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Bulking and "weight" gain/ bloating
So I went from 1600 calories to about 2100 a day tryin to do a slowish clean bulk. I am female, first time. First week has gone by and I'm 5 pounds heavier. I know this is mostly due to the fact that I'm eating a lot more, high carb and so on but my question is is that since I'm so bloated and holding this water weight how…
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Gaining 2lb a week. Too much even with low BF%?
I'm a month into a my first ever serious "bulk". I'm 31, male and started at 142lbs. Yesterday, for the first time in many years, I hit 150lb "morning weight". So, that puts my gains at about 2lb/week. From what I typically read about "clean bulks", 2lb/week is a bit high. However, I've been tracking my BF% since week two.…
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No weight room but want to bulk...help!!!
Title says it all...I recently lost about 20 lbs, and I'm happy with my weight but...I'm "skinny fat". I have NO *kitten*, and yet still have some stomach flab. I'm down to about 24% body fat. I really want to bulk up, but I'm scared of gaining all fat instead of muscle if I don't have a weight room at my disposal. These…
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nrolfw calorie surplus and fat loss?
So, I've started the new rules of lifting for women. I'm eating at a surplus of course to gain the muscle. My confusion however is a lot of people are saying the program worked for fat loss and reshaping the whole body. How does this work if when eating at a surplus and gaining muscle, you also gain fat? Should I follow…
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Feeling Discouraged
So ive got a stuffy nose from all the cold weather. Does anyone know how hard it is to stuff your face to gain and NOT TASTE IT?! Its flipping annoying D: Oh and im just talking really, looking for motivation!
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Macros Vs hitting calorie count
I did a 10 mile run today and have ~1600 calories to eat back to, at least maintain for today. I'm trying to add muscle weight but trying to avoid eating less healthy/high calorie foods to hit those numbers (like pizza and other not so good for you items). In my attempt to hit this next 1600 I'd love some more PB, cheese,…
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Muscle mass, and eating....I'm confused.
Okay, so I'm really confused on what I should be doing food wise. More than that, I am scared to gain back fat weight rather than muscle mass. My Goals: Lose belly fat. Gain Muscle mass. MFP says I should be eating roughly 2400 calories per day, assuming the information I provided. I lift heavy 4 days a week, and do cardio…
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4 days split program - One or two big muscles per session?
Hi everyone, I'm looking for your opinions regarding split programs. I'm currently on my first ever bulk and I'm organized my program like this: Day 1 - Chest, back, triceps, obliques Day 2 - Shoulders, legs, biceps, abs Day 3 - Chest, back, triceps, obliques ay 4 - Shoulders, legs, biceps, abs Basically, every big muscle…
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Mental challenges of gaining
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any tips regarding the mental challenges of gaining. I gained a significant amount of weight in a period of 3 months and then immediately lost it all, and then some. I am now at a point where I am underweight but have a mental fear of gaining or eating over my calorie allowance…
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turbo fire!!
Just started yesterday, anybody else doing it? Or have done it and seen awesome results?
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Bulking carb question
So I'm new to this please bare with me. So my current intake is 2090 calories ,(female) 40% carbs 30% protein 30% fats which comes out to around 150g protein a day, 68 fat and around 200 carbs. I hit my protein an fats no problem but having trouble with carbs. I do know about iifym and I don't mind eating a Poptart or…
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Bodyfat and weight! Help!!!
Stats, 5'6" 122lbs 32,27,34 14-18% body fat, who really knows. I need a bit of help figuring out what to do. I got a set of calibers because the body fat calculator on my scale was not right. I used a 7 caliber and I got 14.08% Body fat. Not bad right? Except that I don't look nearly as muscular as I would like to be for…
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My Husband wants to GAIN WEIGHT!
My husband is 5'10 and 110lbs he has sickle cell but that has nothing to do with his inability to gain weight. He doesn't like anything milky or anything that has artificial sugar in it, plus he doesn't have a appetite. I don't know what to does anyone have any ideas for me. b
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Gaining weight-Accurate activity level for goal calories?
Hi all, I could really do with some advise regarding my activity levels. I am currently around 46/47kg and 175cm 25 yr old woman. Bit of background- struggled with eating disorder since age of 19. I recovered alot of weight around a year ago-back up to a healthier weight of 53/54kg. However due to several events my weight…
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Pregnancy
Here to gain weight for my healthy pregnancy. Anyone else pregnant? Add me!
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Gaining weight without belly fat
I am 5'5" and weigh 113 lbs. My family and friends think I look too thin and want me to gain some weight. The bones around my sternum/clavicle/shoulder area are very visible because I have more muscle than body fat at this point. My legs and abs are toned and look healthy (not underweight) though. I used to exercise on an…
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Gaining muscle despite a lot of cardio
I have no choice but to continue training while I'm attempting to gain muscle, but everything I read says to cut cardio right down when you're trying to gain. I don't mind eating more to compensate for it, but is it going to be a problem that between training (dance, gymnastics) and rehearsals (dance) I have a bare minimum…
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I need to gain weight, please someone help me
Hey everyone I am an 18 year old high school senior who is just tired of being scrawny and wanting to do something about it before college. I am 123 pounds 5 ft 9 and am 7% body fat. You may say 7% wow?! But no I do not look as substantial as I would like to be. I am open to meal plan suggestions and except size…
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How are you doing YOUR bulk?
I'm a 31 year old male, currently at 145.5lbs. I'm doing the Shortcut to Size program from Jim Stoppani on Bodybuilding.com, so lifting 4 times a week. Cardio is limited to Tennis and Pickleball, 2-3 times a week each. My TDEE is calculated at just over 2500 calories, but I know from previous BMR tests that my metabolism…
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Can't eat enough calories per day, what to do?
Hi what up guys? Started tracking and I'm looking to gain weight and muscle, I'm 18, ~193cm, at 69kg, doing weightlifting 4days/week and many calculators online including the one here on MFP suggest I should eat almost 3000kcal a day. I'm trying my best to eat a ton and I'm pretty much never hungry but I still can't eat…
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Should i be eating my net calories back?
Im trying to gain some weight, im 21, female, 5 foot 10 inches 53kg 2200 calories is what i need to maintain my weight, im active since i work 40 hours in a hospital I do exercise daily Question is, should i be eating to get my net calories back up too at least 2000-2200? Is my diet healthy? Any advice would be great Im…
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What are your Macro % Goals?
I've been bulking for 3 solid weeks now, and keeping track of my calories/macros. My goal has been 3500 calories a day, with at least 1.5g/lb protein and I've gained about 5 lbs so far (I'm at 6% BF) After 3 weeks, this seems to be where my macros have leveled out. Thoughts? (31 yr, Male, 146lb) I'll also note that my…
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Recovering anorexic
Yes, I have a serious case of anorexia and I a m choosing to recover at home. The question is, am I getting enough food? Here's what I'm eating: A 2 egg omelet with spring greens, salsa and mushroom A grapefruit An apple A cup of chai tea with coconut milk and stevia around 3 cups of Trail mix (almonds, cashews, dark…
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Eat more?!?'
So I'm a 5'8" and 140lbs guy. Im a naturally skinny guy. I just started seriously tracking my calores and I'm eating 3500- 4000 calories. My goal is to get up to 170. I lift and run 5 days a week. I'm gaining weight at about half a pound per week. My diet is about 35% fat 40% carbs and 25% protein. Should I take in more…
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Am I an oddity?
I'm a 29 year old female, 5'4", 102 pounds Brief history- never really was a skinny, fast-metabolism kid, weighed around 125 in high school. When I was 24, I started taking a bunch of different anti-depressants (not at the same time, but in sequence in an effort to find one that worked). Strattera was one that worked…
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How much strength can you gain on a cut?
Are you able to gain loads of strength without bulking? Ive seen people lose over 65+ pounds and their lifts increased drastically and Ive seen people lift on a cut and their strengths lowered. Also is their a strength limit on a cut? Are you able to bench press over 400+ pounds while cutting? Right now I can only bench 85…
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Gaining muscle weight increase goals
My new goal after losing ~105 lbs is to focus on adding muscle. It's odd to think about adding weight but, after all this work, I'm cool with trying to get stronger and really looking stronger too :) I'm trying to figure out what is a good place to start with MFP and settings. I'm tracking macros at 40p/30/30, TDEE is at…
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How to switch from long cut to gaining weight?
This is a little pre-emptive since I've had to decrease my goal weight after seeing what I look like at my original goal, but... ... when switching from a long cut to a lean gain, how many calories would I have to consume? My understanding is that after a long cut (mine will be 1.5 years when I'm done), your metabolism…
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18f trying to gain muscle, ADVICE PLEASE!!!
Hey guys! okay well i have recently just started weight training after only having done serious cardio workouts due to my previous ignorance on how to build healthy muscle. I am already lean and have a low body fat (athletic range) percentage and am trying to gain muscle mass. I do P90X because i can not afford a gym…