Bulk or Cut first - what makes more sense?

**gbrice75** · 12-13-2009, 12:39 PM

Hi all, I've been stuck in this mental 'limbo' for a while now and need to make a decision, because right now i'm flipping back and forth every week and defeating my own purpose. My stats:

34 yrs old
5'11
192 lbs
BF% - somewhere around 18%-20% (check the pics attached)

I obviously have plenty of bodyfat to lose. However, I am also starting to grow tired of this 'transitional' look that I feel like I have - 1/3 fat, 1/3 skinny, 1/3 'he might work out'. I need to get to the next level, specifically with adding lean mass.

So the question is, what is more efficient and/or what makes more sense - to continue on my low calorie diet (approx. 2100/day, I can post the diet if you wish) to facilitate fat loss, or jump it up to around 3000/day to promote growth? I obviously can't do both at the same time, i've been doing that for a year and I think i've taken it as far as I can. Let me know what you think!

**Pipedream** · 12-13-2009, 03:01 PM

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2s...ar-pt1_extreme

The link I posted above I think will answer all of your questions. Its Milos Sarcevs " Secret of the Pros" on Nutrition, He debunks alot of stupidity in the nutrition game and offers a wealth of knowledge on what is need to look your best. Whether you want to lose weight, bulk or just want a diet to follow.

Have a pen and pad ready to take note so you dont miss anything. If you have a hour plus of free time I would give this video a watch.

**POPS** · 12-13-2009, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by gbrice75

Hi all, I've been stuck in this mental 'limbo' for a while now and need to make a decision, because right now i'm flipping back and forth every week and defeating my own purpose. My stats:

34 yrs old
5'11
192 lbs
BF% - somewhere around 18%-20% (check the pics attached)

I obviously have plenty of bodyfat to lose. However, I am also starting to grow tired of this 'transitional' look that I feel like I have - 1/3 fat, 1/3 skinny, 1/3 'he might work out'. I need to get to the next level, specifically with adding lean mass.

So the question is, what is more efficient and/or what makes more sense - to continue on my low calorie diet (approx. 2100/day, I can post the diet if you wish) to facilitate fat loss, or jump it up to around 3000/day to promote growth? I obviously can't do both at the same time, i've been doing that for a year and I think i've taken it as far as I can. Let me know what you think!

Cut first, its more difficult, for me that is. Very easy to bulk...jmo....

**energizer bunny** · 12-13-2009, 04:52 PM

id cut first.....because if you bulk and you dont do it correct youl be gaining fat aswell as muscle, and i think itll be harder to gauge results, and overall your main goal is to lose BF, so do that first. then when you get to the BF you want, try a clean bulk..just my opinion.

i think cutting or bulking is easier or harder depending on the person.....being an endomorph i find cutting hard but an ectomorph will prob find bulking hard.

**mg1228** · 12-13-2009, 05:15 PM

i find cutting easier and bulking almost impossible---but like they said cut first then clean bulk

**collar** · 12-13-2009, 09:16 PM

strip off the fat, check your base out and eat according to what muscle mass you do have and start the process of growth

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**crf450x** · 12-13-2009, 09:29 PM

cut first, then you will see the results and that will motivate you.

***FireGuy*** · 12-13-2009, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by collar

strip off the fat, check your base out and eat according to what muscle mass you do have and start the process of growth

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Amen! What is with all the bulk/cut discussion lately. With a few exceptions here and there just about everyone should be focused on slowly adding some muscle while keeping bodyfat at a minimum.