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New having hard time gaining
I have been tiny my hole life, even after 4 kids I am still under a hundred pounds! ;( I am really trying to gain 15-20lbs by summer Any help?
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hard to hit 4000cals
Gaining about a pound a day hard to hit 4000 cals a day including cnp mass and muscle gain any tips
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Starting bulk, question about BF%
I'm beginning my first bulk ever, and first wish to thank everyone here for their much appreciated advice on the best method for achieving the 'cleanest' bulk possible. I have a question about BF% during bulking, however. I know that body fat increases whenever one consumes excess calories above BMR, and that's not a big…
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question about bulk/cut cycle...
Right now I am doing my first bulk. Started about first week of October at just about 176 pounds, and my goal is to get to 185, maybe 188 pounds depending on how I am feeling. As of right now I am 183.5 and have been on track for about .5 pound per week gain. My question is that when I go to cut down, should I try to cut…
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Fat boy syndrome.
Former fat boy syndrome. :) Seriously I have been struggling with gaining weight (fat) for the 2.5 years since I lost 50lbs. Last January I was up 10 pounds from my lowest. This was a mixture of bulking and cutting while logging my food as accurately as I could. A year later I am up another 10 pounds and this was without…
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Bulking and cutting?
My ultimate goal is to gain muscle (so I can eat more and avoid being skinny fat) but I still have a bit of body fat I need to get rid of as well so I thought I'd try bulking and cutting. I'm just not really sure how to go about it. How long should each phase last? How much more/less should I eat during each phase? Should…
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Struggling to gain weight!
I currently weigh at 65kg, exercise 5times a week and am consuming approx 3000 calories per day. My strength is increasing dramatically but my weight does not move up. I've now bumped it up to 3500calories but am not too sure as to how many portions I should be eating. I currently consume 3 large meals a day and usually…
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My first bulk and cut...
Hi everyone. This is probably a bit weird but starting next week I'm starting my first EVER bulk and cut cycle. I'm SUPER excited about it. But my PT doesn't seem to be able to give me any advice on eating. I'm just wondering how the heck I'm supposed to eat so much protein...? I've worked out a little bit and it seems I…
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Gain weight or lose weight?
Alright so I'm 5'4 and I weigh 112 lbs (upon waking up) I used to be around 122 but had a lot of fat on me. I started working out a few months ago and have lost weight, but somehow my stomach fat has not budged. I was told to do strength training (I've started strong lifts) but was also told to eat at a small deficit to…
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Recommended Macronutrient
Hello, I'm 5'8 and weight 151 lbs and I'm a 20 year old male. My question is what is the recommended macronutrient ratio to build muscle while maintaining my weight and losing some belly fat?
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elliptical while sore from weight training?
hey everyone, I did some weight training last night and I am sore this morning. That's a good thing I know, but I usually do the elliptical a few times a week. Am i ok to do that while I'm sore or will it hinder my muscle growth?
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skinny mom!
5ft4 and I'll be lucky to see 107 on a scale. I had my daughter and weight was 140.. But quickly went back to my stick thin 102-105 figure. I was pretty crushed. Any tips on eating more calories? I have a hard time getting over 1500
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Nursing Mom
I am a mom nursing a 9 month old. I have lost too much weight, trying to gain 10 lbs. Anyone know how to calculate the calories lost to breastfeeding accurately?
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Struggling to gain mass
Hey guys, I've been trying to gain mass for some time now. Im doing that whole low reps heavy weight approach. But with that all I've really noticed are more strength gains than anything else. My diet consist of mainly pastas, chicken, and rice. But I'm in the Marines, so 8 hours of sleep isn't very normal. Any advice?…
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Eating habits
I need to gain weight. This is a health issue since I'm underweight. Been underweight most of my life. I enjoy working out. I have trouble getting the right amount of calories in a day. Don't get hungry or get full very easily. What can I do?
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macro calculators
A few things: (1) I welcome any and all suggestions regarding what macro calculators to use. (2) I'm exactly one month from the end of a bulk and ideally would like to get to 195, but my weight is fluctuating around 185lbs, therefore I'm looking to increase my current macro ratios (carbs mainly) to accommodate for a 100cal…
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Need to lose 10 lb in 3 days!! Help!
need to lose 10 lb in 3 days
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Question for people with appetite-suppressing meds
Hi folks, my adhd meds are suppressing my appetite and I'm often eating less than 2000 calories a day and my nutritionist recommended 3500 or more calories a day for me. Do any of you have suggestions for either what to eat or how or when etc to eat? THANKS!
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Gained too fast. Now what?
Hey, I need some expert advice. I'm currently on the 3rd week of my bulk. My goal is to gain 1/4 lb per week (about a lb a month) by eating roughly 150 calories above TDEE daily. Last week I ended up eating 500+ above TDEE daily because of bad planning, work events and no self control. So at my weekly weigh-in I showed a 1…
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i'm eating more but still losing weight
I've been trying to gain weight because I'm slightly under what I should be. I lost a bit of weight the past month or two through under eating due to stress and general business (I wasn't counting calories regularly, so I'm not sure exactly how much I was consuming). I upped my calories to 1,700 two and a half weeks ago,…
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Abs?
I feel like I'm healthy - but I really some advice on how to build abs, as I'm having some difficulty. Here's some background information- I'm 5'3" and I weigh 115 pounds. I am moderately active; I practice yoga and pilates approximately four to five days of the week and I run at least two days of the week. I eat a…
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Bulk Tips
So im starting my first bulk soon, any tips or mistakes to avoid? Thanks
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Multi-sport Athlete:How can I keep gaining lbs?
I am currently playing two sports simultaneously and I always end up burning off all of the calories. My goal is to gain 15lbs;1 lb a week. What can I do to gain more weight and keep it on while still playing two sports?
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Moms-to-be health advice?
Any other moms or moms-to-be out there (or anyone else who has good advice) on controlling crazy cravings, how to use the extra calories on good nutrition for the baby, how to eat healthfully when unhealthy things are the only things you don't puke, and how to incorporate safe yet challenging workouts?
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Advice and constructive criticism welcome
First of all, hello. Now that that's out of the way... I am 25 years old, 5'7" and my last weigh in was 126 lbs. i have fluctuated between 125 and 131 since i was in 8th grade. I'm trying now to tone, bulk, and gain. My goal is to have gained AT LEAST 10 lbs in the next 6 months for my birthday. My daily calorie goal on…
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I'm "skinny fat" and stuck in a rut
So ive been working out for a few months with little to show for it. No matter how much I do, I still look lanky everywhere but my stomach has a very substantial amount of fat that never goes away. It seems like everything I eat goes straight there. I have muscle everywhere, but it doesn't seem to show through. I know that…
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Switching From Fat Loss to Muscle Gain
Hey everybody, I've finally gotten rid of the fat. I'm at 10.5% body fat, and I'm really pleased with myself. Along the way, I lost some muscle mass, but now that I'm where I want to be fat-wise, I'm switching gears to gain muscle. Is there anything I need to know about the transition? Should I bring my calories up to…
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Bulking with Calisthenics.
Do you guys think this can be done? My goal weight is 170lbs, I'm currently 6ft tall, 136lbs. I will be focusing on progressive overload, time under tension, 6-8 reps, advancing to more difficult movements (muscle ups, hand stand pushups, weighted dips, weighted pullups, planches, etc.
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Skinny fat help
I have lost a lot of weight but now I am 'skinny fat' and I aren't sure how to get rid of it? I can't lose anymore weight as I am 2 pounds away from being classed as 'underweight' so I aren't too sure what the best approach is to change this?
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Bloating issues
Hi guys, I've been using SSN anabolic muscle gainer for the past few months and I've noticed that it bloated my belly. My gym partner who's been using the same gainer is facing the same problem. Anyone else thinks it's because of the gainer?