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post 1640390773 06-07-2021, 07:10 PM
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Bulking is harder than cutting, change my mind.

Im talking about a proper bulk btw, not a poptarts and oreos dreamerbulk...

Eating less is easier than eating more

I feel like **** and get bloated as fuk when i bulk.
post 1640391073 06-07-2021, 07:13 PM
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Yea sure if you never really had a big appetite.

I can easily go over calories by eating a few handful of cashews lol.

Not sure how that’s harder than cutting
post 1640391103 06-07-2021, 07:14 PM
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I honestly think that comes down to the individual. Good luck, brah.
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post 1640391133 06-07-2021, 07:14 PM
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post 1640391273 06-07-2021, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted By Wyzz⏩
Yea sure if you never really had a big appetite.

I can easily go over calories by eating a few handful of cashews lol.

Not sure how that’s harder than cutting
This. How can bulking be hard when nuts and nut butters exist?
post 1640391463 06-07-2021, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted By BulkingIsHard⏩
yea
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post 1640391773 06-07-2021, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted By Wyzz⏩
Yea sure if you never really had a big appetite.

I can easily go over calories by eating a few handful of cashews lol.

Not sure how that’s harder than cutting
Ya i guess but i cant eat 1500 calories of almonds every day lol.

I hate pretty much all other nuts. Hazlenuts aint bad.


I bulk at 3800 calories. Cutting right now at 2400.
post 1640391893 06-07-2021, 07:24 PM
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That and taking 3+ ****s a day is not fun.
post 1640391953 06-07-2021, 07:25 PM
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Agreed. Don't like eating unless it's snack foods so struggle to get in 3k+ calories a day
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post 1640392183 06-07-2021, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted By exxtracool⏩
Im talking about a proper bulk btw, not a poptarts and oreos dreamerbulk...

Eating less is easier than eating more

I feel like **** and get bloated as fuk when i bulk.
Ya bulking is also expensive as fuark compared to being whatever about your diet, skip a few meals here and there no problemo, or cutting when you can eat crunchy vegetables to feel full af (srs).
post 1640392213 06-07-2021, 07:29 PM
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false. I’m naturally skinny and still cutting below 10% -12% naturally is hard
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post 1640413293 06-08-2021, 06:33 AM
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Brb eating 400 calories over maintenance is hard
Brb opie can’t handle an extra sandwich a day
post 1640413783 06-08-2021, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
This. How can bulking be hard when nuts and nut butters exist?
This. If you are eating at maintenance and want to gain ~2# a month that's literally just 2.5 tablespoons of peanut butter extra per day. What kind of sissy ******* can't eat 2 spoonfuls of PB?
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post 1640414193 06-08-2021, 06:56 AM
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Sometimes. A few years ago so much food was being cooked at home I probably ate like 3500+ calories for the day. Now it’s more settled down but still manage to get 3000k in sometimes.

Cliffs; it’s not easy unless you have a lot of food being cooked at home or eat out a lot
post 1640415053 06-08-2021, 07:11 AM
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post 1640415263 06-08-2021, 07:16 AM
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post 1640415533 06-08-2021, 07:20 AM
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A "proper " bulk would be 200-400 cals over maint/day......that's hard for you?

pffffffttttt

I could see how you might think a "dreamer" bulk would be hard but doing it correctly at slightly above maintenance is WAYYYYY easier than restricting calories to do a proper cut...especially if you have any kind of social life and arent single...assuming your partner isnt as serious about it as you.
post 1640415603 06-08-2021, 07:21 AM
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I think bulking is easier, if not more expensive. All I have to do is eat more, and my appetite is through the roof anyways when I'm heavily exercising. Bulking is actually enjoyable as I am eating large meals and staying healthy.

Cutting requires more discipline and you are foregoing large meals. It is less expensive, but bulking doesn't require much self-restraint.

Of course with zero self-restraint then you are eating like you are bulking but not actually exercising.

I think that is a privilege, as not everyone has access to a lot of food.
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post 1640415693 06-08-2021, 07:23 AM
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Agreed. Cutting is easy af if you’ve pushed your calories high and your body’s acclimated to those high calories.
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Agreed. I feel like its easier to "over do it" on a bulk.

I think its also on an individual bases. There are cheat codes for both(appetite suppressants for a cut, mass gainers or nuts/nut butters for a bulk).

That said, on a cut, im less worried about maybe being under my calories than on a bulk being worried I am too high for my calories, but again, thats a personal thing.
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post 1640417543 06-08-2021, 07:47 AM
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The exact opposite is true for me. Cutting is damn near impossible. I do OMAD while eating only meat and veggies, and unless I leave myself a little bit hungry after the meal, I’ll maintain weight. If I eat until I’m satisfied even for that one meal, I’ll maintain or gain weight.

Maybe I need to cut down on the olive oil when cooking.
post 1640417823 06-08-2021, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted By 78novacaine⏩
This. If you are eating at maintenance and want to gain ~2# a month that's literally just 2.5 tablespoons of peanut butter extra per day. What kind of sissy ******* can't eat 2 spoonfuls of PB?
i absolutely hate peanut butter lol


idk man, i dont gain weight that ez. i need more than 2 tablespoons of peanut butter...
post 1640418153 06-08-2021, 07:55 AM
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I don’t think “bulking” is the hard thing. I think it’s bulking without getting fat that’s hard.

“Not fat just bulking”. Way too easy to have an extra serving of potatoes with your steak when bulking - you’re trying to gain weight right? So it’s ok, you need the extra calories.

Then before you know it you’ve downed a whole bag of oreos and a family size doritos and are now in a 2000 surplus
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Either or, it simply comes down to willpower. The only caveat is a dirty bulk. That chit is easy.
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Agreed. I try to get all my food 5-6 hours before I go to sleep too and I'm shoveling food all day into my mouth (2700 cal cut). Makes me bloated and tired which sucks for focus
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3300 calories a day crew and still got abs, this is lean bulk. Bulk probably gonna end on 4k calories

My advice is get used to home made blended smoothies that are over 1000 calories
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Lucky for me my bulks are easy. Large Meat lovers pizza please.

Cutting sucks
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Originally Posted By Ironface⏩
I don’t think “bulking” is the hard thing. I think it’s bulking without getting fat that’s hard.

“Not fat just bulking”. Way too easy to have an extra serving of potatoes with your steak when bulking - you’re trying to gain weight right? So it’s ok, you need the extra calories.

Then before you know it you’ve downed a whole bag of oreos and a family size doritos
and are now in a 2000 surplus
Don’t be scared of getting extra fat. Bloatmax like a man
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Originally Posted By Ironface⏩
I don’t think “bulking” is the hard thing. I think it’s bulking without getting fat that’s hard.

“Not fat just bulking”. Way too easy to have an extra serving of potatoes with your steak when bulking - you’re trying to gain weight right? So it’s ok, you need the extra calories.

Then before you know it you’ve downed a whole bag of oreos and a family size doritos and are now in a 2000 surplus
This is why i eat the same foods everyday, only my dinner changes, breakfast is always the same and the snacks alongisde and i always have the same smoothie which is over a 1000 calories. But my meals change, whether i'm going out or to someones house etc.

But yeah, lean bulking is not that easy
Originally Posted By nik033⏩
Don’t be scared of getting extra fat. Bloatmax like a man
Been there done that. Its not bad provided u have some mass, you will still look jacked in clothes, but just felt fat AF when taking clothes off
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Yeah OP. Just throw your macros completely in the trash and gobble down buckets of nuts, PB and pizzas

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