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Gaining on belly
I've been underweight most my life, unintentional. When my weight increase by 1/2kg it's always on my belly. I once heard that eventually it spreads to the rest of the body. Is this true? I do t want to gain if I'm going to look 9 months pregnant with skinny arms and legs. Does anyone have experience of this?
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Is it possible I'm a) eating too much or b) not lifting enough?
I only do weights no cardio except daily dog walks. I have not been consistent with workouts until around 4 months ago. I now do 3 workouts per week using the strong curves, I'm in my third week, I have increased reps or weight each week. Prior to this I had been eating at maintenance which for me works out at around…
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weight plateau :/
Been stuck at 180-181lbs for about 3 months..finally decided to suck it up and go from just 3700-3900 to 4300+ calories a day for the past month and still the scales not moving Looking a little more swole but so is the waist unfortunately... Must be the 450-500 grams of carbs a day lol! Any ideas? Should I keep waiting? I…
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Skinny bodies support group
Update on my incredibly slow progress gaining weight. If I can recall things right, I started off at around 135lbs at 6'1'' (which is stick thin in my opinion) still pretty skinny, I am now at 161lbs. My trick? Well, honestly it's not cut and dry. I've had countless setbacks in many different ways, i.e. Financially, etc. I…
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Bulking Macros?
Evening all! Second guessing myself about bulking macros. I appreciate that no two people are the same, but what do you guys suggest starting out with? Thanks in advance!
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Weight gain ft allergies!
Hey hey Any high calorie food ideas WITHOUT nuts...and seeds??? :)
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5'3" & around 121 pounds..anyone else trying to gain lean muscle?
I'm looking to gain lean muscle, mainly in my glutes without gaining much or any at all in my waist. Do any of you ladies have similar goals with similar stats? What has been working for you?
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Activity levels
I've just read the hard gainer post which is really helpful but has left me wondering if I should change my recorded activity level? I've always been slim (and this is now compounded by chronic illness )My father was too so I've often thought there might be a genetic element. I recorded myself as being lightly active…
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Bulk season has begun
Just started my bulk season this week. I'm up to 2lbs in weight and up in lifting weight.
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Calories?
How many calories do you guys take in a day? Last week I took in about 2000 to 2600, and I just started this week going for 3,000. I would love to know more about your journey and updates as well. Happy gaining everyone!!
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Having trouble gaining more weight
I was wut and now I'm 195lb my goal is 215lb. I seem to be having trouble putting on more weight. I eat 3000 calories a day should I eat more or should I switch up my workout.
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Weight loss due to chronic illness -tips appreciated
I suffer from ulcerative colitis (similar to crohn's disease)I've always been slim but gained weight after my diagnosis 15 years ago because the medications (steroids )increased my appetite. Now I've been put on different medication which is working but having to come off steroids. I now have very poor appetite and have…
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Fitness pal is showing 1960 calories??
Hello, I'm quite new but I'm trying to gain a few pounds as I've lost too much weight I'm 8 stone 1.4 and I'm trying to put a couple of pounds I'm 27 5ft 4 but it's saying I need to have 1960 calories that's less then the woman's daily allowance which is 2000? It says that to gain 0.5lb a week?? What's that's about?? Is…
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Going up and down
Somehow I was at 192 lbs from 179 in just 2 months then I loss n was at 181 lbs ..again in just 3 weeks I am at 187 ..I feel like something wrong going on with my body .. Before I was not doing any weight lifting but I started since 2 weeks tho Please help what should I do ..
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Whats my activity level?
When I set my activity level in my fitness pal what should I Put down ? Everyday I take at least 10K Steps
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Calorie Intake - Feeding the (Very Short) Body During Maintenance vs. Bulk
Hey guys, me again! As we enter into fall, I've been more curious about slowly upping my calories and potentially gaining a small amount of fat yet increasing lifts to also gain more muscle and strength before next summer. Up to this point, I've been eating 1,400 calories per day (around there) and as of late I've been…
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Trying to gain muscle / weight . I'm 6'6 190. 31yo M, looking for friends.
Looking for friends. I have logged a bunch throughout this year. Getting back on track for September and the rest of the year! I work out 4-5 times a week. Olympic lifting etc.
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Wanted: Friends looking to gain mass and strength (Progress pic included)
Left: Apr 19, 2016 Right: Today, Sept 8, 2016 I'm looking for like-minded people who want to gain muscle mass and strength. I work out 3 times a week, doing powerlifting, olympic lifting, and body building exercises. I also used to run ultras, but I'm doing less running now that my goals have changed over to strength and…
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Looking for workout partners
So I am on a mission to gain weight and maintain. I recently signed up for cardio workout on Tuesdays and Thursdays but I am looking for partners who routinely go to the gym. I want to get on a workout schedule that will help build muscle and maintain it. Thank and greetings to everyone.
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Always been underweight
Now I'm vegan because I'm having health problems with meats and dairy. Same weight, but harder to gain. I bounce between 90lbs to 105lbs. Within a year I'm 5'4" At 26 years old. I've tried everything My body doesn't take well to must things..
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Check out diary?
This is for those who are mastering the art of gaining weight. As much as I dread to do this, if I make my diary public, anyone willing to take a look at it and give input on the do's & don'ts of what I'm doing? Give me a few days to do some logging. Thanks!
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Me too
I hired a personal trainer to help me gain weight and muscle for a better physique. I start this week.
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Anyone else eat a silly amount of vegetables?
I started bulking around 110lbs at 5'9 (50KG, 175cm). I've gained about 20lbs since, eating 3000kcal on workout days and slightly less on rest days. I actually never had a problem with appetite, and LOVE vegetables. I will eat multiple 2lb bags of frozen veggies a day. I average about 100g of fiber. Of course, I'm still…
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Vegetarian Muscle Builder
Anyone have tips for vegetarians that want to build muscle definition? I have been attacking eggs but what else can help facilitate?
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Looking for fitness pal with same goal
I'm currently 134pounds and looking to gain some pounds by New Year, around 150+. Anyone out there with same goals, hmu. Btw any advice would be very appreciated! Thank you!
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Tired of being called [too] skinny...
Is this my fate? I'm 29/yo, 5'8 and currently 120lbs (down 5lbs after a bad strep throat). What really hurts the most is the skinny insults, I can't bare it anymore. I know, I know...eat more, and eventually go to the gym...but the way my life is setup, it's easier said than done. I share a fridge so anything I cook and…
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High calorie meal ideas
High in protein and carbs
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Diets
Any health Diet to gain waight?
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gaining weight on a vegetarian/ mostly vegan diet?
looking for ways to gain weight on a plant based diet
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Having trouble gaining weight
Hi guys. I am consuming around 3600 calories, 425g of carbohydrates, 160g of protein and 107g of fat every single day including going to the gym and doing some intense workouts. Yes I have gained about 9kg but now I can't gain anymore and it seems even easier to lose weight. On top of that I work in roofs everyday so it…