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A simple lower body focused program
I'm getting back into lifting after a break and trying to figure out what program to run. I liked the results of Strong Curves, but felt it had too many exercises and didn't enjoy the high reps. I looked through the thread with all the links to programs but didn't see anything I wanted to try. Any suggestions?
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Whose bulking right now??
Anyone trying to feed the muscle? Finding it hard to get in those calories? I'm at 3,200 on rest days and 3400 on work out days, I'm eating basically every 1-2 hours. It's exhausting! Anyone else having difficulty or know what its like to stuff your face all day every day??
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I need some advice on lifting and what to eat!
Hiya! I started weight loss journey last year and lost 20lbs then fell pregnant and had my baby in December! I got back to prepregnancy weight 4 weeks pp and I've lost a further 5lbs since then (2 weeks) with eating mostly healthy and trying to get out walks (ended up with a c section) Now I'm planning for in a few months…
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UNDERWEIGHT female looking to gain!!!
Hey friends:) A underweight girl just looking for some weight gaining advice:) High calorie meal/snack ideas? Powerlifting advice for beginners? Tips and tricks for gaining muscle weight?
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Lose Fat and Build muscle???
Hello~! What can I do to lose 6 pounds of fat and gain 12 pounds of muscle within 6 months? Many thanks for your advice :)
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Vegan protein recommendations
I’m sure there is much better/cheaper powders out there then the vega I’m currently using. What have you all found to be beneficial? Cost/performance.
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Gain weight
Hi everyone!! I want to gain weight. Any Advice?
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Quick muscle gain before chemo
For my strong lifters, I have Stage 3 Throat cancer, I will be going for chemo/radiation for seven weeks, this will probably start in three weeks. So in this short time I am just trying to pack on any pounds but as much muscle as possible. I will be loading up on protein and carbs. But as to muscle gain, should I stick to…
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Not Getting Enough Calories
Hello Everyone! I need your help. I am on a 2280 calorie a day diet and due to my schedule I'm not hitting anywhere near that! MAYBE 1,000 a day sometimes. Any advice? I work from 11am-4pm so I don't eat lunch before and can't eat during work so it's difficult to get the calories all in. I also get way to nauseous if I eat…
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How to start muscle building ?
Hello! I am currently losing weight and I really want to get into building muscles I’ve been trying to look for routines on YouTube and forums but I’m unsure of what I am doing At the moment I am just doing upper body and lower body every other day. I am unsure when to do cardio or HIIT, Any advice and help would be…
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Belly fat while gaining weight
Hello everyone. I have been supplementing for a while and I have gained 3 pounds which seems to all be in my stomach. Any suggestions as to getting my weight to go else where as I gain it?
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Why is the weight only going to my stomach
I gained 6 pounds and i noticed it only went to my stomach i look kind of funny, it looks like i have tooth pick legs and a pot belly. Can it be another reason besides genetics ?
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Goals, cutting and all over the place programming
Hi guys, I guess I’ll start here.. ultimately I’d like to shed some body fat. I’m currently doing CrossFit 3-5 tines a week, mostly for fun for the last few years, 2 days Olympic lifting class and 3x a week hypertrophy program. I did a 12 week cut in the fall and before in the summer with no weight # change but significant…
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Losing fat; gaining muscle
Why everyone! I recently had my this kid. I am 25 5’1 and had a plateau at 131 for my weight... I wanted to know what is the best option for me to lose weight in my stomach, arms and back fat and be able to keep/ grow my booty... I am new at this and have been learning how to lift especially my form but would like some…
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Sugar
I know when gaining weight/building muscle most people focus on fats, protein, calories and carbs but I've noticed I am way over in what MFP says I should be eating in sugar. I already know I have a bit of a sugar addiction, this isn't news to me. But it also seems like the higher calorie foods that I need to be eating to…
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Losing weight and gaining Muscle
Hey guys i started my journey to lose 50lb and be at 200lb... At the same time I want to gain muscle mass... Make them gains! So I wanted to know the best approach... Any tips or motivational speeches, Let me know.. I'm new too this bodybuilding lifestyle.. "So lets go and lets grow"
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Considering Creatine
So I'm really looking for people's opinion on taking creatine. Did you have much luck with it? And also what changes did you notice after you stopped taking creatine? Also brands you recommend. A little background on me, I'm 21 year old male 180 pounds 5'8". I'm currently working on building strength (muscle size isn't my…
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What's your most improved lift of 2017?
Looking back on 12/23/16 my deadlift was 205lbs, and on 12/28/17 I hit 405.
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Fast metabolism; want to double recommended calories
So I was wondering if my current goal on here is 2,000 calories a day, would to much reverse the idea of weight gain? I have a fast metabolism and it has affected weight gain for years. I have read if you eat more with a fast metabolism, along with proper sleep and exercise it can speed your metabolism and burn fat faster.…
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What pace are you adding weight?
I have been strength training for a little over 2 years and have been seeing about 1 lb on average monthly gains. Is this average or am I gaining really slow? I do not supplement as I meet my protein needs. Any input would be appreciated
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Post Baby
I am currently underweight for someone my age and height. Likely because I'm breastfeeding. I don't want to take supplements such as Apetamin but, no matter how much I eat, my metabolism is so fast that it's like nothing sticks. Any helpful tips? I'm allergic to cow's milk (makes me nauseous), and I don't like protein…
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Initial Training/Lifting Plan Advice
This is my previous post for a bit of back story and pictures - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10629350/advice-please#latest So today I met my trainer and had all my measurements taken etc and came out as this: Height: 6 foot 2 Weight: 87kg Body Fat %: 19.7 Fat Free mass: 70.3kg Muscle Mass: 66.8kg Basic…
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Pregnant: Gaining weight healthily
I'm looking for MFP friends who are also pregnant and trying to gain the right amount of weight. I'm due in July. Most of my current friends are trying to lose of course so it would be nice to talk to some other ladies trying to have a healthy pregnancy. Send me a request. :smile:
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Stronglifts 5 x 5 - Anyone tried it? Positive results?
Hey! Anyone tried 5x5? I have just started the programme, yesterday in fact. Hoping to build more strength and some size!
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A few questions about eating right after a strength training workout.
Okay...so currently I am trying to lose about 15 pounds but also gain muscle and tone up. I've heard that you need to eat right after a workout to gain muscle. I ate my dinner today around 5 and then went to the gym and did a 20 min cardio and then worked on my back and biceps. Do I need to eat again when I get home? I'm…
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Bigger Arms - Frequency/Types of exercises
Hi all, Not sure if I am in the best sub-forum as I want to make my arms bigger (biceps, triceps, forearms) but am not looking to gain weight either. So far I have done a decent job of losing weight while doing weights 4 to 5 times a week. The weight loss to me is probably more attributed to the calories i'm consuming. I…
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Info on Figure/Bikini Competitions
Hello Everyone, I'm just looking for any pointers, advice & information on competitions. I'm completly new to all of this.. I've always been into exercise- just cardio though. Currently I am 22 weeks pregnant with my 3rd so I'm not fully invested in anything yet. I started looking into the competitions because it would be…
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First Competition
So as the title suggests, I am going to be competing in my first competition soon. After talking with several people I've decided to go figure. However, I am in college and cannot afford the trainer I was originally going to go with. Does anyone have any advice on meal, workout or supplement plans?
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Opinions on advice I got
Hello everyone! I am out to gain muscle, but I am primarily worried about just being a healthy person over all. But I run a kayak shop and I had a customer today I ended up chatting with for a minute who turned out to be a body builder, I told him it was a lot hard to get calories in than I thought and he told me “EAT…
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Want to get cut and lose typical male waist
Hey folks, I am 47 years old but actually quite fit for my age. However, I've the usual problematic area around my waist where I'd like to lose that tire. It's not huge but it's definitely there. I don't eat badly, exercise every other day at the gym or go mountain biking, but I can't seem to get rid of this damned thing.…