Cut, bulk or maintain?

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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Hey Jordan,
Just want to start by saying thanks for all of the content you guys put out, it’s been incredibly helpful on my journey. So I’m currently doing the bodybuilding template that was recently put out. Before that I finished the beginner template.
My stats are:
Height: 5’3
Weight: 146lbs
Waist: 35 inches
My goal is to build muscle, but not at the expense of my health. I know you recommend not going past a 37 inch waist circumference, so in your opinion do you think I should cut my waist down a few more inches since 35 is getting a bit close? Or slow bulk for as long as possible until my waist reaches 37 inches? Or eat at maintenance and see if my waist reduces?

I know you get this type of question a lot and I can imagine it gets annoying. Thank you for your time.

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I would probably reduce your waist circumference down to ~ 30-31" before I started gaining weight.

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Jordan,

Going to piggyback this thread out of curiosity. I have mentioned in other spots throughout BBM forums and facebook my intention to work on gains started at 33" waist. Now I am curious if I should have cut down to 30-31" first or does the height of the individual come into affect considering MattKnight is 1’ shorter than me?

4

Sounds like a plan. Appreciate the response.

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Title of this topic will be the name of Jordan’s next article.

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Height, weight, training experience, and goals all matter here. I think 33" is fine.

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Can anyone point me to the source that discusses this? Can’t find it in articles