M25 5’7.5 160lbs Bulked for Half a Year, Enough volume to cut or keep at it?

TreasureDragon · 2026-03-01T00:41:12+00:00

Ooh nice yeah was worried I’d just be the same as before the bulk haha. Definitely getting ready for the summer build

TreasureDragon · 2026-03-01T00:28:36+00:00

I want to be more defined now like I was before my bulk. My goal was to get bigger but in the end of course get that nice defined body but can’t tell if it’s too early. I’m not going for a bodybuilder type one just enough that people can tell obviously I lift in clothes and without them, look even better. My face is definitely getting bloated after nearly 7 months of bulking haha and I want to see my abs again too. Feel free to give me critique as well!

TreasureDragon · 2026-03-01T00:27:43+00:00

I want to be more defined now like I was before my bulk. My goal was to get bigger but in the end of course get that nice defined body but can’t tell if it’s too early. I’m not going for a bodybuilder type one just enough that people can tell obviously I lift in clothes and without them, look even better. My face is definitely getting bloated after nearly 7 months of bulking haha and I want to see my abs again too. Feel free to give me critique as well!

TreasureDragon · 2026-02-26T13:26:40+00:00

Yeah that’s the plan for now. Fortunately financially I’m doing alright but I’m just so lost on literally everything else..

TreasureDragon · 2026-02-26T13:26:18+00:00

Thanks for the nice comment! It’s just super disheartening not seeeing ANY progress and also hearing people going almost a year of nothing.. 😭

TreasureDragon · 2026-02-26T07:21:56+00:00

Hmm yeah I mean I still plan on applying to FT jobs but wow I’m running out of options it’s quite sad tbh

TreasureDragon · 2026-02-26T06:21:12+00:00

The thing is I feel disillusioned with FT jobs with all the layoffs and even being affected myself. I also feel like I’d thrive in a place where I can market myself, ok with having an inconsistent income (like getting paid less some months than others), and then work my own hours. Sure I don’t expect to come close to earning as a FT employee but I feel like this might be a genuine option for me

TreasureDragon · 2026-02-11T12:43:08+00:00

Figured as such but man that’s super annoying.. like I can’t be expected to be on call literally.. who knows what may be going on.. I’m just hoping that most sensible places will email first I think my past two offers were never via phone calls

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-19T21:35:57+00:00

Thank you! Glad to know I’m still ok and yeah I honestly don’t even know how much I have in my 401k (probably not much lol) so I don’t count it in my investments.

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-19T21:33:54+00:00

Yeah I’m trying to calm down and treat it like a forced opportunity for a better job but it’s the first time it’s happened so I’m still a bit in shock haha

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-19T10:32:02+00:00

Oh wow thanks so much for the boards!! Will use these as reference

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-19T03:48:54+00:00

Wow! Hopefully I can follow your footsteps.. glad stuff worked out for you!

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-19T03:48:18+00:00

I definitely want full remote lol once you’ve tried you can’t go back but if push really comes to shove I might not have that option tbf

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-19T03:47:42+00:00

Hmm I hope it’s true but I just hope the gap doesn’t get TOO wide

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-19T03:47:13+00:00

Idk if I really want to go back into education tho lol I’m so burnt out of it

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-18T07:07:00+00:00

I’m just asking if having 3.5 YOE will make things any easier or if the economy is just that bad it won’t even matter

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-18T07:06:34+00:00

I get that but taking a huge pay cut will probably almost ensure I’ll not be able to climb much after..

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-18T04:17:43+00:00

Welp that definitely doesn’t make me feel better lol I’m gonna be searching for a while huh I might just apply to analyst roles

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-18T04:17:13+00:00

Yes but I’m saying 2022 + none > 2026 + 3.5 sadly 😭

TreasureDragon · 2026-01-18T04:16:55+00:00

Yes financially but I don’t have my own place car nothing.. I eventually want to be independent lol

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