To cut or bulk?

[csavage0]

I did the Bod pod today. The results show I'm 243 lbs at 12 % body fat. I understand this is a little high. I dont plan on competing soon or maybe even ever. The question is at the Bf level should I be trying to get leaner or is it fine to try and get bigger. I am always on a diet it seems. I used to be a super fatty

[csavage0]

oh and 23 yo and 73 inch tall. Cycled before and do not feel like listing.

[FireGuy]

It really depends on what you want to look like. Why is it one or the other? Why not just continue to add quality muscle while keeping your bodyfat at a reasonable level like it is now?

[csavage0]

Thats my plan the bod pod said my TEE was 3254 at sedentary levels so I figure if I stay there and slowy add on I wouldnt get fat. I'm afraid to jump to that amount because I was only taking in 2200 cals a day and doing cardio. Im afraid jumping to 3254 will kind of shock my body and cause fat storage. What do you think Fireguy? Hope this is the correct thread.

[FireGuy]

Go off of what's working in the real world for you. If you want to increase calories I wouldnt add more than 200 per day, run it for a couple weeks and then add 200 more per dayt if you are staying lean. Or...keep them at 2200 and every 3rd or 4th day bump them up to 2700-2800 then back down to 2200 again. Take advantage of the fact you are lean now and experiment a bit, see what your body responds to.

[csavage0]

Thanks Fireguy sound advice and what I was thinking kind of along the lines of.