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Question: Bulking Cals turn into Maintenance Cals?
So I've been thinking.... Right now I'm seeing some gains in weight @ 3075 cals. Lets say I ride this out until I hit a stall in weight increase. If I continue at 3075 with no loss or gain then that should be my new maintence level, correct?
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Is it time to cut?
I started my bulk 3 months ago at 144 pounds. This is where I am at now. I wanted to bulk for longer but I am getting impatient. I currently weigh 156 lbs. This is my first time attempting cut/bulk cycles. Any tips or insight is appreciated.
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Advice on calories and exercises to gain muscle
I'm 34, 5ft 4, 108lb (7st 10) which is a bmi 18.4 with apparently a body fat % of 21. I eat healthily and can't eat massive portions. I swim/cross train 2 or 3 times a week&walk 5-7miles a day on school runs etc. I am pretty fit and everyone comments on how fast I walk etc. However, I'm not strong and I really want to…
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Intermittent Fasting
Im just starting an intermittent fasting program to develop lean muscle. Does anyone have some suggestions for recipes for meals?
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Muscle Symmetry
I used to go to the gym almost every day, and then, for about four months, I quit going. I recently started strength training again and have noticed a pretty visible difference between my right arm and left arm. Now, I am right-handed so I expected to be slightly larger in my right arm, but it seems to be almost a drastic…
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gain weight
i am very under weight and i wanted to know what are some good things to take to gain some weight ?
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Gain weight and muscle?
My main goal is to gain weight, but I also wanna gain muscle, so how can I gain weight and muscle at the same time? Or is that not a thing? Thoughts?
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Food high in calories
I really need to gain weight just looking at what foods are really high in calories and are good to eat for gaining weight !!!! Thanks in advance laura jade
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Should I cut now, or wait? 1 year of bulking
I have been lifting for around 18 months, 12 months seriously. I started properly bulking in September, and since then I have blown up and gained around 40lbs. I want to know whether it is a good idea to cut now, or continue lifting and making gains to make the most of the My newbie gains. I currently look like the fatter…
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Creatine
Is creatine good to take if you trying to lose weight and build muscle.
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Gaining muscle and eating
I am having difficulty eating enough daily calories when I workout and don't. therefore I'm not fueling my body to keep the muscle. I'm lactose and gluten intolerant Any suggestions on what to eat to get my carbs? Thanks
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A question for those who have autoimmune/inflammatory conditions
This is probably a stupid question. I have IBD which is an inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting the bowel. At the moment I'm in remission but have my crp (c- reactive protein)levels checked periodically as it's an inflammatory marker. I had them checked a few weeks ago and got the results yesterday - the first time…
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Need to gain weight badly!
Hi guys, looking for some input on what I can do to gain weight. I am a small body guy, Weigh 128lbs. I have been keeping track of calories to gain 10-15 lbs and no change. Can any of you guys please give me some info that you think may help on what I can do. I eat all the time but it's mostly fruits and veggies. It's hard…
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Help me lose 2inches bellyfat
Hello all. I am 5'10" 29years old My goal is to lose 2 inches of belly fat and gain muscles. Have been hitting gym for a month and seeing results in building all areas. I do abs exercise 3times with bicep tricep and shoulder day. But cant see any reshlts. Might be they are building up under belly fat. Though i feel that…
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Yes! It's working!
Up 6lbs in 5 weeks!! Just thought I'd share!!
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Hey friends
Just looking for other people that body build to be friends with on here men and women alike so add me!
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Can you gain muscle if your loosing weight ?
Hello , beginner here
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How much leaner until good base to lean bulk?
Hi everyone I was in a constant state of bulk/maintenance for a while, and I always felt, well, bloated and pudgy - particularly in my stomach and love handles. I believe I was originally around 17% bf. I've been cutting for about 5 weeks, and I'm beginning to stall / feel super weak on my lifts. I am cutting by ~400 cals…
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6'4 215. Still look skinny help?
230 is my goal, im decently fit but want to look bigger what are good meals and work out exercises.
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Tips on 3900 calorie diet
Hi, I'm 6ft2 and weigh 14st (89kg) and my calorie intake is 3964 but finding it hard enough to reach it every day on good food good carbs. So any tips or advice on reaching my target greatly appreciated. Thanks Wes.
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Cutting from a bulk.
3 days deficit for the weight loss and the refeed "bulk day" to keep the metabolism from adjusting to deficit dieting. Any time you cut carbs or go into deficit after about 5 to 7 days the weight lost decreases as the metabolism readjust to your body's new intake. I love this method, it's been the bases of my motified…
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Bulking progress should i change anything?
i have been trying to bulk up for a while now with little progress until i upped my calories to 3500 last month. below is my weight i recorded over the month. do i need to change anything? 1/14 166 1/27 168.5 1/30 168 1/31 168 2/3 169 2/6 168 2/10 170 2/12 168
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I am having a hard time fulfilling my daily calories
I log my food in the morning on what I have planned throughout the day, minus dinner. I still have roughly 1300 calories to intake...what should I eat???
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Any vegan body builders to motivate/give me advise?
Hey there! I'm 20 years old. I've been vegan for about a year and a half. I absolutely love it. Started out for health reasons (didn't want to get consumed by diseases cause by the western deep fried diet) and soon realized the impact being vegan has on the environment. I would love people to talk to about new recipes or…
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Low caloric intake, quality protein powder?
Hi all, I can use all the help I can get. I'm currently cutting down on my BF%. I'm in a deficit and because of my stats I'm struggling to get enough protein. H: 5'1" CW:126lbs GW:120 Ultimate Goal: Gain Muscle Mass Currently I'm only getting .45g per lbs of protein and I'd like to try to keep as much muscle mass as…
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Lower body ideas
I just got a few stitches in my upper arm and my doctor is adamant that I not do anything to tear out the stitches--so no lifting with my arms, not even yoga, not even holding a bar in my shoulders that someone else put there (yep, floated that work around and got shot down). I usually lift full body three times a week…
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UK Powerlifters
Looking to connect with powerlifters, especially those in the UK. First comp in May and i'm cutting down from 80.7kg to 73.9kg, would be good to hear from those on a similar journey!
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Keto diet
Does anyone have experience with this type of body building diet.
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Goal: Gain Weight. Suggestions?
Hi, I am 18 years old, female, 5'5 , and 105 lbs. I have a very high metabolism and I'm trying my best to gain more weight, any recommendations or tips or anything? Thanks
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Is it ok to workout fasted if trying to build muscle ??
Hey guys , so I workout mornings no later then 11:00am so I usually dnt eat till after my workout . I stop eating around 9pm the night before and wake up hit the gym & then eat .. my goal is to gain as much muscle as possible right now . Even though I would like to loose belly fat also . But idk if working out in that…