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I don't think his opinion is sabotage, just his thoughts. I actually think you responded well and it should be the end of it. It's your body and you ultimately need to be happy and healthy within it.

I gotcha now!!! I had an idea I did misunderstand bc of your previous posts here and elsewhere, just was caught off guard. I agree with you 100%.

We bulk cook a dish that's black beans (rinsed and drained), quinoa, brown rice and lean beef and it stays good for 7-8 days. Lasts me through my heavy shift rotations.

Not sure if I'm misunderstanding you based on your previous posts but FWIW none of the women in the photo look like a man. Not sure what angle you're trying to get at there.

I'm a no excuses person. I also have Stage 3 Endometriosis and some days standing up puts me in tears. So I can highly dispute your analogy on we don't feel as much pain. Some just refuse to let something they've been dealing with for 20+ yrs to hold them back. I don't consider anyone who rests weaker than another.…

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Confused. If you're in recovery from anorexia/bulimia you shouldn't be in any deficit nor if I can recall from previous posters on the issue, be exercising as much as you are. 60-90 min daily on the stair master at a high intensity is absurd. Do you speak with a professional regarding your issues bc that's who I would be…

For me personally, eating back workout calories developed obsessive/destructive behaviors. I use to think I couldn't eat something unless it was earned or did more workouts to prepare or make up for unbalanced eating. That's toxic and not healthy and sadly many fall in that trap. Burns can't be accurately measured and I…

Ditto but I'm shorter 5'2 and 34. I was up at 3150 cals at the end of my bulk and now maintain on 2500ish. Yes that's with my activity favored in, 5-6 days of lifting.

FYI For the men, 3-5% is on stage competition lean; not everyday. My husband was 3% for his bodybuilding show and looked amazing but I actually prefer him in his bulking state. For the women, IDGAF what other men prefer.

No. Fiber still holds a caloric value of close to 2 calories and is considered part of your carbs (as is sugar as well). Aim to hit your fiber and your carbs and leave it at that, no deductions, no net crap. Fiber is not a free pass at extra cals.

Just saw this. Agree with Jo, I had to taper down to maintence and chill there for a week or 2. Hormonal wise and physically I don't do well with drastic changes in calories so I couldn't go from almost 3200 cals to a cut. I might have been committed or in jail if so.

Nope. They bore the ever living **** out of me. Rather spend my time focusing on the tension in my lifts and keeping my core tight. That's all the work they need and I've had abs when cutting so I won't change it. Between abs and calves, I'm usually having to be forced to do those.

Ahhh gotcha. Yea if it's sporadic I agree, and if it becomes more stable increase your activity level. Either way, I think an increase in cals is due.

Just curious, for bulking especially, what was the theory in NOT eating back your running calories?

Cut is still going good; typical losing from the top down and I'm ok with that. My legs have slimmed some but not a great deal and I will be happy if they never do! I've only lost 2lbs on the scale but I know I've lost inches by measurements and I fit in my normal clothes again, just fill them out much more curvier. :) My…

I thought this too but the exercise choices she made actually makes it close to a full body routine.

As far as an additional move, you can do a clean and press, front squats or barbell stepups. All 3 will work your legs fully. If you have access to the leg press you can also throw that one in as that's universal. I think your set up looks good as for now lifting will not be your focus. I do worry about only one rest day…

Saw your pic, you look amazing and I don't think you're that high of BF as you think. I do think with your newbie status, an extended bulk of 4-6 mths would do you good.

This. Females on average, only have the ability to gain a minimal amount of muscle per week and even under perfect circumstances it doesn't happen the way everyone thinks it does. That's why many say to average it out to aim for a 1/2lb gain a week. Forewarning though, bulking over a period of time will show you weight…

5'2 136lb, GW isn't really on my agenda. Just cutting from my most recent bulk but know I don't want to drop below 130lb most likely. Squat-185lb, working my way back up. Bench-135lb Deadlift-235lb I'm not big on the OHP due to shoulder issues. :/

I was more tired bc my lifting increased with bulking as well as the volume and weight so my body was being pushed more than ever. But hey, that's the time to actually do all that! Carbs never effect me either and I was in 300+ club and ate them right up until bed.

I miss bulking!!!!!! I never thought I would say that....

Not neccessarily. How are you determining your %? Many methods are wildly inaccurate and is not the end all be all decision makes for bulking. If you're truly unhappy with where you're at, don't feel you could lose more weight or need to for that matter, then bulk. 5'5 139lbs IMO is not a weight where you need to lose 10…

In the end the scale doesn't freaking matter nor does it define you. I replied to this thread back in November 2012 being proud I was 111lbs and 13% BF. At least I thought I was. I was thin, too thin and weaker than I am now. I actually didn't like the way I looked after losing 20+ lbs. Today I'm back to 135lbs after…

Yea I didn't see the boards all weekend. Read that article previously as well as quite a few others that suggest under 20%. 20-24 is actually a bit generous but doable. I read you're profile and remember saying you didn't trust your hydrostatic test. That's actually a very accurate way of testing, one of the best.…

You're way overthinking this. Work in the rep range that you like. Hypertrophy can still be worked with heavy *kitten* weight to MAINTAIN your muscle gained. Many prefer hyper as well during cutting bc it's easier to superset and dropset for more if a cardiovascular endurance.

You don't have to change a thing about your lifting when switching between the two. Often a misunderstood concept. You want strength? Focus on that. Some prefer the hypertrophy range out of preference. Muscle is built through a surplus and progressive overload which is achieved in both ranges. Don't fall in the trap that…

Too many specifics.... Some do it for strength gains. Some do it for aesthetics. Some are wanting to compete in Powerlifting or Physique shows and want to improve on some areas. Some are recovering from ED and want to regain lost LBM. Some claim the term "bulking" to excuse their eating more.....and know not a thing about…

34yo F, 135lb 5'2 Bench 135lbx1 Squat 185lbx4 Deads 235lbx4 Goal for EOY 2014 Bench 150lb Squat 200lb Deads 315lb My end of year goals may seem low but I've struggled a bit as of late even with bulking and deloaded on squats due to hip issues and currently working my way back up. Bench is well just that; not an easy…