Not really sure if i can post this but ive been bulking reasonably hard, 500-600 calorie surplus this first week, probably gonna drop it down to 200-300 i’ve just been extra hungry. but anyways ive been pushing the carbs pretty hard and been bloating up quite a bit. any tips on reducing the bloating? i already do 20-45 min incline treadmill daily, eat mostly whole food (except for some cereal) and im on my feet moving around most of the day due to my job. or is this just something im gonna have to accept? first picture is in the morning (fasted) and the second is late evening with a decent amount of food in me and bloated up pretty bad. 2nd was taken right after my workout and cardio.

Hey everyone, trying to figure out my next move. I’ve been sitting around this weight and conditioning, but I'm torn on whether I should commit to a slow lean bulk or cut a bit more first.

Currently sitting at 5’8 149lbs and I’m unsure whether to maintain my weight or lean bulk for size or more strength? I’ve been under 150lbs for over 2 years now and I’m kinda sick of being less filled out in clothes, but also hate the excess fat especially in the face when I put on some weight

I only have abs when I push my skin down. My end goal is 170lb at 13%bf. I’ve been lifting for 2 years.

I am near the end of my cut and was wondering around what body fat percentage this is. Planning on maintaining for a while

What would you think my bf % is based on this photo? Trying to figure out if I should bulk or cut? I think my mail goal first is to get shredded abs like 10-12% range first, but want your opinion’s first? So what would you say my bf % is and how far away until my goal? Thank you.

As title says, do you think I’m lean enough to start a slow long lean bulk? Currently 69,8kg at 175cm having cut from 78kg. Been back in the gym 3 months after very long break. All my lifts & strength/reps going up session after session even when eating 2000 calories.

I originally was aiming to cut to 68kg but contemplating beginning lean bulk from here. Is that worth it or continue with the cut for a little longer?

I know I'm not crazy built or anything, but I am decently happy with how I look. Would love some opinions on what would look best on me though!

I probably shouldnt loss any weight anymore and definitely need to gain muscles, right ?

Hi. I started my journey in the gym like 3 years ago(not super consistent all the time). Since this May I've been working out consistently and seriously.

Compared to when I started, I've seen good progress, my body shape changed, and I am able to lift more, especially after these months. However, change is super slow. Expected, since I tried to go with body recomposition.

Lately I am wanting to see a more drastic change, but I don't want to throw away any good progress I've made, so I am looking for advice.

Last time I measured my bf with a tanita scale, it said 20.6%. I know these things can be unreliable, but it's the best I have.

Should I get lean and start a lean bulk? Or go with a bulk and then a cut?

I know not the best photo but 5ft 7in, about 150lb looking to get abs, keep cutting or maintain and recomp? I cut from 165lb and still feel pretty chubby, but I’m assuming that’s body dysmorphia at its finest

First pic with blue shorts was 165, current is yellow shirt

I went from 160 to 185 pounds and have started to cut a bit cos my body fat got too high. Am I doing the right thing what should I do. Seen things and maybe I should do a body recomp

M44 64kg 170cm

I had been cutting for 2 and 1/2 month now and lose about 4kg. The original plan was to go through a total 4 months of losing 1.5 kg each month which adds up to total 6kg that I was hoping to see abs clearly by then.

Apparently half way down now realise that losing 2 more kg won't make a big aesthetic change. Perhaps losing another 4kg will only make the abs show? I thought I started around 20%, but it seems that I underestimated my BF? I thought I started around 20% and but after losing 4kg, I might be now at 18-19%?

But by losing that 4 kg, my training has been affected so much that I no longer can progressive overload after each session, in fact I felt that it's very hard to keep up with the same weight, barely getting the same reps if I rest longer between sets. Is this normal ?

Or I shouldn't bother to even cut now, and should be bulking for more muscle? If my goal is to have fight club's Tyler Durden physique. I prefer not to look bearish and more like lean fit.

Not as experienced with this process. Was thinking of bulking for another 4 weeks which would be 12 weeks of bulking and then cut after? But honestly not sure