Achieving Aesthetic, Healthy, and Strong Body a Reddit User's Weight Journey
Read about a Reddit user's six-month fitness journey that reveals the challenges faced in deciding between bulking or cutting for weight loss.
Article by Madeleine Smith
Introduction
A Reddit user by the name Lovable_ shares their six-month fitness journey in which they prioritize achieving their goals for health, aesthetics, and strength. Lovable_ receives comments from the Reddit community filled with different perspectives on whether to bulk or cut.
Progress So Far
Lovable_ mostly ate clean, made healthy dietary choices, and incorporated compound moves in their exercise regimen resulting in a weight loss of 9 pounds. They did not focus on bulking or cutting during this period.
The Dilemma: Cut or Bulk?
Lovable_ is stuck deciding on whether to focus on building muscles by bulking or losing weight through cutting. While Lovable_ feels that their ideal body weight is between 145-150 pounds, the Reddit community believes they are already lean and that bulking is their best option. Suggestions for taking the steroid route have come up, which Lovable_ rejects.
The Results
Despite the mixed suggestions, Lovable_ stays true to their goals of staying healthy, strong, and aesthetic. They decide to opt for a slow cut and see how it goes without risking muscle loss, but are also open to bulking in the future. Lovable_ understands it is up to individual experiences to decide which option is best.
Conclusion
Lovable_'s six-month fitness journey highlights the challenges many users encounter when it comes to deciding on whether to bulk or cut. It is important to always prioritize health, strength, and aesthetics without compromising overall well-being. Experiment with cutting and bulking and see what works best for you. There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to fitness and nutrition.
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Madeleine Smith
Content Lead at MyProgressPics.com
Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
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