Bulking or Cutting? a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey
Follow a Reddit user's journey as they decide whether to continue bulking or start cutting to achieve their desired physique.
Article by Madeleine Smith
![A photo of a 5'11" man showing a snapshot of 165 pounds at a height of 5'11 A photo of a 5'11" man showing a snapshot of 165 pounds at a height of 5'11](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/1lJ4IGQ_optimized_1x.jpg)
[BoC] M/28/5'11"/165 lbs -- Keep bulking or cut?
Originally posted on /r/BulkOrCut
Introduction
KrillWill, a 28-year-old weighing 165 lbs and standing at 5'11'' took to Reddit seeking advice on whether to continue bulking or start cutting to achieve their desired physique.
Diet Dilemma
Multiple commenters advised KrillWill to clean up their diet as they seemed to be adding more fat than muscle. A clean diet would provide them better results. However, KrillWill was more interested in aesthetics than just lifting big.
Lifting Numbers
KrillWill shared their lifting numbers - Squat: 200 LBS, Bench: 170, Overhead press: 102, and Deadlift: 210. They received advice to keep going with a strict, slow bulk to have more muscle as their base before cutting.
Leangains
Another commenter advised KrillWill to check out the subreddit Leangains where people have successfully used it to bulk without gaining excess fat. Leangains could be a tool worth exploring for KrillWill's weight loss journey.
Conclusion
KrillWill's weight loss journey shows the importance of finding what works best for each individual's body and goals. It's essential to focus on both healthy eating habits and staying active to achieve desired results. Trying out different methods and being patient with the process is key.
Weight Snapshot Summary
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Madeleine Smith
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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.
![A before and after photo of a 6'0" male showing a weight reduction from 235 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 70 pounds. A before and after photo of a 6'0" male showing a weight reduction from 235 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable loss of 70 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/rbS8BYa_optimized_1x.jpg)
One Year Weight Loss Journey: M/28/6' [235 to 165]
![A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 165 pounds. A total loss of 75 pounds. A photo of a 5'11" man showing a weight cut from 240 pounds to 165 pounds. A total loss of 75 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/yEveqpo_optimized_1x.jpg)
Weight Loss Journey: From 240Lbs to 165Lbs – to Bulk or Not to Bulk?
![A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight gain from 130 pounds to 165 pounds. A net gain of 35 pounds. A before and after photo of a 5'9" male showing a weight gain from 130 pounds to 165 pounds. A net gain of 35 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/6l4jllceoma81_optimized_1x.jpg)
Cigarette Smoking Cessation Success Story: Man Goes From 130Lbs to 165Lbs in 1.5 Years
![A photo of a 6'0" man showing a weight gain from 130 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable gain of 35 pounds. A photo of a 6'0" man showing a weight gain from 130 pounds to 165 pounds. A respectable gain of 35 pounds.](https://myprogresspics.com/storage/images/rr3WUam_optimized_1x.jpg)
1.5 Year Weight Transformation: From 130 to 165 Lbs