What are everyone’s thoughts on IF Bulking. Works great for losing fat, but can it work bulking?
I've done it before when bulking and recomping ( fits my schedule really well as a college student). It is possible but as already stated be ready for a massive bloat/ sick feeling after first meal lol. Sometimes it was hard to get the calories in. I had to pound shakes (milkshakes), cookies, and stuff like that because I couldn't take the volume of broccoli and chicken. So if your a "healthy eater" in that way, good luck. But ya totally doable and actually super fun when you pound a 3000 Cal meal hahaPlus I’m super busy with my life in evenings. Kids sports and all that stuff.... Better leave the fasting for dieting....
Yeah, I’d love to go on a binge fest like that every night. But I’m trying to eat clean food at least 85% of the meals. Maybe one weekend day a week let lose a bit.I've done it before when bulking and recomping ( fits my schedule really well as a college student). It is possible but as already stated be ready for a massive bloat/ sick feeling after first meal lol. Sometimes it was hard to get the calories in. I had to pound shakes (milkshakes), cookies, and stuff like that because I couldn't take the volume of broccoli and chicken. So if your a "healthy eater" in that way, good luck. But ya totally doable and actually super fun when you pound a 3000 Cal meal haha
Nope. It doesn't work for my schedule.Yeah, I’d love to go on a binge fest like that every night. But I’m trying to eat clean food at least 85% of the meals. Maybe one weekend day a week let lose a bit.
Do any of you guys ever just use the fasting model during cutting?
no such thing as clean or dirty foods. food labeling can easily develop an ED. everything in moderation. hit your micros and macros with whatever foods you want while maintaining your caloric goal.Yeah, I’d love to go on a binge fest like that every night. But I’m trying to eat clean food at least 85% of the meals. Maybe one weekend day a week let lose a bit.
Do any of you guys ever just use the fasting model during cutting?
Link to said study? Also, what was he eating before? Going from 8000 calories of ice cream and lard to 2000 calories of Twinkies is still an improvement, and “healthier,” but it’s still by no means healthy. Macros are certainly a primary focus, but micronutrients shouldn’t be entirely neglected.So if a Twinkie is considered unhealthy....how come in a study/ test done where a man eating primary only twinkies as a source of calories and nutrition was able to lose body fat, decrease ldl and increase hdl, drop his triglycerides and cholesterol levels and improve body composition is a complete BS experiment? I eat the same things regardless of whether I’m bulking or cutting. Yes there are more optimal ways to do it, but labeling a food healthy or unhealthy is very subjective. The only thing that will differ is your micronutrients. But saying I’m going to eat skin on chicken and rice with 25 fat, 60 carb, and 50 protein, is no different than saying I’m going to eat an “unhealthy” labeled pizza with the same macros. Clean and dirty bulks are generally referred to the surplus you put your body in, not the specificity of the food.
Im currently 11 days into my new bulk and i incorporate IF. I eat my last meal at 8pm and then fast all the way to 2 oclock the next day. I have pushed it even further than that just if the hunger isnt thier. Im currently on 3200 calories. Peope say your gonna struggle to get that food/calories in. Not me i can eat that in a sitting lol My weight has increased slightly in the 11 days. I find this the best method for me when bulking. I spend alot of time prepping meals etc if im having 2 meals in that 5-6 hour eating window it makes it very flexible with choice. I do eat clean 90% of my diet though. So go for whatever suits you. All that matters is a daily calories/surplus and you will still gain muscleWhat are everyone’s thoughts on IF Bulking. Works great for losing fat, but can it work bulking?