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3 months ago
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Calories still run the show
androgens help, but food decides cut or bulk.
Bulking feels easier on-cycle
recoveryβs better, appetite usually follows.
Cuttingβs more forgiving too
you can hold muscle better even in a deficit.
Protein stays king either way
Doesnβt matter the phase muscle needs building blocks.
Bulks hide mistakes faster
extra food + hormones can mask sloppy nutrition.
Smart phases beat dirty extremes controlled bulk, disciplined cut longevity wins.