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Thoughts on full body splits? Effective?
So I’m a woman, 26, complicated workout history. Off and on for a couple years, but without pushing myself hard enough, or really knowing exactly what I was doing. Started finally hitting it hard beginning of 2020, and then....yeah. Finally got back to it in October, and actually work at my gym as staff and a group fitness…
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Replace fat for muscle
Hi there. What are every ones thoughts on how to replace body fat with muscle gain? I'm a tall slender man @ 45 yrs old with a fast metabolism that has started to slow down. I would like to gain some mass but dont want the bulky look. Muscular without huge muscles... What the communities advice be to achieve this?
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Theragun Elite on offer at QVC UK For £319
Such a good deal! Just thought you’d all like to know.
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DMHA vs DMAA question
Over the past few years I was occasionally taking an ECA stack via Bronkaid to amp out workouts- as I LOVE accelerated cardio/ weight training- I never crashed or had any ill side effects. Since I can’t get my hands on any anymore I switch to DMHA + Caffeine after someone recommended it saying “If you like the ECA try this…
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Macros for booty gains!!
I am currently on surplus. I'm 5'5, 142lbs and aiming for 2300 calories a day with 1g of protein per body weight (140lbs daily). My main goal is to gain booty muscle. Any advices?
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Who’s the every day workout people in here?
If I miss a day I’m miserable. Any others out there with this same mentality?
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Some advice please On what’s next
So some background I am 5ft 6 inches 148lbs down from 220lbs I have a small amount of fat left on my mid section and would call myself skinny fat. I work a warehouse job 3 days a week which is very physical And involves lifting and moving pallets and I lift an upper lower split on the other 4 days. What is my goal to not…
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Soreness!!
Hello. I’m a mid 30’s male in decent shape. I’m not one to use protein shakes or anything, however I noticed that I am really sore after a workout. Especially after a leg day. Is my soreness caused by a lack of protein after I exercise? What causes soreness and how do you combat it. Hard to sit down sometimes after legs (…
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Need to gain weight
Hello. I'm 5'7" 108lbs I've been trying to put on and keep on weight for many years. My problem is #1 lactose intolerant #2 allergic to bananas and fleshy foods make me nauseous (cantaloupe and avocados etc). Evidently I can't stomach protein shakes (throw them up almost immediately) on top of that I'm a very picky eater.…
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Same plan- suddenly different results? Help :/
Hello I have been working hard to cut the last 5 lbs down for my first ever competition in March. In the past few months I cut my calories to just a 250 cal deficit and increased training days/ week. 1 rest day. I incorporated in another cardio day as well. However, I’m suddenly noticing a ton of water retention and even…
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Show me your home gyms!
I’m putting a small log cabin in my garden to use as a gym for my oly lifts. Won’t have much kit in it as I need the space to throw the bar around, but I’m looking for inspiration. Anyone with a home gym (shed, garage or whatever) I’d love to see your pics to inspire me!
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Looking for HELP- losing too much weight.
Good morning folks! So somewhere along my weight loss journey I injured my foot, due to the medication I am now taking I seem to have lost my appetite completely. I’m looking for advice maybe from the weightlifting community to put on some pounds... I am currently 110 lbs at 5’5 so slightly underweight. Trying to tackle…
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Gaining muscle
Hi everyone. I am a 47 yr old woman, 5’6”, 119.4 lbs with 17.5% body fat. I am looking to gain muscle but am unsure of, when using the app what my goal is as far as weight. For instance: lose weight, maintain, gain and how much per week? Also if I’m looking to gain, what is my end goal as far as lbs? Hopefully I explained…
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Unsolicited Comments...grrrr
I really wish people would think first before they say stuff. We all make 'mistakes' and say the wrong thing, but I just feel like I need to vent this. I was standing in the drug store and a complete stranger walked by me and said "Well now, nobody could ever accuse you of being overweight could they??". I'm sure he…
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Question for weightlifting experts!
Hi all, middle aged, post-menopausal woman here. After a long period of illness last summer/fall (chronic leukemia) where all I could do was lie around and lose muscle mass, I got back into a workout routine two months ago. I know that at my age I can’t really expect to gain a lot of muscle, so my main goal has been to…
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Recomp Confusion
4 years ago I decided to loose weight and in the first year I lost 20 pounds. I’ve maintained that loss (and lost 3 more pounds) over the last 3 years. I’m think I’m ready to start lifting some weights but I’ve read so much I’m starting to get confused about where to start but mostly with the macros. Do I need to eat the…
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Having trouble eating 2500 calories!!!
I am under weight and trying to gain weight. I can barely manage to eat 1900 calories a day what do u guys do to get calories in what does your diet look like? I eat healthy Breakfast-Boost shake banana and a yogurt Snack -granola bar Lunch- ham sandwich banana and crackers Dinner - chicken rice corn Snack dry cereal and a…
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Faster and stronger in 2021
Back on mfp with some serious goals for the year. Run 3,500 miles, 2:40 marathon, and strength training 5 times a week. Looking for accountability partners and people looking to push themselves further everyday. Wanting to connect with people that chase their goals hard everyday. I’m good with my current weight, just…
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Weight gain
Hello, i was informed that you have to multiply your weight by 15 to attain the amount of calorie maintenance. I’m 155 pounds trying to gain wait. For some reason it says i need to eat 3,240 pounds a day. This seems invalid
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How to transform a pancake butt - sharing my transformation story
I had the dreaded pancake butt all my life. People used to joke around about my butt all the time. I'm now 49 years old and I finally have a bum that is not flat and embarrassing. Here's what I learned: 1. Squats did NOTHING but make my quads bigger and it killed my knees 2. Despite everything - resistance bands, lunges,…
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Gaining weight
I recently started on creatine, mutant mass protein, and testosterone booster. My starting weight was 160lbs, the app says I need 3150 per day, I was wondering if I could start drinking two protein powder shakes a day to help achieve my intake goals? I'm not a big water and have a fast matoboloisum, so I'm a hard gainer.i…
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Body recomposition
Do you guys find it easier to focus on one task(for example gaining weight first) then cutting the fat or to focus on gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time?
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Supplements - effective or useless?
Do any of you have opinions and knowledge on supplements. I’m kinda of the belief that most if not all are no different to regular food. I do use creatine and Bcaas but am starting to question there benefit.
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Different muscle growth based on body type?
Wondering if anyone knows if your body type (Ectomorph, Endomorph, mosomorph) relates to how you build muscle on your body? Specifically how high the muscle sticks up vs more flat. I recently found out some people grow muscle more close to bone and other people’s muscles are longer close to bone. Not sure the correct term.…
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Weight gain
Hello, i was informed that you have to multiply your weight by 15 to attain the amount of calorie maintenance. I’m 155 pounds trying to gain wait. For some reason it says i need to eat 3,240 pounds a day. This seems invalid
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How many calories do you need to eat
I’m trying to gain weight at the moment and I was wondering how many calories do you need to eat to gain weight as I struggle to eat over 2,500 calories a day. I’m about 135lbs and am 5’11 so any advice would be helpful. (I’m pescatarian so can’t get protein from meat which doesn’t help)
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Women’s Building Muscle Tips - New to MFP
Hi everyone, I am new to the app. I am currently a slightly curvy size 8 and am looking to be a curvy size 10. I was always a size 10 up until a few years ago. I have been going to the gym 3/4 times a week for a couple of years now, mainly resistance training just to maintain fitness and stay toned. I’m now ready to focus…
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Target lifts for 2021?
I’ve set myself a challenge to beat my pbs on squat, deadlift and bench. I’m turning 40 this year and want to be in my best shape and breaking my own records. Bench - PB 150kg - @130 - 🎯160 Deadlift - PB 210kg - @195 - 🎯 220 Squat - PB 170kg - @145 - 🎯 180 What are your goals for 2021? Do you think mine are achievable…
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Female Competitors?! 1stPhorm?
Any Wellness or Bikini ladies wanna be friends? Im on a journey to hit the stage in 2021! Currently eating lowcarb and working with 1stPhorm nutrition stacks.
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18 year old wanting to bulk up!
Hi everyone! Im 18 and I'm quite tired of practically flying away when the wind blows too hard! I have noticed that I eat way too little and am trying to reach 2050 calories a day. Along with that I'd like to do some exercises but I haven't really a clue where to start. I've got a few weights plus a big bar at home but…