Moving forward in Reverse: Devils post-show recovery thread

[TGreggors]

Well the topic matter is pretty much complete, I've gained 36 lbs since show time, I think I've reversed enough haha

That said I'm still available to answer questions, more content will come when I start prepping again sometime in December.

Awesome to hear. Definitely going to sub to a contest prep thread if you have one. But in regards to questions though, so here you are at 36 lbs. over stage weight. Are you planning on gaining more body weight? or have you reached a point where you're now just maintaining that weight while adding strength? Curious to hear, because I'm sort of at a "peak of bulk" body weight at the moment as well

[hlss09]

You have any pics of your current condition? Check your PMs homie

Well the topic matter is pretty much complete, I've gained 36 lbs since show time, I think I've reversed enough haha

That said I'm still available to answer questions, more content will come when I start prepping again sometime in December.

[Devils]

Awesome to hear. Definitely going to sub to a contest prep thread if you have one. But in regards to questions though, so here you are at 36 lbs. over stage weight. Are you planning on gaining more body weight? or have you reached a point where you're now just maintaining that weight while adding strength? Curious to hear, because I'm sort of at a "peak of bulk" body weight at the moment as well

I was planing to gain about 10 more lbs before December and then start dieting for April or May shows.

You have any pics of your current condition? Check your PMs homie

I'll put up some pics soon. Although I'm still only around 91kg, which I think Is the same as my pics up there ^ I've had a few setbacks.
Thanks, will do.

[IK9]

Glad to see you posting again Devils

[Pretty Boy Floyd]

So what are the final thoughts on this thread?

I have a show in 6 days and then another one 26 days after that and planning on reverse dieting throughout the winter!

Do you recommend adding in carbs and calories or is it not worth it after doing your log?


Thanks!

[Devils]

So what are the final thoughts on this thread?

I have a show in 6 days and then another one 26 days after that and planning on reverse dieting throughout the winter!

Do you recommend adding in carbs and calories or is it not worth it after doing your log?


Thanks!

My final thoughts are overall good, I still put on lots of fat in the end, but at least it wasn't in the first 2 months (or weeks) after my comps. I've been bulking solid for a year and a half now and put on about 37 pounds, strength has improved very well.

I've pretty much been eating what I want and haven't turned down any meals out either so mission accomplished there too.

What I've learned is to test your limits from an established baseline, increasing up macro's by feel and tracking on the scale. It's trail and error.

Do you mean adding calories in now before your show and then increasing in the 26 days till the next one? I would definitely do this If you are completely shredded already. There's no point over dieting if you're already there, plus it looks better to be fuller most cases.

[Pretty Boy Floyd]

My final thoughts are overall good, I still put on lots of fat in the end, but at least it wasn't in the first 2 months (or weeks) after my comps. I've been bulking solid for a year and a half now and put on about 37 pounds, strength has improved very well.

I've pretty much been eating what I want and haven't turned down any meals out either so mission accomplished there too.

What I've learned is to test your limits from an established baseline, increasing up macro's by feel and tracking on the scale. It's trail and error.

Do you mean adding calories in now before your show and then increasing in the 26 days till the next one? I would definitely do this If you are completely shredded already. There's no point over dieting if you're already there, plus it looks better to be fuller most cases.

No I know how to handle it up until my second show!

But after that......planning on reverse dieting

[ANIMALISTIKZ]

General question:

How do you suggest to bulk after a long cut? Gradual pyramid from your lowest calories cutting until maintenance?

[Devils]

General question:

How do you suggest to bulk after a long cut? Gradual pyramid from your lowest calories cutting until maintenance?

Assuming you knew what your maintenance was, going straight back to that was fine for me. You'll put on a few lbs short term but then it should stabilize if it actually is maintenance.

[BipolarBrah]

strong bump.

Devils how are you doing these days? Do you still maintain any sort of online log?

[Devils]

strong bump.

Devils how are you doing these days? Do you still maintain any sort of online log?

I retired from lifting for about 2 years, just started back a few months ago. No blog, have it all I've done here I guess.

[musclehead09]

Insane physique! I know you just said you retired but started again. Subbed.

[BipolarBrah]

I retired from lifting for about 2 years, just started back a few months ago. No blog, have it all I've done here I guess.

Ease into it like a hot tub. And be sure to have fun with it. Sometimes we forget we lift weights because we enjoy it.