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Cut or bulk?
Hello, general information on my self, i was recently 220 pounds and out of shape but have cut to about 178 right now and 13% body fat. My question to you guys should i begin a bulk cycle if im lifting everday or should i continue to cut more??
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The fear of getting fat again?
I'm sure a few have been through this on here and would like some advice. I've been fat all my life, even as a child, its only now at 35 I am thin after a big cut last year. The issue is in order to build any serious muscle I'm gonna have to eat more but I am scared $hitless of getting fat again and its preventing me. I…
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Need some advice.
I am male 48, Weigh 12 stone. BMI 24.7 BF% Estimated at 27% using Health status online measurements calculator. BMR 1622 using calorie counter. For 2 months I have been walking every 2-3 day 10000 steps and burning according to app on phone 300-400 calories. Also weight lifting beginner program 5x5 alternating strong lifts…
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Is there any lifting that helps to tighten the chest area for women?
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4 weeks results SLs & Macros. Advice?
So any advice Keep going and review on 4 weeks or change the numbers now? I started strong lifts and counting macros at the start of April. I just did my weight and measurements now. So here are my numbers I'm F 5'3" SW 73.9 Cw 73.5 ( although this did drop below 73 in mid month) but I upped my cals according to a macro…
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Kindly reply.
Hey guys, I am skinny atm and need to gain around 10 kgs. I want to gain weight in such a way that I get abs too while gaining. Is that possible or do I have to gain first and then focus on my abs? Please let me know. Thanks in advance.
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wrong forum yall lol
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Lean and underweight but afraid to gain..advice?
So at the moment I'm very underweight.. 5'1, ranging from 74-78 pounds and 19 years old. I know that's very underweight but I didn't realize my weight until recently weighing myself. I'm a long distance runner and have been logging some long miles lately so I guess that's a cause for my low weight. I'm having a hard time…
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Looking for healthy ways to gain weight
I've tried just about everything imaginable to gain weight.. from high calorie intakes, protein shakes, exercise, hormone therapies, literally everything and I cannot gain anything. I am under weight and according to my doctor, gaining weight, the healthy way, will get me to where I need to be and will help me feel…
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Shoulder impingement
Didn't know where to post this, I've a suspected shoulder impingement awaiting ultrasound to find out what's going on exactly. Am I going to cause more damage if I carry on working out? Some movements are extremely painful as you can imagine, I've tried to eliminate these for the time being, the question is, if there is no…
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BloAting how to get rid of it
Hello everyone I'm in the start of my journey of bodybuilding. I'm focusing now on losing weight. My coach says I need to lose 20/30% body fat. Has anyone ever experienced bloAting if so how did you deal with that. I'm a person that would eat one meal a day to now eating three soon as I dive deeper in will be having six.…
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Need a Motivation friends
Hello guys :| I'm a Vsg patient :) And i decide to gain muscles I did the surgey before 6 years Before, i believe it's immposible to gains muscles Since i hear to this negative think , I decided to feed my mind before i feed my stomach So i learn about nutritions for 4 years And i know now how to eat whatever macros i need…
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Who else wants to get BIG?
Im gonna rant here for just a min. But for all you guys and maybe girls who just wanna get big lemme hear from you! You want people to notice you when you walk into a room, you command respect by your mere presence. People gawk at the dedication and determination you have put into your body. They may not "like" what they…
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Bulk cycle almost complete...
... and I'm actually looking forward to being hungry again. lol I know most people here are all for the single digit body fat % before a bulk and then "bulk LEAN, bulk CLEAN! arrrrgggggh!" but for me I decided to go with a more traditional bulk and cut cycle. I have an extremely hard time gaining weight and a very easy…
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How much do you bench ?
Ok people who can bench the most on MFP ?
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Have I gained fat or muscle?!
A year ago I was 7st 12, now I am 8st1. All my measurements are exactly the same. In November I started going to the gym and doing a variety of exercises. My strength has increased (I can lift twice as much as I started). My diet has pretty much been the same but must admit my alcohol intake has increased! (Not to…
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Advice on When to Bulk?
Hi all...been seriously lifting (4 days per week) for 18 months and have lost almost 40lbs. I have not done a specific test but based on my stomach and love handles I am probably still about 16-17% BF (6FT, 183lbs). I have read that to start bulking its better to be around 10-12% BF so that when you start to bulk you will…
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What am I doing wrong?
Hi! I am 18, female, 5ft6in and about 105lbs. I exercise 5-6 days a week (HIIT 2x, Lifting 1-3x, and Cardio 1x) and walk about 8000 steps a day. On average, I eat 1200-1600 calories a day. Lately in the gym, I've noticed I've been having trouble lifting my normal weight and doing as high intensity as before. I worry I'm…
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A total beginner!
Hi everyone! I am very close to my goal weight and once I hit it, I would like to gain approx 2-4 pounds of muscle. Problem is, I have no clue how many calories I should eat...or do I set MyFitnessPal to gaining weight (2-4 pounds?) or maintenance? My stats and workout schedule is below: Age 22 Female 8 Stone 7 pounds 5ft…
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Skinny Trying to Gain
I've been lifting now for about 3 months nothing huge but anyways my goal is to be 200 pounds of muscle by the end of this year or next year if possible. So far I've gained 20 pounds of muscle in the past 3 months but I've found myself stuck at this 20 pounds gained. How can I gain more to make my goal more realistic??
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Need Tips, Friends, Motivation
Hi, I'm Derrick! I'm new here.. working on gaining some weight! Could use some friends and motivators also so Feel friend to add me and we can talk a little more. Good luck everyone!
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Slow Bulk at 21% BF
Has anyone tried doing a slow bulk at 21% BF or should your BF % be lower than that (even if underweight)?
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Cutting and building muscle
Do you guys think this is possible? I read mostly that it can't be done, but I have also heard it's possible.
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should a skinny person do cardio?
let's say a 20 year old guy, 177cm (5'9) weight 60kg (132lbs) with a B.M.I of 19.5 wanted to exercise and tune his body, does he ever need cardio in his life? or should he only focus on bodybuilding?
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Breastfeeding and trying to gain weight!
Is anyone else here trying to gain weight whilst breastfeeding? My pre pregnancy weight was about 110lbs, I put on about 2 stone when I was pregnant and then by the time my son was 4 months old I weighed 85lb, after making absolutely no effort to loose weight!
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Help with Bulking & Cutting
Hi All - I introduced lifting into my workout routine in January of this year, using the 5x5 StrongLifts program. I don't have the powerpack yet, but plan to add that in next month. I'm seeing increases in strength, however I don't see nearly as much of a change physically as I expected I would after almost 3 months. If…
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Compound Movement exercise questions
Hi all, I posted a thread earlier and a couple of people suggested about trying compound movement exercises. I did some research and think it looks like exactly what I am after. I only have time to work out after the kids go to bed 4 or 5 times a week. Being so used to isolation Some questions I have: 1 - Are there some…
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Maintain muscle and lose fat
I'm wondering if there's anyone that's done this. I want to do a lean bulk is that possible?
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Bulking without losing too much definition?
Hey everyone! Is there a specific way to gain lean muscle mass, while limiting the amount of fat gain? I know fat is inevitable when bulking, but my goal was to remain as defined as I am now (or close to it) while adding size and strength. Is this a pipe dream or is it possible?
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Where do i start?
Im 5'6 107 lbs and want to gain muscle mass. the thing is, right now i eat whatever i want and dont watch my diet. i run occasionally (1-2x a week) i dont know where to start in terms of diet/workouts to gain lean muscle mass and would like some advice. thank you.