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Is it time to cut?

krwjohnson
krwjohnson Posts: 46 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I started my bulk 3 months ago at 144 pounds.ziayu4ix9f45.jpg

This is where I am at now. I wanted to bulk for longer but I am getting impatient. I currently weigh 156 lbs.opdzwr2vaktb.jpg

This is my first time attempting cut/bulk cycles. Any tips or insight is appreciated.

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  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Yep time to cut. You made some good gains by the looks of it. Don't forget to increase your protein as you drop calories.
  • krwjohnson
    krwjohnson Posts: 46 Member
    edited March 2017
    Thanks man. Is there any sort of transition calorie wise or can I just go immediately into a deficit?
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    krwjohnson wrote: »
    Thanks man. Is there any sort of transition calorie wise or can I just go immediately into a deficit?

    I just drop straight into a deficit, personally. However, when coming back out, I've gotteb by best results from tapering back up slowly.
  • krwjohnson
    krwjohnson Posts: 46 Member
    Awesome. Thanks. I feel a mix of excitement and dread ha ha. I have missed cardio a lot though.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    krwjohnson wrote: »
    Thanks man. Is there any sort of transition calorie wise or can I just go immediately into a deficit?

    Personally I would do 1-2 weeks at maintenance before dropping into a deficit. Have a read of transition phase by Lyle McDonald.
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