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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
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Weight Gain Supplement Advice needed
I am around 119lbs (53kgs). I am 5'7 and 35 years old. I want to gain weight. Can anyone suggest some good health supplements to gain weight. I want to weigh atleast 145lbs. Can anyone suggest me some good health supplements (protien powder or Weight gainers) I am a veggie. Thanks for your help.
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Seven Footer
Gives me hope. :laugh: :laugh: http://spotmebro.com/dutch-giant-olivier-richters/ His macro intake::
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Some questions before starting "bulk period"...
Hi, I've lost almost 22Lbs so far, dropped from 189 to 164Lbs. However, after six months, people tell me I need to start lifting, and I kind of agree with them. My arms are too skinny, and so are my legs, and even more noticeable because I'm 6"2' tall. I understand that what I need to do know is called "bulking", am I…
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Inadequate feeding habits and underweight
Greetings everyone, sorry for my English i will just go straight to the point. I am 28years old male height 5'11 weight 55 kg. and i suffer from inadequate feeding habit. I will tell you a bit about my background. I was from a very poor family almost all my teenager life i grow up on about 1 meal a day mostly on maize meal…
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Scale number spike when starting to bulk?
I'm around 5' 7", and was 160 when I started to bulk. I'm not sure what my bf% was but after a very long 9 month cut, I lost a lot of muscle (because I didn't lift while cutting). Knowing this, my bf% was probably pretty high even after losing 60 lbs. I started StrongLifts 2 months ago and started bulking a month ago.…
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Maintaining meals on Weekend
Hi All, During the week I work 9-5(ish) in an office so I can have my meals and snacks regularly, and usually get to around about my targets. But on weekends I'm hopeless at eating a decent amount usually coming in well under, it's mainly because I just don't feel as hungry. Does anyone else have a similar problem or not…
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AN Recovery: Night sweats, extreme hunger, meal plan...
Hello, I am just about 6 weeks out of inpatient treatment for my ED. In the beginning of my hospital stay I weighed in at 47.1. After about 3 days of eating almost nothing waiting to be moved to a ED unit, my lowest weight ultimately became 45.1kg. From then I was in hospital on a meal plan for a total of 3 weeks. During…
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Gaining weight only on stomach
This question is for a friend, so I will try to give as many details as possible. Male, 27. 178cm, 63kg. Currently eating 2600 calories per day and lifting weights. Minimal cardio (1 session weekly-around 2hrs of table tennis) Hoping to gain weight and muscle, goal weight of around 70kg. However, he said and I can see as…
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Pregnancy nutrition
So I'm about 9 weeks along with my first one, and I'm not quite sure what to do as far as eating and exercising now (my first OB appointment is Monday and I just found out I'm pregnant). What should my calorie goal be? I keep hearing that with exercise, that if I've been doing it, keep doing it as long as it safe (i.e. no…
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5'2 Female Muscle Gain Progress!
I posted this in my Women Who Bulk thread so I apologize to those who may have seen this. I started gaining about 3 months ago at 98lbs. I'm now about 103 and last night I took some progress pics of my arm muscle and noticed a definite difference that I wanted to share with everyone gaining like me! It really is a slow…
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Newbie looking to gain weight.
Hello everyone, I have been trying to put on weight for a while but never really got very far, I recently started going to the gym to improve my overall health and fitness (which is currently pretty bad) and in theory put on a little muscle as well. I joined my fitness pal to help me figure out how much I need to be eating…
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Looking bloated not muscular
I've been weightlifting for two years but to be honest I didn't really have a good workout in place. 11 weeks ago I started doing a structured all over body programme 3 times a week and love it. The goal was to build muscle with minimal fat gain. I'll admit I have piddled around with my kcal intake a lot over this period…
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Supplements and Weight Gain
Gentleman, I have learned a great deal from you. Thanks for your previous input - particularly from the lean MityMax96 I was able to see immediate improvement on my six pack. Since I achieved my goal of getting the six pack I immediately sought to gain weight because I was at one point 146lbs and was initially trying to…
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Successful Cut Before Bulk?
[I'm reposting in this section since I know there are a lot of people doing bulk/cut phases that frequent this section (and I didn't get any responses from the "General" section). Although my topic is about cutting, I'm hoping I can get some feedback from those who do bulk/cut phases.] A question for those of you who do…
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Let the Gains Begin!
Now that bulking has started, I thought I would share my first bedtime snack: What we have here is: 15 grain double protein bread crunchy peanut butter banana crunchy peanut butter 15 grain double protein bread crunchy peanut butter strawberry jelly crunchy peanut butter 15 grain double protein bread It was glorious.
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IBS needs to gain weight
My son has IBS and is VERY thin. He is 25, and 6'2". He has been to several doctors over the years with no real treatment. Any constructive suggestions?
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Co-worker looks anorexic. Help with ideas please.
One of my co-workers (a super nice person), looks way to skinny to me. He sais she eats burgers every day, but I am not sure how many of them. I understand that is none of my business but two days ago she was talking about how she was trying to get in shape and, she is doing stairs now with weight on her ankles, and…
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How active am I? (I workout but I'm currently unemployed)
ok I'm a 18yrs/5'8/160lbs guy trying to bulk up so I go to the gym 4-6 a week, I always walk to the gym and back (two 15min walks) and i usually work out for 60-90min but I'm unemployed so I spent most time sitting around and don't really do any other physical activity besides playing soccer every once in a while. Should I…
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How to BULK?
I'm asking this question for my bf because he refuses to join mfp, saying he doesn't have enough "time," and blah blah blah, but I do digress. He is trying to bulk - semi successfully - and I was wondering if anyone had any tips. It could be specific or very general common knowledge. He is I think about 5'7 and about 130…