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Vegetarian Gainer Diet
Yes, I'm doing it. No meat, no poultry, no fish, no nothin'. I'm curious to see if anyone else is doing this, or what anyone else has to say? I'm taking BCAA supplement, but that's really about it. If you're interested to know what I eat, my diary is open. I'm doing a "zig-zag" calorie diet, two days I eat 2400, one day I…
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hello everyone
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum so I would just like to say hello. I started doing weights at the gym about a year ago. I have seen a very steady rise of muscle mass gained, I tihnk it's to do with me being a natural ectomorph (a marathon runner rather than a sprinter). People have noticed my muscle gains yet I still…
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Are there any GOOD muscle supplements at walmart?
Hey im looking to build some muscle not just look big . I know they have creatine at walmart but ive tooken it before it only ads water to your muscle areas so they look big but it doesnt make you stronger .. Any good supplements at walmart ?
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FATS !!!
I am struggeling cause I'm usually short with fats... That's weird I believe... Besides all those BRO fat sources what could be a good solution? I don't even crave on unhealty fatty foods...
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When is the right time to start?
I am trying to lose weight at the moment and have been using MFP coming up to 3 weeks. I have been eating at a calorie deficit doing cardio and weight training. I was just browsing the forum and saw some threads of people bulking, they were eating more calories and putting on weight but getting a flatter stomach from this.…
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creatinine levels
Hi ,I am not sure this is right forum .Here is my question can intense running up your creatinine levels? I recently started intermittent intense running on treadmill and a recent blood test showed elevated creatinine level . i have started weight training last week and have to get another blood test today .I worked with…
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Am i doing it right? (Lean Bulk hopeful)
Some info: - Increased my TDEE/Calorie limit to maintenance levels (1830 cals) - Doing P90X with only a 15 lbs pair dumbells and pull up bar (planning to get 40 lbs pair this week for progressive weight load) - Cardio only on P90X cardio days (Plio and Les Mills combat replacement for Kenpo X, etc) I'm planning to net over…
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Adapting MFP to gaining weight?
Hi all, I've changed all my settings etc so that my goal is to gain weight, but it still keeps highlighting when I'm losing weight and keeps the 'projected weight loss' in the goals section. I've spent the first 9 months of this year cutting and this is my first attempt at bulking so it's already quite hard for me to…
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Lifting Weight to Lose Fat
OK, so I have a question, I have been perusing this forum and really like what I read, but have noticed most people seem already at a particular "goal" weight. I'm definitely not at goal weight, but have a question. Has anyone started a weight lifting program with the hopes of losing fat. This may sound crazy, but I weigh…
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Gaining weight/muscle
I'm looking to gain about 10lb. of muscle. I am really struggling. It seems like I can never meet my calorie intake for the day even though I feel like all I do is eat. I have been weight lifting, but seem to not be gaining weight or muscle. I would LOVE some advice. I have started drinking protein drinks as well to try to…
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Sick of being skinny, excited to bulk up
Hi all - First, my stats: 26 male; 5'9"; 135 lbs. About 5 years ago, I decided to bulk up. I did my weights and ate my food... a lot of my food. I got up to 180, most of which was fat. For some reason, I did not bulk the right way? Anyways, was lazy but changed my lifestyle and picked up running and eating healthier.…
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Fruit and veggie problem
So, my diet has been steadily degrading over the past couple of months. I'm eating a fraction of the amount of fruits and vegetables I should be. Anyone else been through this? How did you fix the problem, but still get enough calories for weight gain?
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Sweet protein powder
is there any protein powder that tastes like green juice and not "chocolate" and "strawberry" and "vanilla"? sweet powder is so gross to me. is there anything not sweet? even though i've lost 41 pounds, my body fat is the same. i need protein, but i am vegan and hate sweets. if you respond with dairy, you're illiterate.
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eating high levels of PB and nuts, just to gain?
I've been trying to gain for 6 months, gained about 5 but I have probably 10-15 to go. Is it bad to eat 6-10 tbsp to get in the additional calories? Is too much fats going to be bad? I'm hitting m 100g protein goal and carbs are usually at 200g on average. I'm just tired of not gaining and eating a lot of PB seems like the…
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Question about lifting!
I have a Center Block at my house that i want to use to start lifting & tone up. What would be a good repitition plan with lifting that, since i'm a newb?
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liquid cals and bars
ok so on my quest to gain weight... I have a hard time to get in my calories with food, i have two, sometimes three protein shakes a day... is that ok? ok also... when its getting later in the evening and i still have quite a bit left to get in... im almost never hungry, is it ok to just have a protein bar..like a quest…
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Where to Start?
I'm been in maintenance for a few months now and my weight has finally stabilized in the 120-123lb range (I'm a 35 yr old female, 5ft, 6in). My exercise routine right now consists of brisk walking 10-12 miles a week and around 4 miles of running a week. I was very happy with where I'm at, until I saw a picture this…
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Wendler vs Mehdi. Input on GAINING STRENGTH?
Okay so basically I'm about to start my 1st bulk after maintaining for too long. I'm 72.5 inches tall,between 180-182 and my goal is to end up putting on 10-15 Pounds(including fat) over the next 16 weeks. Ive lifted for a few months but either in a deficit Or maintenance so I'm expecting newbie gains to contribute to that…
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Trying to add weight after years of keeping it off.
Back in 06 I weighed roughly 205 lbs(male 5'9" 22 at the time). Over a years time frame I got down to 155 and super lean and from then on I have kept my weight a much more healthy 165. The problem I have been struggling with over the last year is that I've had the mindset that if I ate to much I would gain back my fat but…
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Cut or still bulk ? Opinions please
I'm a newbie lifter. I started MFP at 252lbs in October 2012 and had lost 82 lbs by June 2013. In April i started the Stronglifts program on a calorie deficit and completed the program at the end of June.... the picture on the left. I then changed to a 4 day split body part program and ate 3000 calories per day + exercise…
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Bulk/Cut Cycle With Cardio
I'd like to go through a bulk/cut cycle such that I wind up at a peak around the end of next July. That gives me about 10 months. But here's the problem: in July I need a high level of cardio vascular fitness. I'm talking about 8 hours a day of Thai boxing working out with Secret Service, SEAL teams and pro boxers BTW. I…
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Gaining vs Exercise
Aight so this is my new favorite section of these forums, as I'm 5'7 and probably just shy of 130 right now. I've been trying to build muscle for the last year+, but have been off the wagon for a while. That said, when I was really going hard, I put on about 8 pounds in 6 months, which was great, but my question is, with…
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gah! what can i do yo gain?
I've cut down on my cardio, upped the amount, intensity, duraiton and frequency with my weights. Considerably upped my intake twice and I can't gain a single lb! I'm trying to gain more muscle mass, to bulk a bit. I'm seeing good results from my work just not gaining. I eat VERY healthy and wondering if maybe I don't have…
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Gaining weight?
Hello all! I'm in a little bit of a crisis! I've gained 2 pounds and it's increasing daily and I don't know why. 4 days ago I had a cheat day, and since them the scale has just been going up and I don't know why! I've been eating really clean after my cheat days and going on long runs in attempts to loose the extra pounds…
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How to not gain fat?
Hey guys, So, I have a food problem but I'm working my way to get better. I want to build muscle and I know I need to put on some weight. I've upped my calories a lot (though still not enough) and I workout 4 times a week (3x weight lifting and one kickboxing. I do 10 minutes of interval training before the weightlifting…
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What happens when you quit Protein Powder?
I'm looking to gain more weight. In a month I've put on 2 kgs purely using food but I find it hard to make my daily calorie goal so I want to start taking protein powder. My question is what happens after you stop using it? Is it the same as food, you just stop taking it? Also I've been told you get pudgey because you…
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tummy fat
Hey guys - just wondering, With my weight gain I am putting on all this tummy fat. Anyone got any good ab strengthening exercises. I dont want to stop the weight gain but I fricking hate the rolls! Cheers! :)
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1-1.5 lbs a week gain!
Hey guys, I'm pretty new here; just signed up an hour ago haha. I'm starting mfp because its really hard for me to gain weight and I thought maybe I should track what I eat and see where it goes. Anyhow, my question is, what is the fastest way to gain muscle mass (healthy weight gain)?. I'm looking for suggestions on my…
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Toxic Hunger?
Anyone heard of this? Or experienced it? I figured it might be especially relevant for people who are bulking. http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/healthy-food-toxic-hunger-can-kill.html I'm a bit skeptical on some of the ideas...but I do think there are some good points, too. The problem is, if I waited to be truly…
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Gaining Weight, Weight Training, Cardio, Vitamins & Protein.
Good Morning! I am 28 year old, female, 5"8 and weigh around 110lbs, I have been pretty much the same weight my whole life..fluctuating 6-7lbs. I have a high metabolism, I use to work as a bartender so I moved around a lot and play women's ball hockey twice a week. Now I have a desk job and play hockey once a week, weight…