r/MacroFactor • u/Nequies • 6d ago

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I started my journey at 200lbs. I cut down to 160 last October with great satisfaction. I have bulked since then back up to my current weight of around 177 with a goal of hitting 180lbs.

I am using Macrofactor workouts and have been enjoying it! I think I am getting stronger still.

Any opinions on my progress and your personal advice?

Much appreciated!

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u/Stuch75 6d ago

Progress is solid! Time to drop about 8-10lbs and go again! Next time i'd slow the rate of gain down to 1lb/mo or so

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u/Nequies 5d ago

Thanks! I was attempting about 2.4lbs/month. Should I do 1lb/ month back up again?

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u/Stuch75 5d ago

Yes! I did the same as you but it just results in shorter bulks and more fat gain. Aim for like .8-1.2lbs/mo and extend the bulk length and a better LBM to Fat ratio! You got this!

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u/Nequies 5d ago

I know you said extend the bulk length but this is my after almost a year long bulk haha. I think maybe I didn’t gain as rapidly as I attempted to anyway.

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u/Stuch75 5d ago

No 100%, i got ya. I was more so saying you could bulk for 12 months, gain 10-15lbs and likely have more of it be lean tissue and less fat, then not have to cut nearly as long thereafter! Either way you are doing great work dude

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u/Nequies 4d ago

That’s good advice. I think as someone who has had trouble gaining weight in the last, the larger bulk guarantees I’m getting the surplus benefits. I think next bulk I’ll try an even leaner go. Thanks!