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Bulking weight gain initial
Is it true that you usually gain a decent amount of weight on a bulk st the start and especially the more you bulk, the more your body tends to retain more water ? Heres my weight fluctuation after my workouts. I do intermittent fasting while trying to bulk because 1). I hate having to be a servant to food scales, and…
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Do I HAVE to drink protein drinks?
Hi, I'm just wondering if protein drinks are a necessity. There's days when Ill drink one and after all the food at the end of the day, I'm over about 30-40g and I could have done with out it. I prefer food and for example, there's been times I'd just eat a can of tuna and some milk after a work out. I'd rather drink one…
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Help 😪
I tend to hold more fat in my back and arms and I feel lifting heavy from my upper will result in me looking even more wide which I don’t want that. Should I just lift light? Losing weight but wanting to tone up at the same time is freaking confusing.
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Maintaining my thighs and booty
Hey guys! Just now getting into working out again. I am 5’3” and I weigh 230. I carry most of my weight in my thighs and booty. Every time I work out I get discourage because i start losing in the areas I don’t want to loose in like my butt and thighs. It’s really my back, stomach, and arms I want to loose weight in. Can…
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STEROIDS (HONEST TRUTH)
hi guys, This post is for psychological curiosity on those who justified their reason on starting to take steroids. This post is not meant to shame or judge on the reason why. Whether it would be faster progression, thyroid issues, wanting to compete at the pro elite levels of bodybuilding, they feel that the natural route…
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WEIGHT GAIN- TRAVEL ADVICE
I am stuck at about 109.... I made it to 111 and missed a few shakes and dropped below 110 again. Here is where my question lies, I lose weight VERY easily & VERY quickly ( literally 2-3 lbs a week at each weigh in if I’m not ON POINT). I will be traveling by plane next month. It will be hot (so sweating slightly) and lots…
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Gain Muscle thighs
Any good recommendations how to gain muscle or foods ?
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170 vs. 170
The pic on the left is me at 170 pounds on the way down to 161 pounds (my lowest weight). The pic on the right is me at 170 pounds (my current weight) on the way up while doing a cleaner bulk. Less cardio, 3000-4000 calories a day and lifting weights and working out 5-6 days a week. I’m definitely stronger! I’m a little…
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Strict 1700 calories a day and no weight loss
I have been getting back to my exercise and diet routine since having my daughter 2 years ago. I’ve been hitting the gym 4 days a week weight lifting. I’ve also been staying strict to a 1700 calorie diet and make sure I’m eating plenty of protein. The thing that’s killing me is I haven’t lost a single pound!!! At first…
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What to do to get rid of stubborn beer gut?
Long story short......I've been working out at some level most all of my adult life. In my 20's and some of my 30's I picked up the bottle. I didn't really gain a ton of weight from it, but the weight that I did gain stayed in my mid section. I'm 36, male and 230lb last time I weighed in. Now the details that bring me…
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Still a long way to go but maybe some potential?
Hey guys, while I am focusing on weight loss right now, body building has always been a dream of mine. I’m seeing my body change as I drop pounds and just wanted to see what someone with a bit more experience thought. I was taking some progress photos and noticed that my back is starting to develop what would be a V…
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23 M trying to gain
I’ve been 125lbs for the past 6 years! The heaviest I’ve gotten was 135lbs! It’s hard to get to that weight again! No matter what I eat.. just fluctuating between 123–125lbs! My goal is to be 190lbs I have an under active thyroid condition!
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Where did this weight come from? Poop,water,food weight, muscle, or fat?
So AFTER my workouts, I usually weigh anywhere ranging from 153-155 (sometimes 156). This is on average after I started my "I think I'm lean bulking phase". However for the past 3-4 days and today, my weight skyrocket to high 157's to 159 I think. And I dont think I ate too much sodium or something I'm not aware of that…
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I have gained to a healthy BMI, but is it normal to see ribs like this?
I have gained about 10 lbs the past year, I am now sitting at 128 lbs and 5'9". I thought I could be done gaining now because I hit a healthy BMI and I am no longer underweight. However, I did notice when taking a shower today that my spine and ribs are still visibile. Is this normal? I know that many people can see them…
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What do you think of my work out plan/ideas/scoliosis?
So I'm about 120-125, 5'7 looking to gain about 15-20 pounds. I've been working out on and off for about 2 years but, this year I want to be consistent and reach my goals. I've always been really skinny and have made some progress throughout the years thanks to Ensure Plus shakes. I'm logging all my food but, find it hard…
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High calorie protein shakes?
So, I have come here before and I’m here again! I am drinking 2 protein shakes a day, I add stuff in which makes both shakes total about 2,600 calories per day! Plus I’m eating 2 meals a day and snacks on top of it. My question is, do protein shakes just not work for everyone? Is it REAL calories? I just don’t want to keep…
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(M/24 185lbs) Post Op
Hi! I’m 24 I’ve gone from 227lbs down to 175lbs, due to a rotator cuff injury which put me out of physical activity and the gym for 6 months, in that space of time I’ve lost 39lbs, today is the first day I’ve been back to the gym after physio etc.. I’ve lost all motivation in myself, I’ve gone from being in pretty good…
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Barbell Hip Thrusts - Bruising and pain across hips
Hello, Over the past year, I've done strength training on and off. In the past 4 months, it has been regular (4 days per week, hour each session). One thing I've had trouble with, is barbell hip thrusts. I have a thick foam barbell pad, but this has not alleviated the pain. In fact, my skin feels pulled at and damaged just…
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When did you change your wardrobe?
Who can relate? I am 23yrs and I currently weight 65.5kgs. My goal is to gain up to 68kgs. People may think it is too much weight but I'm 5'8 tall, so the weight doesn't even appear on me. The good thing is I have a nice shape, most of my weight goes to my lower body. And because of that all my skirts, jeans, bodycon…
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Adding in weight training into the app
Hi there! I do weight training as part of my exercise and can add it into the app but the calories are not being added into it. I want those exercise calories to count too! How have you guys made sure it’s calculated in? Thanks in advance
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Will I ever have wider hips? And how do I get them?
Hi. I’ve been trying to gain weight so I can get wider hips, but I can’t seem go over 95 pounds. My weight always drops back down to 86-88 pounds, no matter how much I eat. I’m 4’10, my bust is 36 inches, waist is 24 inches and my hips are 31 inches. I feel like look really awkward because most of the clothes I want to…
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18 year old male gaining weight. Needs tips/clarification on ideal caloric surplus+when to change.
This involves weight gaining. I am now 18 years old, 5'11" and 146 pounds. I started at 130 and have been gaining weight with since July 6th, 2018. My maintenance for calories now is about 2600-2700 and its been almost a month since I've upped my calories by going into a caloric surplus of 3200 instead of my past 3000 from…
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What do you think of my workout plan/schedule?
Things I have addressed: * 48 hour rest periods. * I workout at school at the weightroom, so I have plenty more options. * I also have a banged up knee cartilage wise and the leg workouts I have now I know are rehabilitating, and don't affect my knees. I refuse squats with weights and all that. I'm conscious of muscle…
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The best bfp to be at before bulking?
What is going on my beautiful fit fam! So a little over a year ago I decided to change my life for the better, I got off my butt and lost 50lbs, going from 240+ to know being at 189. I also started at 49% body fat and currently I believe I am around 20%. What is a good % to be around to start bulking, my goal is to be…
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Macros
I’m 18 years old and I am currently trying to bulk up I’m just curious as to what my macros should be and how managed calories should I be eating daily for the best overall results
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Working through pain?
I started weight training about 6 months ago. Ever since then, it's been an onslaught of minor injuries and pain. A sprained wrist, lower back pain, knee issues, etc. What has been your experience with this? Do you push through the workout even with the pain? It seems that if I were to stop and let my body recover, I'd…
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Intuitive Eating
I'm back to a vegan diet, cooking from scratch and adding in great protein and micro's along the way. Hitting my macros within 20 cals some days, some even less. I'm starting to cut after a bulk of 18 pounds and have entered my 3rd week reducing cals but only by 200 so far. I've been I'll with a virus for a week so no gym…
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Weight/Strength Exercises
I find it overly cumbersome to log my strength workouts here; more often than not, exercises do not exist as I do them. I do not have time for this. What do you all do to log your strength WOs? I broke my fitbit band; once my new one arrives I was thinking about just logging the calories burned for that specific…
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Lean bulk not working?
I am 5,3 106 pounds and am trying to bulk. I eat 1900-2100 calories which I am losing weight on. I need help please bc calculators say I’m on bulking calories right now even tho I’m not gaining.
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Skinny fat
How can i fix my body? Bulk? Cut? Nutrition?