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Lost a % of body fat while bulking. How? I don’t know.
Hey guys. So let me just get straight to the point. Its been a month and a half since I’ve been a part of a weight training program. Just 2 weeks ago I got my BMR tested. According to the reading my body fat % was 7.5. BMR= 1439. TDEE= 2216. So after going through these, I started consuming 2500 calories per day for a…
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Apetamin for weight gain
Hello ... I'm new here. I just got my first bottle of Apetamin and started my journey to weight gain. Is anyone else taking this? If so I'd like you to join in on the journey so that we can motivate one another and share ideas to help along the way. I started out at 124lbs and my goal is to reach 145lbs by August 1st.…
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Getting abs/already thin
Hi this is my first time posting here. I’m not trying to make something simple when I know body changes require a lot of work. But what I want is nothing extreme. So I have lost weight and I am at 118 at 5 foot 6 so I don’t have any fat blocking me from abs. I don’t want some crazy hardcore six pack, I just am looking for…
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Weight gain calories/macros?
For someone with a weight milestone in mind, should they eat a surplus and macros that would be considered maintenance for someone at that goal weight? Or is a basic surplus the best way...ex: I’m 116 (lost weight from being sick) but I want to reach 130 for now.
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Put on muscles in 12 days?
How much muscles can a 14 years old put on in 12 days? Situation: Freshman Son is 145-148#. He's wrestling at 145# weight class. He barely made weight for yesterday's meet. I want him to move up to the next weight class 152#. He has 12 days over Xmas break between his meets. He's 14.5 years old. 5'5" 145-148# 13.5% body…
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Finding it hard to gain muscle!
I work in a very high physical activity job, by the time I go to the gym, I am left to do a half-assed workout. Would eating more and pre-workout help?
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Can you gain LBM without exercise
I know you can lose muscle, bone density etc through calorie deficit - I’d like to know if you can gain those things purely from a calorie surplus? I’m planning to gain about 7lbs and would like to replace some of the lean weight but I’m not planning to exercise, is this possible?
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I’m in!!
i’m in!
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Foods of high calories
Since beginning my first ever bulk I’ve been eating as much as possible, however I cannot seem to be getting the calories I need in, not due to lack of hunger but due to lack of high calorie foods. Does anyone have any recommendations for high calorie foods (for a dirty or clean bulk). Thanks
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Which days do I eat more?
Hi guys, I'm trying to embark on a clean bulk and am aware that on a training day I need to eat excess calories and carbs to give me energy for my workouts, and on the next few days I need to eat lots of protein and carbs to build muscle. My query is this, My training days are weds through to Saturday due to family…
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TDEE to cut, length of cycle?
I'm currently TDEE and seeing great gains in how much I can lift, how fast my mile is, cardio-endurance for cycle/swim, and minor weight gain. My question is, should I cut before a wedding I'm in that happening at the end of February or just stick with TDEE even though my BF% may be slightly higher? I've only been at TDEE…
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Struggling to gain weight
Since starting on myfitnespal 2 weeks ago I have for the first time been monitoring my calories and I have consumed calories that are out of my comfort zone. I’m 17, 6’1 and 155lbs. My daily goal set on this app is 3,600 calories per day, in order to reach my goal of 165 lbs, however I have not only reached this calorie…
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Calories
I’m 5’4 , 127.5 and eat 1.7 calories to gain muscle weight while lifting throughout the week. Am I eating too much or too little ?
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Gaining weight
I want to gain more wieght and I’ve been trying to eat more but I just don’t get to my daily calories intakes any recommendations? And is doing cardio good or should I just focus on using weights?
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Clean Bulk Questions
I’m 6ft tall and 165 pound (currently). I’ve been clean bulking for about 1 solid month now and I’ve gained a little weight but it’s not too noticeable with the exception of my biceps and chest getting bigger. I thought I would see more stomach. I was eating 2000-2500 calories a day and now I’m eating around 3000-3500.…
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Most efficient way of bulking up?
I am 74.7kg I have just started going to the gym every morning. I am using serious mass, creatine, BCAAs and a prework out. What do you think is an ideal bulk weight to work towards? What month next year should I start cutting?
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High Calorie Snacks?
I’m 5’3 and 106lbs and I’ve been lifting lightly for a bit throughout this year (not as consistent). It’s really hard for me to gain weight because of my high metabolism and I get hungry quickly but also get full fast. I’m not a very good cook either lol. Are there any snacks you guys can share with me that can help me…
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Weight gaining friends...
I need weight gaining/maintains friends...ones that can share some recipes and things with!
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Checking in
I was so afraid to start the bulking process, worried about gaining weight after losing. But, I'm up about 5 pounds from my lowest weight and I actually look better, who knew? I kinda wish I would have started sooner. Anyone else bulking for the first time?
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4 day Beginner routine: opinions wanted
I had a friend ask me to train him up and tech him some things. I am torn between recommending something like starting strength, or giving him a beginner routine I wrote for him that focuses on the basics plus some functional strength. The routine is as follows: FULL CYCLE CONSITS OF A & B Part A) ENDURANCE WEEK DAY 1:…
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gain muscle and weight but not fat
hi im new to this fitness stuff and im what you call skinny fat, im 18 years old i my height is 5'9 and my weight is 148 lbs but i have a fat belly and small arms what advice would you give me and thanks in advance
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Tips to raise appetite
Last Sunday, I came down with something bad and I couldn’t stomach water or any food and ended up vomiting 5 times. I drank gatorade throughout the night. I haven’t checked the scale but I know that I’ve definitely lost some weight because of it and my appetite has been poor since. Any tips how I can raise my appetite to…
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Gym shoes!
My Asics gym shoes are dying: I have lifting shoes and deadlift slippers, but I need a good basic pair of trainers for accessory work / cardio. I hate padded trainers and prefer low profile ones: going to have to buy online as I live in a rural area. Interested in what gym goers / strength athletes wear, and…
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Gaining muscle without putting on fat
Hi, I've recently reached my weight loss goal and would now like to shift my focus to putting on muscle/gaining strength. I have been eating 1500 cals/day. Should I continue with this or increase my calories? Any suggestions to do this and maintain a "lean" look?... really don't want to gain fat.
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Fraser Wilson Fitness
Has anyone used the Fraser Wilson Fitness program? Looking for some feedback before I join. He has a lean bulk program that I’m really interested in.
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The Vertical Diet (Stan Efferding)
https://www.tigerfitness.com/blogs/diet-weight-loss/vertical-diet-stan-efferding Anyone care to share experiences/critiques using this diet? @ First, this seems like a very "Bro foods" type of diet consisting of "foods that work" (i.e. chicken breast, tuna, potatoes, rice, broccoli, etc.). Mostly carrots, rice, beef,…
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Struggling to gain weight
I am 6ft 1 and 155lbs. Before using this app I wondered why I was still skinny despite eating lots of food. It was however until I started using this app that I realised the foods I was eating were of a low calorie intake. Since using this app I have been set a goal of eating 3,600 calories per day. However I am finding it…
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0.7g protein
Hi I'm in a budget deficit and I'm trying to save while bulking.Is 0.7g of protein sufficient enough to build muscle while bulking?I heard you don't really need a lot of protein just mainly carbs.I weight around 113-115lbs.
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Workout routine
What’s a good app or website to put together 3x workout routines?
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gain musle
I'm 19 n I'm 56kg my height is 5.10feet I'm following push pull legs 6 to 8 exercise per day 2000 calories per day I'm i doing any thing wrong