BULK VS CUT ? | Where You Should Start

[@jenniferpangallo8947]

I love this! Thank you! Less than a year ago i was almost 170lbs at 5'3. I have very high BP, was hospitalized many times even life flighted for it,it was in the 200s a lot. As an EMT i knew it wasnt good lol. Im 41. I've drank nothing but MT dew since i was a kid. So i cut down, I'm at 1 can a day and dont drink it all. Last week i hit my goal weight of 125,actually im at 121lbs. Few months ago i started working out at home & lifting lite. I saw lots of progress, the tummy tuck I've dreamed of for 10yrs, i wasn't dreaming about it daily, so this week 3 days ago i joined my first gym. I have skinny legs, no bum,but a mommy belly,& it hangs some over a c section scar... i watched this because i think i need to bulk, i dont eat great,i eat 1 meal a day & if i snack its nothing healthy. I cant imagine eating even 3 meals a day let alone 6!! So bulking for me is way harder than a diet would be😫🤣 2 weeks ago I started eating more,oatmeals,protein powders, lots of chicken rice etc. While struggling to decide if i need to bulk i found this video & im going to take your advice. Just go to the gym,see what happens,stay consistant. Etc

[@Vanessa-tt1ct]

Dana, thank you SOOOOO much for actually bringing up that bulking isn’t necessary to have muscle. A bit of background: i’m a former pro boxer and I’m currently a personal trainer. I’ve never bodybuilded or powerlifted but I know the concepts behind them because you kinda have to in this job. I’ve never done one bulking and cutting phase (outside of the one period where I was super deconditioned and gained fat because I was in a coma). I just train hard and properly and not undereat and suddenly 2-3 years after the coma, everyone thought I was a bodybuilder and was asking me about all my “secrets”. It drives me insane when the guys I work with promote bulking and gaining like 30 pounds and extreme cutting because “you can’t condition yourself without it” , so I’m really happy you’re not spreading misinformation. This is why I love your channel. ❤️❤️

[@blackcanyongarage]

I have had younger friends in the past that just wanted to get huge out the gate, cause they are very thin. I saw how frustrating it was for them. This is a tactic that i believe was used, but never felt like it was safe. Ironically now some of them are overweight and not lifting anymore.

[@Fullyautomagic]

@@blackcanyongarage I did that. I was 135 and bulked to 200 in a year and had more body fat. 4 years later I’m 200 and lean.

[@paulanderson7239]

Just a note on nutritionists, most Health Insurances will pay for them. Just get a referral from your Doctor, and any doctor will give you one if you tell them you want to learn to eat better.

[@RunFromHumanContacts]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat I must try this thank u

[@natashaallen3502]

Thank you very much for this info

[@saritamorton4605]

Thank you thank you for this post!!!!! I did my first show in August and after my show i was so lost with in my self. I undid all my progress cried and felt sorry for my self but woke up one day and decided to changed my attitude and putting all them gainz to good use and started to lift heavy and overloading that bar. Im finally getting out of my funk and getting back to business. This totally got me going again, thanks guuuurl

[@lisacrowley9585]

Love when you explain everything, you always amaze me , i been working out since i was 12 , but old school back in the day, in the 70's now i am 56 and still working out , but seems so much harded as we age, kinda sucks but i have learned so many great things from you,,, Love all you share, thank you so very much

[@gladysadesina7614]

This is the best explanation I have had for the difference between bulking and cutting, very informative. Thank you for this.

[@NorthlandSLC]

Thanks for the inspiration Dana. Fellow goat girl here. 🐐 I’ve found that for me summer is easier to “bulk” or work on strength because farming is so physically demanding that time of year. It’s like CrossFit every day. Especially for a 50 year old gal like me. Winter months I can focus more on diet and my body.

[@melissahopkinsvetfitness]

Love how Dana explains everything! Just signed up for DLB daily and looking forward to add a bit of variety to my workouts and doing new movements!

[@BloomLionesstv]

Thank you Dana i really appreciate that you are making this kind of videos. Please keep it up I really Love this side of you knowledge is power.

[@aaron1232006]

General rule of thumb, start with bodyweight training, then bulk with a 5x5, then cut with bodybuilding training. Rotate every 4 months. Thats my take on training.

[@Cecily1041]

Love the main gainer! That's my MO too. I don't need to loose weight and I don't want to bulk because I can improve without it - and who knows how long it would take me to loose the weight once I've packed it on! I don't want to eat sad chicken all day to loose ten pounds I didn't need to gain. I've been calling it a slight recomp - just slowing lowering by BF% by increasing muscle, decreasing fat, and keeping weight steady.

[@gorillag2044]

I'm 6,4 was 260lb 2 days ago I'm on a shredded stack I'm 248 now, 5 meals eat every 4 hours shakes and chicken guacamole, and eggs 2 gallons of water daily thanks Dana

[@kathryncisler9665]

Love you Dana! Quarantine has seriously thrown me off. I used to work out 5days a week, and now, I haven’t worked out since the end of May. I feel like you always put a little fire under my ass and make everything seem doable again. You’re amazing! ❤️

[@patrickoconnor1218]

Kathryn - you can do this!! Plenty of bodyweight workouts out there. (So not trying to sell anything), but I truly care about people, my online fitness coach is having a free 5 day challenge starting next week. I started that way and 10 months into it, I’ve melted away 50lbs of fat. From dad bod to oh my God. Lol But seriously, weather it’s my guy or someone else, you got this and can get back to the gym at home without equipment. I personally find bodyweight workouts more difficult than weight training. Anyman fitness, Jason Helmes. He’s coached >5,000 people (majority women). Dana-feel free to delete this comment. Not trying to be spammy. No referral benefit for me, just the dude changed my life and has a very supportive & thoughtful way about him that lends his style well with women and all genders. ❤️

[@anamasias9013]

I love that you advise nutritional assistance to avoid metabolic and hormonal damage! You're amazing ! 😍

[@annadobson9349]

You are by far the most relatable and educational fitness pro I follow! Especially from a female perspective. Thank you!

[@corbinhudson9902]

Thanks For Sharing.

[@johannadavidsi7459]

Agree 💯💯💯 Well said just eating the right foods and go and lifting weights and I just love the weights now 🥰🥰💪💪

[@grizzly4736]

Really, really appreciate your straight forward, to the point way of explaining this. This video of your is probably the most clear and to the point video about the subject I've seen. Thank you Dana.

[@ShelleyTilyard-z5u]

I loved your video so supportive and gave me confidence in starting my fitness journey. I wanna start learning how to do body building comps.

[@chiravuris]

I'm a beginner and this video makes sense. I guess I'm a main gainer bcz I cannot eat more than 1400 - 1600 calories or cut it down any less than that. I don't have any show or wedding or anything like that. I just started weight training about 3 months and enjoy it. You're right about gaining muscle early in the journey and its very encouraging to continue with it. This video was very helpful for people like me. Its good to hear a woman's perspective and why women don't like to bulk in general.

[@williamford9564]

The bulk and cutting tips reinforce what I have been doing for the last 17 years, especially in making gradual changes to the diet and cardio. The only thing I don't do anymore is working with a nutritional specialist. I don't compete and after working with one early on for a couple of years, I know enough about my body to do it myself and not pay for advice.

[@JonnyBgooD007]

Love this! I think keeping it simple stupid works when preaching the basics. Would love to see more of this!

[@fitnessfanatic203]

AGREE 💯 During a time when I was in the best shape of my life, main gain is what did it. Just came off a plan for fat loss about 5 weeks ago. Let my body adjust again, no major weight gain, so now back to “main gain” and doing it with DLB daily. ♥️👊🏻💯💪🏻

[@frankenclouds5740]

Hiit is fun but sometimes long runs come in handy when there is time to kill.

[@vincentscalia7348]

Amazing tips 😍💪💪

[@AngelPerez-ze3vx]

Love your content dana its 👍 to see your 🐕 doing 👍 much 💘 all the way from mission Texas besafe😷bro🐅👑

[@Johnsoncrna]

Thank you for the encouragement to maingain! I agree, it works, it just takes time, patience and consistency

[@kristibell422]

I feel like main gain is completely doable because really, your maintenance calories would be a helluva lot lower if you weren’t working out like a pro. If you were sedentary for example, your maintenance calories might be 1800. But you’re burning 400-500 calories during your workouts so you bulk by adding that back and eating 400 surplus for example, and turn that into muscle. That’s the way my brain works anyway. Loved the video.

[@jacobsmeltzer2306]

Great info. I have been in cut mode for a long time. I had to cut for wrestling to make weight for my weight class. My wrestling coaches were really good of keeping track of my program.

[@nataliaramirez1290]

Dana! Could you consider making a video where you show us how your physique has changed after each cycle? Bulking in particular can be a bit daunting for newbies and I think seeing your journey year to year could motivate some of us :-)

[@luisaleers]

Watch the video till the end: she doesn't bulk OR cut.

[@Zyxwomp]

Thank you so much for making this video! I've gone back and forth about how many calories I should be eating for a while now and you've helped me make an informed choice I can be confident about.

[@patrickoconnor1218]

Dana!!! Absolutely love your content!! I’ve learned quite a bit from you ❤️ We NEED more women like you out here giving fitness advice. One thing I noticed, however. The after burn affect (for those who may not know, the calories that continue to be burned throughout the day as a direct result of cardio exercise after the exercise has stopped) lasts longer after a steady state rather than High intensity. Please correct me if this is incorrect, but I’m pretty sure I am correct. 10 mins of HIIT vs 1 hour walk, for example. Regardless, you rock!!!

[@supersayianreu1635]

Im nowhere near her level of education when it comes to fitness but I've lost 45lbs with steady state cardio instead of h.i.i.t.

[@janelleeldridge3639]

This video came at a perfect time - I’ve been in the should I or shouldn’t I mind set for a few weeks. Now I know I don’t need to, I’m going along perfect as am I. Dropping some fat and haven’t gained any muscle yet but my physique has improved immensely. You’re a gem, thank you 🙏👌

[@vasuria8424]

Exactly the advice I’ve been looking for in the past couple of weeks 🙏

[@peanutbutterflower197]

Wow! You explain so well. This information made it clear. I'm thankful and grateful to find you. I will definetly share your name for others to follow. Thank you again!

[@cemetarywalk]

Love your videos and will you to tell Rob to start posting videos again please

[@KarenB-jp3tx]

How true.. What your saying about bulking for Women. When i was working out i was 125 130. It was HELL. TO FAT.. IM 5'1 ISH. OR WAS. BETTRR ONCE I TOOK OFF THE EXTRA WEIGHT. YHIS WAS 37YRS AGO.. I COULDNT DO CARDIO PER SAY UNTIL YEARS LATER WHEN THEY CAME OUT WITH STEPPERS AND THE ELLIPTICAL.. I'm from the City so walk alot. And my workouts were pretty intense at times.. never got anywhere like you. But I was ask to consider competing .

[@P05lpin]

Omg I love you tons Dana. You have been my inspiration for over five years. You are so wonderful and always motivating us to be better. Thanks for being the amazing human being you are. Specially that huge heart of you for animals. You are one of a kind. God bless you 🙏❤

[@Corkyjett]

Thank you for this advises. I'm a woman that wants to put on some muscles, and this video was really helpful!!

[@MrMrjdogg1978]

I am soooo jealous of Rob, to have this intelligent, beautiful woman in his life.

[@hfr8343]

Jealousy is a weakness, women like her must already see that in you and are actively avoiding you.

[@AngelPerez-ze3vx]

I agree carnal 100%bro🐅👑

[@MrMrjdogg1978]

@@hfr8343 You know what else is weak? Talking @#$% in the comment section. Troll life socks huh?

[@josecavazos1869]

Thats why you never dump your high-school sweetheart.

[@geraldsmith5582]

Fantastic and beautiful woman

[@LadyStig9]

This is extremely helpful and informative. I'm in a deficit at the moment as my wedding is coming up but I've now realised I've probably cut out too many calories too soon whilst adding in lots of cardio. This will definitely help however in the future!

[@jbtangerine7566]

Thx for the great workout. Earlier this year I had a pelvic injury and it has been a slow progress to full mobility. However, since I started your videos 3 months ago, I’m so pleased on how strong and how much motion I have. I’m not 100% but definitely over 90%! Thanks for the amazing workouts. I haven’t felt this good in years!!

[@RenuGraphix]

I like cutting during the winter. But it usually consists of cutting calories. My nutrition regimen doesn’t change much. Adding sweet potatoes when I want to bulk. I just change my workout mesocycles to cut. - btw. Love yo Ish girl!! Been in your orbit for years 👍🏾💪🏾

[@KarenB-jp3tx]

??? Did you say adding sweet potatos to Bulk?? I thought yams sweet potatoes were not fattening?? I lost weight eating them. They are suppose to be healthy.

[@alixdukead]

Love the way y’all are with health is the real wealth

[@kimberleyformacio865]

Awesome information! Thank you 🙏 You are so amazing and truly inspirational 💪💪

[@andreabuccihulse4046]

Love you for keeping it real; I have been Team Main Gainer for about 3 years now! 😘💪🏻😘

[@paulinaramirez4202]

Thank you Dana! I've been having this dilemma and watching videos about that... So it's quite informative for me! Thanks! ❤️

[@letyv4444]

Yes, the diet is the hardest part for me. I dropped down to 150 lbs and looked like a stick so I started to bulk and I’m now at 161 lbs, I feel like I look so much better cus I have gained muscles, but now I’m trying to just maintain my weight and still build muscle, its hard lol

[@sarahdigiorgio6202]

Dana loved the video, thank you for the info, getting stronger and healthier because your my inspiration. My wish one day is to meet you, but I know that probably won't happen. Just grateful that you do the videos. Dana your the best!!!

[@marcoperez4188]

Thank you for this lesson you made it so easy to understand it 💪🏋🏽‍♂️ Time to apply!!!

[@lauragreer5534]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your tip on how you build muscle! The main gain definitely clicked with me! Thank you!

[@resaubas8591]

I workout whenever I watch your videos. Can you make cooking videos, its so nice and funny.

[@krav9086]

The content on your website has been so useful for me I wish it was an app!

[@eliaspagan5337]

I always enjoy seeing ur videos wish the gym waa still open:( will it ever open again

[@anncastaneda934]

So glad I found you! I am so confused sometimes and you have already answered so many questions in a short amount of time. Love your content!👍🙏

[@MsJess-xs7kt]

Dana you're amazing and such a beautiful energy. I greatly appreciate you 🙏🏼💕 I'm going to start my very first intentional bulk. Maybe I will wait for winter lol . Cut first. I don't have a lot of body fat to cut though. But I'll take it super slow and easy. Thank you for all the great advice 🙏🏼💕

[@elletee8258]

hiyah Dana, from Newzealand! Thanks heaps for your awesome tips and for not being selfish w how you do things. Thanks for sharing. This Vid is so informative. God bless! ❤️ You inspire me so much!

[@drrickstudwell]

Awesome video. Love the keep it simple approach. Thanks.

[@kimberleyzammit8377]

💯👌💯Super great informative content. I love your approach and how you do the “main Gainer”, so good 😊 totally makes sense. Thank you 🙏

[@grapesofthevine1801]

Very well explained...thanks girl! 💪

[@mmueller1473]

Dana I love your videos and your passion is awesome! You are an angel! 🤟💪🏽❤️

[@HotAmazon2020]

Thanks for this info! I just recently started weightlifting seriously and have been struggling with the food component, although have been gaining strength. Really helpful info!

[@jessicabarry4832]

Dana, thank you so so much!!! All the info you shared was extremely helpful!!!

[@lizoffhaus9628]

Exactly the content im seeking at the moment! Was super happy to see you posted this! Trying to learn all I can from the pros

[@JaYBerGz1Five1]

Thank you DLB! Appreciate all the content for realz! ✌🙌💪

[@mel_pnw]

Gosh, your video intro is my favorite thing. So badass and I always end up cackling lol.

[@layaparaham3024]

Thank you.That was very informative 💪💓

[@richardmano194]

Awesome information thankyou so much ✌

[@realinohio]

Awesome video! Very good explanation

[@alinashalman9145]

amazing and informative vid as always ! love from israel ♥

[@jannabanigan4612]

This video was so helpful Dana. Thank you so much.

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

I eat cyclically and bulk once a month (for a week), according to my hormone cycle. It works for me 🤷🏽‍♀️ thanks for the helpful info!

[@patrickoconnor1218]

Do what works! 😁 but for me after reading this I think about it depends on your goals and timelines. But again, do what works! If fat loss is the goal, depending on how much surplus you are in during your one week per month bulk. That one week is very likely wiping out two of the three weeks of your cut that month. So effectively, you could very well cut for one week and then go to maintenance for 3 weeks and have the same outcome as cutting three weeks and bulking 1 week. It’s all about calories in calories out. Basically nutrition and cardio are the most easy and safe to influence. Maybe Dana could chime in. Dana mentioning seeking out a professional is exactly what I did and still do, highly recommend!

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

@@patrickoconnor1218 fat loss is not a goal of mine, I have to really push to gain properly. That one week, I just add about 500 calories to my breakfast, and a 2pm protein shake. I have been doing it for a while now and continue to see good results, plus my body responds favorably the week after and I can continue to push myself in the gym, when otherwise it would be fatigued. I am certainly no expert, but I have tried so many different ways to manage living with chronic illness and this just seems to work, at least for now. We are ever adapting creatures, so I am sure at some point I will head in a different direction. Thanks for your advice!

[@patrickoconnor1218]

@@beautifuldreamer0811 oh fantastic!! OMG I sooo not an expert either. Lol. Hope I didn’t come off rude in anyway. Nothing but good intentions here! 😁 It sounds like you have a good rhythm that works well for you!! Having the boost for training sounds like an amazing result, I bet it’s a nice morning treat and afternoon shake to look forward to.

[@bayleighgraham610]

That was the sickest intro I have ever seen!!

[@09zdang]

SO, would you say a good mixture of progressive overload and hypertrophy would be a powerbuilding progream?

[@kathrynmcam]

Thank you live the ending and agree! Balance and consistency!!

[@marissaharg3tt]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@theunfathomableofspiritual1241]

How much protein do you have to eat during cute time to remain or Cain muscle? Thank you for your content information about Bulking and cutting😊👍💪❤️

[@joemuhammad9891]

You are GREAT

[@kathrynmcam]

I love your advice I think it would be awesome if you mentioned the best type and how often to do cardio during a bulk to or at all?

[@Siegbert85]

What about a mini cut of 2-4 weeks, done aggressively? You can lose a lot of fat quickly and have a slower reverse diet phase after that.

[@jameslopez958]

Thanks for sharing this information! Tucson Arizona Desert 🏜️

[@sasarova144]

Thanks a lot! Love from Madagascar

[@darrellsanders1330]

Awesome tips DLB

[@jenniferkluever4281]

I always wondered if there would be a way to grow muscle while not putting on so much fat. I feel like I’m doing it right now like how you described in the video

[@devilraash]

all time favorite DLB

[@roberthallmark9426]

Great video as always Dana, you always explain with ease and experience that we viewers can follow. I've been doing as you called it the mean gainer for a few years now, and I prefer this method over the others, even if it takes a little longer to get the gain's, I'm certain in the long run it will be better on your body ? 🤔

[@deliap.8456]

So very helpful! Thank you 👌

[@vincepeterson2834]

Thank you. You are so much fun.

[@nicolaroberts6285]

Love your videos. As a somewhat intermediate who wants to at a point in the future compete in womens physique, would you be up for doing a posing video, with hints, tips, visual and physical cues to help someone like myself on the way as I'd rather start practising posing very early on to get it spot on when the time comes to compete. Xxx

[@sandyhines5877]

My girl😍 thank you for this informative video!! As always.. such an inspiration!

[@lizallen6805]

I like to to bicep curls but I have golfers elbow. Any way to get rid of it? I can do hammer curls but not biceps.

[@carlosnunez7825]

Just wanna say ur the best ! I did ur arm workout and kicked my ass also follow u on fb . Thanks for always sharing !!

[@pjmillerjr357]

Awesome video!!!

[@Т.Тодоров-ф5щ]

Great video! Congratulations!

[@brendakirk7250]

The hardest thing is when your older (46) and (short 5’00”). It’s so hard for me to eat so little food. To lose weight I am supposed to only eat around 1,000 calories per day (at least that’s what the calorie counters tell me).

[@corrinamoon552]

Great vid.

[@dusty1987]

Does anybody know an easy weight lifting plan I can do?

[@jessicamorley-smith4897]

If you’re putting on muscle but staying the same weight how does that work? Surley if you build muscle your weight will increase? Also how do you know when to increase calories as your muscle increases?

[@morganstuart1317]

I currently weigh 315lbs. Should I focus more on cutting and then bulk?

[@supersayianreu1635]

Just eat 2000 calories a day at that point so you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time

[@ngndnd]

i dont think its a good idea for you to bulk

[@KarenB-jp3tx]

What about intermittent fasting. Im hearing alot about that??

[@carastone3473]

Great video! Thanks!