Hi. I've been cutting for the past 3 months and lost 21lbs so far. I am 5'10.5 and my starting weight was 195 and now I'm at 174. I go to the gym 4 days a week and lift for about 45 minutes and then do cardio for 10-15 minutes. I keep track of my calories on myfitnesspal so I eat about 1700 calories a day.
I noticed my stomach has gotten a lot smaller but my love handles are about the same size. I understand that this is the stubborn areas and I need to lose more fat to get rid of these suckers but looking at my pictures, what do you guys suggest?
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04-24-2014, 07:11 AM #1Registered User
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Question on whether I should bulk or keep cutting to get rid of these love handles.
Last edited by BoockCake; 04-24-2014 at 07:16 AM.
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August 30: 191
September 6: 187
September 13: 185
September 20: 184
September 27:182
October 4: 180
October 11: 179
October 18: 177
October 25: 175
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04-24-2014, 07:28 AM #2Registered User
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I don't think I would cut too much more if I was you. You need some muscle mass first. You might want to clean bulk for a while then go back to cutting.
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04-24-2014, 07:39 AM #3Registered User
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That's what I was thinking but I really want to lose these love handles. If I bulk, these love handles are going to just get bigger.Originally Posted by Stalldad
2011
August 30: 191
September 6: 187
September 13: 185
September 20: 184
September 27:182
October 4: 180
October 11: 179
October 18: 177
October 25: 175
November 1: N/A
November 8: 172
November 15: 169
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04-24-2014, 07:44 AM #4Registered User
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I agree with Stalldad
Starting Weight: 290lbs
Current: 189lbs
New Goal: 190 & Less than 10% BFP by 9/18/14
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04-24-2014, 04:26 PM #5Registered User
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So you guys don't think I should cut down my body fat percentage to get rid of those love handles before I bulk up? I am gaining strength still at the gym while cutting.
2011
August 30: 191
September 6: 187
September 13: 185
September 20: 184
September 27:182
October 4: 180
October 11: 179
October 18: 177
October 25: 175
November 1: N/A
November 8: 172
November 15: 169
November 22:
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04-24-2014, 05:03 PM #6Registered User
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cut till they are gone...bulk will only make them bigger..
KEN LECLAIR
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04-24-2014, 05:33 PM #7Registered User
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Slow bulk. You don't have enough lean mass to further cut.
Plus after your bulk, your upper body will be larger so your waist will look smaller.
It ain't an easy process but do not get caught in the cut or bulk cycle.... You end up spinning your wheels. Choose one and stick with it.
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04-25-2014, 07:49 AM #8Registered User
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How many calories above your TDEE do you usually "slow bulk" at?Originally Posted by AlexRO
2011
August 30: 191
September 6: 187
September 13: 185
September 20: 184
September 27:182
October 4: 180
October 11: 179
October 18: 177
October 25: 175
November 1: N/A
November 8: 172
November 15: 169
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04-25-2014, 08:03 AM #9Registered User
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Usually hear 10% or about 300. Eat so you gain at .5-1 lb per week.Originally Posted by BoockCake
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