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Protein Shakes?
I was told that Protein Shakes can be fattening. Is this true? I'm on a caloric deficit and I do weightlifting and I drink my protein shake while I work out
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Lose weight or gain muscle?
I'm 5'4'' and I weigh 155 LBs and my BMI is 26.6. I was wondering if I should just start lifting or if I should lose weight because to be normal weight, I'd need a BMI of like 24. What should I do?
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Advice Needed for recovery
Hi Everyone, So I have been dealing with an eating disorder for a long time and I do have a dietician but she is awful and her job. I currently need to gain about 5-6 pounds in order to go away to college at the end of August. I feel a lot of pressure to do this and I honestly just want to be allowed to go away. So please…
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Skinny fat
I am 5'5 and my average weight is less than 110 lb. My goal is to gain weight and get tone. Its so hard for me to gain weight because of my metabolism. Another issues is that i have a stomach which looks weird on a thin frame. I go to the gym 4 times a week, I'm starting to cut down on my cardio and started to lift…
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Will weightlifting make me look slim?
So various sources tell me that weightlifting makes anyone slimmer. I'm trying to slim down and I was wondering if weightlifting can do that. I wouldn't mind putting on a couple of pounds of muscles but I want to know if it will make my waist smaller or maybe make my body less, "jiggly"
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What is an intense weight training session?
Hi, Just wondering what is your definition of an intense weight training session? When you finish your workout sweaty? When you cant finish your set because it's too heavy? I am used to do a lot of cardio so when I weight lift I dont really sweat. Thanks, Jamal
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Calorie surplus for muscle gain?
I guess this is the right place to post this. Okay, so I've been doing around 1320 give or take a hundred calories at 20% carbs, 30% protein and 50% fat a day for the most part for months now for fat loss and have done a halfway decent job of it as long as I stay on track. This represents an 11% calorie restriction. I've…
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eating 3500- 5000 calories per day, fat or retention?
anorexia recovery eating between 3500 and 5000 cals?I have been in recovery for 2 weeks, I weighed myself two weeks ago and I weighed in at 93lbs but I haven't weighed myself recently. I am 5'6 and a 21 yr old female. My doctor advised me to eat even 6000 if I can so I have been eating between 3500 and 5000. I see flub on…
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Bulker keep bulking? :o
I would like personal opinions on whether or not to continue with my bulk, visually. It's hard for me to visually not pinpoint flaws and these pictures are far from flattering. Thought some stranger opinions were in order. Ideally, I would like to continue IF visually I am happy and I am 20% or below. These are my progress…
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Anyone feel bashed for "gaining weight" ?
I guess this post is more geared towards the ladies. But I am 105 and 5 feet tall. I don't want to gain weight persay, but I want to get toned and that will put weight on me and I am okay with that. If I lose anymore I might start to look unhealthy. Anyways, people always bash me. "You don't need to lose weight." "If I was…
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Keep trying, but it's becoming impossible
I'm lifting heavy, and keeping my protein levels up, so why am I losing weight and mass? It's really starting to get to me now. I just want to be bigger.
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how to get doctors to not call me anorexic?
Look, I made a very adult decision this month and am VERY proud of myself. I looked up some internal medicine doctors in my area, found one, left my pediatrician (I'm 20 now) and ventured over to her in the hopes of asking how to gain some weight and if she knew a nutritionist i could go work with. I told her i wanted to…
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Question about hunger
I've lost some weight and doing good with my diet and work outs. On the weekend I plan and make my meals for the following week. So I normally eat the same things for a few days in a row which is fine by me and seems to be working. I normally eat at the same times everyday as well as work out. But some days I'm super…
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WeIgHT LoSS DiET
They each is right if you're using an older style computer on and discharge a webcam guys up the Mac is fine if you are just record I stuff on the screen might not the exercise video just for the record stuff on the screen Mac what cannot be fine my problems atoll as a say when you're shooting exercise videos at the pure…
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Goal: Gaining muscle while losing fat
Hey guys! I have been on this site for a while now and lost a decent amount of weight. I'm at the point where I keep gaining fat, and I know why- I can't stop eating crap food. I want to lose about 10 lbs of fat, but at the same time gain a significant amount of muscle. I have done research online and a lot of what I've…
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Bulking for a Beginner
I have decided to add lean muscle (I want to get up from my current weight of 138 to 148) to my frame. I am a 19 year old male who is estimating a 2200 calories intake. I am just not sure what to do with bulking? Do I really had to count calories? I really don't want to stress too much over that. Is there a general weight…
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TOO MUCH protein?
Alright, I've heard two things. 1g per lean body mass and 1g per pound of weight. I've always done 1g per pound of weight. I currently weigh 110 lbs. I'm trying to gain weight and shakes tend to help me with the calories, but can too much protein cause bloating and constipation? I go to the bathroom maybe 1 every 2-3 days…
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At what percent bodyfat did you start your bulk?
Hi all- So I am currently working hard to cut the fat from my body that I unfortunately let build up over the last three years. I've dropped from an estimated 27% bf to an estimated 18% bf and am starting to look much better. I eventually want to switch to a bulk because, although not scrawny, I could stand to have a bit…
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revitol stretch mark cream
they're talking about seeing through walls with the wireless router that's what I was talking about the clout now they can look great inside your house look at this little police officer with this little gadget he conspired directly into your house I want you to know something why is this barely hear why do we have this…
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Anyone hit the magic recomp formula?
I was 307lb of lard a few years ago, peeled off to around 220. Started powerlifting recently. 38 years old. Seems I can't dial in the right diet for muscle gain without adding blubber too. I am on the Wendler 5/3/1 program and when I eat enough for strength, I get a lot of fat. Otherwise I'm weak. Anyone managed to hit…
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AN recovery! Eating healthily?
Hello! :smile: , I'm 19 and currently trying to recover from an eating disorder. I seem to be only maintaining my weight at the moment, and I really want to start increasing. BUT Something that really terrifies me is eating unhealthy foods. I get really paranoid and have really strict guidlines (most of which are probably…
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Is beer good to bulk up/weight gain?
Beer is my treat and I like to have between one and two pints a day. According to MFP, beer is high in carbs... but there is not fat. Just wondering whether beer is good for bulking up...
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Ripped my underwear at the bottom of a squat >_>
This week, the first time I took a friend with me to exercise EVER, I ripped my *kitten* straight through my underwear. My friend was standing behind me, and freaked out at first because he thought the sound meant my body had broken in some way. It feels kind of good in a way because hopefully it means I'm building muscle?…
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Are protein bars good to bulk up or gain muscle?
Hi, I started having between 3 and 4 protein bars per day to gain weight. According to one of my workmate, it's very good if you want to bulk up. BUT there is still fat in these bars, do you think I will gain fat only or fat and muscle if I keep having protein bars? Thanks, Jamal
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Seeking Genuine Help, Need It Badly!
Hey guys, how’s it going? I’m new here, looking for some advice on what I ought to be doing to gain muscle, be toned, and overall look healthy through the right means than to sit down and scarf down high calorie junk to put on weight. Here’s my story through short bullets to seek out as much help as I can get without…
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Bulking with Creatine
So I'm currently bulking but I'm doing a clean bulk. I've been taking in about 2600-2700 calories a day. Basically a 100-200 calorie surplus. It's funny because I gained around 5-8lbs within 2 weeks while taking creatine. Is it normal? I'm really hoping it's not because I changed my macros haha.
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Question for the ladies
I have noticed a lot of websites that claim certain exercises can help increase breast size slightly, stuff such as push ups and working the pectoral muscles, however a friend says they think it would flatten them instead. I am cynical as to what any website has to say about things like that so thought I would ask here. I…
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Does a weight gain mean a performance drop in cardio?
Hi, I have been gaining a few pounds in the past weeks (probably feel some fat and a bit of muscle). I noticed I really struggled on the treadmill this morning (more than usual). I also noticed my heartbeat has increased since I gained weight. So is it normal to performed less well in cardio when we gain weight? Thanks,…
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"Clean Bulking" & Different diets? IF, 3, 6 meals
I have another question about "clean bulking." What do you think would be the best type of diet while trying to do a "clean bulk?" Does it really matter as long a I fit my macros and calorie intake? I'm currently eating 3 basic meals with a snack here and there. I'm curious about intermittent fasting tho. What are your…
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What do you eat on your cheat days?
Hi Comunity, Today is cheat day for me: a lot of food and no Gym (the joy of weight gaining). I was wondering what kind of food do you have on your cheat days? I tried to eat a lot of high protein foods: peanut butter, milk, protein shake and bars. Jamal