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Am I FULLY- Weighted Restored
I have been recovering for 4 months and 7 days. I spent 29 days in inpatient and went from 134 pounds to 150 pounds in 29 days by being re-fed and all that fun stuff. Then I went home and have gained up to 164 pounds. But most of that weight gain has been because of bingeing. I have not always been trying to recover 100%…
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Am I FULLY- Weighted Restored
I have been recovering for 4 months and 7 days. I spent 29 days in inpatient and went from 134 pounds to 150 pounds in 29 days by being re-fed and all that fun stuff. Then I went home and have gained up to 164 pounds. But most of that weight gain has been because of bingeing. I have not always been trying to recover 100%…
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Seeking advice for body recomp
I need some advice on body recomping. To set it up I'll start out with an overview of where I am at currently: 47 yrs old 5'9 and 160 lbs and been on maintenance for two months and holding steady. I Lost 40 lbs about five years ago and then tend to fluctuate up and down within a range of 10 to 13 lbs. I’m committed to…
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Brandon Lilly on how to eat big
http://jtsstrength.com/articles/2014/05/08/5-tips-eating-huge/ Good tips...except for the 100% clean eating bit :laugh:
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being stuffed but eating only 800 calories
Has anyone had a long term eating disorder (if just eating 800-1100 calories qualifies) and want to eat more but your body just feels full when you eat more? I'm trying to eat more and did for a few days eating 1400 a day and I feel bloated when I eat. I can't use the 'I'm full' as a gauge because I'm finding it really…
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Calorific intake for short women weighlifting
Hi I am 4'11 and weightlift, I would be interested to hear calorific intake examples from other short women who weightlift. Thanks
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TDEE
Can anyone recommend a a site with a good calculator for measuring TDEE? My BMR is around 1838 according to MFP, and Ive been eating 2200 for a while in efforts to gain some weight, but I've done some reading on forums on BodyBuilding.com, and I've seen I need to eat 3-400 calories above my TDEE and not my BMR. Im trying…
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I SUCK at putting food in my mouth!
I absolutely SUCK at putting food in my mouth. I just don't have the time to eat. I want to gain a 0.5 lb of muscle per week but I can't consume 3000 calories . . . on a good day, maybe I'll eat 2,000 calories. I'm 5' 10" @ 145lbs with 7% BF I understand that I can consume protein drinks and powdered supplements from any…
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Has anyone...
So im using my app everyday and logging everything and so far so good! Im easily beating my recommended goal on mfp on calorie intake, now im wondering, have any of you 'done well' and not gained as much as you'd hoped/expected through something like fast metabolism? I do believe i have a faster than average as im not a…
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Eat more but how much more?
Hey guys. questions for all those more experienced and knowledgable ! I'm trying to gain weight. Here are my stats: Age : 19 Height: 5 foot 9 and a little Weight: 99 lbs So basically I'm wondering how much I should eat. Should I take my BMR, 1330, and add 500? Or should I take my TDEE (1565) and add 500? Or something…
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Gaining Weight
Hi Everyone,: I guess I just wanted to ask for your advice. I am struggling with body image, I am underweight: 52kg and 174cm tall and I know I should be at least 58-60. I know that I need to eat more and gain weight but I am afraid it won't go to the right places (that it will go to my legs instead of my upper body/ribs -…
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Inaccuracy in distribution
Whatsupp !! I have a problem , actually i don't know if it's a problem , I've just started using myfitnesspal Iphone app two days ago , and when i eat , i don't eat the right percentage of , Carbs , Protein and Fat , i try to eat the equal "percent" ! It divided on this way : Carbs : 50% >> i eat more , about : 65 % Fat :…
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My LOG
Im in the second week of a bulk. Doing 5-3-1 BBB. I averaged 3300 cals last week (did a lot of bicycling). Scale number looks deceptive (~174) like the last bulk, I'm gonna ignore it. Started at 168#, 5'10", ~12%. Going til my clothes get snug (~185-190). Current 1RM maxes: OHP=145 BP= 235 SQUAT=255 DL=300 I've always done…
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Gaining friends
Any active mfp members here i can add??
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need to put on weight
hi my name is julie i am 46 and have an eating disorder i live with my parents and they are really worried about me i had a heart to heart with my mum about a week ago and i didnt realise how unhappy i made her feel so we made a pact for me to start eating properly.the only way i can do it is to sit opposite mum at meals…
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Quit smoking now trying to lose the weight gained
Hi MFP: So I quit smoking Feb 17th of this year and it went great, Im feeling fantastic-other then the weight gain. When I quit I was 167 now i'm at 180. for a 5"3' frame that's not healthy. I have a gym membership and I go at least 3 times a week. I've been trying the green smoothies to kick start my weight loss because…
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I need to gain weight!help!
So I'm tring to gain 25 pounds. I'm 19 5'7 and 120 pounds, I feel and look too skinny. My doctor said I am skinny fat.... all my life I've been trying to gain weight and its so damn hard! 2 summers ago I gained like 15 pounds cause I was drinking ensure plus 3 times a day and I didnt do **** all day... but then my belly…
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Why do people gain weight on purpose?
I'm not talking about people who are very thin and trying to get to a healthier weight. I'm talking about people who have the most perfect bodies and their goal is to get to 300, 400, 500 pounds. I mean, I know its a fetish.. But it's so unhealthy.. and I guess I can't judge because to each their own. But what the…
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Exams Done..Maintaining Done Start Bulking?
Ok well its been about 1 and half month since i turned to maintaining from losing..it went fine..i had exams through that period..things went fine...no gaining of the wieght I wants to start bulking..as suggested by some people..so i need to know what does bulking actually means? how do i start it? will my weight increase?
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Fat Loss & Then Bulking?
My question to all you MFP'ers is have any of you (specifically males, but not excluding females either!) gone on a weight loss journey first, and then decided to change your avenue and bulk up to gain muscle? I am currently on a 40lb weight loss journey, and I've lost 29 of it so far. I feel the rest of what I have to…
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Testing
http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj529/Jandvcravener/imagejpg1_zps5c412b3c.jpg
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HELP! SUDDEN DROP IN WEIGHT!
I started this process at 119lbs. I increased my calorie intake to about 2700 and steadily increased to 124.8lbs. THEN I dropped to 123lbs, didn't think much of it but I then just kept fluctuating between 123 and 124lbs and didn't gain anymore weight. I was 123lbs yesterday. I woke up today and I am 115lbs!!!!! I am way…
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100th Post - 6 Week Progress Pics
In honor of my 100th post, and in conjuction with hitting the halfway point in my 12 week bulk.. I present: Me! To read details of my progress so far, please visit: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1207745-bulking-6-week-detailed-progress-report
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Correcting Metabolism
I have a history of a eating disorder but has been in my past for 12 years. I have a bmi of 30 and around 200lbs I've been eating about 800-1000 calories daily when I should be eating 2500 calories my doctor wants me to 'just eat more' which would be around 1800-2000 calories. I am eating 1400 calories and I get very full…
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Fiber and Potassium's Role in Bulking
So, I just found out, that for the past 90 days, I have been at a fiber and potassium deficit (not getting enough daily fiber and potassium in my system according to the 'reports' section of MFP). How does this influence my bulk?
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Weight Gain Journey
Statrting May 1st I am beginning my WEIGHT GAIN journey. That's right, I am trying to GAIN weight. I am currently 95lbs 5'2" and my goal it to be 115-120. I am looking to add MFP's who are on the same journey as myself for motivation and support. Others are also welcome to add me. Together we can achieve our goals! :)
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Calorie intake for someone underweight?
I am 5'6" and I weighed myself just now nd am 95 lbs. I want to gain but I don't know how many calories I should intake to gain without gaining 10 lbs in a week. Any suggestions on what to do? Or is it okay to eat milkshakes and cheeseburgers?
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Time to bulk?
Hi all. I started loosing weigh in january of this year. I was at 202 and I'm currently 162. I'm very happy with that loss. My ultimate goal is to add muscle but i wanted to strip the fat first. My BF% is between 10-12%. You can clearly see my top 4 abs as well as my lower abs are very defined. The only fat left is right…
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Why do we do it?
Just a little soul searching question for the bulkers out there. If you've gone through a couple bulk cut cycles and have low body fat with substantial muscle, what's the point if doing it again and again? Isn't the objective to be healthy, look good, and experience the physical and emotional benefits of regular exercise?…
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5'6" tall and 96lbs....how to gain weight?
I have been seeing a nutritionist, and she told me to eat at least 1500 calories a day... but then my doctor told me 2500 per day...so how many calories should I consume daily? Please help I don't know who to listen to.