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Keep em coming! I'm up to 172! Eating more loosely than I ever have! I have to say I'm shocked. I've put on some fat but not like I thought I would eating "junk" (maybe it's not junk after all) :smile: I'm honestly more surprised of the muscle gain... crazy I tell you, crazy!

I really feel like you are preaching to the choir on this. We all have busy lives that's a for sure fact. There are days that don't look so great, I miss my scheduled time at the gym or miss a meal to take care of my family and I'm 100% okay with that. At some point though you just have to buck up and stay as consistent as…

At some point though the percentages have to count, right?

If you don't plan at all you're planning to fail. Get a plan that puts you at your cal goal. Start adding up proteins, fats and carbs in everything you cook and eat. Log everything! You will start to see what is calorie dense and what is not. The first week or so might not be right on, but with all things study and…

One vote for a Lifters/Strength section!

So... then the statement: That people are carb sensitive and some are not is false?? I'm confused. As far as I've seen not everyone can eat the same and get the same results.

What were your stats when you started your bulk?

Depends if you're training to obtain a higher lactic threshold as well. Some people could care less to be able to move 185 for 20 reps with 1 min rest for like 5 sets and for some this is key to their sport. On the Brute Compete program, after a deload week, we would to come back and hit high reps for a max. For example…

Yeah yeah yeah... :smiley: For real though, if your body is in a constant state of exhaustion your workouts will be subpar.

I did until I realized that the rest doesn't hurt your progress.

https://bodylastics.com/exercises/squats-with-resistance-bands/ Some of these you can do. Resistance bands will work your butt off!

Bulgarian Split Squats, Pistols (single leg squat)....

Nice to know it works it's self out. I still do single arm movements though, just help with overall balance and coordination.

Personally I'd cut down until the love handles are gone and see where the rest of the fat stays. Quite possibly could be the last thing to go, but you never know until you try it. Also you might like the shape of everything once you peel all the fat off. If you don't then you will be a t a good position to target specific…

Perfect example!

There so many things that can go wrong with DL. Do you have a video of you doing a DL?

Nailed it! I was going to say the same thing.

That's awesome after two meals I have about 60 g of protein in.

@VintageFeline The reason I suggested that, is because she's already having trouble eating the 150 to 160. It seems logical to break that amount up into smaller portions. You are right though there is more than one way to go about it.

@fitJoce If you are going to hit this goal you will need to eat 28 grams of protein 6 times a day. That's pretty close to what I do. I'm 5'8" 170 lbs and currently trying to up my mass. Friend me if you want to see my dairy. I will say this... The 135 amount he said if you hit would be a good day is probably a more…

Screen shot your diary and post it in here.

Most of them are not that good for you. Personally I don't eat them at all. But I see from the comments a lot of folks do... to each their own, I guess. I rather cook my own food.

I'm not sumo, but for me a wider stance is best. I'm stronger and more stable. It really comes down to how your hips are made... like made by God. :smile:

I agree with some of the other statements, if you're really having to focus on using that particular muscle you need to add some more weight.

If you dig around you will find both sides of this story. I drink one post workout with some carbs - rice, rice cakes, Karbolyn, just recently started with gummy life savers (they are misty dextrose which helps with glycogen restores.) On off days I will drink one before bed with a banana and apple. On any of these days…

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@TresaAswegan Nice Work!!

If you are new to training legs or don't train them very often this can happen.

I prefer to row. If I want to run I can go outside to do that, but I live in Southeast Texas so weather is not an issue.

https://vimeo.com/207337679 295 x 6 Current best on this cycle. Weighing in about 170 right now. That 5th rep almost took me out. Ha