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Welcome to the MyFitnessPal Community: Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
The Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building section is here for members to who are working to gain weight. Kindly ensure your posts are placed in the most suitable forum category to keep discussions organized. Off-topic posts may be moved to the appropriate section or, in some cases, removed. Thank you for helping us…
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Most Helpful Posts - Goal: Gaining Weight (Must Reads)
These are posts that have been recommended by our community members to help you gain weight. * The Former Fat Boy/Girl Syndrome * Bulking for beginners * Are you a hard gainer, please read! * Which lifting program is best for you * Cutting techniques post bulk * Beneficial Supplements, Which Ones Are Right For You If you…
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Cutting Log
After a 6 month bulk it's time to start the new year with a cut. I'm planning on an aggressive cut for January due to work commitments Then slow it down for the rest of the cut, my plan is to get lean then *kitten* Whether I'm going to compete this year. Stats Male Age 46 Height 6ft Starting weight 237.9lbs Goal weight…
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Dad bod to not so dad bod!!
Starting a log to keep myself motivated. Will be lifting weights 2 a week and doing some cardio too. Will log my diet too. Starting out on mantinance calories and see how I go if need to lower them
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How to stop obsessing?
Hello! I'm not new to the calorie tracking, and it's actually one of my biggest fears. I was diagnosed with anorexia about five years ago and still struggle with food noise. I've start picking up lifting (starting May of this year) and my goal is to gain muscle. However, I still freak when I get over 1200 calories. My days…
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Build muscle stay lean
I lifted, lost weight...maintained and then in sept decided to cut some more. Lost 13# now at 142#...looking to build muscle. Nervous as increasing calories to get back to maintenance... which is necessary to build muscle but always conscious of fat. Just looking for chatting with others with same concerns, journey
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Is there a site that helps you form a plan based on the goal you provide?
Hello, I dont know if this is the best spot to post this. I have tried googling online and I feel like its hit or miss. I do track my food and watch what I eat. I've only been working out 3 days a week for 30min. (starting to get into a better routine slowly). I have a few fitness goals in mind and what i want my body to…
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53 Year Old Training for First Bikini Competition
Hello!! I have entered a natural bikini competition in October 2025. Has anyone started or experienced this journey? Any sound advice?
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What should I be eating to reach my 3040 cal goal for muscle gain
.What should I be eating to reach my 3040 cal goal for muscle gain..?
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Tracking micros for prep
Hi Am new in myfitnesspal, i find it useful to track my micros during this prep season(bodybuilding), Do you guess have any suggestions about this app, still find it hard to make use of some of the features here Thank you
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I fear gaining muscle/weight because my frame size isn’t small. Any other women have the same issue?
21F and I am slightly underweight at 5'9" and 117lbs. I don’t really care so much about the number but more so how I feel, which is lacking in strength. My issue though is that although most would assume I’m thin because of my weight, I don’t look that way necessarily. Naturally I have wide hips. My hip bone (from the…
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Cheat Code: Engaged
Hello men, Just found a cheat code to getting my calorie count up. My goal has been 3000 cals for about a year and I had, despite 4 meals/day + a 600 cal snack + a 300 cal fruit dessert, I was barely scraping 2500 cals. I was sad. Enter in 2 slices of toast, slathered with 2 table spoons of peanut butter, dusted with…
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Myself added
Renohealth. Reconnect apps
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What are some high calorie snacks that I can eat quickly to add to my intake?
I am usually very busy and have the only 3 basic meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I need to eat lots of snacks in between and during my classes so what are some recommendations?
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Weight loss due to stomach cancer
Hello all. I had my stomach completely removed last year due to cancer. I have gone from 160lbs to 112lbs. I am trying to regain weight but no success so far. Has anyone gone through this, or something similar? I would love to hear what has worked for you.
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Need advice!! 🙏
Hi, my name is Emmalina I need help gaining muscle weight. I am a wrestler I weight at 125 ish. I want to gain muscle to 130. I need help with what food I can eat or stuff to eat. And EXERCISES!!! PLEASE send me workout routines ECT!!
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Slow and steady
For the past four months, I've been restricted from weight lifting due to an elbow tendon injury. (Sure, I could've done legs only, but nah.) During that time I hit the cardio hard, figuring I may as well cut. Dropped 15 pounds in that time. Today were the twin good news of being cleared to reenter the weight room, plus my…
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How to stay healthy but gain healthy weight?
I’m underweight and had symptoms of anorexia but now trying to recover. I been struggling with it about awhile and now I’m struggling what to eat that helps me gain back my weight but healthy. I am eating healthy food but not enough calories that’s not enough for an average adult. It’ll be around 1400 or lower but…
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Slooooow progress!
Little comparison post: firstly some caveats. I didn’t start lifting until I was 42 (although I had done a load of sport /exercise before that), I’m female and I train for sport not aesthetics - all of which means other people could make faster progress. But the point is we are all different. It’s taken me 7 years (between…
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Veganism & Weight Gain: is it possible?
Hello! I implementing a lifestyle change by going vegan while Simultaneously trying to gain weight and build muscle. Is this possible to do? Any advice? ✨
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Need advice :(
I went on my first cut/bulk across November 2021-April 2022 and was happy with my results. I started my cut at 153lbs, ended at 139 in February 202, and then bulked to about 153 by April. I had some body fat, but was happy with my muscle gains. Like my arms were big. I am 5'6", early 20s Fast forward to September 2023, and…
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Hey Guys!
I’m not particularly focused on bodybuilding, but I’ve always struggled to meet my calorie intake goals, which has affected my weight. As a father to two young boys with my own little family, I want to feel capable of protecting my partner and kids, and be a person of reliability and safety for my loved ones. I’d love to…
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gaining weight
hello my name is annamarie i am here to gain weight while exercising and eating healthy.
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I want to gdin weight real fast ??? I have very high metabolism
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What is the best way to get toner and build muscle as someone who is very slim.
I have a very think body. I use to weigh 124lb but now I am 145lb. I have very little fat on my body and would say most of my weight comes from my muscular legs. I want to build my upper body chest,shoulders and back while not gaining fat. How would I do that? Any help would be appreciated.
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Weight lifting
Any suggestions for beginner weight lifters?
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2000 calories down💪🥴
How do I maintain my fats in take ??
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Bulking
I am increasing my calories and I am very scared of the changes but I am excited. I was in maintenance for two weeks and now I feel my body needs more. My PR’s are improving I am very happy. I just don’t want to gain a lot of fat. Have you done a bulk without gaining much fat? How did you do it. I am also increasing my…
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What type of workout plan suit for skinny guy?
I am really confused about workout routines. Some say you have to work out only 3 days a week and that you don't have to burn so many calories. Others say you should work out 6 days a week and hit every muscle twice a week. What should I do?
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Weight gain
Hello. I used to weigh 165-170 lbs approximately 2 yrs ago, and now I'm down to 150 lbs. I've picked up a lot of weekly strength training, running and cycling during that time. Are there any key foods that would help me put more back on? Thank you for any help.
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Weight gain exercises
What all exercises should I follow to gain weight and built little muscles too
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Gaining weight with fast metabolism
Trying to gain weight with fast metabolism is hard. I’m eating all the right foods, working out 5 days a week. Any other suggestions to see progression