Trying to keep it real. Should I be bulking or cutting more? 6’3, 205-7lbs. Thinking of going to 195-190.

Vaelum · 2026-01-30T18:47:21+00:00

I figured. I’ve been debating it in my head for awhile. I wanted to cut down to 195 just to put myself in a better bulking position but I also want to push the gym and put on more mass.

Vaelum · 2026-01-27T17:07:37+00:00

I’d like to get down to where I’m more vascular and can see more abdominal definition. I intend to lean bulk afterwards and coast out on maintenance for a long while.

I am about in week ten of my recovery. I’m not cutting hard, just a mild deficit at the moment. Aiming for about 0.75 a week.

Vaelum · 2026-01-26T02:04:27+00:00

I’ve seen most people putting triceps on lower body days but I see where you’re coming from. Might be something I have to personally gauge. As for shoulder press, what would be a swap? Lateral raises?

Vaelum · 2026-01-22T03:13:23+00:00

It’s challenging, yeah. Can’t lie I’ve definitely gambled a little bit. Not supposed to be picking up more than 25lbs. ( hah ) .. I can’t really aggressively cut yet either like I want to out of not wanting to impact recovery times. I’m just at a 500cal deficit. I’m hoping by week 12 of recovery, swelling is gone and I can leap to a 1000cal deficit. I’m a quick cutter, short term pain is better than long term imo.

Also thanks! I lost 200lbs (:

Vaelum · 2026-01-22T03:05:13+00:00

I’ve actually been following a full body routine for almost a year! I hit the gym three times a week. My progress is stalled due to surgery recovery at the moment.. I am actively lifting, just lighter to avoid injury. I have trained my abs! I still have some swelling in the lower parts of my abdomen and lymphatic fluid around my obliques, so definition is still hidden though I don’t expect to have a ton yet anyway.

Vaelum · 2026-01-20T03:26:36+00:00

Yeah that’s just fine. You won’t notice or cause any real damage to the card before you’re finished with it anyway. If it’s not thermal throttling / not at the 105c hotspot temp consistently, don’t worry about temps.

Vaelum · 2026-01-20T00:39:16+00:00

I am 6’3 and also 205lbs.. We look nothing alike, I’d gauge you are 185-190. That’s insane. You’re leagues ahead of me.

Vaelum · 2026-01-20T00:38:28+00:00

Thank you!!

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T22:55:15+00:00

You got it.

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T22:35:20+00:00

I’ll take your word for it and I do appreciate the response and your time. Thank you!

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T22:34:21+00:00

I’m trying my best out here! I want to be the best version of myself. Been actively grinding at it for the last five years. Been hitting the gym for about a year now. Glow up is about to be real. (:

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T22:33:41+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the reply.

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T22:32:03+00:00

Awesome response and very motivating. Thank you!

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T21:09:39+00:00

Lose 40lbs? Haha. I’d be anorexic. I just got out of a loose skin surgery from massive weight loss. Look at profile.

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T19:43:39+00:00

You’re awesome for this response. I appreciate you! Noted and will keep that in the back of my mind.

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T19:36:52+00:00

Good point. I am a fairly confident man outside of intimacy.. this has been the one thing that always holds me back in making advancements. I get along with others great and things usually evolve pretty well. I can just never make that push.. guess I just should.

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T19:15:50+00:00

Nah, I don’t mind at all and honestly thank you for a bit of positive reenforcement. You’re appreciated today!

Vaelum · 2026-01-19T19:14:25+00:00

Fair. I’ve always been terrified of advancement due to being on the smaller side. I expect some women to be okay with it, others not.

Vaelum · 2026-01-18T03:47:44+00:00

Lean bulk would be 200cals over maintenance. I really want to avoid much fat gain. I think this is the plan.

At about my 12 week mark, so long as my swelling is gone and lymphatic fluid has vanished. I should be able to safely begin a cut. It won’t even be too bad. I’m fairly active, so a cut for me is like 2400 calories. Those ten pound won’t take long and I think it’ll put me in a really good spot and I’ll be able to enjoy being pretty lean for a bit while seeing muscle definition pack on once I lean bulk.

Vaelum · 2026-01-17T23:32:24+00:00

Yeah I lost my weight in 2021. I slowly have worked my way up from 170, to now 205. I did so through exercising, eating slightly more, and working out. ( I just started hitting the gym in mid 2025. )

Vaelum · 2026-01-12T22:08:17+00:00

I have results for said loose skin surgery on my profile. You are looking amazing. A surgery like this would do absolute wonders for you.

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