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gaining weight as a vegetarian!
Hi guys I'm 5'6 about 110, my weight gain has been on and off i became a vegetarian around june and gained weight i was 1120 and now i lost it all due to stress of taking 6 classes, any vegetarians out there trying to gain weight? Thanks!
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Gaining Weight with Celiac Disease
So gluten is out...any tips for gaining weight given the restrictions?
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Help. Too thin and overwhelmed
hi guys, I need help. I have recently lost weight and now I am too skinny (I'm a 5'3 girl and I currently weigh 88 pounds). Everybody keeps telling me that I look unattractive and that I need to devour junk food. I know that my friends and family are right, and I need to gain some weight; however, I feel overwhelmed. I…
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When do you feel the bulk kickin in?
if you have been lifting for a while, are on a good program, or experienced with bulk cut cycles, you know what I mean. When do you start to feel the "bulk" take effect after a cut. When you start to feel those calories being put to good use lol. When the shirts become tighter and you feel more filled out? Unless you're in…
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Looking to gain 5-7 pounds
Feel free to add me! I could use the support and any tips!
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Muscle growth
Is it possible for your body to reach a maximum amount of muscle you can gain? Naturally that is
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Gaining weight advice - Stronglifts program.
Hi all. Just downloaded this app to start counting calories as I've been doing Stronglifts for just over a month now and seeig good progress but wanting to get alot bigger now I'm starting to lift heavier. Any advice on getting bigger with minimal fat gains? I've worked out my maintenence is 2676 so worked out I would need…
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Gaining weight with high cholesterol
Anyone know how to gain weight with high cholesterol? Any recommendations?
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Muscle soreness after working out
I've just started doing the nerd fitness beginners programme and am still sore (in my thighs)2 days later - I suspect the lunges as its a new move for me. I'm talking, it hurts to go up and down stairs! I'm not complaining but want to know, do I wait for the soreness to go before I repeat it? I really want to aim to do it…
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Boost plus to gain?
Have any of you done or heard of someone who drank boost plus for weight gain and If so how many a day along with regular meals and how long did it take to gain? I'm doing two a Day right now. Just started on day two. Yesterday I ate 2,800 cal. But I was walking around most the day running errands. So prob got close to…
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Recommendations for scales
I have 2 pairs of scales - one mechanical and one digital -and never seem to get a consistent reading from either of them (I'm talking a difference of 2 kgs within about 30 minutes ) I know as long as it shows a gain, the actual reading doesn't matter but there is no consistency at all. Can anyone recommend a particular…
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Macronutrient Timing
I just recalculated my goal macros for my bulk from 200p, 323c, 76f to 150p, 373c, 76f because I heard that too much protein could harm my help and I seem to have a little bit more "GI activity" at 200p. However, I usually like to consume protein with each of my (5-6) meals everyday...is it okay for me to not have protein…
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Bulking
I just started bulking this week and its been hard to eat more food. Can you all give me ideas on food that you eat when bulking and if the amount of carbs you eat matter while bulking. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
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Why am I stuck at a certain weight? Can't seem to gain past it?
This happened before, I gained up to 98lbs and that was it. Just couldn't break past 100lbs. Then a bunch of stuff happened and I lost a bunch again but now I'm back trying to gain, eating 2200 or so cal per day, got to 98 and am stuck. Do I have to keep upping my calories as I gain?
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Vegan lean bulk
my name is briana! i've never used anything like this before. i'm a vegan and working to build lean muscle i want to bulk, i'm still learning how to eat the right way and different recipes and stuff. i love weight training and hiit cardio, i'm looking for friends too! :)
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Need help with Lean Bulk Diet
So I've done a bulk before but it resulted in me losing a bit of my abs not much but I'd say I gained more muscle than fat. I don't want cut because Sparta so I wanna lean bulk but bulking diets require so much calories. I've made a plan where I eat eggs, oatmeal, turkey bacon, and a banana for breakfast then for lunch I…
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Discerning Fat from Muscle
I apologize in advance for all the questions. But I have one more thing that's been bothering me as I attempt my bulk. When I start seeing gains, how can I know that this is mostly muscle and not fat? I am counting calories very closely, I lift four to five days a week using a training program, and think I'm gaining slowly…
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I dont know how to gain weight :(
Im 5'5 and 108...because I am so tall of course I look way smaller than I am and I am underweight for my height. Please help Im trying to start drinking Ensure plus. With at least one of meals but Im confused on my calories.
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Protein Sources?
So I am always going over my protein goal of 138 (1g/lb).However, I am wondering whether I think I am going over this number or if I actually am. When I look at my diary my protein numbers also include protein from things like whole grain bread (like Dave's Power Bread), quinoa, oatmeal, etc...(in other words, some of my…
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Calories for Bulking
Hey Guys, I am trying to bulk (yet again) by strictly counting my calories and weighing everything. I have tried and failed bulks before by just falling off the wagon and being (I think) too cautious with my food intake. I tend to undereat and since I have been weighing now know that I definitely eat under 2100 when not…
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Cardio while bulking? If any, how much?
Personally I really enjoy my cardio sessions and find them to be rather therapeutic. This is my first ever bulk after cutting weight for a few years. Do you guys/girls keep your cardio routines consistent during a bulk? Any information is appreciated.
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Best 4-5 day training routine focusing on strength and some hypertrophy work?
Basically what the title says. I've been training since a freshman at 14 for football. Now I'm 20 and have jumped around to different programs and am familiar with all the fierce 5, stronglifts...etc. right now I'm doing a 5 day body part split, with some strength style sets. I'm getting somewhat bored of it and never have…
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Scale is broken, what to do with calorie intake
I have started bulking around 3 weeks or so now, my scale is broken, I can't check my weight so I'm not sure how many calories I should be eating I was cutting on 2400, I added 300 on top of that, I was thinking of adding a extra 100 calories on top of that. I would check my weight next week, but it would be confidential…
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Leanbulk/reversediet/ED/female/gaining/help
Hi all. Ive never posted in a forum like this.... I'm Kayla.I've had MFP for about 2 years... about the same time I started lifting heavy after recovering from an 8 year battle with ED. I've been reverse dieting aka lean bulking for 8 weeks and didn't start gaining until about 4 weeks ago. 3.5 pounds. I fear that I may…
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Need help with workout and nutrition suggestions for increasing mass while retaining speed
Hey guys I’m hoping you can help me out. My goal is to bulk up a little, not a lot but a noticeable amount while also retaining my speed and cardio endurance. I’m a basketball player so I find speed and endurance to be extremely important. I currently lift 3-4 times a week and play basketball twice a week. I tend to lift…
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Anyone with a 3500+ calorie open diary?
Looking for some food ideas to add to my diary. I need more calories. ;)
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Offering Help and Tips! Read my story!!
Hey guys, I understand how hard it is for people to gain weight and pack on size! The photo above is me 5 months ago and me now! If my method works for me I'm sure it'll work for you! If anyone wants any tips on diet, training or just how to bulk and gain quick muscle and size feel free to message me! Happy to help and…
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Hello everyone!!!
I've never been over 115 pounds (except when I was pregnant twice) I lost all my baby weight almost immediately (no sarcasm here) and I've lost another ten pounds. At 5'9" 104 pounds I need to gain some serious weight. Any tips would be appreciated. I don't exercise, just walk a lot (Live in Manhattan) and my appetite…
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Looking for friends with open diary (Bulking)
I'm curious to see what other bulking diets consist of. This is my first bulk after a few years of cutting (237-180). I want to make sure I do this right. Please add me if you're in the process of bulking and you have an open diary.
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A stupid question about bulking
I am getting close to starting a bulk and had a question - I apologize if it is a stupid one but I just wanted to make sure my thinking is not flawed. A little background: I recomped for a little over a year and had some tremendous changes with my body composition - specifically my upper body (I am so pleased with how my…