Today I realized that I am on the verge of some very big changes. I was honestly surprised by my measurements today. In a way, it made me a little upset with myself that I hadn't bulked sooner. If you recall, I had originally planned to have a bulk phase in M2 and bypassed it for further cutting. Now I wish I had just gone for it. It has made me think about people who ask “Should I bulk or cut first?” I think if they have to ask that question the answer is obvious–BULK! Carlos De Jesus calls it The Larger Engine Concept. It just makes sense. We all hear about how muscle burns fat and cutting reduces muscle mass, yet we immediately think that every single person trying to hit a weight loss goal is supposed to cut. Have you ever thought that it isn't about weight loss at all, but more about body recomposition? Yes, there are severely obese people who need to cut, but even they need muscle to assist with that. If any of you has ever watched Celebrity Fit Club you'd get my point. They had comedian Ralphie May as one of the contestants. Ralphie weighed in at more than 400 pounds. After the first two weeks, Ralphie had gained a few pounds and was discouraged because he was working the plan as outlined…no cheating. The doctor and the trainer both spoke up and told Ralphie that his body was responding with what was going to help it the most–increased muscle mass. Now I ask you, if a 400 pound comedian's body needs more muscle mass before it will start shedding fat, why do we all assume we need to cut? |
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Today was a rest day. I took it quite literally and rested…alot. |
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Pain is your friend as long as it is the type of pain we call discomfort. |
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Your friend is 20 pounds overweight and wants to know if s/he should cut or bulk, what do you advise them to do? Comment this post with your answer. |
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Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING! |