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Yes you CAN gain weight
I feel like this needs to be a post that stays at the top of the forum cause it’s repeated constantly! A lot of posts lately about people saying they “can’t gain weight” or “how do I gain weight” or “I have a fast metabolism” You can gain weight. If you can’t....you’re defying simple science. Intake more energy than you…
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Will one cycle of dbol hurt?
I’m almost 30 years old and still can’t gain weight, I’ve tried the gym before and lost weight, I’m very active and still weight between 129-132, not sure if my natural T levels are low or what. I’m not experienced in this at all so don’t criticize please. Just wanting some info on getting weight fast , I’ve been tracking…
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Help! Why have I lost?
I am trying to gain as I am very far underweight my goal weight is 145 . I weigh 112. When I found out what I weighed I took 2 days to see why. It didn't take me long. I was only eating a little over 1700 calories in a day. For almost a week I have made sure I have had at least 2500 calories and sometimes crossed the 3000…
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Trying to gain weight
Hi, I am currently skinny and i am trying to put on some weight. I am currently using TNT Supamass shake, one serving at lunch time and one before bed. Is this correct? I also try and eat 3 times a day aswell. Any advice as to what to do differently to gain weight? And I am not working out at the moment.......think i have…
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Using a tape measure instead of a scale
Hi. I've practically given up on finding an accurate scale for my crappy apartment. The floors are not even anywhere and I haven't come across any solid scale recommendations as everyone seems to be having issues with accuracy in one way or another. So, I've decided to use a tape measure for taking. I wish MFP had this…
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Looking for a good bodyweight program for recomp
Hey guys, I recently decided to go on a recomp after losing nearly 40 pounds and now sitting at comfortable weight. Since I dislike gyms and would like to work out at home, I am looking at a bodyweight work out. The thing is, most of the ones I look at on this forum aren't really suited for beginners, and I need for…
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Lean bulk and the role of extra fat stores
If a guy enters lean bulk with slight belly fat say above 15 percent and stays on lean bulk for 3 months .I want to know if he will come out with less fat and more flat belly ? Example: Say the guy is around 170 lbs with 15 percent body fat. The guy will be eating above maintenance +300 cals on workout days and on rest…
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Keep cutting or start bulking?
Lost 10kg with on average 140g of protein I.e. 2g/kg. I'm 173cm and 71kg dunno if i should keep cutting or aim for a lower BF while maintaining my weight lift program https://imgur.com/a/VTGP75s
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Trying to Gain weight so be more comfortable with who I am
I'm all most 130. I'm trying to get back to 160 again. Any suggestions on how to gain the weight back. I'm also battling a eating disorder and a lot of anxiety as well. I'm just trying to get back to being healthy. Thanks for any help
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Need some advice on my lean bulk.
This sounds like a simple question but I've been having trouble with gaining weight recently. I've had a bad history with weight when I was young and I am afraid to overshoot my bulk. But I have cut down to a pretty lean state, where I have began to lose muscle mass. Because of this, I have been slowly plateauing and…
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Clean high calorie meal plan
Looking to gain weight but struggling to meet my calorie goals whilst still keeping my diet as clean as poss. Can anyone recommend good clean meal suggestions in excess of 3000 calories
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question about how many grams of different things in a smoothie
I made a smoothie.. 250g water 75g oats 70g peanut butter i'm curious how that compares to how many grams of oats and peanut butter people have in theirs? like do most people have a lot less peanut butter and oats in theirs? or do most people use similar ratios? i'm interested if anybody uses a vastly different amount of…
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Let's get handsy ;)
I am looking to build hand strength, I need help! I have been "hanging around" on my pull up bar, is there anything else I can do!?
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IS IT TIME TO STOP BULKING? (Pics included)
Stats January: 6’0 170lb Never measured body fat but by that pic I included definitely under 12% Stats now (September): 6’0 206lb Not sure about b.f. Really proud of the strength and muscle I gained, but I get pretty embarrassed without a shirt on, something that wasn’t a problem for me before. Is this just part of bulking…
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Macro ratios for lean muscle gain.
Ive been researching timing my macros and macro ratios. Im currently trying to build lean muscle and was wondering, is there a sweet spot when it comes to macro ratios? Ive seen a lot of articles say that a 40c 30f 30p ratio works best, but others say different. Im male, 165cm, 64kg, eating between 2750- 3000 cals per day…
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My lifetime struggle
Ok so in order to keep it readable imma be straight to the point. My whole life I’ve been a skinny dude, skinny legs and arms however my torso it’s filled with belly fat so my body could be called the “skinny fat” kinda type, back on 2010 I took the decision on becoming a vegetarian so it’s been 8 years know, the first…
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New and advice needed
Hi all. I am new here and will probably be asking questions many have posted before me. I am 42 and am struggling. I recently started strength training 3 days a week doing about 9 excercises at 12 reps/3 sets each workout and about 10-30 minutes of cardio those days. On the alternate days I try to do about 30 minutes of…
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Eric Helms - "Don't Copy Bodybuilders"
Great podcast by Eric Helms, Andrea Valdez and Alberto Nuñez about what recreational/non-competitive bodybuilders should/shouldn't do compared to competitive bodybuilders, as far as training, diet, lifestyle, etc. Long podcast, but worth the watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC3Zqq6LBxA "Are you someone who likes to…
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Am I wasting my time?
I am 63 years old and worked hard to loose 100 lbs and have maintained this for several years it is a big fear for me to gain weight. However, I have recently begun to increase my protein and calorie intake to about 200 cal above maintenance. I am lifting heavy weights every other day. I have seen a weight gain so far of 5…
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what is the best split
fairly new to the gym and have seen a lot of discussions around splits. my nutrition is good an i’m currently trying to bulk. have been using a standard bro split which i have been enjoying and seeing results from but what split does everyone recommend and why?
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Convict conditionning
Hello everyone, Has anyone of you tried any of the Convict Conditionning workout routines (like good behaviour or veterano) ? Have you seen any visual results ? Best regards.
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Can never gain weight
I don’t know what it is but for some odd reason I can never gain weight. I’m just a little bit away from being “normal” weight. I feel like I eat often, I eat three meals a day ( two in the afternoon, one in school and one after school, and then dinner; occasionally a snack as well. I don’t eat breakfast cause I don’t have…
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I need tips on how to lift my body weight
Mastered the monkey bars somewhat but chin ups are proving tough🤪😬 any tips on how to strengthen those arms?
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Gaining weight
Anyone can recommend food that are good for gaining weight
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Landmine Variations
Thought I would share these videos...lots of creative ways to use landmines (easy set ups/saves lots of time wasted setting up). Lots of good variations for shoulder & leg movements that don't lock you into position https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Bzsmeu8e8[/youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av5fuUC_9kc[/youtube]
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Should i eat more
I am currently eating 3600 cals daily for 15 days now. Trying to get stronger. I am 6’7 and im asking if i should eat more than this app tells me to.
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Bulking (first time)
For first time bulking any advice or tips? Thinking of starting now
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Does Tiking of Rest Days Matter?
I am running the following split: Power Upper Power Lower Upper Hypertrophy Lower Hypertrophy Cardio 2 Rest Days During the week, with my schedule, i have been taking one rest day on tuesdays, such thar it goes: Sunday PU Monday PL Tuesday OFF Wednesday UH Thursday LH Friday Cardio/Abs Saturday OFF However, if I take the…
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Smartwatch for weight training?
Anyone use a smartwatch to control / log their training? What watch / app works well? I have an iPhone and am considering an Apple watch as my iPhone has narrowly escaped damage a couple of times in the gym, and I like gadgets :)
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Slow cutting
I know there can be negatives to long periods in a deficit, wondering when that starts to take a toll, how long is too long? Am I doing myself a disservice by cutting too slow when it comes to muscle loss and metabolism? I just feel like i have been cutting forever (it's been about 4 months now, and will probably go to 5).…