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thelostbreed02
thelostbreed02 Posts: 87 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it possible to dirty bulk on intermittent fasting protocol? It seems like it would work and that it would actually be better for the mind and body since you won't suffer the consequences of normal eating schedule with dirty bulking while on IF you can still feel like you're dirty bulking but you won't get as fat.

Goal: Lean Bulking that's the mostenjoyable

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  • wannabeskinnycat
    wannabeskinnycat Posts: 205 Member
    edited June 2019
    thelostbreed02 wrote: »
    Is it possible to dirty bulk on intermittent fasting protocol? It seems like it would work and that it would actually be better for the mind and body since you won't suffer the consequences of normal eating schedule with dirty bulking while on IF you can still feel like you're dirty bulking but you won't get as fat.

    Goal: Lean Bulking that's the mostenjoyable

    Well done on the weight loss.

    You already asked this question on 18th April - https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/43613210#Comment_43613210

    I get you've lost weight and you're ready to build muscle but you lost weight by following a healthy WOE and working in a calorie deficit. You need to do the same (healthy) with muscle building. Fads don't work long term and I've read some of the answers you've had to your posts about muscles, weight etc. They seem to be do-able, healthy, positive ways to build muscle.

    Another comment on your previous posts was that maybe you have a body image issue (I'm 1st in that queue) and maybe a counsellor would be able to support you. Is that an option for you? Might be worth a chat with one, even just to rule it out.

    Good luck
  • thelostbreed02
    thelostbreed02 Posts: 87 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    What do you mean by dirty bulk, gain as much as possible (including a high level of fat) in a short period of time by being in an very high surplus? I would imagine it could be more difficult with IF (at least for most people) and could get very uncomfortable.

    But your second sentence confuses me. How much fat you gain will be a result of what kind of surplus you are in on your bulk. So whether it's IF or a fasting window of only 3 hours, if it's the same intake for both it's going to be the same amount of gain over time.

    Just eating foods that the average fitness fanatic wouldnt eat. Examples are like factory processed junk foods that have really no micronutrients and benefits for the body but are enjoyable
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    thelostbreed02 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    What do you mean by dirty bulk, gain as much as possible (including a high level of fat) in a short period of time by being in an very high surplus? I would imagine it could be more difficult with IF (at least for most people) and could get very uncomfortable.

    But your second sentence confuses me. How much fat you gain will be a result of what kind of surplus you are in on your bulk. So whether it's IF or a fasting window of only 3 hours, if it's the same intake for both it's going to be the same amount of gain over time.

    Just eating foods that the average fitness fanatic wouldnt eat. Examples are like factory processed junk foods that have really no micronutrients and benefits for the body but are enjoyable

    I wouldn't consider that dirty bulking, again the common definition has to do with size of surplus and amount of fat gain, not so much food choices.

    Provided you are hitting your macros and getting decent nutrition, there isn't anything wrong with those foods. In fact many of them can help someone reach their goal since they may not be as filling and easier to get down especially if their intake is really high.
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