Hello there, i am 25yo, 184cm and 83kg. at the age of 19 i was at about 67 kg super skinny but since then during my student years got some weight.
Plan to start working on my body and have the 'V' shape that i was craving about. not really aiming to be a huge guy though.
For the last month, i have been fixing my diet and going to the gym performing cardio (treadmill mostly) exercises. Went from 86 to 83kg (current).
Do you think i need to continue cutting so i loose some additional stored fat then start a slow bulk? or should i start bulking now? i think i have about 20-25% bodyfat.
What would be your suggestion?
Looking forward to being active here and post my progress.
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Thread: Time to work on my future self
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04-08-2018, 01:13 PM #1
Time to work on my future self
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04-08-2018, 02:12 PM #2
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04-08-2018, 02:25 PM #3
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04-09-2018, 01:09 AM #4
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04-09-2018, 03:13 AM #5
Just to let you know out of the gate, everyone has to bust their ass just as hard to get (and retain) muscle. It’s not any easier if you don’t want to be “huge”, as that never happens by accident and without favorable genetics.
If you aren’t dedicated to a good diet and hard consistent training, you will remain average.
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04-09-2018, 07:23 PM #6
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04-10-2018, 11:35 AM #8
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04-11-2018, 11:27 AM #9
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05-09-2018, 01:55 AM #10
One month's update: I have been going to the gym for about 3 weeks, after that, I had a hemorrhoid recurrence (had it 1st time about one year ago, ended up with laser surgery) and had to stop lifting and go the doc. I've had a few days ago again a laser surgery that removed my thrombosis and I'm slowly recovering. The doc said to stop doing any weightlifting :| (did not mention for how much time) because that would help the problem reoccur and make the recovery longer.
I work in an agency mostly sitting and I think that is also a factor that could affect it (I try to maintain a high-fiber diet and have a proper amount of fluid intake). Would like to know what are your thoughs guys (prefferably someone who already has been going thru this), I really don't want to give up on bodybuilding but at the same time I don't want to get thru all this **** again because it is really painful and costly. I've read on other forums that it is indeed a common problem among lifters but there are tricks to reduce the risk of it (having a workout program focused on a higher amount of reps instead of weight, breathing a lot while excercising to reduce putting pressure on the lower part of the body, etc.) As a side note: I've been doing fierce 5, my goal is to increase the top part of the body (stronger arms, shoulders, chest.. not really worried about the legs because my genetics rewarded me with pretty strong legs that would keep me out of the 'no legs day?' joke for a while ) And I think that is the reason of the problem - putting pressure on the lower part of the body.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
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05-13-2018, 03:39 AM #11
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06-09-2018, 11:33 PM #12
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07-22-2018, 05:10 AM #13
Current Weight: 74.7kg.
Finally rejoined gym two weeks ago - I do the Reddit PPL with a slight modification. Not rushing on weights as I try to have a proper form. Also, did a slight twist on my diet, seems like I've been lacking proteins and going too hard on carbs - doing now 40/40/20 - protein/fat/carbs, very hard but i get it right almost daily.
Comparing the first post where I was at 83 and seeing 8kg drop motivates me to keep on going. If I would have to start it again, would definetly lift from the first day as I lost some muscles during this, and have better eyes on my diet and protein intake.
P.S.I use Chronometer for calorie counting - tried MyFitnessPall but it looked too clumsy for me, this one works great. For workout management I use Jefit.
Do you think I should cut more or start the bulk?Last edited by mariciu; 07-22-2018 at 06:55 AM.
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01-08-2020, 09:50 PM #21
**Estonia is a post-soviet country.
It is not a rule, but people from these countries are less opened to foreigners, especially the oldest generations.
They have been raised in an environment that promoted socialism and the 'our nation only' ideology.
It is something common you experienced, especially if you are of a different race.
Keep strong!
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01-17-2020, 12:05 PM #22
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11-27-2020, 05:30 AM #23
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