5'8, 136 pounds. Been lifting for 2 years and never counted calories. Went from 121-136 within that time and when I started lifting I was underweight. Wanted to just get some feedback on my current physique as of now, as well as if I should bulk to 145-150 or cut down. Not sure of body fat either. I have a somewhat visible 4 pack but have always held fat in my stomach and even had a pooch when I was underweight at 121. Thanks!
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Thread: Bulk or Cut as a female?
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09-15-2021, 12:33 PM #1Registered User
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Bulk or Cut as a female?
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09-15-2021, 01:13 PM #2Registered User
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Do whatever make you happy. You don't need to listen to strangers advice from the internet. But ironically, if you take my advice you are doing just that.
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09-15-2021, 02:00 PM #3Registered User
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Originally Posted by paulinkansas
Ik lol. Just wanted to get some advice on my current physique and some opinions on the best routes for the future.
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09-15-2021, 02:12 PM #4Registered User
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Helps if you remember to use the same account within your own thread.Originally Posted by AbbieDerasmo23
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09-15-2021, 04:33 PM #5team ketchup
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Well, if you want to gain muscle, then bulk...
Being a female doesn't have anything to do with your goals..."When I die, I hope it's early in the morning so I don't have to go to work that day for no reason"
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09-15-2021, 04:46 PM #6Super Spreader
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Yep, first we need to know what your goals are. Not knowing anything I would suggest eating around maintenance, keep lifting and adding weight to your lifts , and slowly increasing calories when progress stalls.Originally Posted by AdamWW
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09-20-2021, 02:26 PM #7weigh, not measure
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every single thing they said.
if your goals are to put on muscle - eat in surplus
if your goal is to lean out - eat in deficit
these guys are all spot on tho - if you are asking if you look good - sure - you look like a fit woman who lifts - congrats on your progress.New Year Fat Loss thread --> https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=180906143&p=1652695513#post1652695513
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start: 248.6 (3/10/21) | bf ~50.0% (9/3/21)
current: 182.2 (1/13/22) | bf 28.6% (1/13/22)
new year cut goal: ~165-170lbs & bf~21-22%
^^^^^^same as long term goal^^^^^^
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09-20-2021, 03:00 PM #8My pronouns are bro/brah
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You look pretty good as is. It just depends what you want to see in the mirror.Originally Posted by AL459
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09-24-2021, 08:42 PM #9Kiwi Battler
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Just keep going, slowly working towards recomposition. I don't think you should bulk at any rate.
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