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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…
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besides weight loss
Besides weight loss goals ... What r your goals?
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Supplements
I take a GAT nitraflex for prework out. Sytha 6 for post mixed with a little creatine. Im looking for something else to help with muscle recovery. Any recommendations??
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Hard time achieving a caloric surplus
I can't eat In a caloric surplus.. Any solution???
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Gaining muscle unevenly
I was feeling really good about life yesterday when I noticed I was finally getting some muscle in my legs and general butt area. But I've actually realised on closer inspection that it's happening unevenly. I have knee pain in my right knee and I'm pretty knock knee'd so I've obviously been over compensating while doing…
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bikini prep
Are there any ladies here who bikini competition prepping?
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Goals for 2020?
Let's do our usual goals round-up. Let's really commit this time- no excuses! My goal is to join the 1000 lb club at age 51. I've been attempting this since 2016 however minor injuries (and distractions) keep putting me off. I'm recommitting again.... My left shoulder is 100%. My left glute (illiac crest) pain still…
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Gaining weight tips
Hello, I’m trying to gain weight as currently I’m underweight but I find it hard to reach the calorie target without feeling to full up. Does anyone have any tips on how much to eat and when and good meals to eat which have high calories (I’m pescatarian which makes it a bit harder as I can’t get protein from meat). Thank…
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From Japan
weight gain!!!!!!!
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Need tips on gaining weight
Hi I'm 5"11 and am 64kg I'm looking for some ways to best help me gain weight as I've never seemed to be able to gain
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Any bodybuilding mamas?
Looking to see if there is any bodybuilding mamas out there? I’m pregnant with my second but have a dream of someday competing again :) Stories? Pictures? Advice?
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Activity level definitions?
Hi. So I am confused about the activity level definitions, and which one to choose. When I googled them they described the levels by the amount of movement we get daily (sedetary or on our feet, etc). But what about exercise? I go to the gym about 3-4 times per week and I lift heavy, and my goal is to stay lean but to…
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Progressive overload help
I am a female and lift dumbells at home. I am aware of progressive overload, and how important it is, so am trying my best to improve each week. My issue is for example, the last 5 workouts my overhead press has been 10kg each hand for about 5 reps ( last one is a real struggle) I do 3 rounds. I can't seem to get past…
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Bulking
Hey, what is the best foods to eat to bulk quickly?
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Recovering from injury tips
I managed to badly sprain my ankle 8 weeks ago (hopefully a partial tear and not a full one). I am not known for being a patient person but I have been SO good. Have used my crutches, done my mobility exercises, and doing revised workouts as programmed by my coach. Close to getting off the crutches now and I am tempted to…
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Specialization Program
I’m wanting to do a specialization program for my back due to the fact that it’s a very weak lagging body part of mine and I’ve suffered an injury in my shoulder because of muscle imbalances. Anyone know of a good one? Or how to design a program? I haven’t worked out for a while so I’m not sure where to begin or what I…
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StrongMan builds
Hi all, I’m 6 weeks back into Strongman after a feed yours absence, are there any fellow competitors in here to group up with and get some support?
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FNG
I’m so glad I stumbled into this particular forum. Very informative. I’m big into strength training and diet. I’d love to follow some like minded people. Please add if you’re looking for someone to be a pain in your *kitten*.
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What goal should I select for body recomposition?
I all, Been using MFP for the last 12 months and it's been a great help for bodybuilding. I've been cutting for the last 2 months and just starting to get more visible abs. My only concern is that I may have lost some lean mass in the process. I'd like to switch to body composition, but there isn't an option on the goals…
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Competitive Bodybuilding...anyone here?
Good morning all, just curious as to how many folks on this forum are currently competitive bodybuilders? Classic Bodybuilding? Figure? Physique? Etc.? If so, anyone competing in Masters Class? Just curious. :) Thanks for indulging me!
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I've been seeing good progress from bulking, should I up my goal?
Hello Everyone! I am on a bulking journey for a more curvy body shape for the summer of 2021. I've seen good progress so far in terms of what I've been measuring around my hips. I was 35in on September and now I'm at damn near 37in. My ultimate ultimate goal was to reach 38in hips by the time of the summer but since I'm…