should I cut or bulk deit?

[Devil_inside]

Hey guys, which diet plan would be better for an old beginner? I am interested in general appearence for now.

A little background; male 29 240lbs BF I would guess it to be about 25% (I'm fat as hell and not gonna take it anymore). I have developed a big gut, but the rest is just kind of sloppy, only hard when i flex. Arms 17'' legs 22'' calf 16'' chest 52''.
Played D end through college, but then I just ate anything i wanted and worked out with the team. I was 25lbs heavier with 10% less bf and thats my goal for next year.
I have been reading the forum and understand the two plans but can't decide if one would work better than the other and I know cardio cardio cardio and when i'm done with that more cardio. Thanks

 

[Miss Muscle]

Hey guys, which diet plan would be better for an old beginner? I am interested in general appearence for now.

A little background; male 29 240lbs BF I would guess it to be about 25% (I'm fat as hell and not gonna take it anymore). I have developed a big gut, but the rest is just kind of sloppy, only hard when i flex. Arms 17'' legs 22'' calf 16'' chest 52''.
Played D end through college, but then I just ate anything i wanted and worked out with the team. I was 25lbs heavier with 10% less bf and thats my goal for next year.
I have been reading the forum and understand the two plans but can't decide if one would work better than the other and I know cardio cardio cardio and when i'm done with that more cardio. Thanks

You're going to have to make a decision of the type of physique you are looking for. Posting some pics would help so we could see.

It sounds like you need a general plan of getting into shape.

Quite honestly lift 4-5 times per week......do cardio at least 3 times with at least 2 HIIT sessions and start eating clean.

If you want to gain more muscle then eat more..........lose fat then eat less.

Within 6 weeks you'll probably lose a bit of fat with the "newbie" affect. Newbies tend to be able to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time.

I personally think you should do what I say and then bulk up for a bit and then cut. But I don't know how much muscle you already have so it's hard to say.

 

[Suareezay]

I am interested in general appearence for now.

BF I would guess it to be about 25% (I'm fat as hell and not gonna take it anymore). I have developed a big gut, but the rest is just kind of sloppy

i think my head just asploded.

the existence of this thread shows me you have a gross misunderstanding of the concepts of "bulking" and "cutting".

lets take the information youve given us:
1. your main concern is appearance
2. youre "fat as hell"

and choose a course of action:
a. bulk - gain more weight, strength, muscle, and (in your case - most importantly) fat.
b. cut - lose fat, while trying to maintain muscle and strength.

im not sure where youre having trouble deciding which route to take.

granted, being a begnniner, simply cleaning up your diet and getting to the gym will improve your appearance, this wont happen forever, and eventually youll have to decide which way you want to go.

 

[outlawtas]

I'd drop the bf 10-13% then bulk. But I'm very anti-fat now that I am not fat haha.

 

[gayasstexan]

I'd drop the bf 10-13% then bulk. But I'm very anti-fat now that I am not fat haha.

yep

 

[Devil_inside]

i think my head just asploded.

the existence of this thread shows me you have a gross misunderstanding of the concepts of "bulking" and "cutting".

I understand them fine, just wasn't sure if I should put a litlle extra fat on right up front to regain some lost mass or wait untill the bf gets to about 10%.
I'll put you down as a stong cut.

 

[Nasdaq]

I understand them fine, just wasn't sure if I should put a litlle extra fat on right up front to regain some lost mass or wait untill the bf gets to about 10%.
I'll put you down as a stong cut.

lol....no brollage,just clean up you diet and workout ,quit worrying about bulking and cutting you need to stay basic here.
If it's asthetics you want just do the above...plenty of info on this site to get you in the right direction.Don't go adding anymore fat .ok

 

[TheMilkMan]

lol....no brollage,just clean up you diet and workout ,quit worrying about bulking and cutting you need to stay basic here.
If it's asthetics you want just do the above...plenty of info on this site to get you in the right direction.Don't go adding anymore fat .ok

^start eating clean and get back into training for 6 months and then assess where you stand... its hard to determine if you have been out of the game for a long time

 

[Suareezay]

I understand them fine, just wasn't sure if I should put a litlle extra fat on right up front to regain some lost mass or wait untill the bf gets to about 10%.
I'll put you down as a stong cut.

theres really no need to be above about 15% bodyfat. the higher you get, the worse you partition calories. plus, if you are already sick of being fat, youll just hate it more and more everyday.

yep....strong cut lol.