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Caloric surplus vs Defecit & Losing fat while gaining muscle. Lost in between, please help!
I'm having an issue drawing a line in the sand when it comes to caloric surplus' and deficits. I started hitting the gym about 5 months ago and until about a month and a half ago I was doing a 3 day a week split where I hit every muscle once. I am now on a four day split; Chest/Tricep, Back/Bicep, Shoulders, Legs. My…
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New Here Need Help!
I have chronic digestive issues that I'm working on. Leaky gut/Candida/dysbiosis. Anyways I want to gain weight. I am too skinny and want more curves/muscle. I'm 5'0" and 96 pounds. Ideally I want to be 115-120 like I was In middle and high school. I have a hard time gaining. I don't have a gallbladder either. I need tips
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Can we take ON Amino energy and Hydroxycut when cutting?
Can we take ON's Amino energy and Muscletech's Hydroxycut when cutting?
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Calories
Hi. Im not really a big fan of counting calories or waching what I eat however my main goal is to gain weight and tone up through training. My daily calorie goal is 3780 and I really struggle to get anywhere near that as I have a very active lifestyle with running, cycling and dog walking. Any help on this matter would be…
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Vegan protein upping tips ? Xx
I've always eaten very little dairy any way and diet consisted of mostly high protein and greens (like lots of steamed spinich and veggies with a piece of salmon etc) but I'm struggling to keep my macros in check with no meat/fish. Any tips ?
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Weight gain!
I hate it, so maybe someone can clear this up for me but I'm a regular gym goer and if I go to the gym and workout 2,3 or even 4 days in a row, I'll gain like 2-3lbs but then I'll just lose it if I skip the gym for a day or two, what is the deal, I'm restricting my diet and adding a workout, so why am I gaining and not…
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in search of -same journey type friends -
I need more friends that's on a weight gain journey. I need more motivation! it helps only a little with friends thats loosing weight. but I need to see encourage and recieve it from others whom understands where I'm coming from with the type of journey and drive I'm desiring to possess and keep!
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Vermont Bodybuilder Group
I am new to the state and would love to meet some new people in Vermont who are also on a bodybuilding journey!!
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Pros and cons of gloves for weight training?
Maybe I'm just a nerd but I kind of feel like my callouses are a badge of honor from my weightlifting. I've only been doing it consistently for about two and a half months. Any reason I should seriously consider investing in gloves or is it just preference?
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Pre-workout question
After seeing the effects of caffeine energy gels during longer runs (wow that was a nice boost), I'm wondering if it's worth adding a pre-workout before my heavier lifting sessions. The guy I work with at the gym has suggested that they may help (I struggled big style and ending up failing the lift I was attempting this…
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I need to gain
Hey guys! Any tips on how to gain weight fast?
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Hey everyone
If anyone is looking for a friend to gain weight with well add me be awesome to meet cool ppl
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Let's gain !
I lost 15 pounds . Due to me being under the weather. Really devastating. I felt so confident with all that extra weight on me. Now I can't get past 133... I need to be at 145 in 3 weeks realistically.... at least 142
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How long should a cut and bulk cycle last???
Hey so I'm trying to get lean. I'm 5'4, 119 lbs, 19 yrs old. I want to tone up. I have a little belly fat around stomach but that's it. Ive been on a very slow cut for a little over a week now. I was thinking I would 4 week cut 4 week bulk and then repeat but I don't know how most people do it. Any suggestions???
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Help me.
I have been hitting the gym for 6 months and gained around 12 kgs. I currently weigh 62 kgs with height 5'11. My trainer is advising me to take steroids and telling me I won't be able to gain more weight naturally. Please tell me what should be my ideal weight and also how much time should it take to gain around 10 kgs if…
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Cant put on weight!
I am 19 years old and 6'5" 180 pounds and it seems no matter how much I really eat I cant put on any weight! I will eat 4000-5000 calories a day and then do heavy weightlifting to bulk up yet I cant seem to put any extra weight on. The weights are helping my muscle show, I am 6% body fat and have wide shoulders and muscles…
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6 months from now I'll be pleased I started
Determined to get the results I want. Doing it by myself for myself. I have access to loads of advice on here during my journey which is great . A journey towards a lifestyle that serves me much more.
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When doing two a days, is it best to rework the same group, or something else?
I tend to work each group once a week (Leg Day, Back and Bis, Chest and Tris) and add a forth day of full body at about 70%. I do a core routine daily at work over lunch with some coworkers (perk of being in the military, you can work out at work and no one gives you *kitten*). Some days I think of adding an afternoon…
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Can you build muscle without high carbs
Only asking as high carbs and low fat is hard for me. My body loves healthy fats
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Losing body fat - females
Female, 5'2" and 110lbs. I have my macros set at 40/20/40 and 1500 cal/day. 2 hrs workout every day 5x/week (lifting/HIIT/boxing/etc - always varies). Scale at home has me at 23% body fat - trying to get to 20% and am not succeeding! Have been on this macro/calorie set for over a month now and body fat hasn't budged. Any…
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Is vegan (soyless) bodybuilding a thing?
I'm not vegan and don't intend to be, but I want to limit the amount of animal products I eat while still making gainz. I'll eat soy in moderation but don't want to consume copious amounts of it. Can I get some tips or stories of real-life experiences?
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Need to loose the belly but gain muscle mass
Hi all, I'm new on here. I am looking to loose the belly and gain muscle. I'm on the right track but have snacking and drinking habits that don't help matters
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Take a look at my new gym routine. Advice is appreciated!
I've been following a program for the past month in a half. It involves weights usually compound movements using light weight for high reps. I guess it's more endurance than muscle building. I really want to build more muscle but I feel what I have is all I'm going to get with my program. I've attached a routine and I…
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Creatinine levels relating to possible kidney problems.
I had the pleasure to ask some questions via livestream this past weekend with StrengthTraining coach and powerlifter Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum involving my kidney issues in relation to creatinine levels in my blood along with the removal of the creatine suppliment from my diet by my Oncologist. He was very detailed on…
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Creatine Supplements
I've decided to up my game and try to be more proactive able lifting heavier. I've kinda been in this comfort zone of lifting with a certain level of intensity, but I need to break out of that and push myself harder. Do you find Creatine to be helpful in giving you that extra burst in your workouts? How often do you use…
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Trying to bulk
I've been into fitness for two years now and have made pretty solid progress. I'm an 18 yr old guy. 5'10 170lbs. My only problem right now is that I'm struggling to gain more muscle. I have brought my calories up to 3500 for a while which brought me to 170-172 from around 165. But if I don't eat 3500 calories for like 2…
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Skinny calves
Will doing 100 body weight calf raises for a month increase calf size. If no please comment stuff that could possible help. I don't have money for any equipment just trying to do stuff at home naturally. Thanks
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Will 225gm protien 150gm carb 56gm fat reduce fat from 14 to 12
Male Height:5ft 11 Weight: 150 pounds Body fat 14 percent Age :33 Will the eating goal attached help me achieve my goal?
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Protein
If you reach your protein goal before you lift is it still ok to take a protein whey shake post workout?
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Starting my first bulk -- ADVICE!
Started my fitness journey 4 years ago almost to the day. In those 4 years, I've eaten at maintenance MAYBE 5 months, but for the most part, I've been in a deficit and I'm exhausted from it. My body needs a major reset. My metabolism needs fixing. I want to build muscle, so I'm starting my first bulk on Monday. Besides…