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Looking for lifting buddies
I’ve been using mfp for a while but this is my first time properly ‘socialising’. I’m lucky enough to have a home gym with an oly bar and plates, squat rack etc so I don’t even see anyone during workouts unless the cat wants to ruin my day :neutral: I’m looking for lifter buddies, possibly to squeeze information out of but…
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Women 50+ Building Muscle/Cutting
I have been trying to research various aspects of women building muscle at ages 50+ going through menopause. Menopause is such a touchy subject all though all us ladies will go through it, but I don't know of anyone my age doing bulk/cut cycles or recomp. I would love to find some resources, studies, etc. that discuss…
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Anyone just looking to gain and not bulk, body build, etc?
Hi guys! I’m looking for support and others who are trying to gain from losing weight in an unhealthy way/ manner and I’m having trouble finding people to connect with. This is the only sub forum for weight gain and every time I go on here it’s mostly all about bulk and body building. So...anyone else here just looking for…
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Binged in the bulk
Ugh I was going well for so long. Just needed to post this as a confession. Getting back on track. Damn peanut butter.
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MFP Macro Confusion
Hi all! Can you please help me read these 2 totals? On my app, my Macros break-down like this: When logged into the website, this is what I see: I am banging my head at my online totals, C: 258, F: 67, P: 258 These calculate to be 44%, 10.5%, 44% Can someone please help point out what I'm missing? Thanks so much!!
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When to count calories?
So I’m pretty new to counting calories. I used to workout years ago but had to stop due to a serious injury which caused me to lose a lot of weight. Now I’m recovered I want to gain May weight and muscle back. I’m currently 5.9’ and 56.5kg. I’m doing a dirty bulk so lots of fast food, high calorie, high fat plus 2lts of…
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Looking to build lean muscle
Hi, I am looking to build lean muscle, no dirty bulks. Body fat % around 13%. Anyone have pro tips, regime, suppliment, or routine recommendations? Thanks!
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Gaining weight on a veggie diet ???
So I just got this app and the more I use it the more I want to eat clean. I started a veggie diet and oh man it’s hard as heck. So I just wanted to info on what to eat to maintain or even gain weight.
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Partial dirty bulk results
I realise when trying to gain muscle I need to be on a calorie surplus My stats are Male 42, 5'9, 80kg so according to fitness pal I should be consuming 2600 calories. My question is if a certain amount of these calories say 500 are from sources like KFC Burger king etc would these calories help in building muscle. I…
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Is this butt shots? ( BBL) or real hard work?
Found this girl on YouTube. And you know sometimes you can’t trust these people on social media. So I’m asking you people who put the time in and hard work, is it possible to go from practically nothing to this thickums?
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Personal trainer says I gained 9 pounds of muscle in less than two months?
Attached are my data results since starting PT in early November, including lift sessions I've done with him and my measurements. I’ve gained over ten pounds in 1.5 months, not tracking calories diligently (my bad) and mostly eating over maintenance, but also lifting four times a week. My lifts have increased in weight a…
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Petite 45 year old want to gain weight
Dairy free, no red meat is making my weight gain so hard. What about weight gain protein shakes? Yay or nay? Was 125 pounds prior to a surgery in September and i am now 112. I eat 1800 calories a day and its hard to be constantly eating and not seeing any improvements over two weeks. I think my anxiety is not helping.…
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Goals for 2019?
So what's everyone's goals for 2019? I'm going for the 1000 lb club once and for all at age 50 this year. My sub-goal is to do this while only hitting the gym twice per week. I'm quitting the "chase for abs" and all that junk and don't care if I have to bulk to 220 lbs (body weight) to do it. I've been chasing it for a…
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Supporting muscle growth
Hi guys! Just wondering if it’s necessary to take BCAAs for muscle growth. And if so, do you take them before, during, after working out? Also for my ladies, which BCAA brands do you love and have seen progress with? Thank you!!
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anyone 5'11/180 cm looking to build muscle?
Hi I'm 18, 180 cm and weigh about 70 kilos. I'm looking to build some muscle after I built some during dirty bulk. anyone who is in the same boat as me , add me as a friend! I've already started a lean bulk diet.
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Shredded MFP'ers - Share your habits/best practices for maintenance (male/female)
See title To add, anyone else who has held low bf% for a long period of time (6+ months) as well. The intent here for me is to see what is working for others in this condition, the maintenance components in place, and social behaviors. Curiosity I suppose :)
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Progressive Lifting and Macros
Hi there! I’m after a little help with next steps please. I’ve spent a year doing Bodypump x2/3 a week and bodycombat twice a week and (in conjunction with 6 months of 5:2 dieting) lost 1.5st, got a good strong core and I think a good muscle base. I started stronglifts 5x5 towards the end of the year, ditched the 5:2 diet…
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Looking for gaining lean muscle and loss fat
Hi I hope you are all doing well. I need your advice regarding what calories, protein and carbs should I consume everyday. I started working out last 2 months to build muscle, but unfortunately I feel I didn’t get the result that I need yet. Based on inbody measurement: Currently weight: 61.4 kg Height: 164 cm Muscle mass:…
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Did I bulk/recomp? Do I look leaner even though I’m heavier?
I’ve lost over 60 lbs. total, coming down from 200 lbs. in 2017 to averaging 133 over the summer. I wanted to keep losing from 133 but was too hungry and burnt out and tried to cut, but couldn’t meet my deficit. I started seeing a personal trainer in November and have been working out hard six days a week, 4 days of…
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Scared of gaining weight
Im a few pounds underweight and I need to gain weight. However I worry that the increase in weight is mostly going to be fat, not muscle. Anybody know how to face that fear and workout hard to gain muscle? I know nutrition is very important to this.
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Any 5’6 lifters?
What weight while lean would you be aiming for at this height? Any Fellow Manlet brahs got pics with weight?
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Women Planet Fitness Members - Denver CO?
I am looking for a few ladies who lift that would be interested in meeting and helping a girl get started. I am in the South Denver Metro area and looking at Planet Fitness as a gym to join. Thank you! - Lacey
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Getting rid of skinny fat syndrome
I’m a 5’8 148 pound distance runner, and I’ve recently started weight training and eating more protein to overcome being “skinny fat”. Anyone else have any issues with this? Even though I peaked at 68 miles a week for marathon training, my body still has a high level of body fat compared to muscle. Any advice would be…
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Switching between 2 daily calorie goals
Hi Is it possible to set and switch between 2 daily calorie goals in MyFitnessPal? I would like to set up a daily maintenance calorie limit on my non-training days, and then set up a second higher intake of calories on my training days. I would like to switch between these 2 depending on what day it is, rather than having…
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Body Sculpting
I am just about at my goal weight. Achieved this with daily walks, calorie count and home training. However now I am taking it easy for the holiday season, just want to maintain. But come 2020 I want to change things up. I want to still train at home but sculpt my body... Any advice
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Build Muscle
Hi im 5ft 9inchs tall male 30 years old. Just a quick question if I Start building muscle in the gym will I get a leaner body with low body fat?my weight now is 101.7kgs
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Set Volume for Muscle Size: The Ultimate Evidence Based Bible
https://weightology.net/the-members-area/evidence-based-guides/set-volume-for-muscle-size-the-ultimate-evidence-based-bible/ TL;DR Version On average, muscle growth tends to be best with around 8 sets per muscle group per training session in trained individuals. Frequency can be used to manipulate weekly volume. Individual…
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Is Volume Killing Your Gains?
So, I don't typically watch too many youtube videos about lifting. I research specific lifts - mostly to check out form or variations. I've read a ton and experimented and built my routine over the years. I've run PHUL in the past and my current routine for the last year or so is based heavily on what I learned running…
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Protein powder
I got protein yesterday from Walmart. Yes I decided to be lazy and get a crappier brand than usual. I've had cookies and cream but it was muscle Pharm. This one was six star. It smells a bit off but also tastes slightly funny. Could it have gone bad? Expiry is 2021. Is it bad to keep it? Not sure if anyone else tried this…
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Gained weight, next steps?
Hi all, I'm not sure if I should post this here, but I have been going through something lately and I would appreciate it if the experts here on the forums could advise me on my potential next steps. To begin, I'm 5'6", female, 30 years old. I lost over 100 lbs in the past 2 years, and had been attempting maintenance since…