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Any advice for someone starting their bodybuilding journey?
Hello all, So I decided to start my bodybuilding journey today. However, there is a lot of information out here and I don't know where to begin. I'm a 5'3 woman @190Ibs. Intermediate lifter (average athlete). What are some good websites? Are there any books worth buying? What are some things that I should know as a…
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Females only - lifting/weight training results?
As much as I enjoy looking at a buff man, it seems much harder to bulk up as a woman. When I took a weight training in college it didn't seem to do much at the time. I've always had very weak arms. But I want to change that. I'm planning on starting to lift/weight train again but I would love to see some before/after pics…
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Supplements for females? Anyone recommend creatine?
Wondering if any females have had positive experiences with creatine supplementation? I have read mixed info online and would love to hear your thoughts! Males--if you have females in your life that you know use this, feel free to jump in as well!
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Ensure and protein powder
I'm trying to gain weight and need something to help but not big fan of protein powder so wanted to see if ensure is good as protein powder
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Prep for a Show
Hey peeps guess iam new although been a member for years.. Right now iam 14 weeks into my prep lost 40lbs since june never getting fat again lol... My contest is sept 11 wish me luck...
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Strength work for runners
Best recommend workouts for runners looking to get faster? Feel free to share. Thanks.
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Reverse Diet to Gradual Bulk > 5-week slow cut > Maintenance - Jumped 2lbs after cut?
First off, my body goals: Build lean muscle, and maintain as much muscle while I lose fat Since February I was on a reverse diet (escaping a long-term ~1400-1500 calorie cut where I no longer saw changes in my body and was too scared to eat more) by increasing my calories every month until I was eating 2050 calories/day…
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Decisions, Decisions, What next???
Over the past year had to change my workouts for obvious reasons. Fortunately I still had the opportunity which most everybody else did not. Due to the lighter weights available I also adjusted my caloric intake. I ended up loosing 30+ pounds. (currently141). Ended up with a 29 inch waist. I guess bodyfat% in the teens.…
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Looking for some workout advice
Hi everyone. Hope this finds you all well in this crazy world. I had thyroid cancer a few years ago and put on a lot of weight after my surgery and radiation. I've taken a lot of it off through diet and miles of walking per day over the past six months, and I started working out with weights in June. I've seen a big…
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Leg Extension Adapter - Olympic to Standard
I'm looking for an adapter to allow an Olympic leg extension to fit standard plates. I imagine it would be a 2" circular hole with 2 1" bars on opposite sides and some type of locking system to prevent rotation. Has anyone came across something like this?
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For the women: Boobs
Hey guys! Just wanted to ask a question. I am within my BMI and I have a tiny waist. But my cup size is really big. I went to have a bra fitting today and she said that my band size was actually a 24-26 which I can’t buy in the UK My question is, I am doing some workouts with my dumbbells to try and reduce my cup size.My…
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Anyone else gaining weight due to pregnancy?
Hi! I'm looking for others who are in the same boat as me. Pregnant and trying to gain the healthy, dr recommended amount of weight. I'm in a group on MFP called "Fit, Fabulous & Pregnant" and would love some buddies with me there if anyone is interested. I'm having my 3rd child around Christmas. I have a 4 year old and 2…
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Help! Should I keep dieting before bulk
Hello everyone, my first post and I would like to ask for some advice. I am a M and am 5ft 11 and I have a goal to reach 78kg with a BMI at around 15%. I have been losing weight since Jan 21 and have dropped from 95kg to 71.2 kg. According to a BMI calculator my BMI is approx 21%BF. I have done some research and it seems…
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How much should your calories increase for muscle gain?
I've been strength training for several years and my fitness has recently hit a plateau. I've been sitting on 1,850 calories for some time now as a 5ft4, 56kg, 23 year old woman. My gut is telling me to increase my calories to promote muscle gain but I don't know by how much I should increase and what macros I should focus…
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What if I followed MFP macros?
It says I need 140g of protein and 300g odd of carbs. I am 200lbs including fat 6ft. I am on 2100kcal to 2300kcal trying to recomp. I wonder about protein you know... if 140g is a figure that includes repair or just a nice number for someone my age 50 odd. Normally I go with the rule of 163g but sometimes go to 180-200g to…
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Gaining weight with liquid calories....?
Hi all, My name is Brendan and I've recently started the journey of gaining weight and muscle. I'm using this app to track and log my calories and make sure I'm hitting certain goals. With that being said, I noticed that 2 cups of milk is 300 calories. Not a small amount. Is this something I should be including in my…
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Calories on shorter days?
Pardon me if this has been done to death. Average calories are X for a X human right? So most humans, Person A, get up 8am , walk the dog, feed the kids, take the kids to school, iron, wash up, go to work, walk from the train, come home maybe cook train and go to bed about 11. Lets say that the above human's guideline…
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Thin Guy Looking To Gain Muscle
Hello. I'm looking to add muscle to my thin frame and would like to ask for some advice. I've been working out at home 3 times a week, for about 4.5 months now, to playlists I've made of youtube vids. A couple of weeks ago I added dumbbells to my routines (can feel a difference). Have some food issues, so eating isn't as…
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Setting expectations: how long does it typically take for women to build muscle mass?
I have lost about 80 lbs over the past 3 years by eating a 250 calorie deficit, trying to stay over target on fiber and protein (with difficulty on the latter), and walking for exercise. Unfortunately I recently noticed about 24 lbs of that loss was lean mass. My weight is about 178 lbs. My lean mass is now around 105 lbs,…
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Not sure where to begin
Hello! Im a 20y/o F. I'm 5'5 and 98lbs. I have found myself on a slippery slope. I have no appetite and when I do eat I get full before i can even finish a meal. I want to get back to a healthy weight, but im not sure what to do. Should I start working out (lifting weights etc)? And what are some good foods, or meal plans…
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John Meadows Has Passed
Just learned tonight that John Meadows aka Mountain Dog has passed in his sleep last night at the age of just 49. He suffered a heart attack last year due to a blood clotting disorder but was given a seemingly clean bill of health. I'm so shocked, he was so happy to give his vast knowledge of lifting to all for free on YT.
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skinny girl with stretch marks??
hello everybody. i am currently on myfitness pal in an attempt to gain weight. im 5'4" and i started off at 89lbs in the beginning of july. as of now i am 103lbs and gaining. and no i have never had an eating disorder but i have always been very small. 7 years ago i lost a loved one and became very depressed and withdrawn.…
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Bodybuilding Competitions
Getting back again into prepping for a show this Fall. Hopefully Covid doesn’t cancel it out like the one I tried to prep for last year. Anybody else doing competitions?
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How to start cutting
Hey all, I have been building a good amount of muscle the past 2 years with a covid hiccup along the way. I am looking to keep building but also really focus on losing fat. I was always low carb and prefer to stay along the same lines. Also started tracking my macros and logging my food. I was just wondering if anyone has…
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Weight gain after bowel removal surgery
13 years ago I underwent surgery to remove ~metre of bowel. I have always held a healthy weight and bmi however no matter how hard I try it seems there has been a roadblock in gaining weight. I weigh 70kg and I aim to 80kg by Christmas. Has anyone had similar circumstances or would know the best food/diet for someone in my…
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Male 50 + yr old Future Athletes with 50 lbs or More to Loose
Is this goal possible for those of us in this group? I think so. Lets make this happen. Who's with me?
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Grip Strengthener - Need Advice
My grip during deadlifts is failing around 7-8 RPE (i.e. 2-3 reps left in the tank). My dominant hand is good, but non-dominant fails in my pinky and ring fingers. Thumb-under grip mildly helps, and resting and switching mid-set to mixed grip allows set completion. I'd like to strengthen my grip to allow traditional grip…
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Guesstimating
If you really want to see great results, stop guesstimating. I’ve put on 15kg and dropped 10kg.
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Diet plan for gaining weight
Hey everyone! So this is the first time Im trying this app, and I thought before using this app that my calorie intake was fine. My current weight is 43kg and I am so vastly underweight that it should be 62 kg for someone of my height. The current diet plan of mine shows that I take 1000 calories less than I should take.…
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How do I get from this body to this body? With pictures...
Hello 👋 I have included a picture of my actual body so please be kind! (See pic) I gave birth three months ago. I would basically like to look like a muscular stick. Like Kayla Itnsines (see pic). I want to be strong and eat more without gaining as much fat so I figured muscle mass is the way to go! I know natural shape…