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gain muscle not fat
This last weekend I was in drill and it was announced that the Army was now ok with being over body weight standards as long as you pass the body fat. I am 200lbs and want to hit 220 and keep it at 15% or under of body fat. What is the best way?
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Gain weight on low FODMAP diet
My 13 yr old daughter has been suffering with IBS for the last 7 months. Incredible pain. She lost 5lbs through this ordeal. After cutting out dairy, gluten and grains we are having many, many more good days than bad now. Adding grains back and minimal carbs. But at 5'1" we should weigh more than 86lbs. Hope to gain at…
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First Bulk
This will be my first bulk. I am an active male that weighs about 160 pounds. I am pretty fit & am trying to gain more weight to put on more muscle. I have been doing research and have just recently started using myfitnesspal. I'm really needing some good workout splits or some advice on bulking in general. We are all in…
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Feeling fat, not fit - any advice?
Hi all, I would value your perspective. I have been bulking since September, which has been tough for someone who has spent her entire adult life strictly keeping at around 110lbs (5'6"). My weight fluctuates massively with my periods/what I eat, but at the moment I am 122lbs, which is 2lb/month average. I was aiming for…
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Kinesiologist recommends 175g protein for 136lbs woman?
Hi, I am not new to weight lifting, bulking/cutting and counting macros. As far as I know, if you want to put on muscle, the grams of protein you eat should be equal to your lean body mass (or some say your entire weight). So I was a bit surprised when the kinesiologist at the gym said 175g of protein instead of somehere…
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Looking to gain a stone and tone this Mummy carcus up
At the age of 36 I have decided to stop moaning about wanting my bikini body back post baby - 3 YEARS ago! - and actually take action. I need to gain a stone. I want to be a size ten with some tone and curve not this shapeless size eight with an *kitten* that has gave up. I never ever gain weight but miss a meal and lose…
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Can any one help me bulk?
I am a boy, 19, 53.6 kg, i want to gain some muscle but dont kniw how to eat , i always afraid to get fat if i eat crazy ... help
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Weight gain smoothie
how can I make a simple weight gain smoothie with frozen fruit? Need help
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Terry's 12 Week Bulk
Last year I did a 6 week bulk and saw great gains. Then, I got a new job, moved to a new city, re-entered grad school (and completed it finally) and took another certificate program. Oh, I got lazy too.. so nearly all of my gains from last year disappeared. But, I'm back at it finally and eager to move forward again. This…
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Hey guys new to bulking
Hi guys, I'm really really new to bulking and lifting weights I really need pointing in the right direction, where do I start.. Well I'm 20 years Old, 6ft4 12st4lbs I have a very active job and I struggle to get my calorie intake during the day, I don't know what I need to eat or anything so I'm such a noob! I've only just…
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Need gaining weight friends!!!!
I feel there is a not enough people bulking on this site. Need some friends that are bulking as well and understand the difficulties and work it takes to accomplish that. Send me a friend request. I started at 200 trying to get to 225. My max scale reading so far has been 213 but weight fluctuates so much im really not…
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Friends that lift
I've recently started lifting as I'm joining the army and need to get my fitness up but I've found I really love it and it's not a chore anymore, it's more like therapy. I'm looking for people to add to keep me motivated and it little bits of advice along the way
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Advice for an older woman who needs to gain weight?
I'm trying to lose weight, but my mother is in the opposite boat . . . Her doctor keeps telling her to gain weight. She is 75 years old and about 5'4", but unfortunately I don't know how much she weighs. She's very skinny, though. I think this is partly a result of her trying to cook low-calorie meals for my dad (who is a…
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7 weeks and 13 pounds
Hi all. A bit under seven weeks ago, I started using this MFP app. I'd just started on a healing path after a very long illness. I was 133 lbs at 6 feet tall. I got out of the shower and got on the scale this morning - I'm now at 146.8lbs! Huzzah! To those of you that offered support, I thank you very much! About 19 pounds…
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Struggling to drop total caloric intake after mini bulking
Having increased my caloric intake significantly with the objective of gradually bulking and I ensured simultaneously I stuck to my continued compound lifting exercises which started with all pro's routine both beginner and intermediate followed by the 5 by 5 stronglifts program. I'm looking at gradually dropping my…
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not able to gain weight
hey guys.. i am quite thin.. any tips for adding weight quickly.. really need help
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My weight, calorie intake and gym
Hi, I currently weight 57kg at my most I've been 68. I am currently going to get up to 3,200 calories a day well I will try. I work nights so in the day I want to sleep. I am going to start back at the gym next week as soon as I finish work about 6.30am. I want to try to bull up and put on weight. Currently creatine…
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Healthy Weight
Sorry, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this so I won't keep this up for long, but what do you think is a healthy weight for a 19 year old girl who's 5'1 (156 cm)? Thank you so much :)
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Really needing advice !!
Do any of you guys no if 2500 calories is really what you need to be eating of you have an eating disorder and are trying to recover from it?or is it too many?
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Eating more -> tiredness?
Hi folks. I'm trying to get back up to a healthy weight; ended up dropping lbs thru bad habits & being sick. I'm trying to make myself eat more when I can (but still stick with healthy foods - fruit, veg, &c). But I've noticed that on days when I actually do eat more, I'm way more tired than when I eat "normally" (to the…
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does this sound right?
I've just made a shake and after weighing the ingredients and calculating calories the total comes to 745 calories, it's really tasty, if this calorie total sounds right putting on the weight might be easier if i have one every night. Ingredients are one banana, 50g oats, 3 tbsp nutella, 2 × pots kids fromage frais, 300 ml…
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Up hill treadmill walk b4 heavy weights or after to burn the bf
Would just like to know people opinions on this subject! I struggle for cardio motivation at times cos I really am enjoying my bulking period so at times I do 20min up hill walk on the treadmill at a fast walking pace 2-3 a week afta my weight session!
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Good Idea or Great Idea?
Cookies and Ritz in "I need calories" shakes. It's delicious.
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Muscle Weight
I wanna gain more muscle weight I'm just really on edge about hitting 200
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Looking to gain a stone and tone this Mummy carcus up
At the age of 36 I have decided to stop moaning about wanting my bikini body back post baby - 3 YEARS ago! - and actually take action. I need to gain a stone. I want to be a size ten with some tone and curve not this shapeless size eight with an *kitten* that has gave up. I never ever gain weight but miss a meal and lose…
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Losing Muscle! Need food help!!!
I have been going to the gym for a little over a year and I saw some great results. I was always very petite but when I hit my 30s the weight didn't come off like it used to. Now, no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to gain muscle. I want to ask for a little outside help. My TDEE is roughly 1600. I'm 5'1. When I started…
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Recipes for bulking
Im aiming to gain 30 lbs. I currently eat about 2,500 calories a day, i need a little over 1,000 more. Any recipes?
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Calories a day
Hi I was wondering how many calories I should be eating a day I am female, age 27, 5ft 7inchs and weight 108lbs! Any advice would be really appreciated
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Gaining weight
Right about now I weigh about 164 pounds and I'm 6' I'm starting to eat about 3200-4000 calories in a day. and I work out every day, whether it be lifting or running. Is this good?
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RIP_REBUILD ACCOUNTABILITY!
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