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Afraid to bulk
So I'm 5'8 35M been cutting from 178lbs to 149lbs as of today..finally happy with my physique as I was strenght training during my whole cut. Now I want to put on some muscle but afraid to get fat fast. The thought of eating 2100calories is killing me as I have been cutting on 1500 as of late. I can track 1500calories but…
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Continue my cut or bulk?
Hope some of you lean muscle machines could help a noob grow some muscle!! Some info about me : 23 Male | 5'11 (1.81CM) |starting weight: 242.5 (109.8kg's) | current weight: 165.3(75kg's) | goal weight ??? Pictures: Transformation : https://imgur.com/a/VjTPZXH Current physique : https://image.ibb.co/m4QUuq/Angles.jpg…
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Endurance runner turning to weights
Hi there I’ve been a long distance for many years. For a while I have been unhappy with my body. I’m skinny all over except my tummy which is flabby. I’m starting with a PT to build muscle and lose my tummy. I’m trying to get my head around eating much more to build muscle without running - anyone else felt worried about…
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I'm training to compete in my first bodybuilding competition. Am I bulking right?
Hello everyone! I'm currently bulking for my first competition which will be in July 2019. I have been trying to do my best in regards to taking proper supplements, and eating the right things for my diet. I workout twice a day and rest on the weekend. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I should and should not do let…
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Breast Cancer and weight lifting
Are there any ladies here that have had breast cancer with lymph-nodes removed? I'm missing 18.... Implants under muscle........ When the time comes that I am not using my own body weight for resistance, (when I am strong enough) I would like to work my chest using weights, but.........When you have had lymph-nodes…
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Powerlifting vs Body Building
I have a huge admiration for powerlifting and body builders. However, I dont know which one to do. I have diabetes type 2, high insulin resistance, gastroparesis and IBS. About 5 ft 2 inches and 163 pounds. I currently live in Norway. Could someone direct me to good sources of infomation such as books, bloggers and so on?…
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Gaining Friends
Hi ! I'm Bri! Trying to gain and build muscle and need friends . I need inspiration and tips to stay consistent😣
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I have a question..
This question is for people that have literally gained muscle mass and gained more muscle in their glutes. When building muscle do your glutes feel hard as a rock? I’ve been seeing transformations but tbh some glutes super hard. I wanna transform my glutes but I wouldn’t really want them super HARD, like to the point where…
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Beginner body building
Would love to get some advice on beginner body building. In gym 5 days a week cardio centric...ready to start lifting just need tips and motivation to start.
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Motivation
Building muscle at home to start. Would it be best to start with a x 3 a week program and increase when I've gained strength
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Need to gain weight
Hello, I am currently 6st and I need to gain a stone or maybe more. Any tips? I have started running every morning to build muscle on my legs.
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Hey guys
I'm 22yr, 158cm and around 48kg.. I wanna gain wt to reach 55 kg but I'm scared of obesity.. I May gain over 55kg and can't control my wt anymore 😩😥.. Any help plz
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Am i finally gaining weight? Need help pls
am 23 yrs, 5'8 tall and i weight 138lbs. I currently eat 2,200calories Am on a weight gain journey. recently i have started to feel weird, i don't know how to explain it but i feel pumped, or full. my face is feeling like i has been pumped, it is not showing but i just feel it. my whole body is feeling different. I do butt…
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Feel like crap during work out.
So do calisthenics three time a week about 45 min to a hour. Jump rope before or a short run to warm up. Some time fasted and caffeine. Some time with a few calories before the f I got poor sleep. But lately regardless I feel like crap for the first half of my work out. great the second and I’m soaring with energy for a…
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Weight gain
So I’ve been consistently putting on 3 lbs a month which is good considering I want to gain weight, but I want to know if that is too much weight gain a month and if so do I need to slow down or I can continue on as long as it isn’t higher?
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Vegan Bodybuilder and nutrition
Hi Everyone Vegan of 4 years here. Started up meal prepping again. 12 Weeks to lean out is the target. before and after pics to follow! Feel free to add me for ideas, motivation/accountability, and all-round awesomeness and lifting questions. B) B)
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GAINING WEIGHT
Hello...am 23yrs height 5, 47kg, I really need to gain weight, I have no appetite, what do I do
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Toning up
I really much would like some advice as I am doing rather well so far with the exercise routine I have so far, however, I am having trouble knowing what protein powders or shakes to use for gaining muscle and toning. It is so irritating, and someone from SparkPeople site recommended this site to me, so I thought to check…
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Hello! Everyone
I am new to gaining muscle :)
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Gain upper body muscle mass, but not gain weight?
Hi everyone, the reason for the "?" mark at the end of the title is I have a twofold question 1) can I gain muscle mass without gaining weight? 2) I want to cut my weight (by about one stone (14lb)) and work on my upper body gains - how can I do that? I have got my lower body (well, Glutes down the way) sorted, so much so…
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Lifting weights is healthier for the heart than going for a run or a walk
Yay! So glad to read this... not being a cardio fan... lol. Weight lifting better for heart health than running, new study finds Article blurb: "Lifting weights is healthier for the heart than going for a run or a walk, new research has found. Scientists looking at the health records of more than 4,000 people have…
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First bulk after losing 100 pounds, should I be eating more?
I lost 100 pounds over the last year (6'2" male, 252 to 152), and during the fall/winter I decided to switch into building muscle. My goal was to hit about 180 (+28 pounds) over 6-7 months then cut back down in the spring/summer. Currently, I am lifting 3x a week and also running 2 miles 3x a week, but I log it and eat…
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Trying to bulk for muscle mass gains
Hello everyone I have wanted to gain muscle mass for quite sometime now. It is very hard for me to put on any kind of weight. I have a fast metabolism and a very small natural frame. Does anyone have any suggestions of meal ideas that I can try to hit these numbers or close to it. I calculated what I believe to be a good…
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Help gaining
I need help making a meal plan to gain weight ! And takers ???🙏🏼
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Weight fluctuations
When bulking how far into your weight trend do you look before making adjustments to the food you are consuming? I haven't gained any weight in over a week. Should I eat more now or wait and see another week or two? My weight fluctuates up or down less than a pound throughout the week, so I'm looking at the trend for a…
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DISCOURAGED
You guys explained to me that fluctuation is normal, to always weigh at the same time of day, and look at long term results more than short. If I’m fluctuating all the way down to 104 one week and I’m gaining say, a lb a week, shouldn’t it be fluctuating less and less each week? Like say 105 this week , only down to 106…
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2,100 calories seems excessive
I am approximately 105lbs and attempting to gain 15lbs goal weight 120lbs. I hike once a week and walk about a minimum1/2 mile per day and stand on my feet about 50 he's a week. The app is suggesting 2,100 calories a day. I am struggling to get even 2,000 calories a day it seems like a crazy amount of food. I've been doing…
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Discomfort in groin area when doing leg circles
What causes discomfort in my groin area when doing leg circles or prettty much any exercise that has my legs in a suspended motion?
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Gaining weight through bulking
I have been catching small gains for almost a year but want to speed the process. I work out every other day. Any tips?
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Exceeding my protein goals but staying within my calorie limits.
Hey guys. I’m a 19year old who weighs around 114lbs(52kgs) with a body fat % of 7.5. It’s been a month since I’ve been a part of a strength training program. Been hitting the gym 6 days a week, looking forward for a bulk with minimum fat gains and I make sure I’ve my meals on time. And yeah, I’m a hard gainer. I guess..…