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Diet Tracking
I have been using this app for the last 3 weeks and I am more then satisfied. But I need help! I have been logging my meals consistently but how do I know what I can eat to prevent eating too many carbs,protein,fats past my goal to gain weight? And if any of you guys have tips for putting on weight and maintaining it long…
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I want to cut but afraid of losing muscle
OK, here are my stats. 6’ 2”, 202 lbs. have been working out for two years very consistently. I never miss a day of my routine. I must’ve had some newbie gains because I gained about 20 pounds over the last two years. I want to work on my abs so that they can be seen. Currently I’m probably 16% body fat so just a good…
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Having trouble hitting your macros
Hello. I am 6‘2“ 202 pounds. I have been working out for two years, about six days a week with a split Routine that takes four days to get through the whole body. I calculated that I need about 3200 cal per day to gained half a pound per week, however I just started it and I’m having trouble getting that many calories. I’m…
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Squat pain
I get an intense pain in my shoulders when I squat, even though my shoulders have a lot of flexibility. Does anybody know how to fix it?
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Calisthenics Advice
I've been very interested in a lot of the upper body control and overall strength calisthenics workouts offer. After a year of improved exercise and diet I've lost 80lbs and feel confident I can start taking bigger steps into more calisthenics style workouts. I'm curious if anyone has any good weekly programs built around…
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Increase calories due to work out?
I am 6’2”, 202 pounds, I work out six days a week with strength training, four days in a row one day off, split routine. Supposed to have 3200 cal to gain weight. Should I increase that due to workout? How many calories Do you burn in a one hour intense workout?
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Tone up
What the best food to eat when I tone in up my body at the gym ?
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need help
been trying to gain weight need meal ideas to help..
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Cut or bulk?
I am 27 years old male, weight is 88 kg ish ( not measured myself this week). Height is 6ft. I have been cutting for a while now. I weighed at 100 kg when I ended my bulk and did a slow cut and now weigh 88 kg. I can post pictures to show my physique. I have not trained since Saturday due to moving house and had to do work…
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How do I get 4000+ calories?
Hey guys, I'm 76 kg and 195 cm, looking to gain weight as fast as possible. I work out every day (almost every day). My body burns around 3800 calories per day so I need 4000+ at least to gain weight. Now this is a lot easier when I ate a 225 gram chorizo on a day for example bc that contains 1200 calories. But this…
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Men over 40 (Gurlymen we’re Going To PUMP! You Up.)
Hello everyone. I’m looking to start a community for men over 40. A little about me spent most of my life in the gym, the last 10 or so year focusing mostly on running marathons. However, to avoid wear patterns from the same continuous movement decided to start lifting again. Man did I miss it! I enjoy running but it don’t…
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Recomposition
I know most people say that it’s better to “cut” then “bulk”, but what about “Recomp”? I’ve been trying this process for about 4 months now. The weight loss is slow, but starting to see some definition (not a lot, but some parts of the body certainly don’t look the same as it was before I started). And, not to mention my…
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Loosing weight too fast!
I go to the gym 6 day a week, but I'm starting to go under my weight that I want to maintain. So I'm thinking I'm over doing it. I'm thinking of cutting back and adding an extra day rest. So my question is double really. What days should I take off to optimise my rest and build a little more and how long should I stay in…
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Need help/advice.
I'm not sure if this is the right section, if I was mistaken I'm sorry. Recently I went on a diet and I overshot my end goal by quite a bit, if I increase my calorie intake from my diet's calorie intake, will my body slowly stabilize and "get used" to more calories? Or will I just keep gaining and gaining? If this…
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Gain weight or lose weight?
I’m currently 5’11 and 180 lbs. however I’m more fat than muscles, I’m currently trying to get more lean and muscular. But I also want to lose fat. Should I be eating a deficit and lose weight?
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What to have with breakfast-any suggestions?
Only looking to gain weight. Not body building. Don’t have milk unfortunately. Or eggs. So when I do manage to get up n eat it’ll have to be dry cereal. I also have apple sauce. ..... But my calorie intake for breakfast lunch n dinner needs to be tight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each has to be 609 calories. And only 203…
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Brachialis curl
Anyone try this type of movement? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peh_CVTeq6s Will be trying out this movement; looks really cool with idealized movement pattern for forearms
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Hello, new user
Anyone in Debrecen, Hungary?
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Any powerlifters?
Looking for people to add on here that have similar goals/interests as mine. I am pretty new to the sport. Just hired my first coach a few months ago. Been training in the lifts for about 6 months. I am hoping to do my first competition next year. Currently cutting down to the 240 weight class. Currently 270.
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High Protein, Low cholesterol is it possible?
Over the past few weeks I started lifting again and went back to my old school diet high protein, low carbs because well, It works and always has for me. However now that I am getting older I need to watch my cholesterol much more than I did when I was younger. I’m finding it difficult to take in enough protein while…
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Life/gym/health balance - struggling
I’m a conflicted. I’m trying to lose weight and GAIN strength. It’s hard for me to eat so little that I lose without exercising. I’m working on that. Plus, I really want to build muscle. And I *REALLY* like going to the gym. It makes me feel good, improves my health, and improves my mood. Like, I’d be happy going to work,…
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Squatting - hip and ankle mobility
I am having issues with my right foot flaring out during squats and also my right hip stays pretty tight. I continuously work with my coach on form, which is fine, just my right foot after about 4 reps flares out. I have tried multiple stances. Best stance for me is wider. Anything I can do for ankle mobility?? Thanks in…
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When you add calories at what point do your lifts start going up?
I'm a former fat guy so I'm very cautious when it comes to adding more food. I've always sort of lived around maintenance but the problem with that is you get to a point where you're just going through the motions getting nowhere. I've only tried bulking a couple of times, I last about a month then get scared and go back…
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Healing process
Hi guys! How long does it take to heal the teres major? I strained it I think when I was moving furniture. It’s been a week almost. Doctor said just put heating patches on it. She gave me muscle relaxers but nothing else honestly. I tried going gym, after a week from the incident. Not to lift, but light cardio. I was going…
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How to improve flexibility on squats?
My flexibility is like really bad, can’t reach parallel in squats with or without bar. Hard to find good resources for improving flexibility (I think its ankles and hip flexors I need to work on). What are some good stretches/exercises for improving flexibility on both and how often should I be doing them?
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What to do when you blow your calorie budget
Hi everyone, Interested in your opinions. I currently have my calories set near, or ever-so-slightly above, my maintenance levels. I adjust every month based on weight results. The past 3-4 days I've found myself eating and drinking well above my budget. Think 1-2000 above. How should I handle moving forward? Some options…
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Strengthening the chest as much as possible while losing weight?
Chest remains the muscle group that has the least amount of progress for me, and will likely remain relatively so until I near goal and I give myself more freedom to change the diet. Even so, I would like to try to work in auxiliary exercises to strengthen it as much as I can. All other groups have seen really respectable…
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How to loose the weihht and gain muscle effectively?
Hey everyone! I'm in need of some advice. Long story short, I've never tried to lose weight while gaining muscle mass and definition, I have always been slim in the past and so was doing the opposite really. When I say lose weight, I'm talking about roughly 40pounds give or take. Really depending on body shape and how I…
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Staying motivated when training to add
Hey MFP, how do you guys stay motivated with your eating and training? Anyone practice these - mindfulness, positive thinking, mind muscle connection. Grateful for any thoughts.
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Best gym machines to use to build strength
Hi guys. I'd like to know what are the best gym machines to use over the next 6 to 8 weeks to build some strength that will help me transition to the Stronglifts 5x5 program in April. My local gym has a couple of squat racks and olympic bars with a good range of weights. The issue I have is that the gym is very busy so I…