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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…
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Need support
Hey guys on my bulking part of my journey really needing support follow me on my journey and I'll follow you support for support!! Need some friends to share with feeling alone on thus one!! Add me
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How to get a fuller face?
From dieting and losing weight, I noticed my face has become gaunt. I used to have slightly chubby and youthful cheeks. How can I get a fuller face without any cosmetic procedures? I'm only 18, and I have developed a hollowed face
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Lose fat first and add muscle later?
I stay fairly active, and have a physical job. I weigh around 229 and am 5'8". I just finished school in March and turned 40. I want to get more serious about getting in shape. I have been working out every other day. Usually ride a bike but started getting serious about weights again in the last few months. Started…
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Frequency of weight training
I’m 5’8” and currently around 168 lbs (waffling between 166 and 169, lol). I still eat in a deficit since I’d like to lose more fat. I’m thinking 150-155 lbs would be a good weight for me, but since I started out at 254, I’m pretty happy where I am today. I will be starting the Thinner Leaner Stronger program pretty soon.…
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Tips?
Any workout tips? I work out from home.
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Skinny girl, stomach is getting flabby. Help.
Hey guys, I'm 5'2, I weigh 105 pounds and I'm 23 years old. Overall, I have a nice shape already but I would like to tone and define my arms, my legs and my stomach. I have noticed that when I gain weight, the fat goes to my stomach. I have a gym membership, but I never go because I'm not sure about how to lift weights,…
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90 day challenge
So I am doing a 90 day challenge for myself where I am going to try and maintain my macros and workouts for the next 90 days. I started the challenge yesterday and my goal is to tone up a little more and try to be able to lift heavier. Is there a 90 day challenge anyone would like to set for themselves? We could be buddies…
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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…