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To cut or maintain
Here's some background: I started this fitness journey in January with the intention of losing weight and dropping some pant sizes. I am 5'2", in Jan I was 137 lbs and barely fit into a size 10. I made it to my goal weight of 125lbs at the end of March. I keep eating at a deficit and kept up with exercising about 5 days…
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Just committed to lifting
Hey there! So I don't need to gain weight... in fact I need to lose over 100 pounds... but I just committed to a personal trainer 3x a week for 2 months and I'm really excited. Thinking about throwing that scale out now and just getting me a measuring tape. Any advice to beat the frustration I'm sure I'll face when it…
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Putting on Weight
Hi All I'm really struggling at the moment to put on weight, I'm suppose to be eating 4000-5000 calories a day but finding it has to eat that much. Any help on the best foods to have Thanks for any help
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Bulking and gaining weight
Hey guys, recently I was cutting off some fat for a while and used to eat 1750 calories per day. I want to start bulking but should I jump directly to my required bulking calorie intake (2350)? Or take it step by step? Weight: 65.5 kg Height: 177 cm Bf %: 14.5
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Is the Greek god body the most attractive male body known to mankind?
I have been reading a lot about Greek god bodies and many state online that it is the most attractive body as it places its emphasis on upper chest muscle and shoulder development with abs . I have seen some Greek god statues online and yes they are very attractive I would therefore like to hear from the forum members on…
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skinny girl seeks some fat over her bones
hi everyone! so, i'm 5'6 and currently weigh 101lbs, i haven't weighed this little since i was 14 (i'm 33!). i've always been skinny but lost a lot of weight over the last few years when i was in a bad relationship, with very low self esteem and low appetite. now when i look at myself in the mirror i can see all my bones,…
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How many calories to log.
I've been lifting weights and am starting to watch my calories to also lose weight. I'm doing moderate amounts of weight with short breaks in between sets. mostly dumbell and kettle bell work. deadlines, squats, swings, farmers carry high lift, bench, shoulder press, curls etc. I get fairly winded and try to keep a good…
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Want to recomp but I'm hungry on rest days and not so much on exercise days.
I'm trying to do a little recomp and have started lifting but I have a question about calories. I understand that I should eat a little higher on the days that I exercise and less on my "rest days" but my appetite is the opposite. I'm hungriest on my off days and when I exercise, perhaps because I'm more occupied, I'm not…
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Hiccup in routine - how do I resolve?
So I am about 7 weeks into the StrongLifts 5x5 program. I lift on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Unfortunately, due to unplanned circumstances, I won't be able to make it to the gym today to do my Sunday lift routine. With that said, what do you do in this situation? Do you lift on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday instead? Do…
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Why am I gaining weight so quickly?
Need some advice here guys. 2 weeks ago I was 76.9KG today 78.9kg. The plan was to up calories slightly, I had always eaten in a slight deficit for this past year or so. Anyway my TDEE is almost 2500. I haven't even got close to hitting that yet, I'm floating around 2200 max by the time you factor in my weekend takeaway…
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stress stress go away
Want to continuously eat the proper way for my gain, but the stress won't let me....Aarg!
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Want to add muscle
Soooooo.... i'm getting close to where i want to be on the scale. Trying to get a few thoughts from the support team ;) I go through a pretty basic 20 minute routine right now, nothing heavy, just kind of calisthenics with dumbbells. I'm thinking about trying recomping soon to try and get some actual muscles. Thinking…
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When to take things to the next level?
I feel like there is so much information out there on bodybuilding, muscle and strength building, leaning out etc. Now I am aware of Helm's pyramids and what is most important .. but I feel like everytime I think I know what I’m doing, something new comes out and I think “shoot I’m not doing that, should I?” even though…
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Potassium
My bf is on one about potassium for muscle growth and blood pressure... there is a lot of info online but the amounts suggested are insane. How much potassium do you get on any given day? I am now starting to track mine (and yes I realize that most of the database foods don't have it lol) but even checking against usda…
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Gained 18 pounds in less than a few days..is this even possible
So I was recently discharged from the hospital due to having severe anemia and had to stay overnight for 3-4 days. The whole time I was hooked up to fluids and iron supplements which for some reason made me EXTREMELY swollen. My whole body was puffed up and my legs were huge and they are actually still VERY VERY swollen…
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Need to gain 4+ pounds, please help
I'm supposed to be gaining weight, and I have been, but not at the speed I'm expected to. I don't have an eating disorder by the way, I'm just a little underweight. On Friday, I'm getting weighed and need to be at least 4-5 pounds heavier. I obviously can't gain all that weight by then, so it'll need to be temporary weight…
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MY SECRET TO GET BIG !!
To the people who harp on diet foods because they dnt taste good let me tell u "You ain't eating this *kitten* for it to taste good. You're eating because u want the results that it's going to give on the way u look. That is the main purpose of dieting ;) 4 my own diet, aims to get a breakdown of 50 percent protein, 40…
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Is a "rest day" really supposed to be for rest or just as a break from a particular exercise?
I'm starting to get into lifting and am working with the 5x5 Strong Lifts app. I lift about every other day. On my "rest days", should I be really chilling at home and relaxing or does "rest day" just mean not lifting? Should those be days I run or do body weight exercises at home?
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Proteins from legume - confused with PDCAAA concept!
Hi everyone, for context purposes, I gave a try to the program from the "4h body" book to cut fat, and embarked on mostly lean meats/eggs and legumes. I did not count my macro and think I went into too big of a caloric deficit judging by the loss of muscle mass in the mirror and the sugar cravings (I find legumes quite…
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Improving my physique
Need advise and tips what strong vs weak points of my front double bicep pose. Look profile people for more dunno how to add it to this "I'm 196lbs"
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Advice for beginners?
I have always wanted to build muscle and maybe even enter a bikin competition one day. I have watched a lot of videos and read every blog/article out there about building muscle. One of my problems is that I perfer to workout at home instead of the gym. Also figuring out the types of workouts to start with and the calorie…
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Am I maximizing my potential as a newbie with StrongLifts 5x5?
Hi all, I started StrongLifts 5x5 about 1.5 months ago. Religiously hit the gym to complete the routine 3x a week as instructed - still increasing weight every week on every exercise so far. I go slow and focus on good form. I also make sure to eat within 45 min after each workout. I am eating at maintenance with a focus…
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Okay I increased my weights until I felt a burn
So I increased my weights until I felt the burn on my legs and my butt... today I'm sore...with each set u can say I did it 100 times the weight... I did do the treadmill but nothing big... I'm actually on my month also. Do u think cause I'm sore I should take a few days off at the gym...??
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Low carb alternatives??
logging my macros daily but noticing my carb intake is stupidly high and i cant seem to hit my protein target. 40% each. Really trying to drop fat. Any food suggestions or supplement suggestions low in carbs high in protein?
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Best app based lifting programs?
I'm starting to lift and want something very structured and planned for my lifting program. I don't do well trying to think things up on my own. I need to be told what to do ;) What are the best app based lifting plans out there? I tried 5x5 a couple of times but was wondering if there were other app based plans that were…
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How to over feeling intimated and/or embarrassed at the gym?
I've only been to a gym a couple times before (honestly- like twice) but I really want to start lifting. I want to lift free weights and move forward with a beginners program so I can have some structure and hopefully see progress in my strength. I went to a big gym yesterday and it was, mentally, incredibly difficult! I…
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PLEASE READ: IIFYM or MyMacros
So I used MyMacros, an app on iPhone which tells me that at 5ft 8.5in, 134lbs and 19 years old then to gain muscle I should be eating 2100 kcals with 147g (28%) P - 58g (25%) F and 248g (47%) C. To me, this seems accurate. Although, I know that most people regard IIFYM and it's calculator to be the most accurate calculator…
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ABS
Currently I do not train my abs at all. I think I should start doing them now that I am cutting and getting lean I want something to show where should I start? How many times a week? What exercises How many sets How many reps I currently train Mon-Fri so want something that works post my normal program. Thanks :-)
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What did you wish you knew back when you first started lifting?
I am just starting to lift weights and wanted to hear what you guys and gals wish you knew when you first started. The time it took? The program that worked best for you? Was it easier or harder than expected?
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Male 150 pounds 5 ft 11 height|What is the ideal thigh measurement for wearing skinny jeans?
Stats: Male 150 pounds 5 ft 11 height BMI 20.9 What is the ideal thigh measurement for wearing skinny jeans? My lower thighs are not fuller as my upper thighs are hence want to know what should be target thigh size I need to meet?