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  • When my last bulk ended, I also read Lyle's article. I didn't find anything definitive in my internet search as to whether to transition or go straight into a cut. Lots of opinions, though. As I was injured and unable to workout; maintenance was chosen for me. But figuring out what was maintenance was a moving target. My…
    in Transition from Bulk to Cut Comment by edickson76 March 2017
  • Per Eric Helms's Pyramid series on Youtube, the answer is that you adjust one of 3 variables: volume (=# of reps), intensity (= % of one rep max), and frequency (=# of workouts for that muscle group per week). So, if you lift light weights (meaning you lower intensity) then you should increase at least one of the other…
    in Intersting read: High rep-low weight vs low rep-high weight Comment by edickson76 March 2017
  • If the 18% body fat measure is accurate, I vote maintenance calories. (One of the few times I've disagreed with psuLemon although only partially.) You are right at the low end of healthy body fat for women. A few links on why that it is along with unhealthy body changes you can expect if you try to cut to and then maintain…
    in Cut/Bulk and macros Comment by edickson76 February 2017
  • https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10226536/bulking-for-beginners/p1
    in Is anyone out there doing bodyweight training and gaining mass? Comment by edickson76 January 2017
  • Water weight and your body's metabolism will increase slightly as it fights off infection. I was sick for a week last month and had the same experience. I tried to increase caloric intake, but found it very difficult because I had such little appetite.
    in Weight loss during illness? Comment by edickson76 January 2017
  • Will you burn some of the belly fat? Sure, some, at some point. Burn fat and gain? Muscle? Yes. Burn fat and gain? Weight? Not really. Recomp is a slow process and you aren't really gaining weight or significant muscle mass. If you want faster gains, then the bulk/cut cycle is the way to go, which is what this forum is…
    in Calories, current fat, and gaining. Comment by edickson76 January 2017
  • Great list of names so far. I learn a lot watching Jeff Cavaliere's Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/JDCav24). He is a physical trainer by trade, so he ends up providing scientific explanations and often uses a skeleton to show you how the lift is working, or how a particular lift will screw up your shoulder.…
    in Who are the experts worth listening to? Comment by edickson76 January 2017
  • Starting Strength or Strong Lifts are decently well-rounded programs. See psuLemon's thread (or Google) for links. I don't know how much weight you have at home, which might be a hindrance to successfully doing those programs, but the exercise selection in each is good. Also intensity is high but volume is low, meaning you…
    in Weight lifting plateau Comment by edickson76 January 2017
  • Yes, it is normal. If you don't change what you are doing, it will go on for weeks and probably months. As psuLemon said, the common solution is a deload week. However, I have three concerns with your routine. One, you have no lower body work, which will create an imbalance. Two, you have a ton of workouts for the front…
    in Weight lifting plateau Comment by edickson76 January 2017
  • What app?
    in Culking Bishes!!! Winter2016 / Spring 2017 Comment by edickson76 December 2016
  • Update: sick with the flu last week. Prior to that week, I had a de-load week. So, I had a light week of weight lifting, followed by a week of no lifting. Scale dropped 4 pounds from start of flu to end of flu; although I'm now up a pound (i.e., seems to have been mostly water weight). I lost about half an inch on all but…
    in Culking Bishes!!! Winter2016 / Spring 2017 Comment by edickson76 December 2016
  • Fat intake is fine (I have no idea whether it helps with amenorrhea). As for total calories, that is more complicated given your cardio. Your maintenance is probably somewhere in the 1500 calorie range give or take 200 calories. So, 2000 is a fine starting point. But all your cardio is going to burn off all the excess and…
    in Body fat estimation? Comment by edickson76 November 2016
  • Don't panic. All is going to plan. Keep up the strength work and calorie surplus for one more month. Then assess. If you have calipers, you can always check your body fat % for reassurance. It's easy to feel like things are out of control (i.e., massive fat gains) when really everything is fine.
    in Culking Bishes!!! Winter2016 / Spring 2017 Comment by edickson76 November 2016
  • Nutritionally, the general advice is 1g of protein per 1lb. of weight when bulking. Looks like your 40/30/30 is giving you 150g of protein, which is way more than you need. 100g of protein would be 20% of 2000 calories. Put the extra 50 grams toward carbs and keep fat the same (50/30/20). This should give you enough energy…
    in Body fat estimation? Comment by edickson76 November 2016
  • Calipers cost very little--even for a college student--and are better than estimating from photos. $7 at amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Care-Touch-Skinfold-Caliper-Included/dp/B01BMY8ONM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480098906&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=body%2Bfat%2Bcaliper&th=1
    in Body fat estimation? Comment by edickson76 November 2016
  • I'm bulking. Currently 146 lbs. and heading toward 150-155 lbs. on a lean bulk. End date April/May depending on body fat %. This is my third bulk. First one was 10 lbs. starting about this time last year. It ended early when I broke my ribs in a soccer match. Second one was pretty recent, also ending in a soccer injury,…
    in Culking Bishes!!! Winter2016 / Spring 2017 Comment by edickson76 November 2016
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