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bodyfat
Just wondering what methods people are using to track body fat...do those machines in boots work? I have calipers but don't trust them...is there an online calculator that can help?
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Am I doing it ( Bulking) right?
Here is some information about me, I am 38 years old, mother of 2, 5"7.5 tall and weight 123 lbs I started weight lifting this June and started bulking this August from 122 lbs, ate 1890 calories but still losing weight. My MFP friend told me I had set my daily activities wrong so I then up to 2030 and was able to gain…
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Meal ideas for weight gain on a budget
Hi everyone, I'm currently 5"4 and 122 pounds. I've recently started going to the gym again after a 6 week break because of a hand injury. I was wondering if anyone could give me a hand with cheap meal ideas for gaining weight? Also if you could help me with any good workouts or workout tips such as sticking to compound…
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Weight gain for dummies?
So I was hoping someone would be able to give me some tips on how to gain weight. I'm 5'11 and still only weigh about 125. I have an awful diet to be honest and I'm relatively active. It seems no matter how much I eat I'm unable to put on any weight at all. I'm not really looking to use any supplements but if there's…
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NEAT underestimated
In all of these posts from people asking how many calories they need to bulk (or lose depending which forum), NEAT is often undervalued or under mentioned as the main factor in determining how many calories necessary. The reality is that someone who works an office job needs FAR fewer calories / day than someone who moves…
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5:2 diet i need advise
at the beginning i started to lose weight for the last couple of weeks my weight has been at a stand still or ive put on. please take a look at my food dairy and tell me what i can do better where am going wrong etc. i could do with the HELP thank u
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BodPod bodyfat results. Now I need advice?? Help!
So, I just went to have a BodPod Test done to determine body fat percentage. I'm 28, female, 5'7'', 131lbs at 26.9 percent body fat. 96lbs lean mass and 34.4 fat. I'm a little upset due to the fact based on googled pics, I put myself at around 20-22% body fat. I hate being skinny fat!!!! I don't really know what to do now.…
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for canadians doing bb
just wondering for anybody in canada that is eating the 3500cal mark, how much does it cost you a week in food, and where do you shop for the best prices
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please help me GAIN WEIGHT
Hey. Okay so, Im a 19 year old college student. I am1.63 cm and I weight myself yesterday and the scale showed me a number I DIDNT WANTED TO SEE, 45 kg... I have always been into fitness, and used to have a good body until I reduced my carbs and fat intake without even tracking macros, I just wasn't eating any carbs…
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Underweight Male
I am starting a bulk. I am 5'7, 108 pounds and 18 years old and in college. My goal is to gain about 2 pounds a week and eat about 3000 calories a day. For exercise, I am doing a lifting program that has me doing a full body split every other day. When I don't lift, I do light cardio for 30 minutes. I am doing cardio since…
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Help with bulk
Hello - I am really scared to start a bulk because I don't want to undo any hard work I've done losing fat but if I'm going to bulk, winter is the time to do it. I just want to build more shapely hamstrings and glutes and wherever else. Advice on how many calories - have a couple pics in my profile if you need to see. 5'5"…
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bodyfat
Just wondering what methods people are using to track body fat...do those machines in boots work? I have calipers but don't trust them...is there an online calculator that can help?
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Meal ideas for weight gain
Hi everyone, I'm currently 5"4 and 122 pounds. I've recently started going to the gym again after a 6 week break because of a hand injury. I was wondering if anyone could give me a hand with cheap meal ideas for gaining weight? Also if you could help me with any good workouts or workout tips such as sticking to compound…
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Should I workout with a cold? HELP ASAP
Woke up with scratchy throat, sneezing, and fatigue. I feel sleepy like I wanna just go home and wrap myself in a blanket, the cold weather isn't helping either!! I want to go to the gym but I feel like I probably won't do as well...I'm currently "building" muscle by eating more and lifting a heavier each time. Today is…
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gain muscle not fat...help!
Hi, so I'm desperate to gain some muscle and am weight training heavy 3times a week as well as light yoga 30 min sessions on alternate days. I used to undereat and have always had a very anorexic view (obsessive about nutrition) on food. I have completed a fitness instructors course and took sport and fitness management as…
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38y/o Male looking for accountability partner/s for gaining
Hi all, O.K. So I am starting out (after many years) and have just joined up with this app. Looks really good and am looking forward to getting stuck in. I am looking for people to follow/follow me to add to the accountability aspect. I am 38 years old, and have been thin all my life. I just woke up recently and thought…
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ED Recovery
Disclaimer: Please disregard my unsightly tan in both pictures and my unshaven body in the second. It would probably do me good to spend some time with a tanning bed and some trimmers but ehh I'm going to try to keep this fairly condensed so there isn't much to read. Basically I used to weigh 190 pounds, but due to some…
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GIRLS ONLY, PLEASE! I need some… help.
I'm recovering from being in the "almost" anorexic weight category. Not fun. This is a willing choice that I have made because I want to return to my original healthy self. Maybe with more muscle this time though. But anyways, my lowest statistics and current ones were: Lowest: Height- 5"1.5 Weight- 99-100.25 lbs. Current:…
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Holiday whilst bulking
Hi, simple question here. Currently trying to bulk, going to gym >4 times/week and eating a surplus. I'm off to Barcelona for a weeks holiday on Saturday, whilst I'll try and do some press-ups and chin-ups each day I won't be working out. So, should I stop running a surplus for the week I am away and not working out? Never…
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Does it feel counter-cultural to be pro-eating?
I'm recovering from anorexia, and I've restored a fair amount of weight in the last several months. And let me tell you, I can't tell you how great I feel! I didn't realize how sick I was until I started getting better. . In particular, I realized that we need some amount of carbs/sugar to function. Once I passed the…
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FAT
Just curious what others out there feel like when they are called fat by others.
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Great Article About Women/Lifting/Getting "Bulky"
Hey all, I remember having seen in the past a few really great articles (I don't think from bodybuilding.com or stronglifts, but something similar) basically debunking the myth that women who lift heavy will get bulky. It showed pictures of people who followed different workout routines (body builder vs. powerlifter, maybe…
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Eating at work
I work in hospitality and I have a great low cal diet throughout the week however when I get to work on a weekend and there is lots of food around I ruin my diet! Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can stop this Thanks
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New & need help with weight gain/bulking!
I'm male, 21, 6'0, 158lbs, 10% body fat right now and trying to get 180lbs roughly. Any advice on how to gain weight as fast as possible? I want it to be muscle but do i have to get fat first before i actually focus on the muscle part? I don't want to end up like cartman on that episode of south park where he chugs protein…
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Bulk without getting fat tips
Im trying to bulk up a bit but without putting on too much fat. Im 6'1, 197lbs & about 20% body fat. Im eating as close as i can get to about 3000 cals a day and ratios of Carbs 35%, Protien 45% and 20% fat. Currently lifting twice a week with 2 days cardio plus lots of walking. Anyone reckon this will work or have any…
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vegans and vegetarians gaining
hey, i'd love to friend some vegans and vegetarians that are focusing on maintaining or gaining. many people i've found on here use veganism as an excuse for restriction so i'd love to friend like minded people, properly fueling our bodies. my goal isn't gaining but maintaining. i typically maintain on anywhere from…
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help with app
I am managing to stay under the amount of calories required but I'm a bit confused about the nutrients info. Is it ok to have more vitamins than my daily goal??
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Sticking to calorie limit even when hungry?
Just wondered how other people felt about this. I've only just started counting calories, so I don't really know where my maintenance is yet, in order to estimate the excess that I need. At the moment I'm aiming for 2500 calories a day in order to put on 0.5lb a week, or thereabouts. I want to minimise fat gain while…
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brain booster Test that theory
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Max Gainz
Hi! A little background about me: I'm a female (5'6", currently 124 lbs and 104 lbs LBM) looking to do my second bulk. Last year I was way too timid and gained a whopping 6 lbs (4 lbs LBM) is 20 weeks. Ugh. I just started eating in a surplus last week (about 300 cals/day above TDEE). I know my TDEE to be fairly accurate as…