Pounds of fat to lose after bulk?

[sweetkissees918]

Just wondering how many pounds of fat do you have to lose after bulking? Still on my first bulk so, im still a noob at this. lol Since Oct. I have gained about 10 pounds. Half being muscle and half being fat give or take... So, ladies how much fat do you dread after your bulking cycle has ended?

[bethanyboo]

So far it's looking like I'll need to lose 4-5 lbs of fat. I've gained 9 lbs since September.

[sweetkissees918]

So far it's looking like I'll need to lose 4-5 lbs of fat. I've gained 9 lbs since September.

oh ok kinda sounds like me a little bit. Yes im starting to feel it now. But, im just holding my head high and dealing w/ it until my cut.. which i cant wait for lol... Building muscle is kinda like wrapping a present a million times, then you get to unwrap it and see what ya made inside lol

[juliacheh]

It all depends on the ratio of fat to muscle.
I prefer bulking with just a little bit of fat gain, since I hate to diet and restrict calories - that takes my time away from building.
I started my bulk in September, and I gained a total of 5-6 pounds since then.
Also, when I do my cut, I don't go by the scale, I'm cutting until I am more or less satisfied with what I see in the mirror in terms of definition.

[sweetkissees918]

Yeah I have been noticing about a 1lb muscle gain a month. From my track record I have put on a ratio of 1:1. I was thinking about tweaking my calories a bit, so im putting on 1 pound of muscle and 1/2 pound of fat. Im still learning but hopefully, im doing alright. I try not to weigh in myself, cause i know i'll just go crazy lol....

But i am noticing that i look alot fuller in the face and every where else as well, almost like someone pumped my entire body w/ fuild. I hope it gets better.

[bethanyboo]

Also, when I do my cut, I don't go by the scale, I'm cutting until I am more or less satisfied with what I see in the mirror in terms of definition.
Yeah, this is what I plan on as well. Hopefully I won't have a full 5 lbs to lose before I'm satisfied!

In the past I've gotten myself stuck on a certain number and it just drove me kind of crazy.

[5more]

Gained about 12/ 8 lbs of fat??? Just a guess. You never really know. 6 month bulk. No worries. 3 months to take it off. Doable for sure. I totally could have done better. Next time. Bulk/cut/maintain/bulk/cut/maintain.

[ErinB1218]

Also, when I do my cut, I don't go by the scale, I'm cutting until I am more or less satisfied with what I see in the mirror in terms of definition.

^^THIS!!^^^

Good stuff. Me too.