For those of you who have bulked
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karenboy29687
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I need to hear from those of you who have done a cut/bulk phase. I am 6 weeks into my first bulk ever. I made the decision to bulk when I hit a plateau as far as muscle gain is concerned. My newbie gains were great......then nothing. With so much emphasis in he beginning being placed on weight loss, and eating at a deficit, I was afraid to eat at a surplus ( but quickly got over that !) I have days where I feel confident in what I'm doing, and days where I feel like a "fat -*kitten*" even though I'm only gaining just over 1lb per week.
I'd like to know how long you stayed in the bulking phase, and how much total weight you gained. I'm already telling myself that the most I can handle is 5 more lbs, as I am totally aware that I will need to lose the fat afterward. I'm currently doing a 5 day split (which sometimes turns into 6 days) as full body work outs were no longer yielding the same results as they were in the beginning. Any before and after photo's would really be appreciated. I need all the support and encouragement that I can get, THANKS!
I'd like to know how long you stayed in the bulking phase, and how much total weight you gained. I'm already telling myself that the most I can handle is 5 more lbs, as I am totally aware that I will need to lose the fat afterward. I'm currently doing a 5 day split (which sometimes turns into 6 days) as full body work outs were no longer yielding the same results as they were in the beginning. Any before and after photo's would really be appreciated. I need all the support and encouragement that I can get, THANKS!
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I need to hear from those of you who have done a cut/bulk phase. I am 6 weeks into my first bulk ever. I made the decision to bulk when I hit a plateau as far as muscle gain is concerned. My newbie gains were great......then nothing. With so much emphasis in he beginning being placed on weight loss, and eating at a deficit, I was afraid to eat at a surplus ( but quickly got over that !) I have days where I feel confident in what I'm doing, and days where I feel like a "fat -*kitten*" even though I'm only gaining just over 1lb per week.
I'd like to know how long you stayed in the bulking phase, and how much total weight you gained. I'm already telling myself that the most I can handle is 5 more lbs, as I am totally aware that I will need to lose the fat afterward. I'm currently doing a 5 day split (which sometimes turns into 6 days) as full body work outs were no longer yielding the same results as they were in the beginning. Any before and after photo's would really be appreciated. I need all the support and encouragement that I can get, THANKS!
I can't handle it either. So I do really short bulks, and on my days off I usually run a deficit. It's slower than regular bulking but I just can't go back to not having abs.0 -
Hi,
have you seen this group:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/51470-women-who-bulk
You might also find some support/answers there!
Btw you look awesome!0 -
I did it for 4 months. Gained 10lbs.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/940668-ladies-who-have-bulked0 -
Muscle gain will plateau, muscle gain is a very slow process too. If you're really convinced you're on a plateau, try changing your program a little..0
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I'm going through the same thing right now , i'm on week 3 of a bulk. And i didn't intend for it to be a bulk, but i'm soooo hungry! and i'm most hungry on my recovery days, so i am listening to my body and eating more than i intended and just accepting i'm in a "bulk"
I dont wanna gain a bunch of fat that i'll have to lose, but i'm going with the program and listening to my body. the program is two sets of 6 weeks and i think we have a week break in the middle , so a total of 13 or 14 weeks so that will be a little over 3 months? I'm gonna continue my bulk through the end of the program and then worry about cutting my calories. I'm not sure if this is the way to do it or not, but it feels right so far. . Losing weight is easy, so i'm not stressing on that too much. I'm gonna go read the links that were posted.0 -
I'd consider aiming for a lower rate of gain per week or per month. 1lb/week is quite rapid for a female.0
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I'd consider aiming for a lower rate of gain per week or per month. 1lb/week is quite rapid for a female.0
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1 lb per week is generally what a guy would expect. A woman should be about half that.0
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I went 1lb a week for about 2 1/2 months. I did put on extra fat but that was expected at 1lb weekly and then I've been maintaing my weight ever since. Even though I'm not completely shredded (I'm not dedicated enough for that), I'm very happy with my size. I might consider bulking again at the start of the new year.0
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Thanks! I'm Thinking about adjusting my calories now. I got the "1 lb per week" idea from several publications I had read which made no distinction between male and female so thank you, for your replies. I'm obviously in desperate need of your knowledge in this area!0
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Just starting my first bulk as well so I can't offer any advice but I'm in for advice from others0
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I'm trying out my first bulk, just a mini one, 4 weeks long...as it's scarey putting on weight lol!
You look amazing, good luck with the bulk, would love to see your results when you're done.0 -
It is definitely scary putting on weight and losing definition but it will be worth it in the long run. Keep it slow, about 1/2 lb a week for a woman is what you should aim for. One thing that makes the bulk easier is seeing new PR's in all of your lifts so keep lifting hard.0
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be meticulous.
'bulking' isn't an excuse to eat more- not is it- well I'm starving so I guess I'm just bulking.
by being meticulous you are taking the guess work out of- you are taking the unknown out of it.
If you are nerdy- take meticulous measurements- it'll help seeing the growth- and help knowing you are on the right track- 1/2 lb a week is a good gain. you can do it!!!0 -
I'm about to hit week 8 and I'm up 9 lbs. I increased my cals by 300, cut cardio down drastically and started taking creatine. I think the creatine contributed to the rapid weight gain but man did that stuff help me make gains in the gym! I'm going to cycle it so no more creatine for the rest of my bulk (2 more months). Will continue to monitor the weight gain weekly. Overall I like the way my clothes fit - I look more shapely...Not feeling it so much when I'm naked though - bigger gut!0
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I'm about to hit week 8 and I'm up 9 lbs. I increased my cals by 300, cut cardio down drastically and started taking creatine. I think the creatine contributed to the rapid weight gain but man did that stuff help me make gains in the gym! I'm going to cycle it so no more creatine for the rest of my bulk (2 more months). Will continue to monitor the weight gain weekly. Overall I like the way my clothes fit - I look more shapely...Not feeling it so much when I'm naked though - bigger gut!
I just take creatine four times a week. No need for cycling to spare your kidneys. It doesn't puff up your muscles as much, but it can still enhance performance.0 -
Cycling creatine is ridiculous. There's no need. All this "creatine loading phase" and all that is just bull. 5g a day, everyday and you're good to go.0
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Cycling creatine is ridiculous. There's no need. All this "creatine loading phase" and all that is just bull. 5g a day, everyday and you're good to go.
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its hard work bulking, im opposite im skinny and bulking, have gained 12 kg in a year which although slow has come with alot of strength while regaining flexibility. id suggest go slow and dont get to stressed, its cool if you can do it while getting the benefits of lifting heavy and also being able to have a good cardio blow out a couple of times a week. i found the times i didnt gain weight were the weeks that id constantly stress over stuff that i didnt need to, such as how i looked, what others thought and of course getting drunk as hell and wasting a good sunday workout. youll be sweet as mate.0
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be meticulous.
'bulking' isn't an excuse to eat more- not is it- well I'm starving so I guess I'm just bulking.
by being meticulous you are taking the guess work out of- you are taking the unknown out of it.
If you are nerdy- take meticulous measurements- it'll help seeing the growth- and help knowing you are on the right track- 1/2 lb a week is a good gain. you can do it!!!
The idea is to put muscle on and you ll only max that out if you re phsycologically prepared to push hard on a well designed routine, eat what you need to do it and get the rest and sleep necessary to do so and you should be targeting moving up the weight and dumbbell rack to stimulate growth.0
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