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Timing cutting

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Age: 32
Height: 6'0
Weight: 210
Years lifting: 10
BF: 20%
BF Goal: 10%

Currently on my first test only cycle, 500mg per week w/ adex. I was planning on a recomp/lean bulk, but since it's my first real cycle (done PH in the past) I wanted to really see what I could get out of it so I've been full on bulking. I'm 6 weeks in, up 10lbs, 6 weeks to go. LBM is increasing but I'm getting a little too soft in some areas.

My cycle will end April 30th, PCT begins mid May and ends mid June. I know I can't begin cutting right after the cycle or I'll risk losing gains and I'd prefer to start cutting before mid June.

So here's 3 options I'd like to get feedback on:

1 - Continue bulking until week 8 and then begin focusing on recomping the last 4 weeks while on cycle, maintain during PCT, then strict cut during the summer
2 - Begin recoming now in week 6, maintain during PCT, then cut more as/if needed
3 - Just continue as is to maximize the cycle and bulk for all 12 weeks, maintain during PCT, begin strict cutting after PCT and plan it out better time wise in the future

If you have another option please let me know.

I have t4/albuterol/ketofen/yohimbine/dextroamphetamine on hand but I am only currently taking the dex because i'm prescribed it (not to mention I'm bulking so I wouldn't use the rest of them now). I'm undecided if I will use any of them, but I am open to suggestions if I should use/what combo/what point in the cycle or wait until after PCT. I understand proper dosing with each substance, I've just never used them while on cycle so any feedback is appreciated.

Makwa's picture

Here is my opinion on how you should do. Quality mass is what we are after.

https://www.eroids.com/forum/general/general-talk/i-know-my-bmr%E2%80%A6...

duality_intj's picture

Your article was well written. What I'm taking from you linking that as your response is not to go overboard with calories while bulking to minimize having to go overboard while cutting.

I'm very insulin sensitive so I always count calories while cutting; actually I get kind of OCD about it and record each meal's cals/macros because it's difficult for me to drop weight while eating starches. Point of saying that is that I've never technically counted cals while bulking, but I do keep a mental log each day to make sure I'm getting everything I need, probably a little more..

I guess accurately counting cals while bulking is smart. I understand the logic behind cycling cals but I don't think I would have thought to apply that concept while bulking, only cutting. So, thank you for the info, I will make use of it.

duality_intj's picture

I should add that I know there are mixed opinions on albuerol but I've used clen in the past and with dexedrine it just makes me feel uncomfortably tense and I can't have that at work. I figured I would buy the albuterol and if I did use it and it had the same reaction then I'd just toss it, and I don't ever use it it's not exactly a huge financial loss. All except one time I've cut naturally, so I am fine doing that again, but because I have these on hand I figured I at least ask for opinions.

Thank you in advance.