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Anyone have some Vegetarian Gain advice?
Okay, so I think I may have over done it a little. I went from 85kg (187 pounds) to 70kg (154 pounds) in one year. I'm 187 cm talk so that's needless to say, slender! I eat a pretty decent diet of whole foods with a minimal processed selection. I typically eat around 2500 calories a day of vegetarian items. My goal is to…
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Never too old
Who has seen the TED talk by the 93 year old Englishman and his quest? I found it every inspirational. If you don't want to click the link just Google "Why bodybuilding at age 93" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGgoCm1hofM
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PHAT lifting - any success?
Has anyone, especially females in their 20's, had any success with PHAT lifting for body recomp? I am interested in starting it to decrease bf% while gaining muscle and improving body composition. Wondering if this would do the trick.
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Contest Prep
Anyone currently dieting for competition purposes? Started cut for a bb show in Nov. Let me know.
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Seeking Lifting Buddy in Philadelphia Burbs
Seeking a lifting buddy near or within 1 hr of West Chester, Pa. Tired of going it alone as my 40 to 50 yr old girlfriends dont lift. Prefer someone who knows how to powerlift but open to using all different kinds of weights etc YMCA membership a plus but not necessary.
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My own experience and how I gained weight
I was like any of you guys here struggling to put on weight I am 160cm and used to be 46Kg's now 160cm and 52kg's and I have put on healthy weight I'll place it all in points: 1- It's food and mood together, one doesn't stand alone if you are eating but in a bad psychological status that's bad and if you are eating in a…
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5x5 strong lifts- how fast did you progress?
I'm not moving up each week. It's more like adding weights a bit each month. Is that normal? How fast did some of you move up with this program?
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Protein for women?
I've been working out 5days a week now for over a year, and I'm beginning to really shape my body. I'm looking to tone up more of my muscles, specifically my legs and butt. Should I add protein shakes to my workouts? Before or after? How much is good and what kind? I work out at home so I don't really know anyone to ask.
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Fitness over 30
So it's no secret it gets harder once you hit the big 3-0, priorities change. How do you fit in the gym vs work vs life vs prep. Share your tips right here!
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Gaining weight
Help to gain
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Uneven buttocks
I recently realized I had uneven buttocks. Also I feel one leg is stronger than the other. I just recently started working out and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with this problem. Should I work more on the weaker part or it will eventually catch up?
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5x5 Strong Lifts question- do you also do other exercises or should I only stick with the 3?
I've started lifting with the 5x5 Strong Lifts app and feel like I get through the reps for those 3 exercises fairly quickly- usually in about 25 minutes. When I'm done I've been spending another 15-20 minutes doing cardio but I really want to focus on weights right now. Can, or should, I be doing other lifts if I have…
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Weight lifting intensity, going from a high intensity to low question
What would happen if let's say, you have a specific machine, for example a leg machine where you can do about 300 pounds on, but another machine that you can only do 140 pounds per say. Would it affect the gains you make from doing the 140 pounds one if you're doing the 300 on the other one? Even though you still have to…
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Ive gained the weight now what?!
Hey guys, so have moved to SA and haven't had any signal to be able to access the app, been doing everything everyone recommended with the food and I'm nearly at my goal weight! So so happy! Now I can tell I've gained weight in areas I would like to look more toned on my belly and glutes, anyone have any video workouts for…
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Need buddies plz peeps
Hi guys. Currently trying to gain weight and happy days it's working!!!! Would anyone like to be my friend That aiming for the same goals as I am I'm abit boring reading my own states Thank you thank you
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Correct Form when lifting
How do you know when you have the correct form on deadlift and barbell rows? There are so many different opinions on the internet. On the barbell some say to keep back parallel with the floor and others say not to. I want to make sure I'm doing it correctly as it easier to sort now rather than 2 months down the line.
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Sell me (or otherwise) HIIT
I've been doing only steady state cardio through the years (if any at all). Mostly brisk walking and stationary biking. Can I ask for your experienced advice about switching to hiit or staying steady state, please? I'm very interested in heart benefits, not just calorie burns.
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how should my diet look like if I want to go from skinny fat to fit?
I have been in a caloric deficit for a couple of months and yes the number on the bathroom scale has gone down by a lot,but still have belly fat.any suggestions on how to overcome that?
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Need a serious weight lifting buddy in Laurel, MD
So Im trying to lose more weight and start lifting weights as well. I would like to partner up with people that know what they are doing lifting weights. Pls hit me up.
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High-calorie lunch ideas?
Asking for my husband who is trying to bulk. He uses MFP but doesn't use the forums. He is goaled at 3000 calories per day (he's tall, plus has a fairly active job) but seems to fall short often. What are good, easy lunch ideas that pack in the calories? Most of the time we are grabbing lunch on the way out the door, (way…
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Beginner or Intermediate Program?
Hi folks - first time poster (go easy on me :D )... A bit on my background to hopefully help answer my question........ Started losing weight/trying to get in shape in October 2016 following Mike Matthews Bigger Leaner Stronger program. Lifting four days / week (Push, Pull, Upper, Lower) in 4-6rep range at 80% of 1RM.…
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All about them GAINZ
Hi All!
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Does leg day every day theory works ?
Does leg day every day theory works ? If I work out every day on my legs will that work in building mass with proper nutrition ?
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About Me
Hello, My name is Roxana. My current goal is to gain weight. When I first started my "journey" 4 years ago I weight 89lbs. I was very unhealthy, and thin. I've been inconsistent with my eating and fitness habits and am currently at 103lbs trying to get to 115lbs. I'm writing this so I can find others who are on a similar…
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OHP
When you're struggling with say the last 2 reps of a finishing set on OHP... is it acceptable to push press to get it up? I know it's not the same exactly.. or would it be better to fail? Or set the bar down and see if you could squeeze out the last two after a quick break?
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High fat diet
Hey all, Long story short, I'm 6"2 and 65kg looking to gain healthy weight, not trying to be the next Arnold or anything, just look healthy. I do 3 short sessions of dumbbells a week and so far, I have gained about 6kg on my current meal plan of 2600 calories. What I have noticed is that my macros are pretty consistent at…
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how much of a surplus to build muscle?
when I get to my goal weight of 100kg I want to start building muscle and get stronger but I don't want to eat too much and get fat again. what is a sufficient surplus to eat at for good muscle development?
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My progress pics!
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Accountability Buddy and Bros
Wokring to add muscle and get my abs going on. Off to the gym! Add me if you want more fitness bros....
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Splits
After years of "maintenance" cause that's what we call it nowadays. I was just going to the gym and staying in shape, about a month ago just before I turned 50, I thought why not go back to the heavy lifting and eating better. I did a bodybuilding show about 10 years ago and loved the workouts but I'm remembering doing…