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Yes. I am not necessarily concerned about my current look. i am small but I like my size and shape.

Thank you all! I do have a tendency for overthinking in most endeavors. I have upped my calories for a little to try to trend back up to mid range (134-136)

Thank you for giving me that piece of mind! I get so stressed about it even though I know I can stop any unnecessary weight loss. The external validation of that is really needed

well it’s a bit nuanced. 7 years ago, I lost to 137 and maintained in my range for four years or so. Back in the summer of 2018, I began maintaining a little lower in the 133-134 range as I got into running and had trouble eating back calories even with counting (I was eating anywhere between 2300-2800 during this time).…

To resurface this conversation, my weight has been trending down and out of my typical maintenance range (133-134 rn and I like to be 135-140). Would you all suggest I regain back into range even without the training stimulus? I don’t want to lose muscle mass obviously but if it’s not ideal to gain anything I’m not sure…

I’m a former fat boy (210 at 5’7 about 7 years ago). So after losing the weight I wanted to build muscle but fear running the surplus due to fat gain. And just cannot get over the fear frankly. I am happy with my body and know it could be better but fear the process to doing so versus just keeping status quo. I have…

Thanks!

It was not necessarily a structured lifting program. But there was progressive overload packed into a Power/Hypertrophy Upper/Lower Type split. I did Squats (x2 per week), Deadlifts, Bench (x2 per week), shoulder press (x2 per week). All heavy weights. Squat: 5 for 5 @ 220 Deadlift: 5 for 5 @ 235 Bench Press: 5 for 5 at…

No but how does one maximize results when they have no access to heavy weights to partake in progressive overload? All gyms in my city have now closed.

So what kind of objects do you suggest? Also, what nutrition should I follow then?

Ok. I mean I did attempt to eat in a surplus but I just am unsure how much I really GAINED from the bulk. I probably did gain something I suppose. I guess it does really hardly matter, as I am still setting goals for this bulk and will follow through on it.

Hey guys, One more final question. I hear the term NOOB gains thrown around in reference to new lifters in a bulk. I have been lifting 7 years and in the first year I spent my initial stages of lifting losing over 70lbs to get to my current weight. Two summers following, I did try a bulk and gained over 10lbs to 148 over…

Can someone examine my weight trend and tell me whether I need to increase calories further? I’m conflicted about whether I am gaining or if I am stalled.

Also @jseams1234 what is a DYEL hahaha

This is amazingly helpful for me to stay dedicated to gaining! Thank you!!

This is exactly what I need! Thank you. I just need to know the reality of what to expect which I’m sure is no where near as bad as I think it is...

God you’re so right. And I know that if I never just bear down and try I’m gonna wonder for the rest of my life what it could have been with my age being favorable.

I’m not scared of cutting after. I’m scared of looking bad in between. I don’t care about a little temporary fat gain a. Means to an end. I just don’t want to look BAD at the end of a bulk either

I personally really want to bulk though. I’m sick of people not thinking I lift (which I do religiously...it’s my favorite hobby). And I would like to be bigger and more muscular and wouldn’t mind a little More fat (I currently don’t fill out my Clothes very well at all). I just need help knowing what to expect cause in my…

Yes you do see my collar bones and my scapula for sure. My shoulder region is extremely bony, as is my butt (though it’s not as apparent). I don’t like that feeling at all, but have struggled for the past 5 or so years with the idea of building muscle. It’s been a journey that I hope I can finally succeed with this time…

I totally agree with what you said.i am not a quick fix type of person. I actually enjoy the long process. What frightens me is that I bulk and put on fat, then I don’t look good/healthy after bulking. I know cuts have to follow even the leanest bulls oftentimes, but I don’t ever want to appear fat/out of shape, this is…

Yes. I agree. I don’t push myself at the gym. I just lift the same to maintain my weight and stay fit. But when I have tried for short periods to build I do progressive overload. But then I quit very shortly after imitating due to fear of fat gain. I really want to be more muscular and this is truly the look I want to…

15-20% is way too high to bulk anyways isn’t it? That’s not a healthy percentage especially for someone who lifts daily for years now.

I want to not be called skinny all the time! I personally think my body looks ok (these pics are not great representations but I wasn’t going to pose to look better for these) but people call me very skinny a lot

You’re right I’m totally lying to you. I have been lifting 6 year but started obese and lost 70lbs when I first started.

If I bulk slow and mindfully will I really get very chubby though? I don’t mind a slow bulk to about 150 so long as I don’t get fat looking What would you do in my position? Again, considering that I don’t want to get unattractive on a bulk

I don’t usually do progressive programs when I’m maintaining. I just have kind of kept the routine the same to maintain weight. But when I have attempted bulls I have started training with progressive overload. I just quit before I make any gains because I fear getting out of shape. I have counted in the past (for about 5…

Thanks. I have attached photos here

I agree. I wanted to grow my Lower body a good amount to fill out my pants better ultimately. I would like to DM a pic to get an estimate as I basically have a fear of looking unhealthy or fat or out of shape after gaining these 15lbs. I don’t want to have bigger legs if I’m sacrificing my current physique too much.

I agree I’m not 5% but sub 10% with low musculature in certain areas wouldn’t shock me. I have a lot of muscle separation Would someone be able to see some of my pics (DM’d) to give an estimate?