Body Image Insights
The discussion emphasizes the importance of mental well-being over physical appearance, particularly for women striving for a specific body fat percentage. Aiming for lower body fat can lead to undesirable aesthetic changes, suggesting a need to adjust self-perception. The journey of bulking and cutting is explored, highlighting the balance between strength gains and body image satisfaction.In this clip
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I'm a 31-year-old male who has been strength training for a few years. I used to be a skinny kid weighing 55kg, and now I'm at 83kg with around 15% body fat. I'm definitely a lot stronger and only want to get even stronger. I'm torn about where to go next. I want to keep bulking to build more muscle, but there is only a small amount of abs showing, and getting a belly makes me self-conscious. I've been on a cut for about a month, and some small amount has come off the belly. Should I continue cutting or go on a bulk, and how long should the bulk last? What are the indicators for when to start the cut?
How much body fat is too much to gain during a bulking period?