Here we go again-Bulking

carguy · Sat, November 4th, 2006, 09:10 AM

ADMIN EDIT: Political comment removed.

I don't know if it was John's inspiring post about his bulking success this last week or cold weather setting in. But these last two weeks I have been eating like crazy and my weight is going up. I gained 4 pounds this last week. But the good news is that I am hitting personal bests in my lifts at the gym and my arms are up 1/2", chest is up 1" as are my shoulders". Waist is holding it's own.

So, I guess the bulk is back on. I'm very close to 180# and expect to be there by next week. So I'll keep this going until I hit 185 or 190 and then cut back some. Now that my chest is over 40" and my arms are over 14", I'm going to have to set some new goals. Don't know how much more they can grow or I would want them to grow.

Here are some new progress shots. The comparison front shot is from one year ago (when I was bulking) and today. The others are from today. In the one from last year, I weighed about the same as I do in the current shot.

I promise this is the last time I change my mind. I'll stick with bulking up at least through New Years and then decide.

rob22inches · Sat, November 4th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Looking Big And Ripped Man,keep Up The Bulking It Looks Good On You And You Are So Ripped Anyway A Littlle More Bulk Wont Blur That.

carguy · Sat, November 4th, 2006, 01:31 PM

John, sorry about the political comment. Didn't even think about that. Just making a joke.

Rob, thanks for kind words. I don't think 22" arms are in my future but maybe 15" would be nice. We'll see.

groomy · Sat, November 4th, 2006, 06:34 PM

good luck Mike! You are looking as terrific as ever

pseudoblock · Sat, November 4th, 2006, 08:47 PM

It's awesome how the muscle is filling out your frame. You look great.

carguy · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 12:17 AM

Thanks pseudo. Muscles are a lot better than skinny.

Groomy, I thought about you tonight. I went to the horse track and there were several horses with groom or groomy in their name. I bet on the first one and he didn't do well. So I stopped betting on groomy horses and they didn't win either. I lost for the night but considering I only go once a year I can't expect much more. Hope all is going well for you too.

Bigpapi · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 02:35 AM

Woah, you're bulking now? Didn't see that coming.

So when will your cut start?

Good luck with the bulk!

carguy · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigpapi

Woah, you're bulking now? Didn't see that coming.

So when will your cut start?

Good luck with the bulk!

I know, I know. I'm sorry that I keep waffling about this. Mmmmm, waffles.

But when I started to gain weight I just decided to go with it. It's strange that when I was actualy trying to gain weight I couldn't. And when I decided not to bulk and just maintain, I gained weight. But I'm in much better shape than I was when I bulked last year so I hope to see better results. My cut will start when I can't stand to gain any more weight, my guess would be when I reach about 190-195. Or when the only pants that fit me are my old fat pants.

1FastGTX · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 06:12 PM

Your new avatar rocks by the way!!! Great pic!

carguy · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FastGTX

Your new avatar rocks by the way!!! Great pic!

Thanks, Chris. I like yours too.

groomy · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by carguy

Groomy, I thought about you tonight. I went to the horse track and there were several horses with groom or groomy in their name. I bet on the first one and he didn't do well. So I stopped betting on groomy horses and they didn't win either. I lost for the night but considering I only go once a year I can't expect much more. Hope all is going well for you too.

Sorry that you had a bit of bad luck with the horses, but I'm sure you will be ahead of the pack with the next stage of your transformation.

I'm still plugging away. Chad Waterbury's ABBH training program is going well, but I'm still playing with my diet to get it right.

***John Stone*** · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigpapi

Woah, you're bulking now? Didn't see that coming.

So when will your cut start?

I'm guessing by this Thursday, at the latest.

Just kidding.

Have a great bulk, Mike!

carguy · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by John Stone

I'm guessing by this Thursday, at the latest.

Ouch. I deserved that. If I change my mind again, I won't let anyone here know about it.

chicanerous · Sun, November 5th, 2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by carguy

Ouch. I deserved that. If I change my mind again, I won't let anyone here know about it.

Nah. Let us know, so we can make you stick to your decision.

Flip-flopping doesn't get you much further up or down and that's no good unless you want to maintain.

Good luck on your bulk!

Make it long, hard, and healthy.

carguy · Mon, November 6th, 2006, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chicanerous

Good luck on your bulk!

Make it long, hard, and healthy.

Thanks Chic. Knowing that people like you, Chris and John are keeping me honest here will be good motivation.

Speaking of bulking, are you bulking again this winter? What are your goals?

carguy · Sat, November 18th, 2006, 02:39 PM

Well I'm still bulking. Weight is up to 178#, that's up 15 pounds from this summer after SGX and a lot of running. Hardly doing any cardio now. Arms are up , chest is up, shoulders are up, thighs are up. Unfortunately but not a surprise, waist is up too.

Here is a pic from July and one from today. I think I'm adding some needed muscle. I went shopping for a sportcoat and I had to go up two sizes. But at least my dress pants are still fitting fine.