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I'm trying to gain weight after pregnancy?
Hi I'm Jessica. I'm 22 from Ohio USA. The last time I had this app was when I was pregnant. I successfully had my daughter on April 7th. Before I was pregnant I was 98lbs and went up to 140lbs. After I had her, my weight continues to drop drastically. I currently weigh 89.8lbs and I want to get myself back up to 98lbs.…
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Bulking on the go HELP!!!
So I work a VERY active job as a removal man, I'm weighing in at 11st 5lbs (last months weigh in) right now and I've been bulking from the 10st 8lbs mark for about 3 months now. I found a good balance of a big breakfast (cereals, toast, full fat milk, eggs, over night oats) 4 brown bread sandwiches' (chicken and different…
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Bowflex extreme 2SE
I have one of these I use a couple of times a week and wondering if anyone on here has one and if they have found any unique workouts to do with it. Thanks.
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Bodybuilding With Loose Skin
Just curious if anyone has gotten into competing postpartum or after a huge weight loss and has dealt with loose skin. I’ve had two babies and though the loose skin isn’t too drastic, I was wondering if it’s something that will be less noticeable as I get leaner? I’m currently 131 lbs, 5”2, and I’d probably need to drop…
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Recomp as a beginner
Hi everyone, 37 days ago I decided to get serious and consistent with my workouts and eating habits. Recently, I became interested in cutting/recomping and would love any pointers for those that have successfully transformed their bodies. 🙏🏾
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Lean gains program question for lifting newbie
Hey all! I hope you’re doing well on this fine Saturday. I need some guidance on my next phase of training. I’m a female, age 29. Recently I did a cut to reach 16% BF. I weigh somewhere around 100-107 pounds (I haven’t checked for a couple of weeks, but will be getting a hydrostatic measurement or w/e it’s called next…
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Where do I start?
Hey I’m 18F, 5’0 tall and I weigh 37kg. Is this bad? I eat 3 meals per day, plenty of fruit and veg etc. I do eat chocolate, sweets etc but in like a moderate amount? Like a bar of chocolate per day, or a slice of cake etc. Currently I’m a waitress at a very busy restaurant with a big staircase so I’m kept extremely active…
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Help balancing diet & exercise
Hey all, Need some advice here. I recently started using myfitnesspal and logging all of my workout routines/food intake. While I've always been fairly active/athletic and maintained a healthy diet, I've never got around to counting or taking things too seriously. And man does it show why I haven't been seeing many results…
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Open to opinions & suggestions on Gaining Lean Muscle Mass
I’d be Interested in hearing some of your opinions & suggestions. I currently weight 70,5kg, my goal is to slowly gain lean muscle mass. 176cm height. I’m very active, as I only sleep up to 6-7hrs, 11 hrs working shifts, 90-120min per session at the gym. I also do Taekwondo & Boxing up to twice a week & every now and then…
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Apps for tracking weight lifting
I haven't looked at MFP's strength training tracker lately, maybe it's improved but really doesn't seem suited for tracking strength gains. What do you use? Why? I'm looking for a good set of standard exercises to code from. Tracking sets and reps. Various graphs to judge progress And after going through two phones in…
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60 day challenge
I'm starting a 60 day lifting challenge after not working out for over a year, due to breaking my collar bone. I figure 60 days of being consistent is a good starting goal. Has anyone done this with noticeable results in this amount of time? Also if anyone can relate to gaining strength back after breaking a clavicle tips…
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new to fitness
hello everyone! i've been wondering if i should feel soreness after a workout the next day? i searched it up and it said it was fine, but is it common? also when your working out and feeling the burn should i keep pushing myself or wait a few seconds then continue?
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Some advice please
So I have lost about 70lbs over the last year and a bit and I am struggling to know what to do next I have been lifting probably about a year but only seriously since jan. 5ft 6 inches 148lbs My lifts are progressing slowly. My question is should I be bulking, cutting or recomping I want to gain a little muscle but I also…
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Women - dealing with gaining weight??
Hey everyone! Recently I went on a trip this week with family. Admittedly, I have more mass on me. My weight is less than what it was when they have seen me last. They have said I gained weight. It really got into my feelings. Now, I DO NOT want to look skinny. I still feel really small in muscle all around my body. My dad…
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Should I bulk?
I’m sure many ask this question but I’ve just finished a 12 week cutting plan and have dropped from 88kg to 79kg. I’m 6ft4 and now look really skinny (not fond of this size) Now going based on some scales that show body fat percentage it says I’m at 17.5%. Here is what I look like: Should I start bulking? Or should I…
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Pre-diabetes
Hi. I joined mfp a few years ago as I wanted to gain weight. I reached my goal weight quite quickly and found I needed to take in far more calories than mfp calculated in order to maintain. Initially I started a lifting programme too (SLx5) which was great but I had to stop after a year or so due to various health issues…
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Gaining muscle/toning when at healthy weight
Hi, I'm a BMI of 24 and my body is like skinny fat where basically I still look fat but I'm skinny. I want to get a smaller waist etc and I know id have to tone up to do that. Would I need to gain muscle? Myfitnesspal is telling me I should eat 1,700 calories which is scary because I've always tried to eat small (1,200…
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Gain muscle help?
So I've been pretty skinny all my life. I'm 5'8", and about 2 months ago was 185 lbs. I got myself down to 169-170 I feel pretty good about everything except my stomach but I know I have to correct my diet to fix that along with exercises. Anyway I'm looking for some help on a weight lifting routine with the equipment I…
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75HARD
Hey MFP, I’m starting 75HARD on Wednesday. Just wondering if anyone else has done it and how it went? Cheers, L Iain
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The Truth About Eating Before You Workout
I work out in the mornings (lifting followed by cardio) and have read varying opinions on the benefits/detriments to eating (specifically carbs) before working out. I've read doing so can redirect some bodily functions to digestion-which may be detrimental-to eating carbs 30-60 minutes before will allow your body to use…
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Too much?
My current workout routine is 1.5 to 2 hours, 6 days a week. I focus on weights for about an hour, ab routine 10 min, then 20 min of HIIT. I've read conflicting articles about over training/ under recovery and just wanted insight. I'm 5'11" 178 lbs and trying to put on a little more lean muscle. Any thoughts?
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Booty Gains????
Any females working on their booty gains, would like some motivation and friends! Please leave tips, tricks and anything positive.
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Be honest with me
Hi, I have attached some pictures for reference: Both pictures on the left was taken in July 2020 when I think I was about 120-122 lbs. The pictures on the right was taken today at 126.0 lbs. If I'm being honest, I *feel* fat. It is about 6 lbs difference after all, I think my tummy look bigger. But I have also been…
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Dumb question - moving barbell from squat rack to floor
I hope this is not a dumb question but I just started furnishing my home gym and started Stronglifts 5x5. I set up a squat stand and purchased a bar and some plates. I am still lifting very low weight but even so, I am finding it not so easy to get the bar off and back on the squat level arms to do the deadlifts. I am…
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Hard Gainer, High Cholesterol, High Sugar, Fast Metabolism.
I'm 42 and have been dodging cholesterol medication for about 8 years. This is the year I really change my lifestyle for good. (numbers are nearing the "immediate Rx" range) I've stopped drinking beer, decreased caffeine, monitoring all of it, increase water. I've cut out PASTA for cryin out loud. Both my cholesterol and…
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In great shape but no libido and pooping like a rabbit!!!!
Does anyone ever manage to do the lot, low body fat, good muscle definition, poop normally and maintain their libido and maintain it. And if so how?
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Biofeedback testing and autoregulation
I’ve been reading stuff by David Dellanave about biofeedback testing to autoregulate your lifting. The idea is that you do a range of motion test like touching your toes before starting an exercise (to set a baseline). If you do a set and your ROM improves it’s a green light to continue and you continue to lift until your…
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Active Friends
Hey everyone Just looking for some active friends who will support each-other and motivate each-other while on this journey Lets exchange recipes and other goodies :)
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Creatine HCL
Has anyone who gets stomach cramps with monohydrate run HCL? If so, what was your experience. I have tried three different brands of monohydrate and every time i get bad stomach cramping. Layne Norton posted a video yesterday on creatine and noted HCL can help some people. Figured I would solicit feedback from the lifters…
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short girl macros
hey! I'm currently 112lbs at 5'1". I've lost around 80lbs through weight training and I'm currently trying to build more muscle. question: what are your macros? mine are 130p/60f/200c but I usually don't hit my carbs. this is advice from a trainer so just curious if I should switch it up a bit as I'm still losing weight.