How much should I weigh to start bulking??

[Italian44]

Very vague question...but right now i weigh about 175 pounds, and im only 5'5, and 18 years old. When i tested my BF percentage i was a 19.6%. Im dieting all summer, doing general fitness in the gym to lose weight. I lose an average of 2-4 pounds a week...so im trying to get rid of fat before i start bulking again. I want to start fresh, i want to start thin. I learned a whole lot from all of u, including people in the gym i talk to, so last year i never really did a whole lot right, thats why i gained back lots of fat. But now i know much more, so i want to start thin with not a lot of fat, so that i know im gaining back lean muscle, not fat....so my question is, what do YOU think i should weigh to start bulking? What should my goal be? I am at 175 now, my goal is to get down to 155....but some people tell me 140 to start bulking, some say 155 is fine, some say 145...hell, one person said 135. Im dieting until September 4th, which is when i leave for college...But if i lose enough wait to get down to a "starting bulking" weight....ill start bulking even in August, if i lose enough...so, what do u all think is a good STARTING weight for me???

[NoJoust01]

I would worry less about what the scale is telling you and cut down until you look and feel satisfied with the fat loss that you've achieved, a number is just a number. If my calculations are correct (and it's kind of early for me ) then at 175 with 19.6%bf you are at right around 140lbs lean body mass. Chances are you will lose some lbm while dropping your bodyfat, but I think 155-165lbs would put you between 10 and 15% bodyfat, assuming you keep as much muscle as you can. Like I said though, I would judge when to start bulking based on the mirror and if you're happy with the progress you've made! Correct me if I'm wrong anyone!

-Jeff

[MAURER]

i think you should start bulking now, personally. you got the size right now to gain muscle more easily. gain as much as possible. get up to 200 or even more if you can, just gaining as much muscle as possible while you have the size. then, you should have plenty of time to cut for next summer. so instead of lookng skinny, you'll look jacked.