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Lean Mass / Fat Loss
Hi folks, Quick question - any suggestions for how to maximise my muscle gaining potential within the contexts of a calorie deficit? I know there'll never be the same lean gains as in a surplus, but your knowledge on this subject would be appreciated. Many thanks! Ed
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Calculate a good goal weight
What's up? I'm pretty new to this site, weight gain, and strength training. As a skinny guy (53.5kg and 5ft 4) it's kind for embarrassing to go to the gym full or all those hench people haha, but I want to gain weight and use my dumbbells at home first, how do I know the weight I should be working towards (so I don't look…
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Should I gain weight ?
Hi everyone ! I'm 172cm tall and weigh 54.5 kilos (I don't work out). Am I at a healthy weight, or should I put some on ? Thanks :) !
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encouraging someone to eat
withOUT having them developing an eating disorder. my 12 yr old dd is on meds that suppress her appetite, and on her last checkup, she LOST 2 pounds (which is a big deal for a 12yr old girl) shes already super thin, and i serve her appropriate amounts at dinner, but i know shes not eating enough. i dont want to push, and i…
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I'm a mess
I just binged.Ate a 16 oz jar of PB, and a ton of other stuff in edition to my daily intake. I don't feel guilty though. I havent had my period in almost 20 months. I don't know what this means, if it's ok for me to eat like this or what.
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What activity level do you put to gain weight?
Hi, I'm 22 years old female, trying to gain around 6-8 pounds. Currnetly I'm only 112 pounds and 5'2. I workout 6 days a week (2 days lower body/ 3 days upper / 1 day abs and cardio) for 1:30 to 2 hours. Intense workout, also. I'm a student and not working, so except 3-4 days walking around the school (I use stairs to go…
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How to get toned muscles?
Hi. I'm 23 years old, female, 5'4", and weigh 132.5 lbs right now. I started MFP March 20th 2012 at 234 lbs and have been very successful in losing weight by counting calories and cardio, cardio, cardio... I have occasionally gotten on my home gym system to do weights or have used small dumbbells during a cardio exercise,…
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Calorie intake on non-exercise days?
I'm really making a conscious effort to gain weight now because I'm so bony and it doesn't look so great! I've set my calories for 2000 per day on days I don't exercise. I'm curious as to what other people similar to me are consuming calorie wise to gain weight on non-exercise days. I am 177cm tall, 19 years old, female…
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Spacing out calories through the day?
I'm making a real effort to space out my calories better. Before yesterday, I was eating my last 2000 or so within the last 4-5 hours before bed...and it was making me stay up late, feel full, etc. Now I'm trying to get in half of my food in the first half of the day. But since I'm upping my calories again the past few…
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calories & gaining muscle.. might be an amature Q
Do you have to eat more calories when trying to gain muscle? Or are you supposed to eat your maintenance? I realize for many of you there might be a very obvious answer to this.. haha Also any other recommendations? I'm a 22 year old female who's doc wants her to gain a few pounds, but I'd rather gain muscle. Thanks!
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my skinny fiancé wants to bulk up
So, he's 23y/o 147lb and 6'1". He's scrawny. But he has muscle in his shoulders and arms. He pretty much has no body fat. He has skinny legs and chest. Hopefully, that's enough of a description. So basically, he's looking to bulk up a little. Develop some muscle. He also needs a RADICAL diet change because for now it's…
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Bulking booty
ive been squatting for 3.5 months now. i'm 5'0", 100lbs, currently squatting 115-125lbs i follow a lot of female trainers on instagram who have built rly big bums for themselves and sometimes i videos i see them using really light weights for leg/butt exercises... like squatting with 20-40lbs barbells on their back. my…
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Trying to gain but stay relatively lean
Hi Everyone, I thought I'd ask for some opinions on this one. I am a younger male and I am trying to slowly add weight after coming off of a cut. I cut about 20 pounds and now I have gained a few pounds in the last few weeks. I am taking pictures and I am trying to gain weight but stay relatively lean. My question is what…
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Do you eat when you are not hungry when trying to gain?
It's a hard thing for me to do, but I am trying. I am not trying to bulk or gain a ton of weight, just to ensure that I do not lose additional weight due to a current Crohn's flare. Just wondering if anyone else runs into this problem and if you have any advice to ensure that you can fit all of your calories in by the end…
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Am i eating too much
Hello, I am 24 year male, 5 11', weighing 172. Currently on a bulk. My BF% is hovering around the 17% mark. for the last week i have been aiming for a 3000 calorie daily intake. my macro break down is 60 15 25 (carbs, fats, protein). Thank you for your help.
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True? The first 5 lbs gained disappears instantly on a cut?
I've heard that when you start cutting, the first 5 lbs or so gained during a bulk disappears almost overnight because it's water, glycogen, bloat from food, etc. Is this true? It took several months to gain this 5 lbs. I've gained 8 lbs in total since the summer. That means that only 3 or so of those pounds are real…
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SO trying to gain weight.
Hey, my SO is 6 feet tall (183Cm) and weighs 118lbs (54Kg). He's trying to put on weight. He wants to get to 140lbs (64Kg). I'm currently trying to lose weight so our dinners are quite entertaining these days. We're doing fine with balancing foods when we are eating at home. Our problem is that he works 8-9 hours a day,…
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Stronger After Months Off??
I wasn't training or working out consistently for... months. Previously when I was really in the groove, I was using 25lb dumbbells for bicep curls doing 8-10 reps. I could do 30s, but usually only 3 or 4 reps max. (Yes, I'm short and skinny. Someday I'll lift more tongue ) But the question is this: I've just gotten back…
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Anyone bulking, who uses (plant-based) vega protein/bars?
It's really hard to find good protein powders without sucralose and fake fillers, that also taste good. Out of the brands I have tried so far vega has been the best tasting. Compared to the most common brands (I've been through a lot), it seems like vega is pretty "clean" (plant-based protein). My favorite so far is the…
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Stuck weight while breast feeding- anyone with info
Hi all, So I am breastfeeding and my son is 15 months next week. I lost 20 pounds after having my son (blood, placenta, him, all of that inside stuff), however I have not shed a pound otherwise within this 15 months. I have been seeing a naturopath for 13 months. We have tried changing my diet, supplements to kick start my…
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Still hungry
i just destroyed 1.5 lbs of fish and 3 cups of sticky rice and I am still hungry. Donut time.
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I need to gain weight/muscle, any help?
I wasn't exactly sure on where to post this or if I should, but I really need to gain weight/muscle. Anything will help. I'm currently 5'9" and I weigh 96 pounds. I have an extremely high metabolism so it's very hard for me to gain weight. I eat to the point where I can't eat any more and even try pushing it past that. I'm…
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Sugar withdrawals
Has anyone ever cut sugar out of their diet? I've just done 3 days without it and I'm doing well. I am still eating a bit of fruit but that's natural
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Almost at goal weight- want to start toning & gaining muscle
I'm 5'1" and have lost 56 lbs total and am currently at 116 lbs. My goal is to get to 110 lbs but I now realize that even once I get to this weight I won't have achieved the body I want. I have realized that I need to tone and add muscle. Right now I'm keeping my calories at a net of 1200 so I know I'm going to need to…
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Stressed newbie, am I stuck? Critique me [PICS]
Stats: - 18 years old - 165LBS - 5’8” - CURRENT BF: 14% - Second month out of four, personal training Nutrition: - Moderately healthy, occasional chocolate or ice-cream binge 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat (usually) Typical daily intake: 2,500 - 2,800 per day 1 green apple, 2 bananas, 2 protein shakes, 2 short black…
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weight gain on a low carb diet
Hi I just started My Fitness Pal and Im trying to put on weight/for 2500 calories per day I would need 313 gms of carbs,83 gms of fat and 125 grams of protein,and the problem is I have type 2 diabetes and can only have 60 grams of carbs per day,any suggestions???
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Mythical "clean bulk"
Hello all! Sooo I'll get right to it. I know calories in vs. calories out determines weight loss or gain, and depending on your macros, those lbs will either be fat or muscle but what is a ballpark range for macro intake to maintain about 8-9% bf while gaining muscle mass. Right now, I am at about a 1.5g of protein per lb…
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Best Pre-workout?!
Hello all, I had been using Musclepharm Assault (old version) and just ran out, any input on good pre-workouts??
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Women that lift.. Help
Height:5ft (small I know) Weight:125lb (Almost overweight for BMI.. :-/ ) ****I am aware this post I am looking to loose weight and tone but was advised best advice on lifting etc would probably be in this section******* Hello, so I posted earlier raising the issue that I have been dieting and exercising for 2 month and…
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I need friends who are bulking
Hi! I am considering starting bulking. I'm an 18 year old female - 6'0, weigh 136lbs and I'm apparently 23% body-fat. Last year, I went from 162lbs in 133lbs in a space of about 6 months, so I'm a bit wary about bulking, since I put so much effort into losing weight. However, I've recently started weight training and I now…