I Think it's Time to Bulk

[mattmartin87]

After starting as a skinny-fat bastard, at 210 lbs, I lost ~25 lbs putting me at 183 lbs. I really didn't notice till I took these pictures how much I needed to get on with my first real bulk.

I still have some fat in the love handles, but besides that, I feel pretty cut. I can't see any reason not to start a very slow clean bulk. Can you guys?

[Jumb0]

I think it would be more advantageous for you to keep cutting down towards a lower body fat percentage.. You still have a decent amount of fat you could burn before making the shift to bulking..You will thank yourself later, bro

[mattmartin87]

I feel pretty skinny as it is. I thought about cutting down to 175 but it just seemed too small. Hmmm. I'll let a few others chime in.

[zero_cooljr]

I think it would be more advantageous for you to keep cutting down towards a lower body fat percentage.. You still have a decent amount of fat you could burn before making the shift to bulking..You will thank yourself later, bro

Imo, this.

[datpbguy]

burn some of that midsection fat then youll be ready to bulk...

[mattmartin87]

Glad I have the forum to stop me from making terrible decisions. Guesstimate on BF% now?

[R1Speed]

Go ahead and bulk...you don't have much mass. Just keep the calories under control so you don't gain much fat. Once you gain more mass then you can cut the fat and you will look tons better brah.

[b34tBoX]

Being sorta tall, you're going to want to bulk. Don't even think about cutting anymore.
Good job on the weight loss, but now it's time to get some gains.

Edit: Your BF%, probably 13-14%

[pthree]

BULK NAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Fat will be waaaaaay easier to burn with more LBM

[Sean Casey]

I would continue cutting till the love handles are gone and the abs are showing more. As a former fattie myself, I would be very wary of "BULKING". If anything, I would stick with the goal of completing the cut then bumping calories back to maintenance for a while and keep lifting heavy before deciding to bulk. Just make sure you always have a clear goal in mind after you finish your cut so you dont lose focus on what you want to achieve.

[EvuLFleA]

Prob 18% BF. Eat near maintenance (2k for your weight I'd guess) and add more cardio.

[Leeds001]

I'm in a similar position I could probably use a bulk but cant bring myself to eat those calories!!!

[Mthemagnificent]

I would bulk. You can easily cut that fat off when you've gained a decent amount of muscle.