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Taking a running/exercise break? GIRLS! (PERIOD PROBS)
For about a year I have run every other day and I average about 15-20 miles per week. I know it's not that intense but lately I feel like I just need a break. I get so stressed even the thought of running but I still push myself. I am currently trying to gain weight. I'm not underweight at all (112lbs ; 5ft4 ; BMI: 19.7)…
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How to bulk and cut
Morning all, I have been doing some research into bulking and cutting and have quite a few questions. First of all, a little background about me....long term MFP user, 3 years in fact. 1 for weight loss, last two for maintenance. I do long distance running - planned half marathon in September which will be my 4th. However,…
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Fertility and body fat
Hi everyone. I am hoping someone has good reading suggestions for the healthiest way to gain weight and body fat % to regain fertility. I'm trying to gain weight because I haven't had my period since having my daughter three years ago. After lots of tests, we have ruled out lots of possible causes of my anovulation. So,…
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Help.. Body fat %
Hi and good afternoon :) I'm just wondering Is there a limit for how low your body fat can be? Like your bmi if it's below a certain number your 'classed' as underweight? J.x
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P-ratio
So im on the final straights, can see the finish line but Im thinking of changing the goal post a little. When I first started out my goal was to be 168lb @ 5 7" before transitioning into bulking/cutting . 168lbs would put me at 7lbs "overweight" according to bmi which i know is not a good indicator but its a fairly useful…
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Frustrated-trying to gain weight
I am not really sure what I am looking for here. I guess I am hoping that somebody will read this and have some type of similar experience or some good advice for something I haven't thought of before. Just feeling a little desperate, I guess. Let me start by saying this is not your typical "I am trying to bulk" or "I just…
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Cal Intake When Not Training that Day
Hi guys! I want to use myfirnesspal to track my nutrition while I try to bulk with weight training. I have calculated from bodybuiling.com that I require around 3600 calories taking into account my level of activity. This is great and I have set it as my target. My problem is that myfitnesspal take off calories when I…
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need help with strict diet
I weigh around 160 (male age 20) and want to bulk up (I have a lean/average build) but I have a very unique/different type of diet and it doesn't work well to bulk. Here is what I don't eat: Milk. Cheese. Most seafood. Avacodo. Peanut butter. my main diet is: Steak/beef. Salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar).…
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Anyone else have days where they don't get full??
Hello all, Obviously, this isn't the worst problem for someone to have when the goal is weight gain, but I just wanted to make sure it was normal(ish) to have days where there is almost no satiation (or maybe have it, but it is very fleeting). I have been eating good, filling foods, but I just feel like I should be more…
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Rebuilding my body
So I lost a lot of weight (down to 85.8 lbs at 5 ft 7 at my lowest..now 90 lbs and uncomfortable) due to anorexia. I have had all eating disorders since I was 6 (Binge eating disorder till 14, then anorexia and exercise bulimia till well...40 days ago now). I am trying to not look at this as gaining weight but as…
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5 Essential Juicing Recipes for Muscle Gains
From The Desk of Vince Delmonte Juicing isn’t just an awesome thing to do for your overall good health – it’s also one of the best nutritional steps you can take to speed up your muscle gains. The fresh fruits and vegetables you use for your juicing boost your immune system, reduce inflammation, repair your digestive…
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I need help with weight lifting weight?
I'm computer challenged so I wasn't sure where to put this. Sorry if I'm off. I'm helping my DH get in shape. I haven't done any kind of heavy weight lifting in YEARS. I never did 'bulk" as I only wanted to bench my own weight even then. I have never tried to workout with 40 extra pounds. I'm not a guy. I need help…
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Calorie Increase Unleashed Hunger Monster!
Hi there! I'm trying to put on muscle mass and my trainer suggested that I increase my calories by about 250 per day since I was losing too much weight too fast on my previous calorie intake. This is all fine by me and I'm happy to increase, but ever since I started this increase, I've found that my hunger is just out of…
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Starting to Bulk - Looking for Advice, Ideas, Suggestions?
Hi all, I'm starting to bulk and am looking for some advice/critique. My diary is open to all in case you want to check that out. First off, I feel very good about where I am now, which is 160-163lbs at 5 foot 10 and a half and 37 years old. I'm fairly lean (around 12-14% bodyfat) and am just lifting (dumbbells at home),…
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I'm "skinny fat" how can i gain muscle but lose fat?
Alright, so I am a 20-year old female. I'm 5'4" and I currently weigh 115(first thing in the morning) I am pretty healthy, and have recently started exercising 4x a week. My goals are to flatten out my belly and build lean muscle. I don't really have any set workouts. I run for about 15 minutes on the treadmill and…
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Tired of being skinny, I want to be fit!
Hello! So I've been in maintenance for quite some time now, maybe since December? And I've found myself getting pretty bored lately, and I think it's because this time last year my goal was to lose weight but now I don't have a goal. Well wit the weather getting nicer I'm finding myself more motivated to get in shape for…
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Looking for friends to help motivate me!
Hello, I have been a member of myfitnesspal for awhile now, but slacked off due to lack of motivation (everyone on my friends list was looking to LOSE weight not GAIN)! Now that I'm motivating my own self to do better and get healthy, I'm looking for some friends to help motivate and encourage me to meet my goals and…
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Lean Muscle & Soreness
Hi all. I wanted some thoughts/guidance on a predicament I am facing. I have a very lean build (all lean muscle) and after a few weeks of weight training (with a trainer), I noticed that I don't get sore anymore. It's not that I am not working my behind off in my training sessions - trust me, I am. My training session end…
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Importance of "Adequate" Carbs?
I am doing my first bulk. Before I started a few weeks back, I had grown accustomed to a somewhat lowish-carb regular diet -- not that I was low-carbing it per se, but just that I prioritized caloric deficit, protein, fat, and some room for "goodies" like booze and coffee sweetner, etc. Carbs just got the short end of the…
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Night sweats after training & increased calories
I was wondering if anyone else experienced night sweats,or wakes up in the morning very hot and sweaty after a strong training session in the day? I've noticed that as I've bumped up my calories, and maintained my training of cardio & weights this often occurs, and was wondering if anyone could shed any light on why!
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Bulking goal, hard gainer, and older.
I'm at 162lb and aiming for 175lbs. I'm 58 years old. Male. I workout 5-6 days a week. Mostly P90X-3. I'm reducing cardio and adding more weights. Doing some of the Beast workout also. I mountain bike when I can, which isn't much lately. So I need to add 13lbs. Goal is set to .5lb/wk. I don't think I can do 1lb/wk…
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Another Update!
Hey guys havent been on so long, probably because this site is for counting calories. (Who cares about them anymore lol!) Ive been on my anorexia recovery for a long time and my starting weight was 81 lbs at 5'1 (Yikes anorexia does screw with your head... i look back now and understand i was a conplete twig!) And now…
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Building muscle and gaining weight
Hi there! Names Chris. I am 5ft 11 and weigh about 64 kg! I am doing 3 x weekly weight training regimes that focus on compound movements such a squats and deadlifts and bench press to name a few! I've been a bad eater for 10 years ! But now I'm eating healthily and trying to add mass! I've been told to eat an estimate of…
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What is the Best Protein Powder???
I am not sure if this is the best place to post this because I am not really trying to gain weight, or trying to lose it either, I am trying to build lean muscle. My question is, what is the best protein poweder to buy on a budget. Right now I am using Body Fortress Whey Protein from WalMart. I don't want to spend a bunch…
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Bad session
Just went gym like I do at 6 am but my left arm was canning so all I could do was squat and dl ! Couldn't even do a bench as the left arm just buckled and there wasn't any weight ! Be de motivating ! How long till my arm will be strong enough to resume! Bear in mind ATM my arm is very small ! Just starting out! Crao…
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Setting up a home weight room
I have a barbell and plates ranging from 2.5 lbs to 25 lbs ( I can put over 100lbs on the bar at a time- being a girl I think that's enough to start with), and am looking online for a bench. Just curious if anyone else has a home gym and what sort of equipment you have in it. Also if anyone know's of a good bench brand or…
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Any WEIGHT GAIN success stories???
I ask b/c my daughter is desperately trying to gain weight... and I would like to show her before and after pictures of people gaining weight by choice. Thanks
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Skinny & binging
I can most likely be medically diagnosed with anorexia nervosa due to my physical symptoms, but I still eat, and quite a bit actually! Still, I'm trying to gain weight and become healthier, but I can't quite get it right. I binged today and consumed a total of over 4,000 calories. I'm completely repulsed (and somewhat…
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Should I bother counting calories?
Soo I am trying to gain weight and I can't decide whether or not tracking my calories for the day is going to cause more harm than good. I am trying to recover from a restrictive eating disorder (still a work in progress) coupled with compulsive exercise tendencies (which I have somewhat gotten under control). The thing…