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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…
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Is it ok to eat over cals/ even though I'm not hungry?
I am 5 foot 6 and weigh around 103 lbs I am trying to gain but I feel so guilty eating when I know I am not hungry and I am sared to eat Anything unhealthy or high calorie. Is it bad to eat tons in the evenings cals wise etc Ben if I dot need it or feel hungry? And is going over on cals ok/good? I want to gain muscle.
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Are 10kg weights ok for a beginner?
I am 18, 5'5 and only 100lbs so I'm very underweight. I've changed my diet and I've been on a 3000-3500 calorie diet for the past month. What kind of results will I see with 10kg dumbbells and can anyone recommend how I should effectively use them. Like specific exercises. Thanks in advance.
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Muscle atrophy after illness
Due to a lengthy illness, I have experienced disuse muscle atrophy. My recovery is complete enough that I can walk around and yesterday I even ran nearly a mile, but I need more than physical therapy to rebuild what's been lost, mostly in my arms and legs. I didn't realize how fraile I looked until someone took a photo of…
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Slightly underweight but...
... not looking like it? I mean, I do know and SEE that I am pretty thin, however I do not look underweight (and neither do I have body dysmprphia :indifferent: ). Literally, if you were to compare my arms to those of my friends you'd easily see that they are far larger than theirs (and I'm a pear/hourglass!)~ Anybody in a…
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Having a hard time to hit my protein!
Hi guys ! Just started to use MFP and it works great! I've just recently been on a diet and started to bulking now, but i've seem to have problem hitting my protein (260g) for the day, i drink 4protein shakes per day and still i'm about 40-50g below my goal. So if you guys have any tip on High protein meals, please share :)
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Gaining Weight In a Healthy Way?
So, here's my issue: Over the past 2 years I have lost a lot of weight from stress/undereating, and my Dr. is concerned and wants me to gain weight back. My goal weight is between 15-20 lbs right now. My weight has fluctuated up (closer to my goal weight) and down over the last few years. So much turmoil in my life LOL.…
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Am I doing things right?
I am doing a Body Beast P90X2 hybrid both in home workout programs from Beachbody. My goal is to gain weight I'm at 105 right now started at 95 pounds I'm 5 ft 2 my goal is to get to 120. My MFP things looks like this. Calories 2590 carbs 356 fat 86 protein 97 sodium 2500 sugar 52 I want to be ripped and have a six pack…
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The B-word is a horrible word...
...to describe the controlled eating of 100-400 calories above maintenance level. I really don't think bulking is a good word to describe what we're doing when we gain weight in a very slow, controlled manner. I eat 2900 to 3600 cal per day. But my intake is still low compared to how much most overweight men my height/age…
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Help/advice please:)
I've been steadily losing weight since Feb. I wanted to maintain over the summer (around 116-119lbs). I started back to work 4 weeks ago, and immediately lost 3 lbs. I increased my calories and decreased my workouts this week, as planned. Had my weigh in today, and lost another 2lbs. How many calories do I need to try to…
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Carbs ?
So for me to gain some muscle I need 2130 cal a day (500cal surplus) and 272g of Carbs (doing 50/30/20). I am wondering how much of these carbs should be starchy vs. vegetable carbs and does it matter when I eat them? I know starchy carbs are good before workouts but if by the end of the day I haven't met my carb…
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Protein counter
I love the my fitness pal app. I use it a lot, but i would definitely use it a lot more if there is a way to count my daily protein intake alongside my calories. Is there a way to do this and i am just stupid? i cannot for the life of me figure it out. Please help!
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Newbie questions
What are some good free weight exercises to do to bulk fast but healthy. Im stuck as far as I want to bulk up and need to but have zero clue where to start. Im thinking of using body fortress protein powder too. When are best times to drink it??
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Attainable?
I've recently been under quite a bit of stress and I've lost about 10lbs, which given how naturally petite I already am is not a good thing. I look as if I'm starving. We have family coming over nov. 26th, is is attainable to put on 10-12lbs by then? I have a naturally fast metabolism, I'm active, it's hard for me to gain…
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Newbie
Someone tell me please, just how do you do it?! All I want to do is put on healthy weight and lean muscle to improve my sand volleyball skills and overall athletic ability. I'm only 26, I'm very active and have a very athletic and active family that tries to eat healthy. However, I am notorious for sticking with a diet for…
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Has anyone successfully bulked on a strength program?
I'm doing mostly 5-8 reps at this point, because I want to increase strength. Has anyone here successfully bulked following such a program for a few months? I'm not sure if it's sustainable long-term without increasing reps. But I prefer doing what I'm doing at this point. Thanks.
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Bulking with MFP
Hi, I'm new to MFP, and wondering if I can use this for a bulk? I'm roughly trying to get 3000-3200 calories per day to put on some weight. I was wondering if i could adjust the app to where it will tell me how much protien i need and such. Like i know i need 1 gram per lb. When i use the app i'm always in the surplus like…
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Tips to eat more (bulking)
I usually eat a small breakfast, a medium lunch, and a big dinner. Now , I am bulking on 2200 net calories a day which Is manageable on morning lifting days (2500 cals) but very difficult for me on evening martial arts days (2800 cal goal). I can't eat a huge dinner (more than 8-900 cals) without feeling sick during class,…
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IFFYM IS CHEATING !!
I am bulking on IIFYM and to be honest I can see some results. As I am really lean and I'm gaining a lot of strength in the gym without loosing too much definition.I upped my calories to 2800 that could probably be just a little above my maintenance. The problem is that I feel like I'm eating a bunch of sh** ... I mean a…
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I need Advice please
I really want to gain weight and i have no clue where to start. For one: - I have no problems with eating food at all, I eat all day! I am 5 ft and 99 pounds.. My issue is that i have a fast metabolism and i don't know what to do to gain weight. I have been doing a little bit of research and i have come up with this plan,…
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carb confused
ok, im trying to gain... prolly like 15 lbs.. no time limit, but I wanna also stay toned... I prolly eat more fruit than the daily suggestions, but can I just use that as a carb count or, for gaining purposes, should I back off as much fruit and get actual grains, etc? any gaining advice or food advice would b awesome... o…