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Best type of cardio to perform while cutting to not lose muscle?
Hey all, I’m finally starting a little cut after slowly gaining 10-15 lbs over my ideal weight. I usually do cardio (HIIT or sprinting or stair master or rower or swimming) for no more than 30 mins a couple times a week. I’m concerned about burning excessive calories and losing muscle. I’ve read recently that longer, less…
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starting weight restoration/muscle gain
hello everyone, i'm looking for some advice on building up my caloric intake so that i can first maintain my weight, then begin to build lead muscle (ideally on a fairly quickish timescale but i respect that's often not possible.) i'm currently in anorexia recovery and have struggled significantly in the past with feeling…
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Coaches… is this normal?
Hey, I just hired a bodybuilding coach for the first time- not competing just working on my physique and goals. This coach is well known and is very good at what they do. I also like them and think they are a good person. Everything about them including where they live seemed to be a perfect match for me. I love my workout…
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Protein shakes and nausea
Do you guys have any recommendations on protein shakes? I’ve tried several different brands and they all make my stomach very upset. I’ve tried drinking in different portions, drinking at different times of the day, bit by bit but it always makes me sick. I’ve noticed great improvement with adding protein shakes to my diet…
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Hello My Fitness Pal Friends Viera, FL
Hello everyone. I hope your fitness journey is going well! After losing 70 pounds I am looking to cut and bulk up. I love to hear others stories for motivation, How much do you plan to lose? How much have you lost? Are you adding muscle as well? How do you balance being a parent and make your health a priority? How do you…
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Female Muscle Building 😎💪
hi there! my name is emery and this is my second attempt at using myfitnesspal. the first time i was in a very unhealthy headspace and used it as an aid in an eating dis0rder. now, i’m much healthier and working out with the intention of building muscle and becoming strong. i’d love to meet some friends on here and have…
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Bulking tips
Hi everyone, I'm currently doing a bulk right now but I'm a bit concerned on the amount of body fat I'm gaining. Started this journey weighing 110 lbs at 5'9. Now I'm weighing 155 lbs trying to push to 170 lbs. Current body fat is approaching 16 percent. Macro portion intake is as follows: 50% Carbs, 30% fats, 20% protein.…
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How to prepare my body for a weight training
I haven't been to the gym for years how do i prepare my fitness before I lift weights any suggestions I'm 295 pounds
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Winter bulk! 😎
3 weeks into this bulk and I’m up 7lbs. Started at 225lbs calories are min 20cal per pound max 22cal per. I’ll adjust as progress slows. Macs are 1gram protein per pound and everything else is what I get. Let’s have some fun! 🙏🏼
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Build muscle and shed body fat
It seems to be possible. After a 60 pound weight loss and day 1 of lifting on the left. 7 months later on the right. I put a inch on my arms and dropped 2 pant sizes. Not that I care about the scale but I did drop another 6 pounds. I am doing a 3-400 calorie deficit
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2022 is anyone here still active?
Going to gain 20 pounds and you guys are welcomed to join me. I will be updating probably until jan 1st 2023.
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Gaining weight
I’m a skinny guy and have always had a fast metabolism and have been in a caloric surplus while keeping macros decent (not just eating processed foods) just wanted to know if there are faster ways to gain weight. Mine seems to fluctuate quite a lot I started off really eating like end of august and have seen an increase in…
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Can I swap carbs for fats in my diet?
I’m currently trying to gain weight (lean mass) and of course I’m on a caloric surplus. But it’s kinda difficult to eat that many carbs, so that’s why I’m thinking about eat less carbs and more fats but stay in the same caloric surplus. Can I do that or is not very reliable ? Thanks !
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Arm size
Hello I’m new here and want to say hello My goal here is to gain roughly 30 pounds or so, always struggled gaining weight. One of my main goals is increasing my arm size. Currently my relaxed arm is 10.25 inches. I think my goal would be maybe 12 or 13, not sure. I guess I would like some input from others if this sounds…
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Thoughts on Floor Press
My bench is lagging behind my other lifts and I've read the floor press can help improve your bench (I did see one discussion saying it's generally not worth adding, but that was an outlier). I added it to the end of my press day today and enjoyed it much more than I expected; dumbbell single arm. Looking for thoughts on…
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Weight gain journey
Hello! I was just wondering if anyone want to share the recipe of a shake i can replace breakfast with. I just want to gain some weight, and i don't really struggle with appetite. Any tips on where i should start?
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Workout routine help
Hello everyone! I'm new to the app and I'm finally taking the steps to achieve the body I want. Since I'm new though, I have ZERO idea when it comes to what workouts I need to have set up. I'm looking to achieve the "slim thick" body type (or at least as close as genetics and my body will allow) and I'm looking for advice…
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Struggling to gain, need advice/encouragement
I’ve been trying to gain weight for a while now, and I’ve really been struggling due to low appetite/getting full really easily. Also, a lot of the foods suggested in the “hard gainer” thread (pizza, peanut butter, avocados, ice cream, etc.) I can only handle in very small amounts without just feeling bloated and in pain.…
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Deload week/nutrition
I'm looking for some advice in regards to my nutrition while looking to take a week long break to get back in the right mindset and reground myself and was wondering if I needed to drop my daily calories a little bit during the week or keep intakes the same? My goals are muscle building at the moment if that helps any. No…
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Need guidance on calories
Hello, im 5,11 and 17 year old with 57 KG weight. I have been going to gym for 3 month and gained no weight. I have no fixed nutrition and the app say to eat 2700 calories. I am struggling to eat in that range. Please give me some tips.
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Average Bicep size?
I’ve been bulking since June and I can’t find any information regarding average bicep size for women. Mine measure 12”. Is that above average? Or normal? Or small? Lol. And what’s everyone elses!?
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Newbie gains
Hi all! I’m new to this app but finding it brilliantly helpful.. I’ve read so much on the net but it almost feels a little impersonal so I’m digging for some actual feedback on what I am doing.. Would be highly grateful for any experience/advice/pointers 👍 So I am: 34 years old 170lbs 5’ 11” Lightly active job role…
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How o calculate based on calories burned
I’m 49 5’9” and 142 lbs I want to add mass without adding fat. I have calories set at 1880 because I typically burn 1700 a day. Do I need to increase and decrease each day depending on how many calories I burn on a particular day or just keep my goal calories above my burn calories? So confused by this. Any help would be…
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Looking to gain some mass
My body is more skinny fat and while I’ve gained I still feel I’m scrawny and not at my strongest. What are some good workouts to help build up muscle in the legs and arms? Should I just get a trainer?
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Routine advice
I am female, age 30, 5'6, current weight 200 lbs, down from 207. Work from home, general couch potato. After much trial and error, I have finally settled on a diet and workout routine that seems to be working for me. I want to make sure that I'm being as efficient as possible when it comes to building muscle. I've been…
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Muscle building/ nutrition help
I’ve been slim/ mostly skinny all my life and I want to gain weight. I’m 5”4, 130lbs, 30 yrs, and even though I’m at my recommended weight I feel so uncomfortable with myself. Clothes just don’t fit. Anyone have recommendations for building muscle at home or nutrition?
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Gaining Muscle & *LOSING* Fat?
I know there are enough seasoned body builders on here to help me out. The title is straightforward enough. I've had a trainer since October. Past 2 weeks I've cut out refined sugars and flour. I want to lose 40+ more lbs. I'm 179.2 today and I'm going to judge my goals based on composition so I don't necessarily have a…
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gaining back lost weight quickly
Hello, Ive been using this site for years and finally reached a comfortable weight of 155lbs (Im female 5'4) I started at 110lbs. Recently, I lost a lot of weight, about 15 pounds putting me at 140. I wanted to loose a few pounds (to about 150), but unintentionally lost more. I feel entirely too small now I hate it. I am…
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How can I change my goal?
When I signed up, I said my goal was to lose weight. But I changed my mind and I want to build muscle. How can I change my goal on the app?
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How do I get a bodybuilder physique if I'm skinny fat
I need nutrition facts and any other tips for getting a bodybuilder physique if I'm skinny fat