October 14, 2024
Trying to decide whether you should aim to gain or lose weight? This article and the accompanying “bulk or cut” quiz walk you through how to make the decision.
Exploring Bulking and Cutting Series
A previous MacroFactor article discussed goals in a big-picture sense – how to establish a goal hierarchy, understand the motivations that underpin your goals, and set yourself up with process-related goals to support your progress.
But, understandably, when most of us think about goal setting, we have tangible outcomes in mind. So, while I would still strongly recommend that you read our prior article on goal setting, this article series will dig into the brass tacks of outcome-focused weight-related goals: should you bulk or cut, how fast should you aim to gain weight, and how fast should you aim to lose weight?
October 14, 2024
How fast should you aim to gain weight? That will ultimately depend on how long you’d like to bulk for, and your degree of comfort with gaining fat as you gain weight. This article and bulking calculator will help guide your decision making.
October 14, 2024
How fast should you aim to cut? That will ultimately depend on how long you’d like to diet, your comfort with potentially losing a bit of muscle, and your motivation and perceptions as your cut progresses. This article and cutting calculator will help guide your decision making.
Should I Bulk or Cut?
October 14, 2024
Trying to decide whether you should aim to gain or lose weight? This article and the accompanying “bulk or cut” quiz walk you through how to make the decision.
How Fast Should You Gain Weight When Bulking?
October 14, 2024
How fast should you aim to gain weight? That will ultimately depend on how long you’d like to bulk for, and your degree of comfort with gaining fat as you gain weight. This article and bulking calculator will help guide your decision making.
How Fast Should You Lose Weight When Cutting?
October 14, 2024
How fast should you aim to cut? That will ultimately depend on how long you’d like to diet, your comfort with potentially losing a bit of muscle, and your motivation and perceptions as your cut progresses. This article and cutting calculator will help guide your decision making.