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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
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appetite enhancers?
What do you think of prescription/non precipitation drugs, and/or natural herbs to increase appetite/hunger? Any positives, or negatives, what do you think?
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Pregnant
i want to keep track of what I am eating and want to gain 1 lb a week and it won't let me get above 140 lbs! I will be above 140 lbs at the end of my pregnancy. Can I change this?
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New to the Process :) (Need some Guidance)
Hey guys. I just recently started weight training 2 weeks ago and obviously I haven't seen any dramatic results as I wasn't really eating enough. Im 5'10 140.6 pounds with a full stomach and I am looking to get to about 170. I work out between 5-7 days a week. Monday Biceps Tuesday Legs Wednesday Chest Thursday Back Friday…
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Gaining musscle after weight loss
hey everyone, I weighed 118kgs and over the year I have since reached my goal off 70kgs. I didn't expect to go this low let alone actually achieve this but unfourtently I may have gotten to small. I just turned 18 an I was hoping someone could offer advice on how many calories and what my macro nutrients should be as I…
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Cut progress and evaluation
Trying to decide if I should keep cutting or switch to a slow bulk or recomp. I lift heavy 3-4 days a week. Focus on compound movements such as bench press(115 lbs), squats(155 lbs), deadlifts(185), stiff leg deadlifts(175), and shoulder press(with 40lb Dumbbells or 75 on a barbell). I also supplement with isolation lifts…
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Help putting on mass?
I'm a 5'8 male I weigh 134lb before I started workout out a few months ago I weighted about 125 soaking wet. So even tho I am still beyond skinny I was getting progress. But I now haven't gained basically any weight in almost a month. I know it's cause I'm not eating enough because I work out 4-5 times a week. Any…
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My First Clean Bulk: looking for opinions/tips
I'm into my fourth week of clean bulking, below is my usual diet Monday-Saturday with Sunday being a cheat day. Any opinions, advice, tweaks would be awesome. Just want to make sure I'm on the right track. Thanks! Information: Gender: Male Age: 23 Height: 5'9" Weight: 174-175lbs. Body Fat: 9.4% Goal: 190-195lbs by February…
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Gaining weight in the right places?
Hey guys. I'm new to this but I'm 18, 5'6 and only 95 pounds. I wanna be around 120 and have some muscle. Any suggestions? :)
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eating or drinking calories
Do you find it easier to eat your calories or drink them in the form of a supplement?
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Food Supplements
Have food supplements proven to be a positive or a negative in your diet? Because sometimes I can try and drink a high caloric supplement in addition to my daily intake of calories in my regular diet... and it makes me full to the point where I don't really have an appetite any longer. Is anyone else having this same…
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Calorie Surplus
Just thinking ! if your making steady gains / weight should you increase your surplus slightly given your new weight (say monthly ) or wait until increases stall before you increase your calories again . Hope that makes sense
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Looking to build some muscle!
hey everyone! I'm 6'3 and I'm looking to gain some weight. I've been working out for 8 months now, but I haven't been dieting or training properly. I've been slacking lots, and it's time that I've realized that I've been doing it all wrong. I want to take action in the right way and begin a new journey. Any advice would be…