First time BULKERS apply here ;)

[AngelaFaith]

Who worries about any of this stuff while bulking?

Seriously, it makes no sense.

More pie please and thank you!

apple to be exact...

[IrishLassie78]

While we're on the subject of pie, my vote is for chocolate pecan. Best. Pie. Ever.

[natnat5]

Pumpkin pie for sure

[KallieFit22]

I second apple pie, with vanilla ice cream hahaha

[KallieFit22]

That's awesome, great job! You're right about being completely comfortable before moving up- if my form isn't dead-on consistently at a certain weight, I keep working at it.

Thanks girl! Yeah so I've learned- form over weight any day. But both= the best combo ever haha. Hope your booty cheek ( aka glute ) that you think you strained is feeling a little better btw! Be careful if its still hurting you so it doesn't become a srs problem

[itsjustmish]

The thought of both apple pie and pecan pie make my taste buds do a happy dance! Yummy!!

[natnat5]

I'm so ready for Thanksgiving!

[ahays00]

First time bulking here. Ive been consistently training since may 2013. I dropped from 133 to 115/116 training 6 days a week. Im 5'2 pear shape. Carry most of my fat in lower body and tummy. I was struggling losing any more weight and increasing any lifts. So after researching and trying to mentally prepare ive decided to bulk. I was eating around 1350kcal and have slowly increased to 1750kcal. Im having a hard time making to 1750. Im 3 weeks this Monday and up 117.8. Although i feel like most of it is water bloat. Acvording to iifym calulating i should be at about 1864 for a 5% increase bulk. I must say the mental part of this is the hardest. Ive been in deficit for 1.5 yrs . It took me a long time to drop weight. Although i have no idea what bf i began at. Im assuming 30+%. My fears are im not doing this right, im going to gain too much fat, not be able to lose the fat. I dont want it to take anothrr 1.5 yrs to drop again. Someone help!! I need reassurance im on the right track. Did i start bulking too soon? Should i have cut more first? Am i eating enough? Plan is to start cutting mid/end march.

[chelseaspinos]

Hey guys! So I have a question... This week I decided to start my bulk and have increased from about 1500 cal a day to around 2000 (150carbs to around 180). I weigh 120 and am 5'4, and i've calculated my tdee multiple times reading I need above 2000cal to mantain (so i plan on going higher to be in a surplus). So, I have gained 1.5lbs in the first week...

Is my body simply holding onto more water because of an increase in carbs?? I know not to rely on the scale but it's scaring me hahah

[natnat5]

Hey guys! So I have a question... This week I decided to start my bulk and have increased from about 1500 cal a day to around 2000 (150carbs to around 180). I weigh 120 and am 5'4, and i've calculated my tdee multiple times reading I need above 2000cal to mantain (so i plan on going higher to be in a surplus). So, I have gained 1.5lbs in the first week...

Is my body simply holding onto more water because of an increase in carbs?? I know not to rely on the scale but it's scaring me hahah

It's most likely just water. You weight will fluctuate day to day. Like if I eat something salty before bed I'll weigh like 2 lbs more than usual the next morning. It's important to look at the long term trend in your weight rather than just day to day.

[Jodie10]

I was a little low on my macros tonight so I had to have 1/2 cup of Hagen Daz vanilla bean ice cream to help catch up.

Life is rough on a bulk

[Novesia]

I'm up to 2,400 cals and still losing weight haha. Weighed in at 139.4lbs this morning which is close to my lowest weight during my cut. My body never fails to amaze me... Anyone else struggling to get all that food in? Rough life *sigh*

[KallieFit22]

Question!

Today marks the first week of my bulk. ( Or what is supposed to be my bulk lmao ) I started in nov 10th weighing in at 138.5 and i dropped a lb and am at 137.5 as of this morning.

Im currently doing 0 cardio- and macros are 145p, 250, 70 F- 2210 cals. Should I up myself 100 cals?

side note- I wish i would've known during my cut that I couldvw kept my cals this high to drop weight -__- hahaha now i know

[Novesia]

Question!

Today marks the first week of my bulk. ( Or what is supposed to be my bulk lmao ) I started in nov 10th weighing in at 138.5 and i dropped a lb and am at 137.5 as of this morning.

Im currently doing 0 cardio- and macros are 145p, 250, 70 F- 2210 cals. Should I up myself 100 cals?

side note- I wish i would've known during my cut that I couldvw kept my cals this high to drop weight -__- hahaha now i know

That's what I was thinking this morning too!!! I can't believe I was cutting at 1,700 cals! I missed out on so much food haha. I would definitely up the calories by 50-100 and see how your body reacts.

[vhenley164]

Thinking of making myself something yummy. Does anyone have any recipes for something with peanut better and chocolate. I saw a recipe for peanut butter chocolate drops that are super easy but can't find the recipe. Anyone tried something they can recommend? Otherwise if am heading out for some Ben and Jerry's Butter Me Up :-D

[o0o0]

Question!

Today marks the first week of my bulk. ( Or what is supposed to be my bulk lmao ) I started in nov 10th weighing in at 138.5 and i dropped a lb and am at 137.5 as of this morning.

Im currently doing 0 cardio- and macros are 145p, 250, 70 F- 2210 cals. Should I up myself 100 cals?

side note- I wish i would've known during my cut that I couldvw kept my cals this high to drop weight -__- hahaha now i know

Yes, up the calories! Good luck

[IrishLassie78]

Thinking of making myself something yummy. Does anyone have any recipes for something with peanut better and chocolate. I saw a recipe for peanut butter chocolate drops that are super easy but can't find the recipe. Anyone tried something they can recommend? Otherwise if am heading out for some Ben and Jerry's Butter Me Up :-D

One 6oz container of full-fat greek yogurt, 1 or 2 tbs of peanut butter, 1/2 to 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, 1 or 2 tbs of Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa. Put it all in a bowl, mix it up, enjoy. I eat this almost every day, bulk or not. The amount of peanut butter, protein and cocoa depends on my macros for the day and how many calories I have available.

[KallieFit22]

That's what I was thinking this morning too!!! I can't believe I was cutting at 1,700 cals! I missed out on so much food haha. I would definitely up the calories by 50-100 and see how your body reacts.

Hahaha atleast we learned! I legit ended my cut on 1450 cals ( granted I'm 5'2 ) but still. haha never ever ever ever again! And will do! Looks like you gotta do the same since you dropped weight also! More food for us … rough lives we have hahah

[KallieFit22]

Yes, up the calories! Good luck

Uppin em! and Thank you!

[vhenley164]

One 6oz container of full-fat greek yogurt, 1 or 2 tbs of peanut butter, 1/2 to 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, 1 or 2 tbs of Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa. Put it all in a bowl, mix it up, enjoy. I eat this almost every day, bulk or not. The amount of peanut butter, protein and cocoa depends on my macros for the day and how many calories I have available.

Thank you - sounds awesome. I will give it a try

[Novesia]

Hahaha atleast we learned! I legit ended my cut on 1450 cals ( granted I'm 5'2 ) but still. haha never ever ever ever again! And will do! Looks like you gotta do the same since you dropped weight also! More food for us … rough lives we have hahah

Already did! Do you guys also have days where you struggle to eat 1,800 and then other days where you are just super hungry all day? It was leg day yesterday and I was starving all day today. Ended up at around 1,000 cals above my goal for the day. Oh well

[natnat5]

Just discovered Dominoes has gluten free pizza. And just ordered one. Win!

[natnat5]

And I ate the whole thing... definitely too many cals yesterday

[CRascoll]

Already did! Do you guys also have days where you struggle to eat 1,800 and then other days where you are just super hungry all day? It was leg day yesterday and I was starving all day today. Ended up at around 1,000 cals above my goal for the day. Oh well

Yup! Yesterday was legs, and I lift super early in the morning. My food for the day was gone by 3pm. I just listen to my body at this point, and have learned that it always balances out to where on other days I may not be as hungry. And if I am, I eat. My lifts are going up, and I know every time I leave the gym that I busted my a$$. All of this food is for such a good cause.

[CRascoll]

Thinking of making myself something yummy. Does anyone have any recipes for something with peanut better and chocolate. I saw a recipe for peanut butter chocolate drops that are super easy but can't find the recipe. Anyone tried something they can recommend? Otherwise if am heading out for some Ben and Jerry's Butter Me Up :-D

You'll love this: 4 egg whites, scoop of protein power, 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa, 2 packs of Splenda, peanut butter, milk (I use almond milk).
-Blend the protein power with the milk, egg whites, and peanut butter. Microwave for about 4 mins. It blows up like a giant pancake and the cocoa makes it delicious. You can use oats too

[KallieFit22]

Already did! Do you guys also have days where you struggle to eat 1,800 and then other days where you are just super hungry all day? It was leg day yesterday and I was starving all day today. Ended up at around 1,000 cals above my goal for the day. Oh well

100% ! I honest find that it depends on what I ate that day that either leaves me feeling super full or super hungry. But regardless ilk Crascoll said I basically just listen to my body now…If I need a little extra something I eat… we put it to good use anyways right

@natnat hope you enjoyed the pizza! sounds amazing! only roughly 1200 cals for the entire thing hahaha no worries! Pizzagains

Also, don't know if any of you girls use instagram or anything but I made a fitness one and post all my foods/progress and stuff on their if if u wanna give it a look see! its _Kfitt

[Novesia]

Also, don't know if any of you girls use instagram or anything but I made a fitness one and post all my foods/progress and stuff on their if if u wanna give it a look see! its _Kfitt

So much good food - just started following you! I see you love Quest Bars too? Have you ever tried cutting them into tiny pieces and putting them in the oven for 6-7 min? They become about twice the size and you can shape them like cookies after taking them out. My favorite way to eat them recently.

[CRascoll]

Progress pics, abs have not completely disappeared yet. Need more mass though

[natnat5]

100% ! I honest find that it depends on what I ate that day that either leaves me feeling super full or super hungry. But regardless ilk Crascoll said I basically just listen to my body now…If I need a little extra something I eat… we put it to good use anyways right

@natnat hope you enjoyed the pizza! sounds amazing! only roughly 1200 cals for the entire thing hahaha no worries! Pizzagains

Also, don't know if any of you girls use instagram or anything but I made a fitness one and post all my foods/progress and stuff on their if if u wanna give it a look see! its _Kfitt

Yeah I stopped counting for the most part and just eat when I'm hungry, but then sometimes I do what I did last night and then I freak out and count up everything I ate that day. I was probably like 1000 over yesterday. I wasn't even hungry this morning though so I didn't eat breakfast so I guess I'll end up eating less today.

[Novesia]

Progress pics, abs have not completely disappeared yet. Need more mass though

Looking great lady!

I just discovered my love for protein grits. I'm so incredibly tired of oatmeal so I was looking for alternatives. I got the 5 min grits from quaker and mixed in 1 scoop of whey protein, 1 tbsp of almond butter and 1/2 cup blueberries. Perfect meal for this horrible weather.