BF% and when to bulk

[Slimmer Jim]

I have been cutting for a while an am now 153lbs at 19% bf. I look much better than when I started at 215lbs and my bf was probally double. I was wondering how far down do I have to go before bulking. I know bulking can add a bit of bf, so I wanna an opinion as to a bf% when to start. Also, how can you guys eat so much. I am eating like 5-6 times a day just cutting and am really full. For bulking I can't imagine eating 1.5 grams of protein for every lb. Would whey be ok for bulking if I can't eat more. Some of the articles I have read have like 7 things to eat for a single meal. I don't think I could eat like that.

[F W Nietszche]

Pics would be helpful... but if you are 153 with that much bf, it is best just to go on a clean bulk

[skinnyboipgh]

What BF% 2 start bulking is an individual choice. Most guys pick a level somewhat lower than where u r now, typically somewhere in the 10-14% range.

As far as getting in more calories when u feel full all the time now in the cutting phase, I'd recommend eating more nutrient-dense foods. Things like whole eggs, red meat, nuts, avocados, fatty fish, cheese, peanut butter.

[Slimmer Jim]

yeah, I am planning to get down further, I just was hoping to see some natural muscle when I was done cutting, but now I see that I will have to bulk to get to look like I want. No short cuts I guess.

[Sick96stang]

I have been cutting for a while an am now 153lbs at 19% bf. I look much better than when I started at 215lbs and my bf was probally double. I was wondering how far down do I have to go before bulking. I know bulking can add a bit of bf, so I wanna an opinion as to a bf% when to start. Also, how can you guys eat so much. I am eating like 5-6 times a day just cutting and am really full. For bulking I can't imagine eating 1.5 grams of protein for every lb. Would whey be ok for bulking if I can't eat more. Some of the articles I have read have like 7 things to eat for a single meal. I don't think I could eat like that.

You can start bulking whenever you want. If you want to see your abs then you would probably be best going down to around 8% then start bulking. IMO anywhere between 8-10% is the best time to start bulking. Whey is fine for bulking and cutting. Most of my meals consist of 1 source of protein, carbs, and fat.

[athenafootball]

just eat clean and have a good combo of lifting and cardio.

you will continue to burn fat while putting on quality muscle at the same time.

[Slimmer Jim]

just eat clean and have a good combo of lifting and cardio.

you will continue to burn fat while putting on quality muscle at the same time.

I didn't think fat burning and muscle gains were possible at the same time? How is that possible? Don't you have to be in a caloric defecit to burn fat and surplus for muscle?

[athenafootball]

with the stage that you are at.

a healthy diet and lifting schedule will allow both to occur. trust me