PrimalRunner's Bulking Log
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I don't usually weigh in mid-week, but I just wanted to this morning oh a whim. I'm down almost 3 lbs from my last weigh in (Sunday), with a total gain for about 1 lb in the last two and a half weeks. That's where I actually wanted to be, but the damn scale fluctuates. I'm not going to think about it again until Sunday.0
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Do you find that your fitbit underestimates your TDEE? I believe that mine was off about 100-200 calories/day. I am still debating on whether or not I want to get another one to replace the one that I flushed down the toilet Friday night (don't ask).0
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Hahahaha!!! I'm interested in getting the Force, but not sure yet.
I think it's pretty on target--it helped with maintaining my weight, so I'm confident in the numbers.0 -
Week three is almost done, weighing in tomorrow. Had a pretty badass session today. My grip strength is improving, I think. I'm feeling really great about everything--my lifting program, my food, etc. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about something!0
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Yahoo! Doing great!!0
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Week 3 is done.
Weight: 126.4 ( down .8 lbs this week, up 3.6 lbs total)
Goal intake: 2200
Actual average intake: 2166
Goal TDEE: 2000
Acutal average TDEE: 2223
Actual total surplus for the week: -399 (deficit)
Actual average surplus for the week: -57 (deficit)
Okay, so I was actually in a slight deficit this week, which is reflected in my small loss. I just need to be better about hitting my 2200 cals. Problem was that I returned to IF (doing 14:10 v. my previous 16:8) and was literally not able to get in enough food! I don't want to raise my goal intake because I like how my macros are set up right now...ugh!0 -
Feeling fat and gross today. Gonna try to post a pic of me before and now...let me know if either works. I can't view them at work right now, so IDK.
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I don't see anything
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Poop. Not sure how to make it work.0
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Sorry, can't make them work either...0
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I can see on the comparison pic that your mid section and hip/thigh area is less lean then before. But in a good way! Certainly wouldn't call you fat :happy:0
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Two photos pre-bulk!!!! Sorry they're so big LOL
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Ok...finally seeing it.
I think you look fabulous in all the pics! I also feel like i constantly have a bloated belly. Although...it does seem to be going away slowly now that i'm into week 5. Maybe it just takes time for the body to get used to digesting the extra food.0 -
Thanks...starting to feel "fat" right now. I'm hoping that feeling will pass soon.0
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YAY you- I can't see pictures. Boo.
But I see you ran a marathon- and you've definitely put on some weight- slowly and steady! That's awesome.
Good for you for NROLW- glad to see grip strength improving- that's the first to go (I massively lost mine mid October- it's done a dent on my mental state)... so having good grip improvement makes a HUGE difference in lifting- so keep pushing- take advantage of the gains here- it's a quick jump and a great way to just push it and get maximum results.
Old crusty lifter is jealous of said results LOL. mine come so much more slowly LMAO0 -
What. The. F***
I just did all those online body fat calculators and they said between 30 and 38% fat. I know they're completely inaccurate, but still makes me want to cry a little.0 -
much like the number on a scale- it's just a number.
And let's be honest- face to face- tampons untangled.... if you are bulking- you're going to put on some fat. Just say it a few times- until you accept it- on two fronts 1. fats = extra delicious food and 2. fats = muscle gain if you are on the right path. Sooooo more strength- bigger lifts WOOT WOOT
it' okay. keep doing what you are doing- slow and steady. Don't cry. Hugs!!!0 -
much like the number on a scale- it's just a number.
And let's be honest- face to face- tampons untangled.... if you are bulking- you're going to put on some fat. Just say it a few times- until you accept it- on two fronts 1. fats = extra delicious food and 2. fats = muscle gain if you are on the right path. Sooooo more strength- bigger lifts WOOT WOOT
it' okay. keep doing what you are doing- slow and steady. Don't cry. Hugs!!!
My bf scale at home says 20% and I've measured anywhere between 13.8 (ridiculous) and 22%....never anything like 30, let alone 30! Why do the army, navy, and marine corps hate me?! LOL0 -
From this site: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/body-fat-percentage-calculator
Using your measurements of a 26.5 inches waist and weight of 125 pounds your body fat percentage we calculated using FOUR different methods. Your body fat estimates are 73.11 % using the U.S. Army body fat algorithm, or
-4.84 % using the U.S. Marine body fat algorithm, or
52.39 % using the U.S. Navy body fat algorithm, or
20.03 % using the formula developed by the YMCA.0 -
I like this one for an online calculator. It seems to be the most accurate for me and the one I use to gain progress and have for over a year.
http://www.skinbodyfitness.com/bmr_bmi_bfp.htm0 -
I like this one for an online calculator. It seems to be the most accurate for me and the one I use to gain progress and have for over a year.
http://www.skinbodyfitness.com/bmr_bmi_bfp.htm
Your BMR is: 1355.4
Your BMI is: 20.2
Minimum Calorie requirement is: 2338
Your Body Fat is 29.5%.
You are Overweight by 7.5 pound(s).0 -
How tall are you? When I put in your measurements from your OP...and i put you at 62" (wild guess), it gave me 22% bf
At 65" it is 20%0 -
How tall are you? When I put in your measurements from your OP...and i put you at 62" (wild guess), it gave me 22% bf
At 65" it is 20%
I'm 5'6"0 -
So...yeah, it's put you right at about 19%0
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So...yeah, it's put you right at about 19%
I musta been on crack when I was trying to put the numbers in LOL
Got measurements done at our wellness fair at work yesterday: 18.2%. I'm going to stick with my crappy scale at home since it's what I've been using all along and go with the 20.something%. Keep it consistent and use it as a trend line rather than an actual number.0 -
Week 4!.
Weight: 126.4 ( stayed exactly the same this week, up 3.6 lbs total)
Goal intake: 2200
Actual average intake: 2254
Goal TDEE: 2000
Acutal average TDEE: 2253
Actual total surplus for the week: 57
Actual average surplus for the week: 8 cals/day
Alright...I'm 4 weeks in and have to reevaluate. I'm barely running in a surplus, so I guess it's time to get more food. Going to up my intake to 2300 calories and see what that does for me.
In other news, my measurements are all +/- the same except my biceps have FINALLY increased by an 1/8 inch and my bust has decreased by 1/2 an inch.0 -
Am sucessfully back to 14:10 IF and eating ALL THE FOODZ! I upped my cals by 100/day and have rearranged my macros a bit, so we'll see where that takes me.0
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Welcome to the world of having to up your calories - I just upped mine again, for like the 4th time!
Do you find it difficult to get all of your calories in when you IF? I think the 14/10 works really well for me when I am in a cut, but I don't know if I could do it in a surplus.
Also, thank for the link, Sarah.0 -
That's great and yea for food!!0
