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Yea I walk a shit ton even when lean bulking coz it has stuck with me since cutting + it became a routine thing after getting a walking pad at home.

Just wanna get some advice on whether I should increase cals or reduce steps. Is there any scientific evidence that leans towards one over the other?

Or it ultimately comes down to just personal preference (eg cut steps to get more rest, or increase cals coz it’s easier, etc).

Thanks in advance!

Starting to lift heavier but having issues with grip strength and am looking to invest in lifting hooks/ straps.

Is there a difference between them? Which do you use and why? Or do you use both but for different exercises?

Edit: thank you for all your responses! Will be going with versa gripps, thanks!

Does anyone do this? Whereby after a cut, you increase calories more aggressively (higher surplus), and after a few weeks, reduce the surplus?

Personally I struggle with the hunger and cravings after a cut, was wondering if there’s any pros/cons to starting a bulk more aggressively to curb those hunger pangs, then gradually reduce the surplus.

Am lean bulking at the moment but one thing that always bugs me and hinders my progress is the fat gain around the mid section, while my arms/legs barely grow.

Does anyone also face this and how would you go about it?

Past few months was cutting but probably went too extreme with it. Didn’t cut calories much, but physical activity went up by a lot (ie walking a lot during the day using treadmill).

Now aiming to lean bulk coz (1) underweight with low body fat (can see abs when I flex, but it’s the weak/skinny type of flat abs) and (2) IM HUNGRY

Anyone experienced the same? Did you go all out during the first month of bulking?

More concerned with the extra fat I would gain if I were to just lose control lol.

I’m planning to cut my activity to half and increase calories slightly but man, I feel like I can eat a whole cow right now.

Past few months was cutting but probably went too extreme with it. Didn’t cut calories much, but physical activity went up by a lot (ie walking a lot during the day using treadmill).

Now aiming to lean bulk coz (1) underweight with low body fat (can see abs when I flex, but it’s the weak/skinny type of flat abs) and (2) IM HUNGRY

Anyone experienced the same? Did you go all out during the first month of bulking?

More concerned with the extra fat I would gain if I were to just lose control lol.

I’m planning to cut my activity to half and increase calories slightly but man, I feel like I can eat a whole cow right now.

Dropped S1 a few episodes in because I wasn’t a fan of the female lead to be honest.

Was wondering if I should give S2 a go without watching S1, considering it’s a different female lead now.

Thanks in advance!

I know this sub-Reddit often asks about dramas people like but you don’t.

What about the other way round?

What’s a drama that didn’t receive much attention/love but you just have to recommend it?m

Update: SO MANY GOOD RECOMMENDATIONS, THANK YOU!

Do you use a water filter—the machine type? Are they actually worth it, considering Singapore’s tap water is already quite clean?

Looking for underrated thrillers but no horror please!
Not a fan of ghosts and zombies too :(

Watched:
Scarecrow
Art of Sarah
Karma
The manipulated
Black out (**)
Shop for killers (**)
Worst of evil (**)
Lies hidden in my garden
Flower of Evil (**)
Eve (**)
Anna (**)
My name
One ordinary day
Awaken
Vagabond
Doctor Prisoner (**)
Graceful family
Lawless lawyer (**)
Save me (**)
Kairos

(**) - favourites

Thanks in advance!

The more I watch, the pickier I become.

I used to love Rom-com and added a ton to my watchlist, only to drop them after 1-2 episodes in because my taste simply changed.

Some shows were good, but too predictable and I would drop them too.

Feeling guilty tbh, the shows are decent and some are even rated highly/ popular shows but it’s just not my thing.

How often do you drop dramas and do you feel guilty about it?

The more I watch, the pickier I become.

I used to love Rom-com and added a ton to my watchlist, only to drop them after 1-2 episodes in because my taste simply changed.

Some shows were good, but too predictable and I would drop them too.

Feeling guilty tbh, the shows are decent and some are even rated highly/ popular shows but it’s just not my thing.

How often do you drop dramas and do you feel guilty about it?

Hi there! New here, starting on Prozac 20mg.

I have been dealing with constant bloat and constipation until I started medication and realise I no longer feel as bloated and seen to be able to digest food much better.

This is really surprising because I’ve tried multiple gut medications and supplements but they were futile efforts to alleviate my gut issues.

Instead, Prozac was what helped?

Did anyone else experience the same?
Thanks in advance!

As a shortie I find myself self sabotaging any attempts to lean bulk due to the fear of gaining fat which would be highly visible as I’m short.

Looking for some reassurance I guess and any other tips greatly appreciated!

For context
153cm, 25 year old female at birth on T due two years
20k steps a day
I do a couple BW and DB exercises daily too, about a 40 min session for general fitness.

Figured I am consuming too much western media lol, seeing people eat my 1.5 times bulking calories as maintenance just blows my mind.

I’m short af, and the fear of gaining fat easily hinders any goal to lean bulk. I would start for a few weeks then stop due to the fear of gaining excessive fat, which would be highly visible since I’m short.

Would like to get feedback and a general view of how much yall eat as well as daily physical activity in our 9-6 society.

Thanks in advance!

I feel like I spend too much time in the kitchen sometimes.

Looking for super fast meals that are easy to prepare and don’t break the bank!

Thank you!