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Size+strength+weight gain
Been training for 2 years, started at 220 cut down to about 165 and now am at 172 and have been stuck at 172 for about a year. For this year I was on a surplus of about 300 for 4 months and than maintenance since summer was coming up. I notice size gains in my chest, back, arms, legs, and even some visible abs in the…
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Bodybuilding
I want friends who are going through the same thing I am and that are going to motive me to achieve my goals
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When should I start increasing the weight I lift?
I'm relatively new to weight lifting. I've gone from flailing around, to making sure my form is correct. But now I'm wondering, at what point should I start increasing the weight I lift? For example bicep curls, Im doing 25 pounds 3 sets, 12 reps. But today I tried 30, could only do 8, 8, 7. Should I stay at the higher…
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Advice on specific sport training
Hello everyone, I am a Motorcycle racer and i'm at a high level of competition. I train well, I've been at my local boxing club for 10 years now as it is also a passion of mine. Without trying to patronise anyone, for those who are unaware, Motorbike racing is quite demanding on the body especially on the shoulders and…
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Pregnant while gaining weight?
Has anyone found out they were pregnant while on this weight gain diet? My ob says to keep eatin extra calories and work out still, but now idk what's safe and safe isn't. Prob shoulda posted this question before this last.
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3 month progress with pics
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Two months progress With pics
I'm getting stronger. Up 12 pounds but not sure if I should be further along in size. Thoughts? I would greatly appreciate Any feedback Thanks
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Protein shakes recipes
I need healthy high calorie protein shake recipes to help me gain some weight
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Strength and conditioning
I do strength and conditioning training with a personal trainer but struggle motivating myself and getting results on my own...any suggestions!
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Ideal body fat % in Women
So my new calipers came in today. I've measured twice on a three site test, entered it into a calculator on bodybuilding.com and it said I'm at 10.5% body fat, and that I'm too leanfor a woman. I didn't know women are supposed to be greater than 13% BF for a need of essential fats. I need some insight on this. I want to…
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gaining weight
I don't know what to do, i'm at 90 lbs and i'm really scared that it might go more down should i start drinking ensures or what should i do. Any suggestions?
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Can you gain mucle on a low carb high fat moderate protien diet?
I'm trying to tone up and gain some muscle would I need to increase my protien and lower my fat. I strength train three times a week and do cardio 1-2 times a week. I find I'm loosing stubborn fat and weight but I'm also loosing muscle. My carbs at 110grams fats are 88grams and protien 130grams usually. I'm 5'8 155 pounds.
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How to Gain muscle while cutting
I am new at MFP. I need help with how to cut my carbs down but the same time gain muscle and cut my body fat down.
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Maintaining strength while losing weight
I've probably put this in the wrong area of the message boards, but figured you guys would be helpful :-). I've been maintaining at an obese weight for a while now, I did lose about 90lbs in 2015 but put some back on because I was stupid with food and used pregnancy as an easy excuse. Then having the baby was a great…
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New workout routines.
I am interested in finding new work out routines and even though I can look new ones up on line I'm curious to see what works for other people. I usually switch up what I do every month or two. I'm currently doing a power muscle burn routine that can be found here…
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Good meals to gain muscle
Hey i am trying to gain muscle and tone up, i am jusr wondering if anyone has some good meal plans to help this?
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3500 calories a day meal ideas
I know this might be a long shot, but I'm needing help with meal ideas. Been getting sick of my previous menu items. I'm trying to put on another 10 lbs. Anyone have ideas, I'm open for suggestions. Currently sitting at 180.9 and can't seem to break the barrier. I have no problem eating the same meals for lunch and dinner.…
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Lactose intolerence
Hi, i have recently discovered that i can not handle dairy products well and my doctor believes i am lactose intolerent. I have recently bought whey protein isolate will that affect my current situation, for example if i drank with water or added to my meal would it affect me. Finally any tips on being lactose intolerent…
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Need Fitness Friends
Hey guys and gals. I'm looking for fitness minded friends. Add me!!!
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Should you eat less on rest days
Looking to gain a few pounds but keep try not to increase bfp too much. I do weight training and am on my feet at my job for around 7 hours four days a week. MYP said I should eat 2300 calories a day to gain weight. Should I eat less on rest days though where I am not as active?
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Eating disorder / gaining weight
I'm trying to overcome an eating disorder, I'm constantly being forced to eat food and meals because I won't do so on my own. I'm underweight and I'm supposed to be gaining but my brain is telling me that I just need to lose more. I freak out anytime I eat anything and I try to avoid eating a lot besides when I have to, I…
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Apetamin
Hello I was wondering where you buy it from?
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Breastfeeding mom
Hi I am currently about 5"7 weighing 109 pounds. I'd like go back to at least 118. Pregnancy and breastfeeding + getting Invisalign definitely changed the game up for me and I'd like to go back to weighing more. Any other breastfeeding moms ??
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Changing weight goals over time?
Hi, So right now I am ~100 pounds at 5'11" and started lifting again with my personal trainer. I have worked with her in the past before, and had amazing results - I just fell off the wagon because of a bad flare up last year. We discussed weight goals. I told her I looked my best around 140 lbs. She says it would be a…
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I want to gain weight !
I eat and eat but don't gain anything I tend to reach or come close to my calorie intake but I cant seem to gain any weight . I eat til im full and even wait a little and eat more . I have a high metabolism any suggestions on how to slow it down or what foods are real good at help gaining ♥
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Q&A For gaining weight (water retention, muscle mass etc).
Hey, Thought I'd help some people out for FREE (although I'm personal traininer including contest prep) as I once struggled (well struggled would be saying i got something, which rarely did ha!) with gaining weight myself being 8.5 stone @ 5"10 height for a long time, basically because I listened to many people and was…
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I get a little help from my friends...please!
Hi All! So, currently I'm eating at a slight deficit ( I use the TDEE method as a point of reference) to lost the last 10 pounds to my goal. I do lift weights at Orange Theory, so, while I'm not a complete noob, I still consider myself a novice! Plus, I'm def uneducated when it comes to this world. So, I'm really looking…
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Caring about thigh muscles ? Need help
Can you please tell me more about this muscle, i have posted an earlier fourm asking the community for help in the same muscle , and the most convinient answer for me was to look forward to the shape i want then work for it. And since am still not in shape and still have much fats left in my thighs i came here to ask for…
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where to find protein powder samples
Hi ladies and lads, I'm a new transplant to California and I'm getting close to the bottom of my barrel of protein powder. I'm usually a strawberry girl but would like to branch out a little, However, I don't want to buy a couple of pounds worth only to discover that I hate it! So basically it comes down to where can I…
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Calories burnt from exercise or not?
Do You Subtract Your Calories Burned From Exercise From Your Total Allowed Calories?