Bulking, Meal Prep & Finding the Energy to Work Out

Welcome back to The Boys Who Get It Podcast with hosts MP, Dwayne, and Christian.Picking up from last week’s episode, the guys dive into more of the questions people have about fitness, nutrition, and building sustainable gym habits. This episode covers whether dirty bulking is necessary, how to approach meal prep without overcomplicating things, and one of the most relatable fitness struggles out there: finding the energy to work out after a long day at work.Questions AnsweredHow Should You Bulk?Christian, Dwayne, and MP share their personal experiences with bulking and discuss what they'd do differently if they were starting again today. They break down the difference between bulking and cutting, why eating everything in sight usually backfires, and why a modest calorie surplus is often the smarter approach. The conversation also touches on tracking macros, paying attention to micronutrients, and the value of regular blood work as you get older.What Should You Look For When Food Shopping and Meal Prepping?The guys compare how they approach food shopping now versus their college days and discuss the rise of protein marketing. They explain why many "high-protein" products aren't always as impressive as the packaging suggests and share practical strategies for keeping nutrition simple. How Do You Find the Energy to Work Out After a 9-to-5?Inspired by a post on r/beginnerfitness, the guys tackle the challenge of staying consistent after work when all you want to do is sit on the couch. Dwayne shares why going straight from the office to the gym works best for him and how shifting more workouts to the weekend helped when he started working from home. MP discusses why two sessions per week is a great starting point, how he uses pre-workout as a commitment tool, and why being realistic with yourself is often the key to long-term consistency.Who This Episode Is ForThis episode is perfect for:Anyone considering a bulk for the first timePeople who have experienced the consequences of a dirty bulkBeginners trying to figure out grocery shopping and meal prepAnyone overwhelmed by protein marketing and supplement cultureWorking professionals struggling to stay consistent with the gymPeople working from home who find it difficult to stay activeListeners looking for honest, experience-based fitness adviceEpisode Chapters00:00 - Intro & Picking Up From Part 101:02 - Do You Really Need to Bulk?02:28 - Bulking vs Cutting Explained04:45 - Dirty Bulks, Calorie Surpluses & Lessons Learned08:30 - Tracking Macros, Micronutrients & Health Markers13:06 - Food Shopping & What to Look For15:45 - The Protein Marketing Problem17:50 - Meal Prep & Keeping Nutrition Simple19:08 - How Do You Find the Energy to Work Out After a 9-to-5?21:45 - Packing Your Gym Bag & Building Better Habits23:20 - Working From Home vs Going Into The Office25:40 - Weekend Training, Morning Sessions & Staying Consistent28:10 - Using Pre-Workout as a Commitment Tool31:00 - Final Thoughts & OutroFollow & SubscribeIf you enjoyed this episode:Subscribe for future episodesLeave a reviewShare this episode with a friendWatch the full video version on YouTube for the full experienceWelcome to the community.