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Back on track
It's the day after Christmas and I have stayed active all month. However, my diet choices have been not so good. Could use some advice on the best way to start again. Macros? IF? I'm curious what everyone is doing. Thanks!
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Women Building
add me too, im looking to build, making progress, but its slower then i want
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Speed and explosion
Hey I’m a football player at the university of western Missouri and I am trying to get more explosive movements and exercises out of the gym and, also calorie suggestions to make me better.
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New to weight/muscle gain
Hey! I’ve lost most the weight I wanted to and now want to start adding muscle mass. Tips and things not to do?? Thanks :)
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New to weight gain/building muscle
Hi, I’m new to this, I’ve always been really skinny so I decided to start trying to gain weight and muscle but I’m not sure of the best way possible. I set my goal to +0.5lbs per week which I think is a bit too much as I’ve gained 2lbs in the past 10 days. I’m 5’6 and 104lbs. I’m aiming for at least 120lbs although will…
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Critique my meal plan (thank you)
I just started Fierce 5 and bulking, Will be doing HIIT once a week. Im skinny fat 5ft11 175lbs Meal 1 : Breakfast 9 am Shake: Frozen strawberries 1/2 Cup Frozen blueberries 1/2 Cup Frozen blueberries 1/2 Cup Frozen Spinach 1 Cup Oats 1/2 Cup Oat milk 1.5 Cup Vegan protein 1 Scoop Honey 1 Tbsp Chia Seed 1 Tbsp Flax Seed 1…
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Building legs/butt after back surgery.
I had L5-S1 discectomy and laminectomy in February 2019. I was warned to avoid back weighted squats and deadlifts. Been back in the gym 8 months and dropped the weight I gained and am doing good with machines and some body weight or light weight exercises for legs/glutes. But I really need to lift that booty. I'm doing…
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Working Up to a Bikini Competition
Hey friends! So I've decided I'm going to compete in a CPA (Canadian Physique Alliance) bikini competition before I turn 35. It's always been a small goal in the back of my mind, ever since I got into fitness and lost 50lbs several years ago. Now I feel like I'm in a place in my life where things are stable, I'm focused,…
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Rate my Lifting Routine (20F, 5ft10in, 99lbs)
I'm a very underweight AFAB (assigned female at birth) nonbinary person, as in my BMI is a little over 14. I've been lifting for 6 months and haven't gained much weight but I have gained inches on my arms and legs, etc. Pretty much everywhere but my waist. But I'm not sure if my routine is best for my goals, which…
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Need help here
Hey there! I just started using MyFitnessPal to gain some weight and muscle. My current height: 1.64 meters (5"3) my current weight: 49 kg (108 lbs) goal for now: 53 kg (116 lbs). It says that I have to consume about 1870 kcal every day but I can't get there. I do about 6 hours of sport (martial arts + basketball) in a…
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Best type of cardio to perform while cutting to not lose muscle?
Hey all, I’m finally starting a little cut after slowly gaining 10-15 lbs over my ideal weight. I usually do cardio (HIIT or sprinting or stair master or rower or swimming) for no more than 30 mins a couple times a week. I’m concerned about burning excessive calories and losing muscle. I’ve read recently that longer, less…
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starting weight restoration/muscle gain
hello everyone, i'm looking for some advice on building up my caloric intake so that i can first maintain my weight, then begin to build lead muscle (ideally on a fairly quickish timescale but i respect that's often not possible.) i'm currently in anorexia recovery and have struggled significantly in the past with feeling…
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Coaches… is this normal?
Hey, I just hired a bodybuilding coach for the first time- not competing just working on my physique and goals. This coach is well known and is very good at what they do. I also like them and think they are a good person. Everything about them including where they live seemed to be a perfect match for me. I love my workout…
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Protein shakes and nausea
Do you guys have any recommendations on protein shakes? I’ve tried several different brands and they all make my stomach very upset. I’ve tried drinking in different portions, drinking at different times of the day, bit by bit but it always makes me sick. I’ve noticed great improvement with adding protein shakes to my diet…
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Hello My Fitness Pal Friends Viera, FL
Hello everyone. I hope your fitness journey is going well! After losing 70 pounds I am looking to cut and bulk up. I love to hear others stories for motivation, How much do you plan to lose? How much have you lost? Are you adding muscle as well? How do you balance being a parent and make your health a priority? How do you…
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Female Muscle Building 😎💪
hi there! my name is emery and this is my second attempt at using myfitnesspal. the first time i was in a very unhealthy headspace and used it as an aid in an eating dis0rder. now, i’m much healthier and working out with the intention of building muscle and becoming strong. i’d love to meet some friends on here and have…
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Bulking tips
Hi everyone, I'm currently doing a bulk right now but I'm a bit concerned on the amount of body fat I'm gaining. Started this journey weighing 110 lbs at 5'9. Now I'm weighing 155 lbs trying to push to 170 lbs. Current body fat is approaching 16 percent. Macro portion intake is as follows: 50% Carbs, 30% fats, 20% protein.…
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How to prepare my body for a weight training
I haven't been to the gym for years how do i prepare my fitness before I lift weights any suggestions I'm 295 pounds
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Winter bulk! 😎
3 weeks into this bulk and I’m up 7lbs. Started at 225lbs calories are min 20cal per pound max 22cal per. I’ll adjust as progress slows. Macs are 1gram protein per pound and everything else is what I get. Let’s have some fun! 🙏🏼
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Build muscle and shed body fat
It seems to be possible. After a 60 pound weight loss and day 1 of lifting on the left. 7 months later on the right. I put a inch on my arms and dropped 2 pant sizes. Not that I care about the scale but I did drop another 6 pounds. I am doing a 3-400 calorie deficit
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2022 is anyone here still active?
Going to gain 20 pounds and you guys are welcomed to join me. I will be updating probably until jan 1st 2023.
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Gaining weight
I’m a skinny guy and have always had a fast metabolism and have been in a caloric surplus while keeping macros decent (not just eating processed foods) just wanted to know if there are faster ways to gain weight. Mine seems to fluctuate quite a lot I started off really eating like end of august and have seen an increase in…
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Can I swap carbs for fats in my diet?
I’m currently trying to gain weight (lean mass) and of course I’m on a caloric surplus. But it’s kinda difficult to eat that many carbs, so that’s why I’m thinking about eat less carbs and more fats but stay in the same caloric surplus. Can I do that or is not very reliable ? Thanks !
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Arm size
Hello I’m new here and want to say hello My goal here is to gain roughly 30 pounds or so, always struggled gaining weight. One of my main goals is increasing my arm size. Currently my relaxed arm is 10.25 inches. I think my goal would be maybe 12 or 13, not sure. I guess I would like some input from others if this sounds…
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Thoughts on Floor Press
My bench is lagging behind my other lifts and I've read the floor press can help improve your bench (I did see one discussion saying it's generally not worth adding, but that was an outlier). I added it to the end of my press day today and enjoyed it much more than I expected; dumbbell single arm. Looking for thoughts on…
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Weight gain journey
Hello! I was just wondering if anyone want to share the recipe of a shake i can replace breakfast with. I just want to gain some weight, and i don't really struggle with appetite. Any tips on where i should start?
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Workout routine help
Hello everyone! I'm new to the app and I'm finally taking the steps to achieve the body I want. Since I'm new though, I have ZERO idea when it comes to what workouts I need to have set up. I'm looking to achieve the "slim thick" body type (or at least as close as genetics and my body will allow) and I'm looking for advice…
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Struggling to gain, need advice/encouragement
I’ve been trying to gain weight for a while now, and I’ve really been struggling due to low appetite/getting full really easily. Also, a lot of the foods suggested in the “hard gainer” thread (pizza, peanut butter, avocados, ice cream, etc.) I can only handle in very small amounts without just feeling bloated and in pain.…
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Deload week/nutrition
I'm looking for some advice in regards to my nutrition while looking to take a week long break to get back in the right mindset and reground myself and was wondering if I needed to drop my daily calories a little bit during the week or keep intakes the same? My goals are muscle building at the moment if that helps any. No…
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Need guidance on calories
Hello, im 5,11 and 17 year old with 57 KG weight. I have been going to gym for 3 month and gained no weight. I have no fixed nutrition and the app say to eat 2700 calories. I am struggling to eat in that range. Please give me some tips.