Women - what weight were you at when you started bulking?

berealx

I know everyone is different, but I am curious.

sardelsa

There is going to be quite a bit if variance obviously depending on height, bodyfat, goals etc.

I am 5'7" btw.

First bulk: 121lbs (I don't know my BF% but let's just say too lean and undermuscled)

Second bulk: 125lbs, BF% around 18-19% (would be my guess)

bioklutz

I am 5'0". I started around 104-105 pounds in October. I am just over 109 pounds now with my projected end date as Feb 28. I am guessing I will end up being 111-112 pounds.

Yogidog20

Started yesterday, 108 5 "2 going for 115

deputy_randolph

5'3 started at 132 in August...currently 137. I needed more bulk for lifting comp in Feb. I'm done...mostly.

ETA: This is actually my 2nd bulk. Last winter...started at 127 and hit 132 by Aug lifting comp...took a break and restarted.

DancingMoosie

I was around 114-115 with a goal of 120 (5'3"). I'm around 116-117 now. Not sure if I'm going to like 120...

aye_reesey

5'5 started at 129 in November currently 136. I want to stop in February but I'm starting to get uncomfortable now so may stop sooner

cnbbnc

I'm 5'4 and started at 110. I bulked until I hit 120.

lauamy96

75lbs. Currently at 85lbs and going to stop at 90lbs. But I am 5 feet tall so it's gonna be a normal weight lol.

krystynkaa

I want to gain weight. I was 96 then gained to 114, then lost weight after my breakup. I am now around 110 and I want to gain to 125. I need help gaining and getting more calories in. I'm 5'4.

BonyCastro

115

bbell1985

I'm 5'4". I bulked when I was about 127 or 128. Seems heavy. It may have been but I was pretty lean at that weight. I bulked until 142, tried to cut but failed, and gained back up to 148.

I'm a chunker now but I was training my butt off while I accidentally gained, so I have high hopes there is some good stuff under this fat.

bbell1985

deputy_randolph wrote: »

5'3 started at 132 in August...currently 137. I needed more bulk for lifting comp in Feb. I'm done...mostly.

ETA: This is actually my 2nd bulk. Last winter...started at 127 and hit 132 by Aug lifting comp...took a break and restarted.

Wow. I gained so fast. When I started at 127 in November I was 142 by March. I bulked on 2000 calories though which wasn't much and kinda sucked. It was like a tease.

ashleyhauser8

I'm 5'6" and my first bulk I gained 22 lbs, (fat and muscle). Then I had a successful cut over 3 months and lost 24 lbs and got down to 18% body fat.
I am now beginning my second bulk and want to gain 10+ pounds within 4 months

sarahlifts

started bulking at 138 5'7 up to 152 now cutting down to 135-132 we will see where I land in 12 weeks

deputy_randolph

bbell1985 wrote: »

deputy_randolph wrote: »

5'3 started at 132 in August...currently 137. I needed more bulk for lifting comp in Feb. I'm done...mostly.

ETA: This is actually my 2nd bulk. Last winter...started at 127 and hit 132 by Aug lifting comp...took a break and restarted.

Wow. I gained so fast. When I started at 127 in November I was 142 by March. I bulked on 2000 calories though which wasn't much and kinda sucked. It was like a tease.

I went VERY slowly with my bulk out of fear of gaining too much too fast. I wasn't super lean at 127lbs (estimating I was at about 22%+BF when I started at 127 based on a previous measurement). Maybe you were leaner at the start?

I eventually worked up from 2000-2600 calories by the end of the first bulk. This time I only worked up to 2400+ calories. I'm staying just under 2400 right now...ugh, I'm gonna cut after lifting comp in Feb...probably back down to 2100-2200 and take it from there.

bbell1985

deputy_randolph wrote: »

bbell1985 wrote: »

deputy_randolph wrote: »

5'3 started at 132 in August...currently 137. I needed more bulk for lifting comp in Feb. I'm done...mostly.

ETA: This is actually my 2nd bulk. Last winter...started at 127 and hit 132 by Aug lifting comp...took a break and restarted.

Wow. I gained so fast. When I started at 127 in November I was 142 by March. I bulked on 2000 calories though which wasn't much and kinda sucked. It was like a tease.

I went VERY slowly with my bulk out of fear of gaining too much too fast. I wasn't super lean at 127lbs (estimating I was at about 22%+BF when I started at 127 based on a previous measurement). Maybe you were leaner at the start?

I eventually worked up from 2000-2600 calories by the end of the first bulk. This time I only worked up to 2400+ calories. I'm staying just under 2400 right now...ugh, I'm gonna cut after lifting comp in Feb...probably back down to 2100-2200 and take it from there.

Interesting. I must have just been a horrible logger. I never really ate over 2100/2200. And I got so fat. I weigh 148 in my profile pic and I'm 5"4'. I feel like I must have gained some muscle

deputy_randolph

bbell1985 wrote: »

deputy_randolph wrote: »

bbell1985 wrote: »

deputy_randolph wrote: »

5'3 started at 132 in August...currently 137. I needed more bulk for lifting comp in Feb. I'm done...mostly.

ETA: This is actually my 2nd bulk. Last winter...started at 127 and hit 132 by Aug lifting comp...took a break and restarted.

Wow. I gained so fast. When I started at 127 in November I was 142 by March. I bulked on 2000 calories though which wasn't much and kinda sucked. It was like a tease.

I went VERY slowly with my bulk out of fear of gaining too much too fast. I wasn't super lean at 127lbs (estimating I was at about 22%+BF when I started at 127 based on a previous measurement). Maybe you were leaner at the start?

I eventually worked up from 2000-2600 calories by the end of the first bulk. This time I only worked up to 2400+ calories. I'm staying just under 2400 right now...ugh, I'm gonna cut after lifting comp in Feb...probably back down to 2100-2200 and take it from there.

Interesting. I must have just been a horrible logger. I never really ate over 2100/2200. And I got so fat. I weigh 148 in my profile pic and I'm 5"4'. I feel like I must have gained some muscle

You look like you have some serious muscle in the pic. I know I have abs...somewhere!

RoxieDawn

5'3 3/4 third bulk start Oct 12 to current

BF% around 19
SW 109
CW 116
GW 123

No matter what I am not bailing on this bulk.. 14 pound gain should be my "bulk till I can't stand my self any longer" point.

sarahi_jesus

What do you guys eat?? I am currently 86 lbs and as hard as I try I can't gain weight!

bioklutz

sarahi_jesus wrote: »

What do you guys eat?? I am currently 86 lbs and as hard as I try I can't gain weight!

If you are having trouble gaining weight eat more calorie dense foods (peanut butter, nuts, cheesecake). Here is a tread to give you some more ideas: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1

deputy_randolph

sarahi_jesus wrote: »

What do you guys eat?? I am currently 86 lbs and as hard as I try I can't gain weight!

I eat a lot of nuts, oils (coconut, butter), avocado, chocolate, and Chipotle. You can add me if you want to look at my diary.

DancingMoosie

I do tend to eat a lot of peanuts and love pumpkin seeds. Dried tart cherries and dark chocolate chips(Ghirardelli 60%)are my after dinner treats .

chelseymorris185

I lost a ton of weight after having a baby dropping from 145lbs to 108 lbs nursing! (Exercising too of course)
So I started to bulk when I hit 108 because I felt like I was way too skinny and unhealthy looking. Now I fluctuate from 116-119 and feel awesome!:)

eday79

Lost baby weight, 144lbs to 110lbs. Didn't like the 'skinny fat' look so decided to increase muscle mass. I'm currently 119lbs @ 5'3" and doing a 'lean bulk' focusing on lower body heavy lifting.