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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…
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getting frustrated, doing it wrong or being impatient?
I have been on a small surplus bulk since about April 1 of this year. I cut fifty pounds to 198 and now, as of this morning was only 206.6. I am 6'3" and lift heavy with high volume on a 5/3/1+accessories 4 days per week with a bonus arm/random day thrown in on Saturdays. I do little to no cardio and when I do it is an…
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Ladies - current routine?
I was wondering what everyone's current lifting routine is? Mine is minimal at the moment: Lat pull down Deadlift Reverse crunches Squat Overhead press Mon/Wed/Fri
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98% Delicious, 2% Yuck!
I need help....trying to add an additional serving of protein to my day (already getting more than 1 g/1 lb LBM, but want more). I tried mixing coffee with whey protein powder, heavy cream, and some vanilla today. The first 4-5 sips were amazing, but after that, I got the ruber pencil eraser curd stuff that tasted like…
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Net 1200 calories?
I'm a 18 year old female stressed up A lvl student, 5"1, 105lbs so I'm really petite. However my waistline is expanding and getting fluffier. I can only hit the gym once a week because my major examinations are coming right up and I'm afraid of gaining lots of weight. I went from a size 26 to a 27 so I'm fearful or…
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Bulk/tone up
I just joined this site a few hours ago after having it referred to me by a friend. Really liking it so far, my main goal is to tone up gain a minimum of 10 pounds of muscle. I'm 22/f weighing 129 pounds. I used to be really fit and have muscle but the past couple years I've been slacking and now I'm trying to make up for…
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Strength goals and weight gain
Hi all Looking for advice from stronger and knowledgeable people than myself. The question is should I gain weight to achieve my goals? Below is the list for my personal goals and some info. Between 65/66 kgs 5'10 My goals are along with my best PB lifts: Deadlift x 2.5 BW (147kg x 1) Squat x 2 BW (109kg x 3) Bench x 1.5…
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When would you start your first bulk?
Hi there, I'll start off with some stats first in case they help. SW: 186 CW: Around 155 Age: 18 Male Been dieting since December 2012, lifting weights since April 2013, but really I've just been on one long cut. I've made strength gains but naturally, haven't really made any gains in size. I'm aiming to only bulk up a…
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rapid or fluctuation
So on my 21st bday I had bday cake for first time in 6 yrs (recovering from ED). Before that had maintained my wt for 5 days (from tues and then weighed Fri, sat, Sun). I had eaten a lot of my forbidden foods during that time and was feeling great. Then Sun had the cake and next day up a lb. It's now Wed I kept eating…
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Bulking bro's?
Hey guys I'm Josh and I'm 25 155lbs and looking to find a few guys around that are about the same size and looking at putting on a few lbs of muscle over the next couple months. I'm a really clean bulker and my body responds well to eating a clean diet and I just feel way too uncomfortable getting fat while bulking so I'm…
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How long do you usually run your bulking cycle?
If the past I've had difficulty really commiting to a bulking cycle mostly b/c I hate the added body fat - but I'm stick this bs out this time. Currently, I'm in week 5 of a 500 calorie surplus. My maintance is 3500, I'm eating 4000 which is tough. I've planned to take this 14 weeks. Starting weight was 180+, current…