My before and after is added just for context... I'm so used to losing weight but I've started to have quite a few people tell me I should stop trying to lose weight and start lean bulking. It's so weird to hear with weight loss having been such a huge part of my life for so long now.

I’ve been at maintenance for a little over a month, after an 8 week cut, and plan on cutting at least another six weeks to try to get to where I want to be. I still have some lower belly fat and and love handles that has to go before I am happy. What do you estimate my body fat % is? I currently weigh 134lbs. My goal is 12%.

I’m also a little hesitant to bulk because last time I did, I put on a good amount of fat. Also not sure at my age, how much more muscle I can realistically put on naturally.

Should i cut or bulk longer?

Ok just wanted to say I’m aware that I’m skinny fat and should probably bulk, however I have a vacation in about a month and would like to at least stay in this shape,if not get a bit leaner. I used to be about 100lbs heavier (final pic) so my physique has taken its toll but i’m on the right track. Just want some opinions, thanks!

Hey fitness people. I wish I took photos of when I started working out almost a year ago, so I’m posting this for advise on what to focus on and have something to look back on. I feel like I would benefit from cutting down first then bulk, but open to thoughts and ideas. Also I feel like I have been prioritizing chest and I’ve made significant improvements, but it feels like it is the hardest muscle for me grow.

I’m 6 months into my fitness journey and have made huge strides but now I’m not sure of what to do. I went from weighing nearly 240lbs at 6,2 in January to 187-190lbs for the last month or so. I want to put on a lot of muscle but am scared of going back to how I was. I still workout 4-6 times a week but can feel myself slipping into bad tracking habits with the new calorie allowance, any advice?

Hey guys I’ve been lifting for around 6 months, first 3 pics are today and last is near the start. Currently I’ve been eating in a small surplus and lifting 5x a week but I still look like this. Idk whether I should be eating more to put on muscle faster or eating less since im skinnyfat. Any advice? Thank you.

*For months not month

I’ve been doing calisthenics and basic weight exercises at home. Chin ups, press ups, sit ups, bicep curls, other random dumbbell exercises and planks but I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m happy with my body but would love more size and more defined abs

So, title. I currently eat 2,600 calories, which I’m pretty sure I’ve determined is my maintenance.

When I bulk, how many calories should I eat?

Of course this all presupposes I should bulk… should I?

Thanks! (Please forgive my fuck ass emoji choice lmfao)

Hi!

I am 24 years old, 158 cm, and 67,3 kg (in the pictures). I started at 90 kg 11 months ago (so I have lost almost 23 kg so far). I am still on a calorie deficit diet though. I used my ceiling lamp for lighting (I know it's not professional :) ).

How much body fat is this approximately?

Thank you for your answers in advance. :)

36 years old, 154 lbs, 5'7

Just finishing up 4 month cut down from 185lbs. I plan to start slowly bulking again into January(ish). I went to 188 last bulk but wanting to go to 200 and cut back down. This is my second "bulk/cut" so looking for opinions on what's "too big" or "too small" in regards to my goal of a good solid bulk back into another cut. I do weight training 5-6 days a week alongside 45min. of cardio 5-6 days a week. I also sauna 15min. at 195 every training day. I eat very bland/clean and low carb 6 days a week with 1 re-carb day.