I’ve been on a weight loss journey for the past few years with quite a few ups and downs. I started at 235 lbs and have worked my way down to my current weight of 163 lbs at 5’8”. I originally set 170 lbs as my goal weight, and while I’ve surpassed that, it just doesn’t feel like enough — my physique isn’t where I want it to be. I’ve added a couple photos from the week, before and after gym and work hoping it gives a better look at the physique. A bit more context: I work about 60 hours a week in a physically demanding manufacturing job, often throwing around heavy steel in hot temperatures. I’m constantly sweating and on my feet. Some days I feel like I have nothing left to give by the time I get to the gym, and recovery has been a challenge. I still train at least 4 times a week consistently. My strength has plateaued, and I haven’t seen much improvement lately despite putting in the work. I’m stuck in that awkward middle ground — I don’t want to keep cutting and risk just getting smaller and weaker, but I’m also hesitant to bulk and undo the fat loss progress I’ve worked so hard for. Would really appreciate any advice or insights, especially from people who’ve been through a similar phase. Thanks in advance!

Am 5'8 and weight 159lbs and I just want help to guess my bf i think 20% but chatgpt says 18-22%

175cm. I was 115kg last year June. Been working and losing weight since then. Currently at 80kgs.

Been dieting for 6 weeks and lost 7kg and 4cm in waist size. I'm thinking I'm not muscular enough to look jacked even with 2-3% less body fat so I'm leaning towards eating at maintenance or very small surplus to build muscle.

Does the love handles may screw my bulk?

Hello everyone, quick intro and a few questions.

I’ve been going to the gym on and off for a while, and now I’m finally getting serious about training. I also try to eat well most of the time: I prioritise protein, I try to control fats and carbs, and I avoid junk food when I can. The problem is I usually struggle to eat enough calories for my size, so I tend to be in a deficit even if I don't want to! I usually fall short on carbs, since I try to stick to whole, healthy sources and they fill me up too much.

A bit about me: I’m a 38-year-old male, ~67 kg (≈148 lb), 174 cm (≈5′8.5″). I want to get stronger and add some size, I don’t like looking scrawny, but I also have a little belly and some fat here and there. My main goals are to build more muscle in my back, shoulders, and arms (especially biceps), while leaning out my stomach and getting a more defined chest.(easy, right? 😅)

Should I bulk or cut? To maintain my current weight I think I’d need around ~2,160 kcal/day. For protein I’m targeting 1.5–2.0 g/kg (≈0.82–0.91 g/lb), and I try to limit fat to 60g/day.

Any advice on whether I should start bullking, cutting or simply maintain? Thank you!

I’m looking for advice to build more muscle and lose more belly fat. On Monday and Tuesday I get 3 to 4 hour sleep because of work. Wednesday to Saturday I get around 6 to 7ish hours. Right now doing full body routine 3 a week. Trying to eat the most protein I can. I do cardio and boxing( when I can) and I jump rope after workouts sometimes. I’m open to suggestions!

Does the love handles may screw my bulk?

Hey guys,

I’ve been lifting on and off for the past year and feel like I haven’t made a great amount of progress - I feel like this is because of a mix of fuckarounditis and poor diet. Havent been lifting for the past -3 months, and unfortunately I’ve broken my wrist so I’m out for another month or so. I also train martial arts 3-4 times a week for hour or two sessions

I feel like I have a decently lean physique, but carry a lot of fat in my face, particularly my cheeks. I’m thinking of cutting for 4 weeks while I’m still recovering from my injury and then starting a slow bulk after.

I’d also appreciate any advice on a routine. I have been trying to use the Reddit PPL, as it has a lot of volume which I feel is good for hypertrophy, but mixed with my martial arts train in it’s a lot of time spent training. If anyone has a routine which they’d recommend I’d be keen.

Thanks!

Should I Cut further or start a lean bulk from here

Currently 63kg at 5'9 what weight should aim? Pls advice on muscles i should train more

Should I Cut further or start a lean bulk from here

Feel like my frame is too thin, my arms are too skinny. 22M, 5’11.5, 87kg (191 lbs)

Feel like my frame is too thin, my arms are too skinny. 22M, 5’11.5, 87kg (191 lbs)

240lbs 20m 6'4

Started working out in Jan 2025 (labelled J) and I know a long way to go. Fundamentals of hypertrophy Jeff Nippard. Feel like there was a bit of a jump in March (m) post creatine but less obvious to now but bit more toned. Appreciate it’s a slow change and think mainly I seem to still be eating at maintenance and have struggled to eat more with worries about bulking too fast, but probably undergoing it. It’s hard as mainly veggie/fish and with little kids/wife I struggle to calorie count. Also some weeks only managed 2/3 of the workouts due to work. Try to do boxing fitness once a week. 78kg at start of year now 86.5kg but creatinine partly helped. I feel I should keep trying to slowly bulk and guesstimate my body fat at about 15-17%. I have a bit of pectus excavatum. Feel my arms are small hence the desire to bulk more before cutting. But interested in people’s thoughts/guidance. 35y

Coming back after a year or so off from the gym. I’m flexed in good lighting here.

What y’all think? Cut and then start the redemption arc, or just try and lean bulk?

My first 3 pics are me right now, the last 2 pics are me where I started in my weight loss journey.

I started around 295 lbs, and I have been cutting weight for a little under 2 years. I am now around 175lbs. I have been working out for around a year, and have made decent progress. I am around 16%-19% bodyfat, but I carry fat around my lower stomach.

I want to cut more, but I have hit a major wall in the gym in terms of progressing from week to week in my lifts. Should I finish my cut and swap to a bulk and gain muscle, or should I continue my cut until I am leaner? I would probably continue to cut to 165lbs.

Does anybody have any tips or advice?