Thought I would start a thread to list the not so obvious benefits of bulking, so as to motivate those who are already bulking or encourage those who haven't started. This is not meant to discourage gals from cutting (I know I will be in that boat at some point), since cutting once you've bulked up is important too. But I know that bulking can be particularly frustrating and intimidating from a mental standpoint if you haven't started yet. Whenever I get down about feeling flabby, I try to remind myself of the positives. I think a lot of the positives I've experienced come from being significantly underweight to start with, so not everyone will experience all of these. But I think many of the gals who are most intimidated by bulking are those who are underweight, so maybe this will encourage those who are in that boat to bulk up to a healthy weight.

Here's my list of positives I've experienced during bulking:
- More muscle growth (obviously)
- More energy and strength during my workouts
- Ability to progress (lift more)
- No more being completely flat-chested
- Better butt
- Hair doesn't fall out nearly as much
- Dark circles under my eyes not as pronounced
- Veins in hands are not as pronounced ('old woman hands')

If anyone has additional positives or motivational tidbits, please add!