Anyone cutting after a bulk?
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Oh ya being a woman doesn't help either
What programming are you running now? And what does your core training look like?
Currently running MAPS Anabolic, 3 day full body split, with some light BW stuff on off days. I hike and walk lots. Kinda sorta started running, maybe like 10 miles total in the past month, but I think I might drop it again 🤷♀️ I really do cardio as I feel.
I do CX Work once a week (30min les mills) and just do ab 30-90 reps of an ab exercise per off day in sets of 10.
Oh wow that sounds awesome and hardcore. You are very athletic.
Ya I don't do much ab work. I try to do "vacuums" (I know it sounds hocus pocus but I feel like it's doing something?) And the odd plank stuff but I hate hate ab work so I avoid it haha
I've always struggled to do ab work and cardio with regularity since they're not my favorite either. The program I've been doing has and ab finisher programmed everyday, though it's what I'll skip if I'm short on time. Something has been more than my usual routine of nothing and I've noticed some changes, even with little effort applied. I've been better about at least doing some rowing as a warmup and I think that's been helping too; I feel like I've been eating everything in sight and the scale is still hanging out right around 173 and I'm not going to argue with the skulpt and mirror progression. Lastly, I added 5mg creatine mono post-workout a few weeks ago and that seems to be making a bit of difference, at least a perceived one.3 -
Oh ya being a woman doesn't help either What programming are you running now? And what does your core training look like?
Currently running MAPS Anabolic, 3 day full body split, with some light BW stuff on off days. I hike and walk lots. Kinda sorta started running, maybe like 10 miles total in the past month, but I think I might drop it again 🤷♀️ I really do cardio as I feel.
I do CX Work once a week (30min les mills) and just do ab 30-90 reps of an ab exercise per off day in sets of 10.
Oh wow that sounds awesome and hardcore. You are very athletic.
Ya I don't do much ab work. I try to do "vacuums" (I know it sounds hocus pocus but I feel like it's doing something?) And the odd plank stuff but I hate hate ab work so I avoid it haha
I've always struggled to do ab work and cardio with regularity since they're not my favorite either. The program I've been doing has and ab finisher programmed everyday, though it's what I'll skip if I'm short on time.
Are you me?!? :laugh:0 -
Oh ya being a woman doesn't help either What programming are you running now? And what does your core training look like?
Currently running MAPS Anabolic, 3 day full body split, with some light BW stuff on off days. I hike and walk lots. Kinda sorta started running, maybe like 10 miles total in the past month, but I think I might drop it again 🤷♀️ I really do cardio as I feel.
I do CX Work once a week (30min les mills) and just do ab 30-90 reps of an ab exercise per off day in sets of 10.
Oh wow that sounds awesome and hardcore. You are very athletic.
Ya I don't do much ab work. I try to do "vacuums" (I know it sounds hocus pocus but I feel like it's doing something?) And the odd plank stuff but I hate hate ab work so I avoid it haha
I've always struggled to do ab work and cardio with regularity since they're not my favorite either. The program I've been doing has and ab finisher programmed everyday, though it's what I'll skip if I'm short on time. Something has been more than my usual routine of nothing and I've noticed some changes, even with little effort applied. I've been better about at least doing some rowing as a warmup and I think that's been helping too; I feel like I've been eating everything in sight and the scale is still hanging out right around 173 and I'm not going to argue with the skulpt and mirror progression. Lastly, I added 5mg creatine mono post-workout a few weeks ago and that seems to be making a bit of difference, at least a perceived one.
I also just added creatine 2 days ago!! Will let u know results.0 -
Oh ya being a woman doesn't help either What programming are you running now? And what does your core training look like?
Currently running MAPS Anabolic, 3 day full body split, with some light BW stuff on off days. I hike and walk lots. Kinda sorta started running, maybe like 10 miles total in the past month, but I think I might drop it again 🤷♀️ I really do cardio as I feel.
I do CX Work once a week (30min les mills) and just do ab 30-90 reps of an ab exercise per off day in sets of 10.
Oh wow that sounds awesome and hardcore. You are very athletic.
Ya I don't do much ab work. I try to do "vacuums" (I know it sounds hocus pocus but I feel like it's doing something?) And the odd plank stuff but I hate hate ab work so I avoid it haha
I've always struggled to do ab work and cardio with regularity since they're not my favorite either. The program I've been doing has and ab finisher programmed everyday, though it's what I'll skip if I'm short on time. Something has been more than my usual routine of nothing and I've noticed some changes, even with little effort applied. I've been better about at least doing some rowing as a warmup and I think that's been helping too; I feel like I've been eating everything in sight and the scale is still hanging out right around 173 and I'm not going to argue with the skulpt and mirror progression. Lastly, I added 5mg creatine mono post-workout a few weeks ago and that seems to be making a bit of difference, at least a perceived one.
I also just added creatine 2 days ago!! Will let u know results.
I was doing 8mg pre-workout but added the 5mg post after reading some reddit anecdotes about dosing and timing.0 -
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nexangelus wrote: »
I suspect it was a simple typo. Typical dose is indeed 5g/day.
Most information out there says timing isn't significant but I did see a study the other day that showed a small but not insignificant reduction in myostatin (hormone that limits muscle growth) if you take it immediately post-workout. I can't find the darn reference now but if it's easy for you to switch timing of creatine dosage to immediately after your lifting workout it may give you slightly better results.0 -
nexangelus wrote: »
I suspect it was a simple typo. Typical dose is indeed 5g/day.
Most information out there says timing isn't significant but I did see a study the other day that showed a small but not insignificant reduction in myostatin (hormone that limits muscle growth) if you take it immediately post-workout. I can't find the darn reference now but if it's easy for you to switch timing of creatine dosage to immediately after your lifting workout it may give you slightly better results.
My bad, that was me forgetting the units off hand rather than a typo.0 -
ive been on a 5 week cut. i was planning on just doing a couple of weeks to get on top of my covid gut. the gym shut down and i decided it was a good time for a total body rest. the weight crept up and after 40 days i was over it. im doing well and looking pretty good. this is the time of year i would normally transition into no cut status but im thinking i will continue to cut but slow it way down. im still in the planning phase of the transition. im going to keep up with what im doing now until i get concrete plans. im still fighting to get that last lower belly grossness off. othere than that im looking pretty good.0
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pitbullpuppy wrote: »Old news but chicken breast is pretty amazing calories vs. protein vs. fat etc. I wish I had listened sooner. I'm nearly hitting my daily goal with one +/- 350g piece.
Agreed, but i still prefer skinless chicken thighs. Much more tasty. 2 -
pitbullpuppy wrote: »Old news but chicken breast is pretty amazing calories vs. protein vs. fat etc. I wish I had listened sooner. I'm nearly hitting my daily goal with one +/- 350g piece.
Agreed, but i still prefer skinless chicken thighs. Much more tasty.
Yes. I too prefer the thigh meat, more taste!
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Hi all. Not cutting as such but after a 20 year bulk, I have decided to drop some fat and see what I have actually managed to build. over lockdown I lost nearly a stone of muscle mass according to my scales, so trying to recomp to put that back on at the same time. I wonder if it's actually possible? Time will tell. Look forward to chatting to you all!0
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fuzzyguinan wrote: »Hi all. Not cutting as such but after a 20 year bulk, I have decided to drop some fat and see what I have actually managed to build. over lockdown I lost nearly a stone of muscle mass according to my scales, so trying to recomp to put that back on at the same time. I wonder if it's actually possible? Time will tell. Look forward to chatting to you all!
14 lbs of lost muscle over just a few months seems unlikely. If the scale you reference does body fat via foot pads those are notoriously inaccurate. Even if it is correct, regaining muscle is quicker than gaining it in the first place.1 -
fuzzyguinan wrote: »Hi all. Not cutting as such but after a 20 year bulk, I have decided to drop some fat and see what I have actually managed to build. over lockdown I lost nearly a stone of muscle mass according to my scales, so trying to recomp to put that back on at the same time. I wonder if it's actually possible? Time will tell. Look forward to chatting to you all!
14 lbs of lost muscle over just a few months seems unlikely. If the scale you reference does body fat via foot pads those are notoriously inaccurate. Even if it is correct, regaining muscle is quicker than gaining it in the first place.
Even then, it's more likely LBM which most is probably water.0 -
Riding the struggle bus lately with vacations and life (thanks to virtual school). Setting a Halloween cut goal of 7 lbs (163 lbs). I did hit back to 170 after my weekend away. I am sure some is glycogen, water and food volume. After that, i should be about 3/4 lb a week weight loss.
Diet wise, i am only focusing on protein and fiber. So keto is our for a bit.
Trending pretty well. Already at 165. Weight has been falling off a bit faster than expected. Been through a few weeks of PT for my glute issues. Have started to incorporate more functional training for my lower body until i alleviate my issues. So not really following anything structured in the gym but still focusing on big lifts where i can and hitting a good amount of volume. Diet is a lot more flexible and running high carbs again (200-350). I do enjoy the additional flexibility of foods but i also get hungry a bit more.. so give an take. Overall, my look is a bit more impressive, even compared to the last time i was 164. The additional glycogen is probably the reason so i don't look flat.
Although my 10 year wedding anniversary is coming up in two weeks. Got a beach front room. Plan on having some really good food. Actually hoping to hit my weight goal by then and then by Halloween, get down to 160.4 -
July 27 -> sept 5. I need a refeed. Obliques coming in, still weighing in around 107-109
Update that second pic ain't coming back at the end of the month. Gained about 2lbs. I doubt it's the creatine since I only started that about 5 days ago, but certainly maybe stress and, ok I had a few extra pieces of bread and butter, this week. Sigh* Fall bulk, am I right??0 -
July 27 -> sept 5. I need a refeed. Obliques coming in, still weighing in around 107-109
Update that second pic ain't coming back at the end of the month. Gained about 2lbs. I doubt it's the creatine since I only started that about 5 days ago, but certainly maybe stress and, ok I had a few extra pieces of bread and butter, this week. Sigh* Fall bulk, am I right??
You look great either way 🙌🏼...
But on the creatine thing... I've taken it for years but always mixed it in a shake the night before drinking it... Then I read that you should actually drink it immediately after mixing it... So I started doing this and literally gained like 2-4lbs over a week or two and have not been able to get it off like I usually do..
I can't help but wonder if it was in fact the creatine or that extra cheesesteak sandwich 😬0 -
July 27 -> sept 5. I need a refeed. Obliques coming in, still weighing in around 107-109
Update that second pic ain't coming back at the end of the month. Gained about 2lbs. I doubt it's the creatine since I only started that about 5 days ago, but certainly maybe stress and, ok I had a few extra pieces of bread and butter, this week. Sigh* Fall bulk, am I right??
Aww but yay for fall bulks, come join the dark side
hehe
Also I know you said it wasn't the creatine but that is one of the reasons I am so hesitant to take it I don't mind the scale jumping it's the possible bloat. I don't do well with bloat.1 -
July 27 -> sept 5. I need a refeed. Obliques coming in, still weighing in around 107-109
Update that second pic ain't coming back at the end of the month. Gained about 2lbs. I doubt it's the creatine since I only started that about 5 days ago, but certainly maybe stress and, ok I had a few extra pieces of bread and butter, this week. Sigh* Fall bulk, am I right??
Aww but yay for fall bulks, come join the dark side hehe
Also I know you said it wasn't the creatine but that is one of the reasons I am so hesitant to take it I don't mind the scale jumping it's the possible bloat. I don't do well with bloat.
Oof I feel kinda bloated today after eating a lot but I also moved a ton today! Did a quick 45 min fully body session (lighter for new meso), walker an hour, ran for 15 mins 😂, and did a light body weight 30 min session. Ultimately, I ate just over 2325 cals today, but only 10 cals over maintenance but I moved a lot today!! Will certainly see the weight of the food I ate on the scale tomorrow. Anyone else every move a ton, eat a ton, and wow you realize tomorrow is gonna be a huge scale jump??0 -
No eating at maintenance would never make a huge scale jump unless I ate more salt or drank a tonne more water....eating in a surplus even does not make huge scale jumps if I am bulking (I recall having to eat more to be gaining on trend when I bulked last time)...what is a huge amount to you? On 2325 cals there would be no change in my weight....I guess it is all relative...0 -
Good progress on my recovery. Neck moved today. I hope to be back at it by November. Slow and steady.6
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Since I finished up my cut I probably should share my results. I went from 132lbs to 128 from July to Sept. So not much of a loss but quite significant!
While I did start a new gaining thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10810663/time-to-gain-anyone-running-a-bulk/p1
Of course I will still check in here
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Since I finished up my cut I probably should share my results. I went from 132lbs to 128 from July to Sept. So not much of a loss but quite significant!
While I did start a new gaining thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10810663/time-to-gain-anyone-running-a-bulk/p1
Of course I will still check in here
Amazing difference for such a small change in weight! Great job.2 -
AmbitiousButRubbish wrote: »Since I finished up my cut I probably should share my results. I went from 132lbs to 128 from July to Sept. So not much of a loss but quite significant!
While I did start a new gaining thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10810663/time-to-gain-anyone-running-a-bulk/p1
Of course I will still check in here
Amazing difference for such a small change in weight! Great job.
Agreed!1 -
Since I finished up my cut I probably should share my results. I went from 132lbs to 128 from July to Sept. So not much of a loss but quite significant!
While I did start a new gaining thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10810663/time-to-gain-anyone-running-a-bulk/p1
Of course I will still check in here
looking good!!3 -
Since I finished up my cut I probably should share my results. I went from 132lbs to 128 from July to Sept. So not much of a loss but quite significant!
While I did start a new gaining thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10810663/time-to-gain-anyone-running-a-bulk/p1
Of course I will still check in here
Incredible. Well done!2 -
Thanks everyone!
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If you call gaining weight during quarantine a bulk, then yes, I am cutting after a bulk, lol!
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Since I finished up my cut I probably should share my results. I went from 132lbs to 128 from July to Sept. So not much of a loss but quite significant!
While I did start a new gaining thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10810663/time-to-gain-anyone-running-a-bulk/p1
Of course I will still check in here
Perfect either way honestly 💕1 -
September was basically a wash, I’m back down an additional 0.3 lbs in trend through this morning. I intended to do a skulpt scan yesterday but the battery was dead so I’ll get new numbers soon but feeling like there’s some improvements to leanness and size. Workouts have been good but my sleep has been a little spotty; I usually fall asleep around 10pm and my alarm is set for 5 but I keep waking at 2-3am, struggling to fall back to sleep and then snoozing my alarm for an hour. As the graph indicates my diet adherence has lousy most of the month but reigned back in the last week or so.
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July 27 -> sept 5. I need a refeed. Obliques coming in, still weighing in around 107-109
Update that second pic ain't coming back at the end of the month. Gained about 2lbs. I doubt it's the creatine since I only started that about 5 days ago, but certainly maybe stress and, ok I had a few extra pieces of bread and butter, this week. Sigh* Fall bulk, am I right??
@alexmose - we have VERY similar frames. You are looking great. I've been tempted to try Creatine as well, but like Sardelsa I was concerned with the weight gain/bloating.
I've been MIA from MFP for a while and did a stress cut down to 97lbs. And most of my muscle mass went with it. So I'm pretty much starting over from 4 years ago. The good news is my strength didn't take a HUGE dive, if pullup/pushup strength is any indication. I haven't touched a barbell in 9 months.5
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