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Got something wouldn't mind getting you or your brothers opinion on. The more and more I talk to people about bulking, the more people I hear advising to go on a bit of a dirty bulk for that initial size "blow up" for someone like myself who's been eating just about 4000 clean cals a day for several months now and have barely put on 10lbs. My metabolism is and always has been through the roof, I continue to be told that I always look like I'm about 4-5 weeks out of competition, which I am. Being my most weight right now at 196 @ 10% BF, and that being the highest BF I've ever achieved. My workout partner went on a dirty bulk himself for a while and he had great results from it, granted he did gain quite a bit of fat and made it up to 18% BF, but he's been able to hold a lot of his muscle he gained through his cut now. I do as of now plan on going on a dirty bulk because I want to give it a try because I figure it can't hurt, just might require a bit of a stricter cutting diet then I originally intended on doing. But I wouldn't mind hearing an opinion on the subject from someone like you or your brother who is actually a lot closer to my build (I'm 6'1"). I feel like its something that could be done once for an initial growth spur, but healthier to only do once and then in the future only go through clean bulks. Just wanting to pick your brain some! Thanks!
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if you are going to go on a 'dirty' bulk, there is one thing you need to keep in mind. Protein is still the most important source. Some people fill up on sugary junk food and arent hungry enough to fulfill the protein requirements. The idea is to eat the maximum protein requirements first, and then to get "extra" calories in through carbohydrates.
Instead of eating a lot of junk, you may want to make small changes to your diet. For example...
1. Drink more milk...we usually drank a gallon a piece per day. we bought 14 gallons at a time when we went grocery shopping :)
Drinking a gallon per day isn't that difficult, just drink 2 glasses of milk every time you eat.
2. Eat more peanutbutter sandwiches. Eat a pb sandwich inbetween every meal. and before you goto bed.
Anyways, just some ideas. Sounds like you are doing fine if you are 196 @ 10% BF.