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Drinking mass protein before bedtime
I was wondering wether drinking mass protein before bedtime is good for your health or not??
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Trainer says no complex carbs post workout
Can anyone explain? I will ask him tomorrow during our session but it's seriously been bugging me all weekend.
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Macro Split
Any opinions on my macros right now? Never sure how to allocate my fat and carbs. 6-3" 177lbs 29 yo male. Just upped from 3300 cals as I was not gaining weight. 3500cals 471C/185P/97F
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Food plan for Weight Gain
Looking for some recipes and meal prep ideas for weight gain. Would like to put on at least 10 lbs by Christmas. Any help is appreciated.
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So I am suppose to introduce myself on hear so HI......:) I am on hear as you could see by my category description to gain weight, I am not anorexic if that is what your first thought is I just am very skinny small person as my doctor says small boned and petite:DDDD I am trying to gain more weight in muscle mass so I will…
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Calorie dense healthy foods?
I eat whatever and whenever I want, and listen to and trust my body to tell me when something needs to change. The problem is, I weighed myself a couple weeks ago and realized I'd unintentionally lost 14 lbs. I came back to MFP to track my calories and make sure I'm getting enough in the day. I don't want to lose any more,…
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When can I bulk? Body fat estimate?
Hi. I'm 5'4". I've weighed as much as 180 but am around 128 at the moment. I took a maintenance break around 130-133 and decided to lean out enough for a bulk (no patience for recomp). When do you guys think I'll be ready and can you provide a body fat estimate? Also, I'm worried I'm starting to lose muscle because I…
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Bulk or should i stay at maintain? 180lbs-166lbs12weeks
I am a bit confused now I have finished my cut lost some weight don't know if I should do a proper bulk because when I started my cut I wasn't that big but I got a bit fat under the chin so I stop my bulk. I understand how to track macros now should I get a weight gainer and add some more calories to my same diet ? Need…
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Body Fat Estimate
Is there anyone who could give me a general BF% Range based on pics? I am just curious to know so I can get an idea of when I should stop my bulk, I know I'm not there yet but just would like the opinion/data. I am not in a position to get calipers as I am in school and not near a facility that has them. I cannot see my…
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Recommend food for high carb/fat and moderate protein diet
So my daily intake to reach my goal weight is around 3200 cal, I normally get around 5k easy if I splurge as anyone would but the only thing that holds me back is having an extremely high metabolism. I've struggled with maintaining my body weight for years. I weigh in at 150.8 lbs. atm and my goal is to get to at least 165…
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Another weight gain journey...
I'm 5'1" and 95 lbs. I put on about 3 lbs by working out & eating more but I got sick and fell right back down to 95. My goal is to get to 105 by the end of the year. I'm dedicating myself to lifting weights twice a week & eating 3 meals a day with snacks in between. Hoping to find some accountability partners who can help…
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Bye Bye abs !!!
Here we go again !!!! ...winter bulk current weight 210 lbs target weight 220 lbs Height 6 ' 2" Bf ....how gives a @!!@#
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lost a lot of weight from cutting out soda
About two months ago, I decided I was done with diet coke, aspartame, and then decided all sodas had to go. I was about 126 lbs at the time, I'm down to about 115. Normally, this would be a great thing. I wasn't trying to lose weight, and I've always lost weight pretty easily, and at times I would get too thin. I'm on that…
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what do you think of gentian root?
Known as one of the bitterest herbs in the world, its also used as an appetite stimulant and helps treat digestive/liver issues. Should I try it out?
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GVT Program
What are your thoughts on GVT. This is my first week doing this type of program. I'm getting a great pump. Will only use this type of program for 2 weeks due to so much volume. Anyone had any success with this?
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¿3,000 proper calories?
My daily calorie goal is 3,000. However I consistently go over on most nutrients and I'm consistently under on others. Over: fat, protein vitamin C. Under: carbs, fiber.
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Compound Exercise... am I ready?
Hey guys, I'm 5ft 1 & 84lbs. 2 weeks ago I joined myfitnesspal & in my first 2 weeks I've been gaining weight for the first time in a very long time {I'm 25 years old & I've pretty much weighed the same since I was 15}. I know just how frustrating it is to want to gain weight, & I want to gain weight so desperately that…
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Gaining muscle
What is the best diet to gain muscle?
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Want to learn how to build lean defined muscle
5' 4" 130 # Body fat 25% Not currently lifting. Using boot camp and jogging to loos fat and strengthen muscle. Eating clean.
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BCAA?
Do they work? Do you notice a difference?
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Lost weight, now time to bulk
Hey Guys, I used to weigh in at 360lbs. Now, I am a comfortable 229lbs. However, I have noticed that all my running has given me cut and defined legs, but a lot of excess skin and limited strength in my upper body. I am wanting to bulk up my body and put on a lot more muscle that is well defined. How many calories should I…
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Low protein
hey everyone! So I talked to a nutritionist today who told me she wants me to stay within 50-70 grams of protein a day in a 2750 calorie diet. I've been following myfitnesspal and logging 110 grams like it suggested for me. Just by logging my exekiel bread, oatmeal, and a few other of my staples, I'm well over my…
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what body fat percentage to start cutting?
So I am a 5'6-5'7 female, 153 pounds and 24℅ bfp, iv only been lifting over 2 months. I was actually 4 weeks in to my bulk, but I read on one of the threads that after 25% bfp I will basically be putting on fat.. I tried to do some research on it to see whether I should carry on a bulk or start a cut and couldn't find much…
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Low fat high calorie Diet?
does anybody have a sample diet that's around 3500 calories but low in fat?
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Calorie Surplus..but how much? Guidance Needed.
Hey! So I have been doing a lot of research and I get the general idea. Want to build muscle= calorie surplus, and so on. I am just not entirely sure where I particularly stand in this all. I am a female in her 20's and I weigh 126 pounds and I'm 5'4 . I have been lifting and lifting heavy, going to the gym about 4 days a…
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Help female 30yrs need to gain healthy fat
Hi need help gaining fat, used special scale to measure and says 16.7% (healthy is around 21%). I rarely exercise nowadays (feel fatigue a lot). What to do? When I have energy I'm scared to exercise since calorie intake may be too low and may just ending up losing more muscle mass (which I see some muscle loss and I really…
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To much protein bad for you?
I was talking to someone about my diet. Told them I am trying to have 190 grams of protein a day. They said that was to much for me at 128 pounds. I am trying to gain about 40 pounds. Is there such thing where to much protein is bad for you? My understanding of it was that your body can only except a certain amount then…
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50% carbs 35% fat 15% protein
Does this sound reasonable for an ectomorph who does not care about fat gains? BTW I'm seditary
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y3
Has anyone tried the y3 training programme to gain mass?
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Motivation
Add me guys who have a lot motivation to live a healthy lifestyle