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Muscle gain
Can anyone help me with this calculation? I’m 5’6 130 lbs and would like to gain muscle. I work out 5-6 days a week (weights, HIIT training) This seems like a lot of calories a day!
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Need advice/support with weight gain :(
Just a little background context for my current situation, I've been fighting anorexia Nervosa for the past 7 years and have only ever fully weight restored once (early 2013) and since then I've been in a consistent restrictive pattern with my diet and have for the past 5 years been at a B.M.I range of 13-15. I'm a male,…
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Casein and whey
Hi i am trying to use casein and whey together to gain muscle but not fat. Im not sure how to use them together ir how often to use them. If you have used one or both please tell me how you used it/them and your results. Suggestions wouod be helpful
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Protein Intake
I’ve always naturally ate very little protein and it’s one area I have to make sure I eat enough of and I was wondering if I’m eating less protein but still gaining bulking results will the muscles be “weaker” or less sustainable and easily removed?
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Making progress but measurements won’t budge?
Hi! I have decided to get back in shape after taking a couple years off post marriage (whoops) . However this time I want to build muscle and lose body fat rather than the usual get skinny (used to do this rapidly with cardio and extreme calorie cutting and oddly enough the weight loss would stay) So it’s been a month of…
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Macros and nutrient timing
Hi everyone! Anyone got any tips for macro ratios and nutrient timing on advanced sports training? My body retains fat very easily as it builds muscle so I’ve been bulking on a 30/30/40 carb-fat-protein ratio as for too much carbs in the past has done me no good. What are your thoughts into that? Also, when is it best to…
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One hand/leg lifts
Do you do any one hand/leg lifts? I do a couple. Do you start with your weaker or stronger side first and why? I hadn't given it much thought and just institutionally started with my stronger side first. A few weeks ago I was thinking about it as I was trying to get the last rep on my weaker side. I decided it made more…
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Beginner advice on strength training
Hi , I started with stronglifts last week. I am a total novice and need a lot of advice. I'm 34 y/o female . Weight 227 lbs. I am basically shifting from cardio to lifting so I can lose weight better. So my questions are as follows 1. What should be my cal intake ? I have been eating at around 1400 Cal's so far. Should I…
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High reps low weight/low reps high weight for bulk?
Hi all when bulking with the aim of getting stronger and bigger is it better to be doing high reps and low weight or low reps and high weight? What are all your opinions and tips about this? Personally I found low reps high weight worked for me well but because I have been following the PHAT workout lately a lot of there…
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Getting into a calorie surplus can be hard for some
I know a lot of people on here already know me, but I will give my stats anyway. I'm 20, just under 5'8" and hover around 120-123 pounds. Even though I've never gained any muscle before, here is a list of reasons why I'm choosing to bulk at a slower than optimal pace. 1. I feel like I hit the jackpot when it comes to my…
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Is 3% body fat loss in 3 months attainable and healthy?
So I’m using kettlebells 3-4x a week in a bid to lose fat and not focus on scale weight. I am already in a normal BMI and my fat currently sits at 27%. I am female fyi. I wanted to know if going down to 24% body fat from 27% body fat is a good rate of loss in 3 months..? Thanks!
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I am trying to keep this simple- slow weight loss, high activity
The last time I was on mfp , I lost weight too quickly, but not on purpose. I had a hard time figuring out how much to eat (the calculator under estimated), and ended up frustrated. I was also too thin to be comfortable, and while my strength improved, I wasn't happy with my body fat and ended up with low blood pressure.…
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Skinny Fat Tummy NO MATTER WHAT?!!?!
Hey guys I am new to my fitness pal, but I have always used a calorie and exercise tracker. I am coming to you guys today with an issue that involves my biggest insecurity ! I am skinny fat, specifically in my stomach area. I always make sure I get in my calories for the day, and try to keep all my foods as whole and pure…
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Before prohormone ban....
Curious....any bodybuilders here ever dabble with some prohormones before they became illegal. The OTC ones now or dogsh*t compared to what you used to be able to get lol. I’m talking about the epi, dmz, hdrol.....just curious on how you guys felt about them, results, sides, cycle....etc. it’s not against the rules since…
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Warming up
Alright people.. how do you guys warm up, feels like my body is never ready for the session, stiff alot of snapping and cracking tight areas...its not until like my final set I've loosened up... anything tips will be great
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Meals
How many times a day should i eat When trying to gain weight? And what should i eat?
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Goal: Fat loss, Add Lean muscle but not working
So I am 5’7 and just started in March. Great results first two months, dropped 13lbs in fat and added 15lb in muscle. 3rd month limited change so moved from weight loss to adding muscle. Went from 17-1800 calories to 2100 calories.l and hit my macros. I do 2-3 sessions of cardio (treadmill or elliptical) and then 3…
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Mommy fit club OKC
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Advice in Goals
After several autopsies from several failed attempts at bulking up I have come to the conclusion that I usually fail because I bulk extremely conservatively (200 calorie surplus). Due to the slow progress, I fear it's not working and quit. The reason why, I believe, I cannot get fully behind my program and goals is because…
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Is it possible to see results with light weights ?
I’m totally new to bodybuilding and a bit confused as to what I should be doing. For reference, I’m 5’3, 134lbs, and I’m eating at maintenance but also focusing on consuming enough protein. I’d love to build some muscle on my legs so I’ve begun to complete routines that target the area. I was doing 20lbs of resistance for…
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Steve Cook Physique 2.0
Has anyone ever followed this exercise plan before and have they seen results???
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Jeff Nippard awesome series (mostly for beginners)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN9i9Ni0Xr4
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Wanted: Jedi mind trick to encourage appetite.
Hi friends, I’m looking to gain some weight. I’m highly active, high metabolism, small frame and have a VERY low running appetite. This combo has led to my muscles being eaten into since I don’t have much fat. I know WHAT i need to eat and I know I need to eat more often. What i don’t know is how to make myself hungry. If…
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Weight gain
i was 111pds I’m now 131 and my goal is 140.
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Body Fat set point - Layne Norton YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOh35nPSI88
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Helloooooo👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽
Trying this app for the first time. Trying to gain weight but its mission impossible. I eat for the whole of Scotland and still can vanish if I turn sideways, 😂 Na that last parts a joke, I'm not that thin, but need to gaaaaaiiin.
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Newbie looking for advice on cutting
Since I started dieting I have lost 40 pounds. Which is fine except I'm still around 30% body fat. Having taken measurements before I started dieting I can tell you I've lost 4 inches in my arms alone. The kicker is though that my arms weren't that flabby, not defined in any way either but i have a very muscular demanding…
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220-135
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P90X Bulk Custom Routine?
I have a goal to bulk up and I'm doing so with P90X muscle workouts. I went through the CDs and created a custom routine and I was wondering if it would be too much in one group or not enough of a type of exercise or anything like that: Sunday - Shoulder & Arms Monday - Rest Tuesday - Chest & Back Wednesday - Legs & Back…
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Lost weight and can’t gain it back!
I am in need of some tips. Last year i started anxiety medication (which ended up making me worse, not better) and i lost weight that i couldn’t afford to lose. I stopped the meds in december and have taken a natural approach (cbd oil) to getting my anxiety in check. I weighed about 110 at 5’4 before the meds and when i…