Thanks everyone for all the responses...I need all the help I can get!!! First off, Im looking for a figure competition to enter(and this is my first time.) Last year was my first time really cutting down..and I lost about 20 lbs. overall. Ive been slacking a little this summer....Im 5'8 about 135, and about 14% b.f. Havent been dieting because I needed some time for my body to recover from low carb. Since Ive gained a little weight and body fat, should I still plan to bulk for a couple months then cut???? If so, what ratios should I be looking at??? I would like to enter a show in April maybe June.