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new here
Hi everyone! i am new to myfitnesspal.. looking forward to any helpful tips.. working towards my first competition but have a long ways to go! I know my struggle will be with the food. working out is the easy part for me! but i am excited!!Hope everyone is having a good week so far!
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Slow and steady
For the past four months, I've been restricted from weight lifting due to an elbow tendon injury. (Sure, I could've done legs only, but nah.) During that time I hit the cardio hard, figuring I may as well cut. Dropped 15 pounds in that time. Today were the twin good news of being cleared to reenter the weight room, plus my…
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what is your go to healthy high calorie lunch which can be packed?
i’ve realised that i have high calorie breakfast and dinners but im lacking the lunch to push me over the line into the surplus, preferably high in protein and carbs too, thankyou for reading.
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Hanma Baki
im going to get baki body
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Any advice on my program, or stay the course?
I use a Planet Fitness so I have to adapt some stuff to what equipment I have available, but my current training program is below. I've recently got done with a long cut, losing 80+ pounds. I ate at maintenance for a few weeks, and just now am switching to about 100 calories over to start a slow lean bulk. Will probably up…
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What did you wish you knew back when you first started lifting?
This is a continuation from a post by @abbynormalartist from back in 2017. I Think it was a very inciteful discussion that didn't get as much momentum as it deserved. Come on my fellow old gurus of iron. Let's hear that wisdom. For me, I wish i understood the importance of carbohydrates and creatine. I overvalued protein…
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Low creatine levels
For the past 18 months my blood tests have shown quite low creatine levels. I have noticed muscle loss on my left calf and upper arms thighs now going too.. is there anything I can do about this any supplements? I have seen a doctor and had several tests there’s no medical reasoning. Possible that it could be early…
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Morning session
Hey all Hope you are having a lovely day. Just to share I attempted a new chest session this morning and found it to be productive. X3 sets of 12- using seated Flys Machine (210 weight) 2 mins recovery in between sets X4 sets of 15 cable machine flys kneeling. 120 each side - 3 mins recovery between sets X3 sets of 10 -…
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Any tips for a beginner with a history of Back Pain?
I workout during my lunch and after work between cardio & weightlifting. I have yet to do more squats or any motion where I'm bending. I feel i have less spasms being more active and losing weight while gaining lean mass. However I'm not sure how to introduce my upper body as in back into weights. Like should i get a belt…
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Can anyone please help me ?
I need some very high calories meals ,shakes or even snacks
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How is it possible to bulk with heavy cardio
Hi, I am a motorcycle athlete who is looking to put on about 35 lb currently at 140. when I train cardio I typically burn around 1k-1500 calories per workout.. my focus in my bulking journey is more focused towards strength than aesthetics.. Is this why the app is recommending so many calories? The app is recommending 3k…
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In the Gaining phase but not a Big eater
What are some foods you like that pack a high calorie content but are still relatively healthy? My goal is to get in at least 2,300 calories a day. I’m currently 5 foot 3, age 43(about to be 44) and I weight 147.6 Also, feel free to add me on here if you’re gaining too and we can share input. I host challenges on…
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Muscle gain
Im using muscle blaze mass gainer.. Is it useful?
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Belly getting fat
I am trying to gain muscle but instead I find my belly getting bigger. Have maintained base calories. Any advise?
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Underweight struggling to gain weight
Hi there, I’m new here, have been underweight for a long time now. For the last three weeks I have added an extra 600 calories and still no weight gain 😭 any tips?
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Should I keep eating?
I'm 56kg and 161cm and a bit too bony for my liking. I'm trying to build muscle which technically means that I need to gain weight. I have tracked my diet for three months now and I know that my daily maintenance is slightly above 2400 kcal. I recently started learning different kinds of barbell lifts and I have been very…
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From cutting to Bulking how?
Hi, there folks. I've been cutting for almost 8 Months straight now and have lost since then around 20 kg weight. So i think i'm lean enough to start bulking But how should i transit from cutting to bulking i heard that when cutting for a long period of time the metabolism slows down and when eating more the body stores…
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What do I do about food?
Heya guys, I have a slight problem. I would clasiffy my body type as skinny fat. I want to gain the "healthy" weight (muscle) and lose the fat. But with building the muscle, I have a really big problem with eating enough. It seems impossible for me to actually eat the amout of calories i should eat (its about 2250).…
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Weight gain tips
What are some tips to gain weight fast
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Cut or bulk?
39M 5'5" 137lbs starting weight 220 10 months ago, been losing weight/cutting since then while lifting
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Gain muscles
Hey everyone I would like to gain weight and scared to start working out because I directly start loosing more weight , maybe because I don’t know how much food I should eat (calories I need) what do you suggest me ? Thank you in advance.
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How do you know when to start cutting?
I lost 21kg since NYE, reached my goal weight but lots of muscle loss (it was probably already an issue because of knee and hip injuries). I’ve been going well for 4 weeks in gym and surprisingly gained a good amount of muscle, starting to really like my shape now… Just wondering do I just keep bulking or should I sort of…
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Food
Question, you scan the label, cook the food then weigh your portion?
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Cut or Bulk
Currently on 3/6 month bulk. What’s your fitness journey? Which do you favor?
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Building muscle
Looking for people who are on the same journey as I am I’m currently 153 pounds. I love the number but I just want to tone up and build muscle and shed some of the fat. Let’s be friends.
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6 week mark
I've been doing 5 days a week and now that I'm hitting week six I feel like I'm not bulking and seeing results as fast as I want. But trying to stick to it but I don't know if I'm doing things right. 3200 cals 200g protein. I don't eat the cleanest but I have such a hard time keeping weight on that I'm trying to put as…
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Calories
Big boi
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Jacked goals
Hello! New here and main goal is to get jacked and ripped! I weight train 4 days a week and work 8 hours in an automotive shop as a technician. Lifting and grip strength are amazing for my job. It’s been a journey having gone to gyms addicted to bodybuilding and maybe someday enter a contest who knows. I love the gym and…
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BF% target where you stop bulking and start cutting?
What BF% do people shoot for to stop bulking and start cutting - and what BF% do people target to stop cutting and start bulking again? Or how long do people bulk before cutting? My current plan has been 8-10 weeks bulking followed by 6-8 weeks cutting. What do other people do? I struggle with bulking because I like to be…
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How to Gain weight for bulking?
Hi i assume i should increase my calories slowly and not immediately from like 2000 kcal to 2600-2700 kcal Should i increase every week my calories by 100 kcal till i reached 2600 kcal and then hold it? What is the best weight gain for a lean/clean bulk 0,25 kg or 0,5 Kg a week? Regards