is ridiculously large even after cropping.
Sorry about that!

SideSteel

Moving this up.

LolBroScience

How come I forgot how to squat?

SideSteel

LolBroScience wrote: »

How come I forgot how to squat?

You didn't.

ok ty.

Clarewho

@SideSteel I have some (probably) stupid questions so I apologise in advance...

How do I know how long to bulk for? Or do I bulk til I put on a certain weight? Also, I'm 23% ish fat at present (if scales are to be believed and yes I do know they are not). I don't want to lose any more weight but does this make me a good candidate for b&c or should I recomp? I'm 45. Thank you x

SideSteel

Clarewho wrote: »

@SideSteel I have some (probably) stupid questions so I apologise in advance...

How do I know how long to bulk for? Or do I bulk til I put on a certain weight? Also, I'm 23% ish fat at present (if scales are to be believed and yes I do know they are not). I don't want to lose any more weight but does this make me a good candidate for b&c or should I recomp? I'm 45. Thank you x

Sorry, I missed this question apparently.

I would bulk until you reach a body-fat level that you start to become uncomfortable with or until you reach a reasonable body-fat that may start to negatively effect nutrient partitioning. For females I believe this is in the 25-27% range at the top end.

Regarding bulk/cut/recomp, just make sure you keep your surplus minimal if you decide to bulk. Normally I wouldn't advise it at 23% bodyfat but as you said, measurement methods for that are quite inaccurate. Plan on staying at maintenance or just a very small surplus (1lb/month gain or so) and you'll be fine.

Clarewho

Thank you @SideSteel I appreciate your advice and time

takingcareofus

"Got any general fitness/diet questions that you would like my opinion on?"

Thank!
Do we measure food before or after it's cooked, for MFP purposes?

Orphia

Here is the link to SideSteel's threads:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/search?adv=1&search=&title=&author=SideSteel&cat=all&tags=&discussion_d=1&within=1+day&date=

Yay, SideSteel!

paulandrachelk

Regarding darklords on resistance bands. Years ago I did isometric conditioning for about a year then was in horrific motorcycle accident. Dr. said if I had not been in such good shape (from isometrics) I would have lost my lower leg and taken much longer to recover. So-you don't have to use the standard weight lifting to get your muscles in great condition. Go for it.