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Help needed
Evening! Hope you are all doing well, This summer I am planning to bulk my self out a bit. I am skinny in the arms and chest area and I was wondering how I would be able to do that. I would find it hard to change my meals as I eat with my whole family. Thanks in advance and I look forward to hearing from you soon! I also…
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Bodybuilding and other Q's
Hey all! First off let me say this post has several questions. I'd appreciate it if you could answer all of them. Me: lifting for 5+ years, using MFP since forever, 5'7" 138lbs eating 3,100cal. Probably around 10% BF. I say probably because I got my body fat tested via DEXA a few weeks back at around 130lbs, then got my…
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Stronglift 5x5
At what stage will I need to move on from the 5x5 stronglift programme? I've heard a lot of people say it's a good beginner programme but there is better for mover advanced lifts.
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Now what?
So I am really happy with my current plan and I have seen more progress physically than I have in the whole previous year. But...I lift at home. Barbell and bench. That's it. So now I am at a point where I cannot lift the barbell over my head to do a back squat. When the hubs and I workout together he can lift it up for me…
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Small weight gain group
Hello, I would like to recruit 5 ladies who are underweight and serious about gaining weight. I want members of this group to have their profile open so we can all see what you're eating (for high calorie meal/snack inspiration) and so we can see how you're travelling with your weight gain. Is anyone interested?
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Gaining Muscle
Sooo , what should my macros look like if i want to gain muscle? How long will it take?
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Nutrition for powerlifting/weightlifting workouts longer than 60 minutes
I'm curious about what others eat around, during, and after those long workouts that run over 1.5 hours. Currently, I usually have 1/2 a protein shake and a poptart before, a snack halfway through my workout, and 1/2 a protein shake after... (I eat a meal like 30-40 minutes later). Should I skip the post workout shake all…
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Body fat % in women
Reaching out to the best forum in MFP! Have you badass women done much bodyfat testing? I'd love to see more pictures of female athletes and their various bf%. The photos online are either oiled/tan bodybuilders in competition or non-athletes, and so I have a hard time understanding what the numbers mean. What percent do…
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How vital are carbs when clean bulking?
As stated I'm trying to put on lean muscle mass while limiting the fat gain (I understand some fat will be inevitable). I was curious if I'll still get good results if my diet is primarily protein? Or should I just stick with the macros the app laid out for me? I'm not going over my surplus, but most my calories come from…
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To meet 200 grams protein per day can a man eat only whey protien?
To meet 200 grams protein per day can a man eat only whey protien? Say I scoop in breakfast , then lunch and then before and after workout then before bed. Is this harmful ?
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Canditos 6 Week or 5/3/1 or neither
Hey guys before I go any further I would like to give you guys my stats: 18 years old 5'6" (kinda short Ik lol) 133 lbs 1RM's: Bench - 160 Squat - 245 Deadlift - 275 I've been lifting consistently for a year and I know none of these numbers are anything amazing. I'm currently eating at a deficit in order to cut a little…
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Help! Weight gain needed!
Hello! My names hayley I'm 24 years old, when I was at a good point in my life I weighed around 9st but I was happy, I had a great figure, however to due stress and health issues I've lost nearly 3 stone! however I'm currently traveling and need quick easy meal options and I know they are not always the best things! I'm…
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Bulking
I'm after some help and advice I'm now down to what I would class a good starting weight to begin bulking a little but struggling to understand what carbs, protein, and fat levels I should be consuming to achieve it. the settings on the app are currently 241g carbs, 181g protein, 80g fat my current weight is 11st 10lb and…
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Do we need to even eliminate 2 percent skim milk from coffee when cutting ?
Do we need to even eliminate 2 percent skim milk from coffee when cutting ? Or it is acceptable ?
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Starting back after 4 week break
I was on holiday in Europe for 3 weeks during which I did no lifting, though I did do a lot of hill walking. Then a few days after I got back, it was colonoscopy time.(I have ulcerative colitis) Yay! I found it hard to accurately track my calories while I was away and of course ate next to nothing the day before and day of…
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Horrible bulk/cut cycle, advice would be great
So I really started getting into body building about last summer. I am a tall guy and I was sick of being scrony so I just wanted to put on some mass. Stats from last summer: 6'0 165lb I focused on bulking, but I definitely just got into the dirty bulk mindset and put on a lot of body fat. 7 months in I ended putting on an…
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Does seated leg extensions adds mass to the Quads or not ?
Does seated leg extensions adds mass to the Quads or not ? Should this be done daily or 2 days a week with rest for 1 day after each workout ?
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Hey there ppl
Looking to gain some followers new account old was just spam ppl and haters from my gains and fitness lost weight gained lost agaun now I'm on track hope to gain some friends but no non fitness people if you're serious in fitness add please but if you just post random crap then please do yourself a favor and get serious…
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Macros? Calories in? Body building .... am I eating enough?
Need solid advice please ! One year of weight loss - 90 lbs in less than 12 months. (130 lbs since my heaviest) through clean eating, cardio and weight resistance. I am shifting to bodybuilder mode to look like a beast and be show ready, but will never step on a stage. Currently: 47 y/o female 5'4" 176 lbs eating very…
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Beginner lifter
Can anyone tell me if this sounds like a good program for a beginner female.... I've done Beachbody programs with very minimal resistance training in them but I want to get into lifting. Thanks! Here's the link http://www.jerseygirltalk.com/2013/10/26/weightlifting-strength-training-routine-workout-women/
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Should you do cradio for a month then start doing lifting?
Hey, I very new to this. A little about I'm 220 lbs and I would like to lose roughy 50 pounds. My question is if it's better to lose most of the weight through cardio and then start lifting. I don't want to lift and gain based on muscle. I just mostly want to lose my belly and arm fat. If you can help that would be lovely.…
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Feedback on Bulking Plan (Macros + Split)
Stats: Male, 23 years old, 5'7", 150 lbs, 16% BF Proposed macros: 2500 calories, 35% carb, 30% protein, 35% fat Proposed split (days 1-3 focus on power, days 4-6 focus on hypertrophy): 1. Chest & Tris 2. Back & Bis 3. Legs 4. Chest & Back 5. Shoulders & Arms 6. Legs 7. rest
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Can I accidentally bulk?
Okay I admit I did a little "click-baity" thing. But I've at least gotten my gym routine back where I am lifting heavy. Walking as cardio. My eating is still pretty out of control so as long as I'm eating at a surplus.. can I expect recomp? sumo wrestler bod? Yes my goal is to get it under control but what if I don't?
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I've decided to put on weight
Picture you see is me at 5'10 182/183 pounds. My goal is to increase my calories while maintaining a healthy diet and pretty much lean bulk this summer HIIT 3 times a week for 15-20 minutes and eating about 2900 - 3100 gross calories a day (which I already know is my ideal range) while staying around 100 grams of healthy…
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natural protein shake
hi all i am a begginer and just wanted to know how to make a natural protein shake without protein powder.
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I want to get Bulking right
I am 6'1, 194 lbs. I want to gain muscle, but im unclear what to make my tdee to achieve this. I am in college, so sit a lot. I do cardio 4 to 5 days a week and do strength training 4 days a week. What would my tdee be? I'm currently at 2200 cals a day. Thanks
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Need to vent
Have relatives over and can't workout in the basement!! Am going crazy! and losing gainzzzzzzzzz! ARGH.
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Is it really true?
Some background. I'm on my first bulk. Started after a year of weight loss including slow loss at the end and then a reverse diet to maintenance. I've been tracking gainzzzz and have figured out that I'm gaining approximately 55% muscle 45% fat. I'm in my early 40's so I don't expect it to be all muscle and I know my…
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New Rules of Lifting for Abs
I picked up The New Rules of Lifting for Abs yesterday for $1 at the library book sale. Does anyone have experience with this book? I know that NROL is widely recommended and I haven't seen this book ever referenced. Stats: 5' 11", 245lbs, 41 years old. I started reading the book around the pool yesterday afternoon. I am…
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Tips for gaining weight??
Hello, I am a female, 5'4 and 101.3 lbs and 28 years old. I'm horrified by my weight right now, but with a mixture of stress and poor eating habits, here I am. I figured tracking what I eat, will help me stay more aware of how often I'm NOT eating. Andddd it's helping, so I'm feeling positive. I'm just not sure where to…