Cut or Bulk?

blaikiejacqueline

I have a hard time deciding whether or not I should lose more weight or gain muscle. I've had an eating disorder in the past (don't worry, for the most part I'm good now lol) so I don't really have a good idea of if I'm small, large, medium, y'know. My friends and family say bulk, but I think it's because they're afraid I'll go back to my old habits, but I know I'll be alright cause I'm done with hating myself! I just wanted some opinions from strangers for whether or not you think I should start gaining muscle or lose more weight. Thank you!

blaikiejacqueline

Also, please ignore my messy room! ;p

sardelsa

If you are at a good weight for your height and want to work on your body composition I would recommend recomp. See this link for more info:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

sijomial

You do know you don't have to bulk to gain muscle I hope?

What are your long term goals for physique and any other fitness / strength / body composition goals?

How are you training / exercising now?

DancingMoosie

I would also suggest a recomp.

Dogmom1978

If “bulking” as you referred to it were simple, many men would look like The Rock. That said, muscle is good for a variety of reasons including slightly higher calorie burn, better health, muscle can help support joints (useful as you start to age), etc.