Progress Pictures (115lb - 185lb)

[dustinbrochill]

Some progress pictures of my bulk.

Before pictures, then after a month or 2, then picture now.

Wanted to start cutting at 200, but I'm having a lot of trouble getting there, should I just cut now?

[CajunPballer]

Strong bulk. IMO you should cut now. You'll look pretty beast. What's your height?

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[MrB1g]

Big bulk. Damn.

[ImThatOneKid]

Personally I say go to 200, that's just my preference (same goal here).
See'ing as this was most likely a dirty bulk (don't get me wrong I see a huge improvement), go for a clean bulk to 200 and you will be more satisfied with the results (Captain Obvious).

[shortguy722]

that... is a sick bulk haha.

depending on yoru goals

if you lookin for a very fit bod that NORMAL people and girls think is good - cut now

if you lookin to get a bodybuilder physique, get to 200lbs then cut - but i think regular people will think you're too big.

[Vinsanity32]

I'd say go for 200lbs. Great bulk though!

[Oldboardwax]

I say keep going to you hit your goal, coming down further than what you expected in a cut is really frustrating and I'm all about finishing what you start anyway

great work though

[dustinbrochill]

thanks guys. sorry for ****ty laptop webcam.

i don't know much about cutting, can someone help me out?

i know that i need to be on a caloric deficit. so like 2000 a day? also, cardio 3 times a week? should i be doing the same work outs or isolations?

[xJosh95x]

I probably shouldn't be talking seeing as im 150 but I just don't think the fat gains are that worth it.

[flame66]

Fantastic bulk dude. Great Work !!

[xZxChris]

nice bulk brah

[geeza91]

Looking good man, how long did it take you?

[MuscleDood]

am 5"8 and just recently hit 200lbs in weight, but tbh i think i still look small, my goal was to reach 200lbs thinking i would be quite swole by then but i am still not happy. howver your looking pretty big i say, get to 200lbs first, then cut then gain some more!

[RippedVonWinkle]

what were your eating habits?

[.Excalibur]

nice progress


idk about a cut, if i were you, i would bulk some more

[Woody48]

We started at the exact same weight...I got up to 196 and then decided to cut for my competition at 22 weeks out.

[Brianthesavage]

your a real *******, you know that?

[.Excalibur]

your a real *******, you know that?

that was uncalled for

[WIDGE_uk]

look awsome, if i were you i would cut but that is just me, why? 15 lbs is alot more weight, could take god knows how long to add another QUALITY 15 lbs, getting lean will benefit you in the long run imo

[jake1224]

I probably shouldn't be talking seeing as im 150 but I just don't think the fat gains are that worth it.

You must be some kinda stupid. OP doesn't look fat whatsoever. You can tell he's carrying it, but i bet he looks alpha as phuck in clothes. Which is fortunate, since it's winter.

[Anthony555]

I probably shouldn't be talking seeing as im 150 but I just don't think the fat gains are that worth it.

I agree. You shouldn't be talking.

[petebaak]

some good lookin quads there op.

for your cut questions,

keep doing compound lifts during cut

calorie deficiency 500 less than maintenance (which is different for everyone)

and you can do cardio what ever days you want, but try to either do it in the morning or after lifting weights.

[N01SYtZ]

no muscle definition

[dustinbrochill]

thanks so much for all the compliments and advice guys. i guess the consensus is to bulk to 200 lbs, lol. I guess I will keep trying

i heard someone was talking about a ketogenic diet, what is that and will it work? and while i'm cutting i most likely won't be able to keep my strength huh?

[mainguy]

This is how you bulk, gjdm. Person above saying muscle definition should be ignored, when you cut that'll be good. Go to 200lbs, cut and you'll be looking sick, then another bulk and you'll be looking big. Nice work OP.

[Loctus]

Reminds me of Bladen (srs) lol

[Bespetna]

Keep bulking, good progress though bro

[WalterCrunkite]

What was the whole span, from before to now?

[money117]

i`d say clean bulk till 200 or until around march, and then cut so ull look solid by summertime. but thats just my opinion.

[dustinbrochill]

what were your eating habits?

i admit i had a pretty dirty bulk because i always considered myself a hard gainer so needed the extra dirty calories to help me. i was on cytogainer for a couple tubs then some other weight gainer just to get a kick start in gaining some weight but then i stopped at 150lbs and only take protein now.

no real set eating schedule, just ate as much as I could.
i usually ate 3 packets of oatmeal and some eggs in the morning (and again at night)
packed 3 pb sandwiches to eat between my classes
rice and meat usually because im asian, lol
a lot of bananas
cottage cheese
trail mix
made this new invention with angus burger patties + cheese + fried egg on top

basically i would be eating so much that i was literally gagging by the time i was half way eating but still finished anyway. usually took me really long to eat tho