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Glute imbalance
Feeling discouraged, my left butt is weaker and I notice it in my workouts. The next day my right butt will be sore and my left feels like jello. I tried activatingonly the weaker side every other day, doing lower body workouts only on my left leg and glute, foam rolling my right butt. I've been doing this for a month and…
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New dads
So I became a dad in December, which is awesome but I'm wondering if any dads here struggle to find the time to workout. Lack of sleep and work/study commitments are not helping. Add as friend to support and motivate would be appreciated.
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I need help gaining weight please.
So I started trying to get bigger a while ago and have been bouncing back and fourth between drinking a lot of milk. drinking weight gainers. eating a lot of chicken and rice and also eating random foods just to add calories. Im gaining weight but I feel like im just getting chubbier.Im getting stronger but I feel like im…
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When to up the weight?
How long do I keep lifting my current weight? I squat 3 sets of 10 at 95 lbs and dead lift the same. I bench press 3 sets of 5 at 95 lbs as well... I do this 3 times a week and for about 3 weeks now. It's not easy by any means, I think I could squat more and dead lift more but I don't have a spotter during the day and I'm…
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Bulking
Could someone tell me a high calorie breakfast in a rush
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Bro, do you even eat clean?
I know this has been brought up a lot, and will continuously get debated since it's a huge topic in the industry current. There are those who believe in clean eating and that is fine but I wanted to provide some thoughts on clean eating from a recent video from Dr. Layne Norton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge3NPxoCuAI…
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Seeking advise on my macros any comments appriciated
83.3kg wanting to get to 90-95kg think I'm eating enough??
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Greek Yogurt on a bulk
I'd like to know stories here - I've been having Fage 0% 500g tub every night before bed. I do this for the casein and for the extra protein it provides. Does anyone know if there are any issues doing this? Would it help with bulking and building muscle? When I don't have fage, I'll have Quark or Cottage cheese. I've…
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Hitting calorie surplus!
Hi All, So I've been a member of My Fitness Pal for about 7 months now with proper tracking and goal setting. Last year I weighed 17 stone 3 lbs and managed to drop to 13 stone 11 lbs, which I am now. Ever since losing weight I've felt so much healthier and better in myself. It is also so so so important for me due to my…
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2000 calories need a day
Really could use some help just had to have whole stomach removed for cancer now need to intake 2000 calories a day having trouble trying to keep and add weight on as cant have a lot of sugar or fat any advice
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Same calories on a rest day?
Hi All, So last summer I lost 3 stone, from 17 stone 3 lbs to now 13 stone 7 lbs. I'm now trying to bulk so my trainer at the gym has put me on a 3,229 calorie surplus +400 calories a day. I previously asked the question 'how to hit my calorie surplus' my issue was I wasn't hitting around 3,000 a day, let alone 2,000... I…
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Trouble gaining weight
I've had trouble gaining weight for the past year. I really want to be able to gain 10 pounds or more. Is there any good protein shakes out there to help increase my calorie intake ? Any good recipes ? Thank you.
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#leanin15 for weight gain?
Very new to the world of fitness and nutrition. Been doing some research and using the foods listed in the recommended post section and the Body Coach books, I think I've come up with a meal plan. Yet to put it into my calorie counter but wondering if anyone thinks this diet works as a weight gain diet? I'm not sure about…
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Hip thrust - glute activation
Anyone else feel more glute activation with lower weight? I have been doing 105 with a barbell but feel so much more glute work 75lbs dumbells resenting on my hips. I have been doing hip thrusts modeled after SL5x5 but I am wondering if j really do need to continue to increase weight. I am feeling like as much as I try to…
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Macros help
what macros i need to grow. Right now im 5'11 192 and looking to gain weight for strength and size. How do you breakdown the percent of fats protein and carbs i need to do this? Just dont kno where a good starting point would be. Right now im at 50% carbs 30% fats and 20% protein.
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Questions
Hi there I am 18 and 6ft 2. I play football full time so therefore do a lot of cardio I normally train monday to friday for around 6-8 hrs I normally play a match on a Wednesday and then sometimes have a match at the weekend. I weigh 11st I do have muscle but I am skinny build. I am looking to put muscle mass on however I…
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Reverse diet and calorie cycling
Hi I am really looking for some advice/views. I'm female, 27years, 5ft 5". I had a baby in August and have dieted down from 167 lb to 132lb. I have used Calorie cycling in hope to preserve as much of my metabolic capacity as possible however my average daily intake is about 1100 per day. I usually have 2 non consecutive…
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Feeling the results
Wasn't sure where to post this but thought I'd post here as this is the forum I've found most helpful. This will probably sound pathetic to all the old timers. I'm 61 with chronic health problems including osteoporosis and degenerative disc disease. I came here last September wanting to gain weight and strength. I've never…
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Struggling to gain weight
Hi there so I'm a 28 year old male. I'm 6'6" and weigh about 227lbs. I've always struggled to put on mass. In college I was the same height but weighed between 195lbs and 205lbs. I've put weight on since then but seem to have plateaued around 225lbs. I work out between 5 and 6 days a week and avoid most cardio. My job…
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Tips for a skinny guy starting out in gaining muscle
Hello. 8 stone 5ft6 guy here, I am already somewhat toned, but rather slim and wanting to build up muscle and strength. I have recently started to go to Bodypump classes to try and build my muscle and endurance. Now I have a couple of weeks done, I am wanting to take the next steps in getting fitter and bulking up. I have…
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What happens IF...
I'm taking creatine at the moment, what happens if I miss a few days? I'm 3/4 weeks into it. Also what happens if I was to miss taking creative on the weekends for instance?
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New!
New to MyFitnessPal and wanted some friends to keep track with! A little bit about myself; 18 years old, 5ft 1, 95lbs. (Yes, I've always been small) Looking to GAIN muscle weight. Calorie goal of 2,000/day, exercise 4 times a week for at least 60 mins. My goal weight would be 110lbs for now, but eventually would like to be…
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Squat rack too high.
I used to barbell squat 4 years ago and did quite well. I have recently joined a gym and am following phase 1 of nrolfw. Problem is I can't place the barbell on the rack so I can comfortably get under it and place it on the correct position under my traps. It's either slightly too high or too low. I end up losing my…
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Gaining weight stigma
I'm a dancer whose been told I need to gain at least 7lbs to be healthy and I want to become the strongest I can, so I don't just want to put on fat but build the muscle. I'm in full time training but find it hard not to slip especially because we're scrutinising our bodies in front of mirrors everyday! I just generally…
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Want to gain muscle.
I have lost 11 pounds since last December. Weighed 198. I am now at 187. I am 5'9 and my calorie intake is 2,350 because I am active I do work out but most of what I have been doing is losing the weight. I now want to regain muscle back. Any suggestions? Programs? And Nutrition for me would be appreciated.
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I'm gaining weight to quickly at 2000 kcals per day?
I'm 6ft, 175lbs. I went on a major cut last year, this year I have been gradually raising calories to build muscle. This week the goal 2000 kcals, now I'm fairly active and lift 4 times per week, 2000 should be the start of my maintenance, last week I was on 1800 and weighed 76.6kg, that's an average over the week, this…
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Mini cut during bulk?
I started my Bulk at the start of this year… with the idea of adding lean muscle until Mid April and then cutting to ready for Mid July, so roughly a 12 week cut after a 13/14 week bulk. I started this year at around 11% BF, but this has definitely increased (can’t see abs unless tensing). I’ve been quite slack since the…
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Skinny to fit
Any skinny woman on shortcut to size program?
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Year to Recommit, Refocus, & Hit Them Gains
Many years I have tried to gain weight and plateaued. I work in a college and I'm steadily walking and pushing things. As an advisor, it's difficult to sit down and enjoy a meal. So, this year should be the year, I drop the excuses and focus on what I really want in the long run. I want to gain healthy fat and muscle, feel…
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Friend needs to gain 10lbs
My friend needs to gain 10lbs she is asking for any tips possible.