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Slightly Confused
I'm in between the wondering whether I should maintain at 114-115 at 5'4" or go to 120-130 lbs at 5'4". I got down to this weight and I feel like i look amazing, I rollerblade alot, but I also feel like i have to be so. darn. careful. of. what. I. eat. Since I'm so short and everything. I'm also wondering if I go up to 120…
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Cooking for a boyfriend on a bulk.
My boyfriend and I live together and I cook for him fairly often, the problem is that he's only used to his mom's cooking (Italian, quite bland and boring for the most part since she doesn't have a grand repertoire of recipes) AND he's a vegetarian. He is underweight and has tried many things to try to bulk up, however he…
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Weight Gain Suggestions Needed
I have lost weight over 60 lbs due to stomach problems and now have been told I need to gain 20 lbs back by trying to get a min. of 2000 calories a day. I have tried the last 2 weeks to get calories in but have not been able to accomplish this one day yet. Needless to say no weight gain yet. I am at a loss as to how to…
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How much fat do you gain with muscle?
If you increase calories by 500 a day to gain 1 lb of muscle a week and eat pretty clean, how much fat does the average person gain along with the muscle? Just curious so I know what to expect. Thanks
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Female bulkers
Here's a great thread that keeps growing! This has only woman responding about first time bulking. These are girls who have gone through, talks about calories consumed, results, fears, lifting right amount of weight, etc. All questions answered in one great thread :) http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=128051673
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newcomer
I am a little confused about what to eat. Here are my results for today Remaining -204 97 -36 -11 856 -34 that is calories, carbs, fat, protein sugar - but what does it really mean??? i want to gain weight but i want to be muscular and lean and fit and feel good. I feel so good right now, so i might be afraid of loosing my…
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Help needed.
Recently downloaded the app to see what my calorie intake should be for my goal weight, currently 6ft 3/6ft 4 and 11 stone/70.1kg. Goal is 16 stone/101kg/225lb. Currently only 'lightly active' but starting a active/very active job soon, suggested that I have a 3.1k intake a day. Going to the gym 3 times a week, but need…
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Are you natty?
Doubt anyone will actually say anything.. but worth a shot because I'm bored as hell and am just interested.. I'm just interested in those whose goals are to gain weight and are either bodybuilders or just into the whole 'get big, ripped and look good' lifestyle.. I want to know if you ever took something you shouldn't…
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Maintaining for over a year - Looking for more friends
Hello! I have been maintaining for over a year after losing ~70 pounds. I am looking for friends that are in the same boat. I plan on using MFP for a lifetime. Most of my "friends" abandoned me... :) I exercise almost daily and try to eat clean (when I can). I track all my calories consumed in MFP and I track my exercise…
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1400 calories to GAIN weight? Confused?
I am underweight and need to gain 5 pounds to be at a healthy weight. Myfitnesspal says I need to eat 1,430 to gain. But my BMI is 1,300 and my TDEE is 1,600. Is there an error? Wouldn't 1,400 be maintenance?
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Who has it easier? Bulkers or cutters?
Here on MFP, many people are on a one-time program that takes a year or two, and then maintain after that. As far as starting stats, on one end, you've got your skinny, underweight men and women lacking muscle who have to eat a surplus and gain weight while working out. I belong to this group due to having eaten at a…
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lost the weight now want to gain muscle
Hey everyone, I started out on myfitnesspal to loose weight. I've finally lost it, I'm down to 6st 8lb and I'm 4ft 11inches and now I would love to gain muscle. My body fat percentage is at about 19%, and I'm doing weights 4 times a week. I do squats 3x10 at 20kg and deadlifts 3x5 at 25kg and increase these by around 2.5kg…
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I want mad mass
This is also posted in the fitness section, but was told I should post it here as well. I want to put on as much muscle possible before the spring. I have 6 months to put on this mass. For those of you that have bulked what kind of routine did you do and what was your diet like? I wouldn’t mind putting on a good 10lbs of…
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Are ensure drinks good for their purpose?
I'm tired of being skinny. I've been on a 3500 calorie diet packed with foods like peanut butter, fruits and proteins like eggs and chicken but nothing is working. I'm sick of being so underweight. I'm 18, 5'4 and 100lbs. My BMI is like 16.5. I'm just so tired of being a ****ing weakling. I've always been like this. I…
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Bulking Pals
I have been dieting at a defecit since I began this fitness journey back Jan 2013. I have lost 60 pounds so far and I still have another 20 pounds to go but it was recommended that I begin focusing on building more muscle. So now I'm bulking and trying to keep fat gains to a minimum. I'm looking for more friends who are…
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NEW PALS
i AM LOOKING FOR NEW FRIENDS WHO LOG IN AND ENJOY MOTIVATION
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Possible to Gain Muscle as a distance runner?
Hello, I've got a question that I am looking to have answered. Is it possible to gain muscle while doing long distance running? I am currently 5'10" 150 lb male that runs over 60 miles per week and lifts weights 5 days a week and I was wondering if anyone had any success gaining muscle while running this much. Personal…
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I highly recommend you check this out
This is a link for Jim Stoppani's "six week shortcut to shred" program. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jim-stoppani-six-week-shortcut-to-shred.html If nothing else, the video on nutrition is 18 min long and explains in detail why we need certain foods and the quality and quantity of each macro. If you're looking for a…
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Lifting heavy - what weights/equipment from home? (female)
Hi, im a 29yo fem from the UK. I'm 5ft 1 and 97lbs (6st 13lbs) . I'm eating about 2500cals daily to help gain weight but I also want to gain muscle.( have muscle definition in my abs etc) I've seen people say you need to lift heavy in getting the results. I'm just wondering if you can help me with what equipment/ weights…
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A 1 day break in a diet? :(
I've been on a new diet for about a week and a half now. Gone from 1500 calories to 3500 calories. Today though, was the first time I had a break due to circumstances in the day. I have only consume foods that sun up to about 1800 calories. What kind of effect will this have on the diet? Would it be like restarting all…
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Muscle gains advice
I am a 19 yearold female. My weight is 112lbs. I am 5'4 my BMI is 19. My BMR is like ****. So let's say 1212 making my tdee currently 1880. Or something. I am getting a gym membership again on Saturday so I can start lifting and I was wondering what the best way for me to go about this way. I have a goal of 125lbs of…
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fit is the new skinny
About 5-6 years ago, I was dangerously skinny - anorexic. I am 5'5" and was under 100 pounds. It took me a few years to gain the weight in a healthy manner. At that point, I was "skinny fat". It's not terrible, but I wanted more for myself. These days, I can tell when something a trigger will hit and put a stop to it,…
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5'9 & 110 lbs..
I've been really struggling with putting on weight and getting to a healthy BMI. I've been eating around 1,300 - 1,500 calories but I'm really confused w/ the TDEE calculations (clearly!) And I have no idea how many calories I should be taking in to gain at a reasonable pace.. I'm beginning to see how low 1,300 - 1,500 is,…
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Trying to get some muscle here :)
I am so happy to learn about this forum! I was thinking mfp was only geared to those who are trying to lose weight, which I thought that's what I wanted, but in reality, it's muscle I want to gain, not just lose weight. I know that it takes muscle to burn calories and make the body look healthier and work better. I also…
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Delicious Food which helps to gain weight
I would like to know few delicious and tasty Foods which helps out to add on some extra calories. suggest some Arabic or Indian Foods. No BEEF :noway:
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Two week update.
Since I became a member on August 11, I have bulked up 7 and a 1/2 pounds. I gained 4 pounds the first week and 3 and a 1/2 pounds in the past week. I have a lot more muscle tone which makes me happy. This is going way better than expected. I was expecting to be up 2-3 pounds in the first two weeks, but I'll take 7 and a…
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Is it time to bulk?
I am 5'4'' and 122lbs with estimated 18% body fat from the heybales spreadsheet but I feel I look closer to 19-20%- down to a size 0-2/XS from a size 16. I am about a year and 3 months into losing and I am 3 lbs below what I set as my goal. I lift heavy (stronglifts 5x5) 3x/week, do 30 minutes of low intensity mat pilates…
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Taller girls look less muscular
Shorter girls have it made. When bulking... and simply in general during training look alot more muscular. Being taller.. I have to put on what feels like twice as much.... What gives?
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off days
I recently started a legs/push/pull/off routine and I m tring to bulk cleanly. Is it worth to do cardio on the off day to avoid excess calories? This would making me workout 7 days a week. .. is it overtraining?
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Demotivating husband!
Deleted- wrong area!