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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.…
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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…