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Weight gain for a diabetic - URGENT HELP
Hi all, I am a 21 year old male who currently weighs around 53 kg and is 175 cm tall. I have just started using this website today, I have been struggling to put on weight ever since i was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 last year in April. Since then I have only been losing weight and I really could do with some tips or…
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Help!-Gaining weight as a diabetic
Hey y'all, I'm looking to try to gain some weight to add a little bit more mass to my body. I have little to no problem getting cut but I'm trying to get bigger in addition. My problem seems to be dieting to gain weight, and avoiding carbs. I'm a type 1 diabetic and so many diets call for a lot of carbs. Is there anything…
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Weight gain journey
👋 everyone I'm 24 years old trying to gain weight. I would appreciate if you suggest me weight gain super foods that are affordable. Fyi I'm broke student 🙃
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Need help gaining weight!
Hey everybody! I’m 6’3 & roughly 185-190, my weight goes up and down & stays in that range. For work I do landscaping that requires some heavy lifting. I eat every meal of the day. I am trying to gain weight but it seems like for whatever reason I can’t get past 190. During peak COVID, I was about 200 but it dropped back…
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gaining weight
so i currently have a eating disorder. i went from 127 to 110 in a month. but my eating disorder wasnt the only thing. i bave been taking fish oil twice a day n i have just figured out it makes you loose weight. i want to gain my weight back.
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Bulking for beginners
I am going to go ahead and put some information here that I see asked a lot about bulking. I would also highly recommend that everyone read the below link: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10049766/bulking-a-complete-guide-for-beginners/p1 < it used to be a sticky but I don't know what happened to it. Clean…
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How can I measure my school food?!
I’m a college student and I eat at an all you can eat cafeteria I’m just how I can calculate calories should I bring measuring cups or something I’ve never done this before.
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Tell me your favorite lifting straps!
Have been using some straps my boyfriend has but never uses but really want some of my own. I specifically need them for RDLs if that is helpful info! Thank you in advance!
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Belt Squat Machines
Wondering if anyone has experience with these over time. New gym has one. I used it once and it definitely hit the glutes, quads, and hams but I did not even feel them at all in my back. Just curious if anyone has switched to one of these from regular squats. FWIW I am done chasing PRs on squats and mainly just do volume…
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How do I gain weight?
My BMR is 1542.46 how much do I need to take in to gain weight as I'm 5ft10 at about 57kgs?
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Strenght training on MFP and activity level
I was wondering, why are the strengh training exercise not considered as exercise in MFP (that burns calories) ? Because I do strenght training 4 times a week for around 35min, and I mean it still burns calories Also; I don't know if I'm not active or slightly active. I stay sitting most of the day because I'm a student…
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Gain weight and building muscle
hello! im 5'10 and 50kg, if i may ask if going to the gym while im 50kg help in gaining weight? im also doing calorie surplus.
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New and looking for people to journey with!
Hi, I’m new to the community and just want to meet people on whatever their goals may be on here. I’ve been learning a lot since starting down my path and I’m interested in everyone’s journey whatever they may be. When I started I weighed 163 and in the 2.5 months I’m at 180(ish) - I’m currently trying to build mass and…
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What does a cut involve?
When you cut, do you have to eat perfectly healthy and a certain amount of protein, or do you eat what you would usually eat, but less? do you stay the same weight when you build muscle?
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Inconvenience to log weight.
Does anyone else find it inconvenient to log their weight daily? I have to go to my profile, edit it and then also accept that I want to change my daily goals… too many steps right?
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Can’t gain weight on 4000 calories
I am female, 23 years and recently I’ve struggled to gain to a healthy weight I used to have slightly chubby face a few years ago and now its gaunt and boney especially if I eat a normal amt (1500-2000 calories) I usually binge and try to be in a caloric surplus, im not active I have been eating 4000 calories but I still…
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New here, a little desperate
Hello everyone! To get to the point, I'm lazy when it comes to food and horribly underweight. I don't think I qualify to have ARFID but I think eating is a hassle and a lot of the time nothing "sounds good" so I just chug an 8oz strawberry plus equate shake (Walmart brand knock-off Ensure, 350 calories). I'm 5'8", female.…
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Question
35 YO male, 6 ft 261lbs. Good chunk of fat around my stomach, some muscle, nothing crazy. Just started inputting my food and setting goals. Question. I want to put on muscle, should I lose a chunk of body fat first, or just start eating to build and see where I end up. Any response would be appreciated, I’ve tried to read…
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Trying to gain weight by eating and workouts
I am a 26 year old male struggling to gain weight. I am trying lose this toothpick shape
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New to tracking macros
Hello new here to tracking nutrition in order to gain muscle mass. 180 pound male 6 ft any advice
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Calorie intake vs training
So without trying to sound like a complete noob. I’ve always had a bit of trouble gaining weight, I now realise how important diet is. I am current consuming 3500 calories a day. Made up off 315g protein, 360g carbs, 100g fats. If I burn 500 calories during a gym session should I be making that up. Meaning should I be…
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My Competition Goal
Hi folks :) I turned 49 today and have always been a gym user / sporty but in the last few years I've had a goal in my head to compete in a bikini competition by the age of 50 (or during my 50th year). Anyone got / had a similar story they can share for inspiration? I'm female, 5ft 7" and weigh-in at 80kgs. Need to get…
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How to lose the dad bod at 43?
Hi everyone, i've used MFP for al long time but never posted before. I'm 5'11 185lbs and work out 3 times a week full upper body exercises, i wants to add legs but i struggle for time and not sure yet how to fit this in. Been doing this for 4 weeks now thinking i go to push pull legs routine. I do train with intensity and…
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Finding Maintenance Calories !
Hi guys just asking does anyone know the best way to find my maintenance calories so i can add more to bulk. It’s just u don’t know what website to trust cause they are all giving me different answers. Thanks in advance
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Am I overtraining?
Background; 62yo male novice weightlifter (less than two years). I eat right and get enough sleep. Still gaining strength but always tired. My workout is below; tell me what you think. Day 1. Barbell dead lift 4 sets of 8 Chin-ups 4 sets max reps Barbell bent over row 4 sets of 8 Barbell bicep curl 4 sets of 8 Barbell…
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Body building
Hi MFP peeps! I'm new on here and I am in need of yalls help. I am starting my body builsing journey. Any of you out there current body builders, male or female. I want to pick some brains and gain some knowledge on nutrition and work outs. Thanks guys!
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Lady wanting to gain weight
Hi, i am back on mfp after a long time because i need to gain weight. I am 60 years old, hold too much weight on my waist but overall am quite slim. I recently changed to a dairy free diet due to an intolerance but 4 weeks on i have lost alot of weight which i am really upset about as i was not heavy to start with. I am 5…
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Help with bulking
I am trying to bulk I take two shakes a day along with my meals the shakes have 1350 calories and 50 grams of protein in each but I feel so sick after drinking them idk what to do
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Are you a hard gainer, please read!
Since one of the most common threads in this section seems to be that people struggle to gain weight, I wanted to create a one stop source for members to read on how to gain (particularly, specific foods to help and some techniques). First, you have to eat enough calories to get above your maintenance levels; you cannot…
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8 Month Progress Update
Checkout my first workout Vlog here. Current weight: 155 lbs Starting weight: 142 lbs Goal Weight: 170 lbs I'm looking to hit my quads twice a week as they are a weak point. I'm starting with the standard squat at the start of the and ending with weighted lunges but I'm thinking about swapping out standard squats for front…