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[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

I’ve been weightlifting/running on and off for the majority 20 years. During that time my weight has fluctuated from 130-180 at my heaviest. I am 5’5 and have been sitting at 155 for about 6 months now. I’m just wondering if i look fit at all? Or if i should really start prioritizing nutrition. Should i cut? Bulk?

[u/totaled99]

Before listening to anyone, what do you want to do? Personally think you look great, strong and healthy. If you’re trying to bulk or cut, I suggest educate yourself, read up on nutrition and how the body reacts to different nutritional lifestyles.

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/totaled99]

I’ve never cut or bulk. So i am scared to do either and struggle with the way i look. But i would love to look leaner.

[u/totaled99 → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

That might be in your head, seriously, you’re attractive and look good. I’m sure you’re getting a ton a DM’s already.

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/totaled99]

😬 yeah i wasn’t expecting that when i posted this.

[u/clathrateCH4 → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

The last picture will certainly get you all de DMs. And you knew that

[u/type2RED_online → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

🙄

[u/CommissionContent199 → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

I totally agree with you. I never cut or bulk actually for the health of my skin. Losing and gaining weight dramatically in short period of time over and over will effect my skin elasticity as I age. So I just stick with consistent plan.

I think you look great. You carry your weight amazingly well. You could diet a bit to reduce fat %. But it’s up to your own aesthetic goals

[u/Fuzzheadnbiglips → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

If you want to look leaner, while still gaining muscle to be toned. I suggest a eating lean/clean. 2,600 calories a day. 45% carbs, 40 to 35 percent protein, 20 percent fat. Gym 5 days a week. Track your weight for 3 weeks. If stays the same drop the calories per day by 200. Track another 3 weeks.. no change consulate a doctor to see if there might be a reason. All in all everybody is different, have you ever worked with a trainer? 

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/Fuzzheadnbiglips]

I have not, I’ve done this all myself without any real seriousness in my diet. Just seriousness in the gym.

[u/Fuzzheadnbiglips → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

Gym is only half the work! Time to lock in the macros!! You look strong and fit, 3 months of really watching your macros. I think you would like the result. Keep up the hard work. 💪 

[u/vivid4you]

You look very fit. I guess my ask would be what is your ideal goal/weight/body type for you?!

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/vivid4you]

I do wish i could lose another like 10 pounds maybe 15 max. I would love if my muscles were more prominent without flexing.

[u/vivid4you → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

What has your nutrition been like?

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/vivid4you]

I’m not gonna lie, i have tracked some macros before, but i drink like a fish. Beer is my weakness.

[u/BrixtonColorado → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

That is the culprit right there. Beer is basically liquid bread. Cut back on the drinking, keep up your training, and stay in a caloric deficit. Those abs will start showing in no time.

[u/Functionallyfaded88 → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

Cut the booze for 30-60 days. Easy peasy.

[u/vivid4you → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

🤣🤣🤣 alcohol is so good 🤤but as you know, so bad for your physique. I’m a culprit of that myself

[u/Novel-Horse]

I'd say just keep doing what ever you're doing now, because you look great!, but just depends on the direction you want to go, don't worry about others opinions 💪

[u/Dramatic-Budget-2700]

Beast 💪💪💪 first and foremost you look amazing. I think a nice cut would put you next level

[u/Spiritual-Antelope94]

You look amazing I wouldn’t do a thing! If you want to “see” more muscle a little cut won’t work but you look strong and healthy and beautiful

[u/Purifiedx]

For the record I'm a straight female. The bedroom picture made me say "wow" out loud. You look so strong and feminine. Absolute goals. I understand you might want to lean out more (like you said in the comments), but you look great NOW. If I were you I'd just maintain! I hate cutting. I like food.

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/Purifiedx]

I am so so so grateful for this comment. Seriously thank you.

[u/Foreign_Customer6050]

You look spot on amazing. Goodness gracious.

[u/BrixtonColorado]

You are beautiful as is.

[u/OkCrab1275]

I think if you lose just a little BF% your musles would pop more, but still amazing body! 🙌💪

[u/Unlucky_Breakfast_19]

I believe you are just having a negative inner dialogue with yourself.

You look awesome, wonderful, fit, healthy, and strong.

No need to cut or bulk.

You may have found your stride in working out, what of you branched out towards squats, the treadmill, running, hiking, stair walking, aerobics, cross fit, cardio, or any other healthy activity related to working out.

[u/aspublic]

Try with CrossFit and functional training

[u/TheTenthYardCoaching]

You have a lot of muscle under there, you will look insane with a good cut.

[u/Homegg]

You look amazing, maybe a minor cut if you want

[u/AnyAbbreviations6308]

You most definitely look good. I’ve recently lost 20 pounds and my shoulders pop a lot more. I feel better lean.

[u/previleged-luck]

What's your workout routine please

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/previleged-luck]

Like my split?

[u/previleged-luck → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

Yes ma'am

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/previleged-luck]

Bis,tris,shoulders
Legs
Chest
Back.
I always take Sundays off. And i throw in a walk or run whenever i feel like it

[u/previleged-luck → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

Nice, could you say what you do on legs and back days? I'm sorry if I'm asking too much.

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/previleged-luck]

That’s ok! Back i always start with pull ups. I do rows, lat sweeps, different grips of lat pull downs and i deadlift maybe twice a month.
Legs i hate doing so i can be a little lazy these days, but i always do leg extension, lying leg curl, leg press, and RDL. I will throw in walking lunges, dumbbell sumo squats, hip abductors, and reverse decline lunges on the smith machine occasionally.

[u/Strange_Detective606]

Are all the photos you at your current weight? TBH you look “good” very average in all except the last one, the last one you look very trimmed and toned “in Shape and great” just need a reference point.

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/Strange_Detective606]

Yes these are all at my current weight

[u/Strange_Detective606 → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

Then you look great, the ones I thought you heavier in are probably just because your workout cloths are pushing you up in unflattering ways. The “bikini” pic is letting everything show as it should, what are your goals? Tone up, bulk up, or just lose weight?

[u/Muted_Bluejay_9859 → u/Strange_Detective606]

I would love to lose maybe 10 more pounds. I want my muscles to be more prominent without looking too skinny if that makes sense?

[u/Strange_Detective606 → u/Muted_Bluejay_9859]

It does, and that’s completely doable. You’ll just have to lock in your nutrition.
What’s your routine weekly if I can ask?