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Stronger arms for swimming?
My arms a quite weak due to past reduced mobility, now regained. I am a decent swimmer who now would like to be able to swim butterfly too. My cardio effort I expect to improve automatically with doing more, that is both cycling and swimming which I already do regularly. Any good idea, ANY IDEAS, for getting stronger arms…
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Macros for small person trying to gain
Hi everyone! So I could use some advice. FYI, I am naturally small and skinny, and I am trying to gain muscle. I am lifting 3x per week. I have heard two different approaches on how much protein I need. Some sources say 1gram/lb of body weight, others say 25% of daily calories. For me, there is a huge difference between…
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Confused about glycogen replenishment and training frequency.
Just been doing some internet research and discovered it can take as long as four days to replenish muscle glycogen stores after intense weight training. So OK, on the face of it, I've kind of answered my own question. But what I'd like to know is, can/should a muscle be trained again when it is not yet fully…
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So.Much.Food!!!
Does it get any easier?!? My MFP suggests that I eat 1980 calories a day. I actually need more on days like yesterday when I had rehearsal and was dancing for an hour. I was all excited thinking I'd actually hit my goal, only to enter my exercise and see I was short 230 calories!! What I am wondering is does it get easier…
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With access only to a microwave and mini-fridge, what essentials should I be buying to gain weight?
I'm underweight 5'9 and 119Lbs and in my current living situation I only have access to a mini-fridge and a microwave, so a lot of my money is being wasted on fast food and restaurants because I’m unsure what to buy at the supermarket with the appliances I currently have access to…What supermarket essentials should I buy…
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Advice Please!
Hi everyone, I'm new to strength training and 'gaining weight' and to be honest, completely new to the weights side of the gym. It's a place I used to rarely step for a number of reasons! Anyway, about me: I'm a 27 year old male, 6 foot and around 87.5KG. I've always been 'slim' or 'lanky' as my friends put it - especially…
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Help: Food ideas for weight gain, suggestions?
I need some food ideas for weight gain, 3,000 calories a day! I’m trying to gain at least 7-10 pounds by February. Not sure if it’s possible but I’m going to try... is that even healthy. I have no clue what I’m doing. Any suggestions?
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What food will put on the most weight in a fast amount of time?
I'm currently eating 2000 to 2300 calories a day but not seeing much weight gain
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Pulled neck muscle Wtf
I pulled a muscle in my neck doing shoulder presses, Is this normal? It wasn’t alot of weight either.
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Best exercises for the arms?
Hi guys, you might have seen my post about the Protein shakes! Ok, so I've been working out now for maybe 8 months and I have seen decent gains everywhere, (Chest,Back,Shoulders,Legs,Abdominals) etc. The only place where it seems to be hard to add mass to is my arms. They definitely have got stronger but not so much mass…
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Who are the experts worth listening to?
A little over 2 years ago I wanted to start lifting weights and change the way my body looks. So I did what I normally do. I opened google and started searching and gathering information. It was overwhelming. There was information that didn't make sense, there was a lot of contradictions and opinions. I was not sure who…
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Pushup and sit ups challenge
Has anybody done the 200 pushup and sit up challenge for a month if so did it help increase your max at the end of the month I just started it and would like to know anyone else's results.
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Women Eat, train for weight gain support
I am 5'3 98 pounds. I was 96 pounds in November. I find it difficult to get all the calories in & exercise on a consistent basis. I've done it in the past but only because I was in a wedding & dreaded my weight. Wanted to form a group who may have the same interests so we can encourage each, remind each to keep going & set…
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gaining muscle size while losing fat help
Been working out for about a year now and I am not a small guy in general. I'm 36 years old, 6'2" and 220lbs at the moment. I dont care too much about the actual number I weigh but how I look and feel in my clothes. I try to work out about 3-4 times per week. I switch it up and do heavy days lower reps and light days…
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Support me in increasing all my numbers!!
Hello, I’m here begging for friends!! :-p I’m 30, from London, England and, after destroying my metabolism via a strict (very, very strict: no cheat days, unnecessarily obsessive) I lost 70lbs and ended up at 20% bodyfat. I could not lower it no matter what I tried over 8 or 9 months. At 1400 calories I began losing…
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Weight gain for teen
Could really use some help.. I’m 18 about 5’2 in height I weigh around 70-80 not exactly sure I need some tips or recommendations on what to do to gain weight for example what to eat what to take and so on do I need a routine or plan I should go by? I heard ensure is good option also but I haven’t tried it My biggest goal…
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Trying to gain weight to become healthier
Hi all! I have been a member for a couple months! I am female 5’3” and am currently very under weight at 94 lbs. my goal is 20-25 lbs. I have been thin and tiny all my life but this just sucks!!! Any recommendations on foods I should snack on? Excercises to gain some muscle? Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated
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Not getting sore after lifting anymore?
I’ve been lifting for some time now but now matter how much i do, I won’t be sore the next day. I used to get sore but after about a month i stopped, and at the end of my very last set I can’t go anymore, like my body won’t allow me so i know im pushing my self. Am i still getting gains???
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Gaining weight with Crohn’s
Started Hey guys, first of all I’d like to wish everyone a happy new year. I’m not new to the healthy eating and excercise but until last year I suffered from issues eating and gaining weight before I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Since then I have found red meats, produce high in fiber and lactose to be triggers for…
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Working out 3 days a week - enough to gain muscle?
Hi all, Gonna keep it as short and sweet as poss. Would love your help & advice! Got into (beginner) weight training last year. Fell off the bandwagon because my regime was unsustainable (5/6 Workouts a week and constant calorie surplus eating my body couldn't hack) I want to workout 3 days a week max and gain muscle. Is…
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Perimenopausal bodybuilder here
I keep retaining water and some excess fat..I am looking at more of a supplement, hormone, or food related answer, as opposed to exercise...I have physical disabilities as well, so I am at my limit with that, plus I am almost positive it's almost purely hormonally related.
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Strong Curves Question - Want to lower hip measurement
Hi! I am starting to research lifting programs. I am not new to lifting weights, but haven't lifted heavy in a few years (did Jamie Eason's Live Fit Trainer a few summers ago). Anyway, I was looking into Strong Curves because of all the good things that have been said about it on this site. In looking at the testimonials…
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New here! Let's get started
Hi looking for female friends thats also on a weight gain journey
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How to get strength training to show calories burned?
When you guys log your workout (squats, bench press, etc) how do you get MFP to show the calories it has burned? Thus far I have not been doing so.
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Advice
Hi all, Noob here. Wanted to share my gym workout and mfp for some advice if anyone is willing. Male, 5’7”, 210 pounds, 23% bf I just started mfp and 5x5 program less than 2 weeks ago. My goal is to reduce bodyfat, not necessarily weight. With mfp at the moment I selected weight loss and that puts me at 1,850 calories per…
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Getting tone
My 2017 goal was to lose 30lbs. Achieved the goal over the course of 8 months, lots of dietary changes and cardio. Now I’m ready to start toning things up. It’s been years since I’ve actually tried to really build my core and tone up. Outside of my normal gym routine which is still cardio based I’m a little lost on where…
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Gaining too fast
Hey Guys! I’m running my first bulk and ate WAY too much over the past week and a half.. I definitely gained a few pounds. I’m back on my game, but what am I supposed to do next? Run a small cut to get back on track? Stay the course and just cut when my bulk is done in April? Reduce my calories slightly to reduce my weight…
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Anyone else here vegan?
Ive been vegan for 4 months or more. Always been a hard gainer and now im trying to put on some weight. Plant based proteins and healthy fats, carbs and calories. Anyone else here vegan as well?
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Is drastic recomp actually easier if one is fatter?
Putting this here because I'm not sure where else it would go, and I know there will be some folks who insist that what I'm talking about is impossible. Anyway, I lost 40 pounds on MFP a couple years ago, doing diet only, then basically let it fall by the wayside. Skipping over a more detailed history... I've since gained…
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Managing a slight Caloric deficit
Hi everyone: I'm interested in talking about the best ways to use MyFitnessPal to measure and maintain a slight caloric deficit. My goal is to run at a daily deficit of 500 calories with a combination of exercise and nutrition. I have set my daily caloric intake at a set amount and want to ensure the deficit is there each…