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Starting my first bulk - any advice welcomed.
A little about me .... I started properly using the gym May 2014 and continued to Feb. Only lifting weights on a 3 day split and probably not seeing the results I wanted to. Moved in Feb to prepare to go traveling and didn't use the gym at all. I've been travelling for 4 months now and the past 3 months I've been in the…
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Can anyone explain to me macros?
So my fitness friend, told me to get on this plan of hers to gain weight, I've been doing that, and to my surprise I lost 5lbs :( I was upset at her, but it's not her fault, she was just trying to help. My sister told me about macros, (carbs, fat, protein) but didn't really go in depth. Help? Suggestions/advice? I weigh…
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Weighing in
When is the best time of the day to weigh myself in?
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bulking
Hey guys, Im now on my veru first planned clean bulk, and im on a surplus of 400 kcal per day but im gaining weight real slow like half a kilo per month sometimes lower even. Am i not bulking good ? What should i do about it ? Is it okay ? Any tios would be much appreciated.
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Supposed to be gaining weight but LOSING WEIGHT??
I've been Trying to Gain weight for 5 days now. I know its not that long but ever since I started this process it seems like I've been losing weight. .-. When I look in the mirror I seem skinnier than I did before! I've been reaching my calorie goal ( 1,990 ) every day.. I don't understand. advice?? Help?? Not sure if I'm…
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Intermittent Fasting - Building Muscles - Whats your opinion?
Requirments: Being low in bodyfat and having a clean diet. Goal: Building some mucles, while preserving bodyfat low as possible. Question: Have any of you guys tried bulking with IF? I wanna hear your personal experiences, or see some before and after photos. *I think its difficult to have 2500-3000 calories in 6-8 hour…
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huge protein and calorie intake diet help
I'm looking for huge protien and calorie food ideas.. been underweight for my whole life and been trying to get at least 2800 a day goal according to this app. More the better though but it is harder than it I thought. Tracking all my foods for about a week now I realize I was nowhere near what I needed to eat before…
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'BULK'/OFFSEASON SQUAT GAINS/Leg Improvement
Good evening everyone! Curious as to what you all are doing for your own leg development, as I know a lot of people can struggle with building solid quads & thick glutes! Just wanted to emphasize the importance of PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD in all of your movements during training, especially for optimal muscle growth! [Edited…
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20th day update
So its my 20th day since donwloading the app.Im have put on about 6 pounds since then making it a total of about 10 pounds i have put on since starting my journey.Im almost half way in as far as reaching my goal of putting 30 pounds on.Man i cant wait to see me as a finished product after putting on 30 pounds.
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When Should I Stop Gaining?
Hey, I have been bulking up now for three months. I have gained about 10-12lbs (148-150 now) and have definitely seen increases in all of my major lifts (up to about 225 in Deadlift, over 250 in squat, approaching 205 in bench) and people are saying I am filling out well. I personally don't see a difference as all my…
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How to pack on the muscles
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Gaining weight with fibromyalgia & other health issues
So my whole life I've been underweight! It's always bothered me alot... People think or ask or call me anorexic or bulemic! And it really hurts! I'm at my lowest right now ranging between 82-89lbs and its really hard to eat alot of the time cuz I'm in serve pain 24/7 and I ushually don't have an appetite cuz of it... Also…
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How do i set my own Macros
Hey guys Myfitnesspal i would like to set my own Im unsure how to set my own on this app can someone please assist me
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Is this normal?
I started a bulk 4 days ago, i was progressing very quickly in a few days, but today i weighed 3 lbs lighter. Yesterday i finally went back to work (valet in las vegas) idk if i burned too many calories while at work and at the gym. I also did a 15 minute cardio session. My calorie intake is 3500 calories. Does it help…
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5 ft 2" and bulking (when 2000 cals dont seem enough?)
Hi All, i've just started on ICF 5X5 and looking to go into a lean bulk. I'm not planning to go through the cut cycle, hence a goal weight of 115 - 120lbs will be good for me for maintenance with muscle definition. My workout plan: 3 days of ICF 5X5 2 - 3 days of Cardio (1hr each approx.) My bodyfat % is pretty low for…
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New
Hello! I have lost 15 pounds in the past few months, and I have no idea why. I am very active, but I also eat a lot. I need to gain those 15 pounds back, but with a healthy muscle to fat ratio. I just got an original Total Gym at a thrift store, in an attempt to gain some muscle mass. I'm also having a tough time finding…
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Bikini/Bodybuilding Competitions
I am thinking of competing in a bikini competition some time next year. I would love some insight from people who have already competed in bodybuilding/bikini/figure etc. competitions. What I am wondering is how hard the prep is and if you had a hard time achieving you're ideal body. Also any tips for a first timer would…
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i cant put on weight!
For years people have been saying to me I look thin, witch is just as bad as keep calling someone fat. I lost a stone due to a couple of tummy bugs at the end of last year, witch in my opinion just rid me of a bit of extra timber. I got sick of people calling me thin so decided to try and bulk up bit. Problem is although I…
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Confused
Hi, new to forum so thanks for listening. Am in process of weight gain program which basically consists of all high kj food, good and bad. My previous daily intake average 5 to 6k Kj now averaging 12k per day easily.. Is this ok to do (includes drinking Extreme Body Mass). I am 45yo F . 42 kilo with a goal for 52 fast, 163…
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Gaining muscle but also gaining fat around legs and hips?
Hey guys! So my goal is to build lean mass muscle and I've been very consistent in hitting my calorie goals. I have been gaining muscle in my arms which is great because before I could fit a wrist watch over my bicep and triceps. However, I have been noticing my body has gained fat in my hips and legs. Has this happened to…
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Battle from hell
For 2 weeks now I've been consuming 6 to 8k calories a day, have only gained 2 pounds. What else more can I do?
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Help
Hey guys and girls. I am trying to gain weight. But I'm not going to dedicate my self to working out or eating the healthiest of foods. I watch everything I eat going into my nigh mouth. I am 5'3, 112 lbs I haven't gained weight since 2001. I'm an trying to eat 2.5 k calories a day but even that seem difficult. At work…
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Gaining HEALTHY weight
So I understand that you have to eat more to gain weight. It can be quite difficult though considering after eating so light for so long, your stomach tends to shrink. Does anyone have any advice on how to gain healthy weight over time while building muscle without feeling so stuffed that you feel like you're going to puke?
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Gaining weight
I just started using this a couple of days ago and I am shocked of how much I wasnt eating compared to what I thought. I'm doing about 7k calories a day and thought I was doing 10k. Anyone else know what I mean? Need friends as well. The reason why I'm eating so much to try and gain is due to having Graves' disease, which…
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First ever bulk
Haven't posted in a while. Last time it was when I did my first ever cut and dropped to 10% body fat. I stripped stubborn fat but had no lean muscle so looked skinny as hell! Made small gains halfway through my first bulk.
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breastfeeding
Hi, ill like to gain weight but im breastfeeding i dont know if ill have to eat more or what ?
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3lbs weight gain in first 4 days of bulk?!
Hello All, Current stats: 5" 2" Weight: 14 Aug: 103 lbs 17 Aug: 106 lbs Lifting: 3 days a week (ICF 5 X 5) Cardio: 2 days a week (1hr - 1.5hrs) Previous intake: Not sure, wasnt tracking much probably was undereating 1600 - 1800 cals Current intake: 2000 - 2200 cals I dont track my macros very strictly as I want a healthy…
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Pregnancy apps?
apparantly, MFP won't let me set a goal weight above 174... I wish they had a pregnancy mode that saved your pre-pregnancy weight and let you set higher goal weights. And maybe a button to "add 300 cal to maintainance goal. Does anyone have suggestions for another app that maybe sincs with MFP?
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Gaining muscle limited fat gains
after successfully gaining weight to my restored weight following a short spell of anorexia Ive managed to gain approximately 5-6 pounds of muscle since January by eating in a calorie surplus. I'm now following an intense strength & hypertrophy training programme to gain muscle and I've been incorporating short bursts of…
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new here :)
Add me! Hoping to gain some buddies to help motivate and support my weight gain journey!