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Like Minded Lifters???
I just started weight training a few months back at 41 years of age, following 20 years of being very overweight. During my initial weight loss phase I befriended some nice folks on MFP who are all about the weight loss. But now I am in a place where I am more focused on body re-composition, fat loss (or minimal fat…
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Calorie Prioritization - Yes, a calorie is a calorie….
Seeing the whole calorie is not a calorie thing come up a few times in this forum, so just wanted to lay out some thoughts on the subject for everyone. From an energy standpoint, all calories are created equally; however, this does not mean that all calories are nutritionally the same. So while 100 calories of carrots =…
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Hello all!
Hello my name is Inna. Im trying to keep a healthy lifestyle by working out 4 time a week, keeping track of what I eat, healthy foods, and fit lifestyle! Nice to meet you all.
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New friends for motivation
I'm new to the community but I've been on the app for 3yrs just looking for determined individuals
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gaining some muscle and weight
Hey everyone,I've been continously going to the gym for the last year at least and ive gained about 9 lbs of muscle,but i seem to be at a bit of a plateau! any advice or motivation would be greatly appreciated! feel free to add me if you also like to keep fit and go to the gym
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looking for people trying to gain weight
hi :) I have been trying to gain weight on and off for about 6 or 7 seven years. I had always been unhappy with my weight and body size, until I fell pregnant with my daughter and went from 7st to 11st and size 6 to a size 12. my skin my nails my hair my smile everything was perfect. even with my huge bump I felt sexy…
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Can I trust this app in terms of gaining estimated weight?
Stats: Weight = 60kg Goal = 70kg and 0.5kg a week Active MyFitnessPal calculated that my calorie intake should be 3200cal a day, and protein intake is 160g a day I work out 6 days a week and fulfill these intakes every day (just started out though). Now my question is: Should I be worried about the gain distribution? I do…
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21, 130 lbs, 3000K intake, no weight gain
Hi All, I have been using this app for a while now (about 4 months) I currently have an intake of 3000 calories a day, I am hitting the nutrients and macros daily, I am going the gym 4 times a week however I cannot seem to put on weight. I have gained 2 lbs in 4 months and I am not sure why this is not working. My usual…
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Low LBM, yet still might have higher BF %
I have lost over 85 lbs in 2 years, the first year and few months was done with cardio and diet. I started lifting about 8 months ago and have loved the results I've gotten with it. However, I have now reached what is apparently a LBM that is too low for my body. I am 21 years old, 5'7" and weigh 141-142 lbs This puts my…
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Im 23 and i weigh 90 pounds!!! Help
Hello im 23 and i weigh 90 ponuds i have two kids. I had baby 10 months ago and i breast fed which took all my fat and nutrients.plus all the stress and negative stuff going on in my life..i wasnt eating well.i dont suffer from anorexia. I like to eat but i cant seem to gain my weight back..im trying to atleast consume…
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Weight Training Calorie Burn MFP Data
So, new to the boards but long-time user of MyFitnessPal... usually referred to as MyFitnessBeyotch but I digress. How do you all record weight training in MFP? When I search it shows calories per minute, but when I work out it is usually do a set, rest, do a set, rest a bit more and so on. So usually a workout is say 45…
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What should I eat to help me get abs while I gain weight
I've always been skinny so I'm currently eating more calories than normal to bulk up. I go to the gym about 4-5 days a week and want to have abs but I've heard you get abs mostly from what you eat. Any tips on how to gain weight and get abs at the same time?
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Need help with lean bulking
Im trying to get bigger but try to minimize as much fat gain as possible. Would love to learn about a specific diet(include macros) and workout routine that helped with this.
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Gained 26 pounds in 4 months,add me to motivate each other
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Lacking carbs
Hi all, I have been a gym goer for years but constantly had trouble gaining weight since my teens (now36). However looking back since I am using the myfitnesspalapp I have the error of my ways and seen I have never consistently eaten enough! I started using the app on Jan 1st (78kg) and since then I have eaten between…
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Feeding schedule and weight gain Muscle tomorrow is never a day when the first
Meal 1-8 egg whites 350 grams Potato Meal 2-200 grams Chicken with 200 rice Meal 3-175 grams Chicken with 200 rice Meal 4-7 egg whites 200 rice Meal 5-200 grams Chicken and Broccoli cup. With 200 rice Meal 6-220 grams with a thickness of cup Aspragos. Before Exercise: I drink 10 grams bcaa + glutamine Ataiwl after exercise…
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Snacks to gain weight
Hello, can anyone recommend any snacks I could eat between meals? I find it really difficult to get all the calories I need in a day because I never really have an appetite(I've always been like this). Since I struggle to eat meals, I'm thinking I could just try and get my calories through snacks. I'm a 19 year old female…
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Help to gain weight
Hello everybody I have 24 yrs old, my weigth is 84. I want to gain weigth. In the past i tried to gain but I always quit. I was on 89lbs once. Almost a year ago. I tried doing p90x and hit 88 lbs I tried p90x3 but I quit nearly in two weeks. So I need some advance. im not good in the diet. I run of options too. I dont like…
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Fitbit Fitness Tracker Sync w/ MFP + Gaining Weight Question
Goal: Gain +1 lb/week. Hi guys, I just started using MyFitnessPal along with my FitBit Charge HR, and upon syncing, I noticed that the calories burnt from my FitBit counts as a -428 (Exercise) under my Exercise Diary of MyFitnessPal. Shouldn't it be +428 instead because i'm not actually taking in calories, but instead, I'm…
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Newbie happy to make friends :)
Hey guys, just starting on this. Happy to add friends for encouragement both ways. Also would love suggestions on fitness apps. Anything from workout planners/loggers to music players with motivational audio clips between songs. Cheers guys
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Building mass muscle goals.
I'm new & trying to find friends to share tips and etc about our muscle building journey! Add me
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Fitbit
What do you guys think of the new fitbit? Blaze. Im debating weather to wait for it or just get the surge.
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Bodybuilding community!!!
I'm new on here, but not In the gym. I'm 19 & I I plan on doing shows & modeling once I reach my goals. I'm looking for people to add to encourage, and inform one another on different tips to get better results! I'm trying to shred my back & upper body & build bigger mass. I love tips.
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Eating disorder
Hi all, I am a sufferer of anorexia and couldn't seem to find any discussions on this topic. I am desperately trying to put weight on as my weight is at a dangerously low. Any advice would be great, thanks
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Up and down
My weight literally goes up and down every day! I am 60 years old, 5'1 and go up and down between 123# - 127#. Every morning I get on the scale I could be down a few ounces or up a pound. What gives?
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I'm REALLY skinny
What foods have the most calories? What can I do to gain more weight?
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Getting Bigger: When to buy new clothes?
Hey everyone! I've been doing great with my weight gaining journey. Some of my pants are starting to get tighter. I haven't reached my final goal yet, but plan to by April. For now I've been mostly wearing clothes that have stretch or my looser fitting clothes. When's a good time to start shopping for new clothes for your…
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How do I no if I work hard enough at the gym
Might sound like a stupid but I work in the construction world. all day i move concrete post depending on size mostly 8ft which weigh 60 to 70kg each so I'm used to hard work. So when I'm gymming it and lifting me weights I have my minute rest so on so on. I finish my workout off I feel normal, maybe a little pumped from…
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Reverse Diet advice needed
Hello, I'be been reverse dieting for 4 weeks now and slowly increasing calories (~70-80cals each week) in that time I kept loosing weight. Now I'm starting week 5, but after weighing myself as usual I've noticed I gained 300g and I'm not sure if that's just water weight or not (I'm still under my supposed maintenance). I…
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Gaining weight on a budget ....
...the struggleeeeeee !!!! chicken breast, lentils, oats, brown rice and eggs are my absolute staples that I almost eat everyday. does anyone else have any cheap staples??