Cutting and Bulking Preferences

scienceteacher · 06-07-2006, 09:25 AM

Would like a few examples of what you guys do as far as bulking and cutting. I have been on a tapering plan for about 2 months. I am 5'8" and began at 204lbs. I am now at 182lbs. I have pretty decent mass=>16" arms, 46" chest, not sure about lower body but proportional. What kind of goals do you guys have as far as bulking and then cutting. I kindof want my cake and would like to eat it too so I'm after mass and definition. Any suggestion? Anyone with similar body size as mine?

Thanks and I hope you understand my question.

T.C. · 06-07-2006, 10:58 AM

Sounds like we have similar body size, Im 5'9 and like you, I have been cutting for just over 2 months now weighing 183 down from 200. My waist has slimmed down quite a bit, abs are finally starting to show, and my upper body is much more defined. I havent lost any strength during the dieting and people say I actually look bigger now then a couple months back, (with my shirt off)... I know that I am not bigger though and definitely dont look as big as I did at 200lbs in my clothes now, which sucks a little, so I think I know what you mean..
My goal was simple though, I just wanted to look leaner for summertime!

scienceteacher · 06-07-2006, 11:27 AM

Many a beer has gone in to building my gut(12oz curls). Stay away from those now. I've gone down 2 pants sizes. My strength gains were better before the taporing. Muscle memory is a wonderful thing however. Strength gains may be a little slower now as is my weight loss. I have thought about adding some cardio. My ego stands in my way much of the time. I have always been strong. Never did anything below the waist in college. I work everything now and am making very good gains in deads and squats. I still have fat I wish to lose but I don't want to sacrifice mass and strength just yet. BTW my calorie intake is around 2700-3200 and pretty clean.

IdahoViking · 06-07-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by scienceteacher

Many a beer has gone in to building my gut(12oz curls). Stay away from those now. I've gone down 2 pants sizes. My strength gains were better before the taporing. Muscle memory is a wonderful thing however. Strength gains may be a little slower now as is my weight loss. I have thought about adding some cardio. My ego stands in my way much of the time. I have always been strong. Never did anything below the waist in college. I work everything now and am making very good gains in deads and squats. I still have fat I wish to lose but I don't want to sacrifice mass and strength just yet. BTW my calorie intake is around 2700-3200 and pretty clean.

Inside of my blubber is a 32" waist, but it is hidden very well.