Is Bulking A Reason To Eat Whatever I want?
Is it fat or muscle? Or both?
Welcome to my BULKing Journey! Lets start with WHY
As I navigate my way through the fitness world I have finally decided to start my first bulk. Fast forward -->> I am 5 months in and I am experiencing a whirl of emotions that I am not sure how to process! Let's talk about it!
- First, let's talk about the WHY - After years of trial and ERROR, I have never been satisfied with just being a regular gym go-er. The idea of working out everyday or every other day and doing the same repetitive exercise with mid results was daunting. Mid = Meh = Blah. Long story short, I gained about 30 pounds of unwanted fat from grieving the loss of my mother, then lost about 40 pounds on my first major weight loss journey, then tried to build my body back up with weight training (didn't do what I wanted it to do). THEN COVID-19 happened (holy shit) and I gained 20 pounds back! Post COVID I ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2022 and then ran a half Marathon in 2023. Whew! Whole entire ASS (booty) fell completely off the RADAR! Now, here we are in 2024, trying to regain, rebuild, recomposition and transform. This began the start of my first BULK and I haven't looked back since!
- I officially started bulking November 2023 - From Day 1, I only had one real goal in mind. Get slim and trim and gain a booty! Isn't that what ALL WOMEN WANT at this point?! As I got far off into the deep end with how exactly to achieve those results, all the best trainers seem to constantly reiterate the word "BULK" - Not gonna lie, I was a bit skeptical. The way my genetics are set up...... I already have stocky arms! I already been "bulky" - why in the heck would I want to get bigger?! I just knew with an increase in calories I would BLOW UP! -----> Fast forward to about February 2024, I met a trainer in my gym whose name is Hector. Hector asked me how long I had been bulking for and what my goals were and I said about two-three months. So, then he said " when do you plan to cut?" and I said "Before summer!" He proceeds to tell me "No, BULK FOR TWO MORE YEARS" - My eyes almost popped out my head! At this point I am utterly confused. He says " It takes a lot longer to build muscle, fat is easy and quick to lose". Right then I had an AHHH HAHHH moment. I was blown away. So I immediately put the puzzle together in my head. ---->> If I bulk for two years and then cut.... (OMG- body will be INSANE) *** BUT THEN ALL THESE THOUGHTS CREPT IN*** SOOOO, AM I JUST GOING TO BE BIG AND BEEFY FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS BECAUSE THAT SOUNDS CRAZY TOO! Hector tells me I have to sacrifice my summer body for long term results. =( Not what I wanted to hear but if it will get me where I want to be then it MUST BE DONE!
- I officially started bulking November 2023 - From Day 1, I only had one real goal in mind. Get slim and trim and gain a booty! Isn't that what ALL WOMEN WANT at this point?! As I got far off into the deep end with how exactly to achieve those results, all the best trainers seem to constantly reiterate the word "BULK" - Not gonna lie, I was a bit skeptical. The way my genetics are set up...... I already have stocky arms! I already been "bulky" - why in the heck would I want to get bigger?! I just knew with an increase in calories I would BLOW UP! -----> Fast forward to about February 2024, I met a trainer in my gym whose name is Hector. Hector asked me how long I had been bulking for and what my goals were and I said about two-three months. So, then he said " when do you plan to cut?" and I said "Before summer!" He proceeds to tell me "No, BULK FOR TWO MORE YEARS" - My eyes almost popped out my head! At this point I am utterly confused. He says " It takes a lot longer to build muscle, fat is easy and quick to lose". Right then I had an AHHH HAHHH moment. I was blown away. So I immediately put the puzzle together in my head. ---->> If I bulk for two years and then cut.... (OMG- body will be INSANE) *** BUT THEN ALL THESE THOUGHTS CREPT IN*** SOOOO, AM I JUST GOING TO BE BIG AND BEEFY FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS BECAUSE THAT SOUNDS CRAZY TOO! Hector tells me I have to sacrifice my summer body for long term results. =( Not what I wanted to hear but if it will get me where I want to be then it MUST BE DONE!
- THIS BLOG - I started this blog to help me VENT. To hold myself accountable. To track my goals and to keep my followers updated on my journey. It's hard to cram all my thoughts on instagram and I know people still like to read so BOOM! A bulking blog! I will be uploaded videos, behind the scenes, photos and random ranting sessions! I really NEED your support on my way to BIG BACK BABY TERRITORY. LET THE BULK BEGIN.
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You are an inspiration to so many on the same journey. The journey is not so much the gym going but your consistency and dedication to get better, be better, learn more and most importantly share what you learn so willingly. I’ll see you at the top of the hill. It’s exciting knowing you’ll be by my side holding me accountable!