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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?
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Bulking? Weight loss?
Hey guys what's up? I am looking to put on some muscle, but I am worried about gaining fat as well. How would I go about gaining a little muscle without the fat? Is bulking necessary in order do get the result I am looking for? Thanks for the help!
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Wanting to Gain Muscle but Can't..
I'm one who's body is genetically well built. I work out 5 days a week but I build no muscle!! I try to keep myself motivated but it's difficult when you see no results. I'm really petite, I stand at 4'10" and 113...any ideas or tips???
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New to MFP
Hi I'm new to MFP I'm going on a trip to DR in June I am 5'3" I weigh 147 I'm looking to lose about 15/20lbs. If you have tips, recipes, or motivation Add me ..
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Advice on changes to nutrition when on All Pro workout program
Hi all, Building on my previous post as seen here where I got some great help regarding my nutrition particularly my macros calculations which are @ maintenance are 2415 calories with the macros breakdown as follows: Protein => 132g, Carbs => 413g and Fats => 66g. (BTW thanks to all who replied to the post I mention…
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THIS...IS...SPARTA!!!!
So, I posted a while back about bulking while trying to lose weight in fat. I haven't had much like mainly because I can't afford healthy foods enough to sustain a good diet while lifting only a few times a week. I want to maintain or gain weight through muscle while losing the fat I have which is mostly around my waist…
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New to MFP
Hi I'm new to MFP I'm going on a trip to DR in June I am 5'3" I weigh 147 I'm looking to lose about 15/20lbs. If you have tips, recipes, or motivation Add me ..
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Stronglifts...
Back for the first time. This worked great for me last time. If anyone else is on this program, let's share..
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Ladies around 5'5-5'7 - at what weight do you have abs?
Obviously you have them all the time, but at what weight are they visible for you? I'm 5'6, & they weren't visible at my lowest weight of 106. Is this my genetic fate, or do I just not have enough muscle for it to show?
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I want to put on weight! who's with me?!
I'm looking to put on some muscle as I think I am too slim!
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My friend needs help gaining weight
I have a friend a close friend who is having trouble gaining weight. She had always been petite, she is a little over 5'2" and used to weigh 50 kilos (110lbs) Her weight has been slowly dropping, her weight is now 44kilos (97lbs) She has tried tracking her food and on average eats 2000/22000 calories (she has upped her…
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Help getting back on track - Gains
I had an eating disorder in my teens and it ran on for a few years into my early 20s. i first started MyFitnessPal and going to the gym from mid 2012 to late 2013. i have now been out of gym for a whole year (basically all of 2014)! during my first gain I managed to increase my weight by almost 30lbs which enabled me to…
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Eating is ruining my life
I absolutely hate it. I've been counting calories for a year now, and I just can't seem to gain weight. I know I'm not eating enough, and everyday is a struggle. I wake up everyday thinking of how much i have to eat and i just hate it. I hate eating. I hate eating. My body just can't eat. Even when I try to eat, I can't.…
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Hi. Trying to gain
Trying to gain about 15 more lbs. I have gained 3. Wanna build a booty. I have been lifting weights but it's so hard eating over 2,000 calories because I feel full after eating that much for the day
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To bulk or not to bulk.
This is going to be a short post. I just want some body builders/ fitness/ bikini competitors to help me. My current stats are. Female 105 lbs 5'4" 17.4% body fat I feel like my body fat is fairly high and i feel pretty soft, but my weight tells me I should probably do a bulk. I do not compete but would like to do a bikini…
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GOALS questions
so my goal is to add mass. Even when i set my goal to 2lbs per week and what not. All of my stuff still tracks as a bad thing. Like if i go over in calories its red or protein and so on and so on. is there a way to fix these settings? So it doesnt say im failing every single day haha