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If you are an experienced lifter then using your own routine is fine. Otherwise it is better to follow a professionally designed routine.

There's no body fat requirement. Bulk when you see the need to bulk. From your description you fit the bill :)

Wear headphone or earbuds, whatever suits you. I see both in the gym all the time. Fsck the naysayers. I guarantee you their results are lacking and have been limited by their need a 6 pack year...

If you really want to do this, do it! No excuses! Your body will adapt to eating more. Yes, it can be uncomfortable at times but that too will pass. Your carb intake should be in the 200+g range....

Generally in a few weeks it stabilizes if you keep carbs high the entire time. What is your maintenance? Why fluctuate between just above and 300-400 above?

See how it goes over the next month or so. You'd like to be in the 1-2 pound per month range. It can be more in the first couple of months. But after that it should settle to 1-2 pounds.

You are not doing it wrong. Not at all. There's no rule that says you have to be at a certain body fat level before bulking. It's all about comfort level. In other words, it's psychological. There's...

When my clothes get tight I celebrate and buy a larger size. After a good 6 months bulk and time to lean out you shouldn't be able to fit into your pre bulk clothes. Fat is squishy, muscle isn't....

Your arms and quads looks like they picked up more size. Those 5-7 pounds look like nothing on you. You're seeing fat gains that really aren't there. :)

It sounds like you have a disordered relationship with food that's messing with your mind and body. Do this. Spend the summer at maintenance. Get at least .3g of fat per pound of body weight. Let...

I do a lean out period if I were you. YOu should be able to handle a 500 calorie deficit at this point. No lower! After 12 weeks or so you may want to sit at maintenance for awhile and recomp. Then...

Is this an ad for your blog? What is clean eating? "We" do not advocate "clean" eating. It's a recipe for eating disorders.

You did gain rather quickly on the first bulk. Starting out skinny fat also makes a bulk a real psychological challenge. Your mind is so focused on the fat you do have that any additional fat gets...

That is great news!! Yes it usually means that your metabolism is back to where it should be. It may also be aided by hormones :rolleyes: Don't sweat thoughts of leaning out. You'll accomplish more...

That's basically correct. Muscle does require calories so the more muscle you have the more calories your body needs. However, it's always overstated. It may be an extra mint or two a day :) What...

You can keep going for as long as you like. No reason to lean out for summer unless you want to.

A little variation in calories from one day to the next is fine. What you don't want are big swings...

There are many different kinds of muscle fibers. You can build strength with little to no size increase. You can build endurance with little to no size increase. It depends on your rep range. If...

Yes it is and yes he could have. However, as you get into prep you're not going to spend so many calories on rice.

Lol! The only ingredient I can think of that you pack is brown sugar. Peanut butter maybe to eliminate air pockets. :D

No, you're not supposed to pack the measuring cup :)

Yes, erroneous tracking is just as valid as accurate tracking as long as you're consistent. The actual number is not relevant.