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Stronglifts 5x5 Program
Is anyone currently on this program, or tried it in the past? If so can I get your views on it please. I was always under the impression that Isolation Exercises were the best way to build muscle, but this program solely focuses on Compounds with no isolation at all - seems rather alien to me, so before I jump ship i'd…
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Do I need to gain/how much?
I'm 19 years old and 5'5. I currently weigh around 92 pounds. How much weight should I gain, and how much should I be eating/what should I be eating?
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Struggling to get enough cals without eating junk
I am currently on a lean bulk and need to eat at maintenance or slightly above. Ridiculously I'm finding it difficult. I had a virus recently and its ****ed with my appetite. I probably get in about 2500 a day right now but I need more like 3000........ Feeling so full right now and I've only had 1700 cals today. I'll…
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BMI of 14,5 ! How can i eat more?
Just found out i'm dangerously underweight. My BMI should be at least 18! I eat around 1500 calories a day, just because i'm easily full. I add a glass of almond milk to my foods, i try to eat high calorie food (peanut butter, avacado, eggs) but i just can't gain weight! I am really freaking out because i don't want to end…
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How active would you say i am? calories do i need?
im 21, female, 5 foot 10 inches 53kg (underweight) Using myfitnesspal its telling me to maintain my weight i need 2200 calories per day, Ive put my activity as active which is this description (Spend a good part of the day doing some physical activity (e.g. waitress, mailman), im a nutritional support worker in a hospital,…
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He wants gain while I lose - ideas please
So I just started trying to lose weight. When I met my husband, I weighed 170 and now around 200! I am 5'6". My husband is also 5'6" and weighs 120 pounds.. he wants to gain 10-15 pounds simply so he doesn't look so skinny, he's not all that concerned about muscles. So here's the thing.. I'm a stay at home mom so I cook…
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Rcomp question
Looking for advice for a friend... Can a person with low bodyfat (say a guy in the single digits or a woman in the 12-15% range) gain muscle at a sustainable pace long-term via a "recomp" and eating proper macros/micros? Or will the body eventually "burn out" and muscle gains stall due to lack of energy? I'm not looking…
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Trying to bulk but getting fat?
Okay well I don't know if "fat" is the right word, but I started trying to gain muscle weight about 3 weeks ago and so far the only increase I have is in my waist, which is the place I store the most fat :( my measurements used to be 32-25.5-34.5 and now my waist is 26.5!!! :( my weight has also gone up from 108 to 110 but…
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bulking any tips ? when should expect results ?
Hi I have started bulking recently is there any extra tips people can give me ? Is 3000 calories plus enough per day? When do people see any results ? Thanks j
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Switching to Stronglifts - muscle gain or just strength?
I'm considering switching to Stronglifts as I'm currently doing full body workouts three times a week. I know that the SL routine increases your strength greatly, but does it increase muscle mass along with strength? Obviously, calorie intake is a big factor but the routine almost seems too good to be true!
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Anorexia recovery on my own: am I eating too much?
Hi! Someone please give me some support :( I am a girl, 18, and trying to recover from anorexia by myself (as in, without any treatment team or IOP). In the past I have been much worse off in terms of my eating disorder and weight (my lowest was 84lbs at 5'2.5") and had to be hospitalized/put inpatient for almost three…
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How to eat more?
Ever since creating an account on myfitnesspal and keeping track of my macros, I have started eating a lot more, which is great because I really want to gain muscle. However, I still have times and days where I don't have much of an appetite. The worst feeling is when I'm not hungry, but I'm not starving either. I can and…
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Need Help - Equipment Purchase of Barbells & Dumbbells
I have ordered P90X3, and plan on starting NROL4W after I finish P90X3. I am trying to purchase equipment, and since I will need a barbell later, I wanted to buy a set that includes the dumbbells & barbell bar. Do I need a standard bar or olympic bar? What about length, 5' or 7'? I do not have a weight bench or squat rack…
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P90X3: enough to gain muscle?
Is P90X3 intense enough to build muscle? I've been averaging 200-300 excess calories daily and I just think I'm getting fatter. I have gained weight (3-4lbs) but I don't feel much stronger. Granted I'm only 3 weeks into the program. In addition to P90X3 I also do some cardio, abs, and I'm also playing vball 2-3 weekly. On…
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Adding muscle but don't want to give up running
Any folks have success with adding muscle without having to give up their high cardio (in my case running) routine? I've read a lot of mixed feedback on the topic and was wondering what others thought. I'm in half marathon training so I'm averaging 11-15 miles/week and I'm also doing StrongLifts (and seeing results though…
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Myfitnesspal calorie counter
Hi there! I'm male 22 years old, 178cm and 84kg. I'm trying to gain weight (approx. 0.5kg per two weeks, so it's 1kg per month). My question is, does myfitnesspal calorie counter counts calories good? I set I'm sedentary, 4x 90 minutes workout, and for me it set to eat 2600~kcal every day. Would this be enough? Another…
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"Unhealthy food" detrimental to muscle gain?
Is consuming "unhealthy foods" such as McDonald's, Wendy's, and pizza detrimental to muscle gain? Although it would be nice to always be home and have the time to make healthy food, that is not always the case. Therefore, I have to sometimes rely on fast foods and "outside" foods to reach my macro goals. Is this bad? I am…
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Is there a way to alter the Protein/Fat/Carb ratio.
Im using the app to just help me count calories. The ratio of P/F/C that they gave me isn't where Id like to be. Is there a way to alter the ratio.
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Gaining but starving!
'Trying' to do a healthy bulk. I know that us females can only put on about 0.5lb/0.25kg per week without it just becoming fat, and I don't want to have to cut afterwards so am aiming for a 'clean' bulk. Problem is, I am starving all the time, and so find myself restricting what I eat out of fear I will overeat! I choose…
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My mini bulk
Hi All! After having been cutting on and off all year for athletic reasons (I wanted to run faster for sprint triathlon and generally get a better strength to weight ratio), I decided to try out a bulk. It was a bit unplanned, but I was eating over TDEE and I thought I'd make use of it. I think winter setting in and…
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How Many Calories are You Eating?
After years and years of being 140lbs, I'm finally making a serious effort to bulk up to 165. I set a caloric goal of 3500 calories, and after 9 days of tracking, my average is just over 3400. Out of curiosity, how many calories were you consuming when you were bulking/gaining?? (Im a 31yr old male, active, 5'9")
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My confused about buling up
Hi ,I am 34 year old male.My hight is 5"6 feet (167.64 Centimetre) . When i started fitness regime i was overweight. In 2011 i was 78 KG's (171.961 lbs) . . My waist size was 36. From then to now i have lost 15 kg's of weight . I am on calorie deficit. Currently my weight is 63.5 KG's (139.9935 lbs) and waist size is 33. I…
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being overweight for four years
Hi all, Four years ago, I become smokefree.... Ever since then my weight hasn't been the same!! :( I found out it's emotional eating. 12 years ago my daughter was taken to be adopted NOT MY CHOSE OF MY OWN . Ever since her loss I turned to food rather than dealing with it. Now! She will be 13 this coming week and it wont…
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I need more sodium
Hello ! I've just found out that my sodium levels are too low for my objective, I want to gain weight. Generally I consume around 1,136 and I need 2,500. So, what is the best way to increase my sodium levels ? Thanks.
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Protein Powder and Race
Quick question: does protein powder affect everyone the same way, no matter what race they are (Asian, White, Black, etc)? Does it affect everyone the same way, whether male or female, skinny or muscular, young or old? The reason I'm asking is because I am a skinny 19 year old Chinese myself, and a friend of mine told me…
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How active would you say i am? calories do i need?
im 21, female, 5 foot 10 inches 53kg (underweight) Using myfitnesspal its telling me to maintain my weight i need 2200 calories per day, Ive put my activity as active which is this description (Spend a good part of the day doing some physical activity (e.g. waitress, mailman), im a nutritional support worker in a hospital,…
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The Vending Machine Challenge
For those looking to bulk up. http://thevendingmachinechallenge.tumblr.com
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Gaining inches but not pounds
I was wondering what would make someone gain inches and appear fatter, but not have gained any weight? I look a little chubby now, and my measurements are definitely much bigger as well. I understand that when you lose muscle, and gain fat, this can happen - but I have always been pretty sedentary, so I don't think there…
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18 yr old underweight male, some help?
Hi there everyone, I am 18 years old. I weigh 118lbs, 52kg and 8.1st to those in the UK. I am approximately 5' 11" / 6' tall and my chest size is 34" (85cm). My waist is around 29" I know that I am underweight, and to become a 'normal' weight, I'd need to weigh around 130lbs, around 60kg and 9.5st. Please correct me if I'm…
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Gain weight in particular area's?
Hello, Im naturally thin and have been trying to gain weight my whole life. As im getting older im finding it slightly easier, however it all tends to go to my hips and bottom. I have really skinny arms and legs and ive tried squats and lifting weights to bulk them up but it hasnt really worked! does anyone know of other…