I've noticed in recent pictures, that my face looks a bit bigger than it did before I started bulking. Its not fat, but you can definately tell its a bit bigger than it was before the bulking.
The fat gain on the rest of my body has not been very significant with a 20lb increase in the past couple of months, but I just wanted to know, is this something usually typical during bulks?
Posted by: foggia
Unfortunately, this is something I also run into during a bulk. I tend to hold fat in my stomach and face a lot, especially during a bulk. I would also like to know if there is anything that can be done to reduce the chance of gaining weight in the face during a bulk?
Anyone with ideas?
BUMP
Posted by: Prince
pretty typical, and no I don't know of any way to avoid it other than maintaining a lower bodyweight.
Posted by: Biggly
What type of chewing technique put weight on your face?
If you can figure that out you can figure out how to take it off your face.
That was gentle sarcasm, there IS no way of choosing where the fat goes on or comes off, short of liposuction. It's your genetics.
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Its not fat, but you can definately tell its a bit bigger than it was before the bulking.
If not fat then it's muscle - you been doing lots of chin-ups? Sorry, that's my favorite joke, lame as it is.
Yes it is fat, though possibly fluid retention. That you say you've gained 20lbs of fat though does indeed suggest fat.
Sorry. As P said, lower bodyfat is the only way.
The important question is how much muscle have you gained? If less than you've gained fat I'd be concerned. Mmm. New thread..
B.
Posted by: soxmuscle
it's gonna happen
Posted by: ecwholic
Thats definately good news, I mean, I feel kind of relieved that this is something thats typical.
Posted by: Witchblade
You're going to notice a 20lb increase everywhere in your body, generally.
Posted by: Biggly
Apart from that one little place you might want to. Ask Danny
Posted by: Mags
My face definitely balloons on a bulk - my cheeks get chubbier and my jaw line becomes rounded and less defined. Nothing major though and what dieting won't fix. Some of those who juice experience the 'moon face' from the water and fat too.
Posted by: damonstertraps
Only thing that helps me is low carbs.
Posted by: damonstertraps
Also does anyone notice they get more pussy at a lower bodyfat? 5 pounds up or down on the scale and the difference is night and day. No woman wants a man with chipmunk cheeks
Posted by: Digitalash
such is life
lower carbs/sodium intake will make you hold less water, which can make your face look better, other than that you just gotta bulk a little slower and try to gain as little fat as possible. If you're eating too far over maintenance you're not going to gain muscle any faster, just more fat
Posted by: ManInBlack
embrace those cheeks buddy boy
Posted by: unclem
i get moon face all the time on certain bulking gear.
Posted by: ManInBlack
emBRACE the FACE
Posted by: gunnar31656
during bulking the weight is gained everywhere, not just in the muscles
Posted by: Acee
Gotta agree, I've even had to buy smaller cheek pads for my motorcycle helmet, could hardly get the bloody thing on!
Posted by: Digitalash
Yeah lower carbs/sodium will help, but that's mostly water retention (especially on gear). All you can do really is keep your caloric surplus reasonable and try not to put on much fat. Past a certain point you're not going to gain faster by eating more, just more fat
