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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…
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Electrolytes
Hey there. My trainer recommended and gave my a packet body tech electrolyte fizz since I was sweating heavily during our hour lift session (was 95* and horrible humidity). It tasted like absolute crap. It doesn't help it was grape flavor and I can't stand grape. I wasn't able to choke it down so I don't even know if it…
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Help I'm too skiny
I'm 26, 5'6" height and weight is 45 kg, Planning to start a healthy diet to get some weight, Not very active, need advice how without going to gym I can gain Atleast 10kg, no problem to work out in home
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Need advice
So I'm needing to lose weight and I'm hoping to gain a bit of muscle to tone up, what excercise or machines do you use? And what machine made you tone up?
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Question.
I've been working out and counting calories since February and so far I've lost 20lb. I train twice a day and I just started strength training, which is very hard for me. I guess it just the form and just learning the equipment. Do you guys suggest any workouts or equipment to use? I'm really trying to gain abs/muscle and…
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Diabetes and bodybuliding, how do you do it?
I am at a loss. I know good carbs should be consumed, but what I'm limited on the quantity. I mean, is it possible to be a body builder with type 2 diabetes? Are you? If so, could you help with some tips or links?
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Cardio Only Girl Wanting to Lift Heavy Stuff. Help :)
Okay, so I've lost the majority of my fat and with cardio and calorie counting, but I don't love the way my body looks, I know lifting is what I need to really reshape my body. I want to start the strong lifts 5x5 program, but I am honestly intimidated as a 100% newbie to anything at the gym other than the elliptical, how…
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can anyone comment on growth stimulus training program?
IT's extremely popular over at the BB site - but I'd like some opinions from this crownd that's less 'tied' to it. 4 day splits seem to be more for the advanced lifter. Whereas I'm a beginner with 4 years experience.
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Goal: Lose body fat but get stronger... Q: eat at defecit or surplus?
F, 22, 5'11", 145 lbs, lean I suddenly put on 10-15 lbs of fat 6 months ago due to stress or medication. I'm no stranger to gaining a temporary 5lbs, but this weight has come to stay! Now that I've graduated, I have more time to dedicate to my health. My gym goals have always been to "get stronger," which is likely too…
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Goal: Gaining body weight
Hi all, I am looking to gain weight would anyone be able to point me in the right direction. I am underweight at the menu with a very high metabolism, I am unsure of any other information I need to post. Thanks!
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Advice?!
Any words of wisdom as I embark on this bodybuilding journey and competitions??? All input is appreciated!!
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Should I bulk or cut ?
I am 13st 3 5'11 decent build but hold abit of fat in the mid section, I have been at the gym on and off for a few years but my training has been on point this whole year. I have plateaued at all my main lifts so I am going to begin a powerlifting program but if I'm starting a powerlifting program I may aswell bulk…
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New please help
Done my daily kcal in take and I'm under by 174 kcal but over my protein in take by 142 g. Says I need to eat 2874 daily to add 0.5 weekly but it doesn't take in to account your daily exercise. Help please lol
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Im around35%bf but my abs are visible what does this mean
Uper 2 abs. In the light they are visible. Also: im want to lose 80-100lbs. Any idea if I wil have loose skin? This picture was taken about an hour after a workout of abs and cardio.
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Stronglifts Workout Advice
I just started doing the stronglifts workout this week. Anyone have any advice on the mistakes they made in the beginning so others don't do the same? I can see how not warming up and going too crazy with deadlifts and improper form could cause serious problems. TomK65201, I hear ya on the rows. I'm not the most flexible…
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Apetamin: gained 7 pounds on 4days
Has anyone tried apetamin or heard of it. I gained almost 7pounds in 4days!!! I still have a few questions
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Advice please
Im starting week 4 of stronglifts and it has been going quite good, however im now squatting 60kg and im struggling. Im female 5'4 and 128 . I have a 20 mth old who does not sleep and i think this is really affecting me in regards to my lifts. I never get a full nights sleep . Anyone been through this and can offer any…
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How to know how many calories?
I'm pretty content on what I weigh, I'm 5' 2" about 107. I'm interested in gaining more muscle and toning up. I'm not sure that I'm eating enough. Help?
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Love to lift
Hi my name is Jordyn I am a taekwondo athlete and I have been lucky enough to learn how to properly lift and I really love and enjoy it. I'm looking for some people who share the love for weightlifting to help motivate me and join me on my journey to getting stronger and healthier!
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***** MEET THE FAMILY!!
THE ULTIMATE TRIUMVIRATE OF #GAINS Meet the family! **VOLUME: The king of the triangle. Anyone professional coach worth their salt knows that without appropriate volume, progression in both strength and hypertrophy will suffer. Still doing 3 set of 10? I'm afraid it won't work. **INTENSITY: Volume's little brother. He's…
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Just getting started. Too many calories?
Just wondering if there's such a thing as too many? I'm 6'3" and weigh 138#. From what I gather I'm getting borderline dangerously thin due to poor eating habits. I've added a breakfast to my day and just started counting calories. Previously I was consuming 12-2000 a day and the last two days I'm averaging about 4000.
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Macro tracking starts today for the gains
I'm far too greedy to not track my cals. Bring on the gains
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John Grudens Son, 639 lbs deadlift.
The ex football coach's son was recently competing in belarus and won gold for a 639 lb deadlift. It required 5 spotters! holy smokes .. Video of the lift: TSN.ca John Grudens son 639 deadlift
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Hypertrophy Mash up video on youtube.
If you haven't already seen it, you'll be in for a treat. The best hypertrophy advice you'll find on youtube. https://youtu.be/-1KX_JcxfDU
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Increasing strength - breastfeeding stay at home mom
Hey all! I'm a stay at home mom, in so-so shape, definitely not a bodybuilder or anything. I'm taking a break from dieting and looking to increase my strength somewhat significantly before I try to cut the last 5-10 lbs. I'm currently 5'3 and 134, around 29% BF per one of those crappy handheld things at the gym. I've…
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Is there any world recognized fitness training certification available?
Is there any world recognized fitness training certification available? Objective is to learn all exercises to build body building in right way and avoid getting hurt .
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Really struggling to hit my Calories each day... can I drink beer?
I've always been pretty skinny, mostly due to the fact that I just don't eat past the feeling of being full. I did have a poor diet for a few years and had some junk food weight (15ish pounds), which I easily dropped in a few months after switching to a 90% clean diet, cardio and tracking about 2000 Calories a day. (I'm…
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Opinion on stronglifts 5x5 modification
Hi, let me start by saying I have been enjoying stronglifts and use the app 3x a week. I have been using MFP for 210 days now and have lost a wopping 105 lbs. Currently weigh in at 225 lb and still in a defect (1lb a week target) for another15-25lbs. I have had quite a bit of stalling on strongslifts for the past few…
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When to check my weight ?
I have been fasting for Ramadan for nearly a month. I have not been weighing myself because if I wake up in the morning and weight myself it would not be accurate as I have only ate half of my calories and the rest is eaten later. The fast ends Saturday or Sunday. I want a accurate weight check shall I do it on Monday with…
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XXL TO XS. PLEASE READ
Greetings y'all. My story is that I was a 209 pounds dude and with taking a lot of struggles and sacrifices to enjoy the delicious food and sweets a quit those for while to reach my goal and finally now I'm 109 pounds my age is 23 my night is 168 cm which in it will be 5ive feet please don't roast my height lol. Anyway, I…