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Does this make ANY sense
Ok, so as some of you may know I've begun my first ever bulk, which started on Monday of this past week (so (I'm 6 days in). I've upped my caloric intake substantially to 2750 (which I again upped to 2850 yesterday), up from where I was before the bulk which was about 2200. I haven't changed anything else - my exercise and…
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Anxiety & Depression Resulting In Weight Loss...Advice On What To Eat Or Protein?
Recently suffering from anxiety and depression I dramatically lost weight in a short amount of time.I am needing and hoping someone has advice on what could help me gain weight quick but in a healthy way??appreciated :)
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How often can I have a rest day?
In the sense of not eating a lot. I have to eat a lot (for me) to bulk. This is difficult. It is putting strain on my body because: a) I am constantly stuffing myself; constantly full; feel guilty when I'm not eating b) I struggle to hit macros, so find myself constantly going to bed on a full stomach As a result, I now…
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Gaining Weight
It's not easy!
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Gaining weight to just gain weight?
Hello, I'm not sure which forum I should have posted this question but I hope it is alright for me to put it here. According to bmi calculators, I am underweight. I feel fine and get my regular times of the month. My mother says I look like a bag of bones and should gain at least 20 pounds, while my significant other says…
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Question About Calorie Intake and Evil Food Friends
I've recently started undergoing the Stronglifts 5x5 program. I've been told I have to eat a calorie surplus to see some results but I'm unsure how big that surplus should be. Stats, for more info: Age:18 Height: 175cm (5'9") Weight: 70kg (154lbs) Also, any foods that you could recommend for such a program? I've been told…
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Need help with getting in protein
Hi everyone! I'm trying to bulk and I've realized that the protein macro goal for bulking is pretty high. So I was hoping you could help me by listing some sources of protein dense foods. The only things I've come up with so far are eggs and chicken breast. What else can I consume to help me meet these goals? Also, does…
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healthy "pregnancy" weight gain
Has anyone used this app to gain healthy weight during pregnancy? To keep track and be aware about what and how much has been consumed? I thought it would be a good idea but haven't seen a single post about this particular topic. I'm 6mo. Maintaining a steady weight gain. Trying to find a good routine and make healthier…
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Bulk gains
Any bodybuilders here? I want to ask bulk related questions
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Stronglift 5x5
Hi, I'm currently using the program Stronglift 5x5, I'm making some good progress. My question is: what are the current weigths that you use with the different excersises? Is there a relation in weights and excersises? I know for example that most people can deadlift more weight that squat! Thank you all!
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Having trouble building up muscles.
Idk what I'm doing wrong.
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Want to get bigger but don't like eating
I really struggle to eat but I want to get bigger and muscly.
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starting year off right
Looking for ways eat right after holidays. Trying to keep myself honest!
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need help with calories
Hey MFP Members, I'm trying to gain 0.5 a pound a week and i need help estimating the calories i should eat, my current stats are 46kg (around 100lbs) I'm 5ft 7 and 18 years old [male], I'm quiet active and try to stay on my feet, I walk atleast 18,000-22,000 (9-Miles) steps daily and go to college 3 days a week. how many…
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Hello, a little advice needed please
Hi there - a little about me to help you see where I am coming from ( hopefully lol) I am a guy who recently turned 40 and had the stereotypical moment of looking in the mirror and thinking how did I go from fit looking to middle aged spread man! Up until about 36 I was a pretty constant weight (I am 5'9 and my weight was…
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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?