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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…
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Heavy weight-low rep vs medium weight-higher rep?
I've been reading around about the difference between using heavy weights at low repetition and medium weights at higher repetition. I'm just starting out and don't really know where to begin. There's a lot of information knocking about! Over the Christmas holidays I've been working out at home using our elliptical machine…
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New here - Super fast gaining tips please
Hi all, I'm new to this and would appreciate any help/advice on how to gain weight fast. I'm 5'10 and 9.4st and hate it! Should I attempt to put the weight on first then start training or would doing both at the same time be more rewarding? (I have 5kg ankle weights and currently only able to do home workouts) I'm totally…
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What do you think of my Gym weightlifting routine?
■Saturday (Upper): Dumbbell Bicep Curl (4x10) [Biceps] Dumbbell Hammer Curl (4x10) [Biceps] Dumbbell bench press (4x10) [Chest] Chest Press (4x10) [Chest] Skullcrushers (4x10) [Triceps] Abs Cruncher (4x10) [Abs] Dumbbell Shrug (4x10) [Traps] Dumbbell Shoulder Press (4x10) [Delts] V-bar Pulldown (4x10) [Lats] ■Sunday…
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Bodyweight Strength Training Program?
Hi! First time on this board. I reached my goal weight (122, 5'6" female) and would like to focus on gaining muscle, but I prefer to stay away from gyms. The only weight I currently own is a 30 lb kettle bell. Is there a respected program/routine for strength training that relies on exercises like squats/plants/lunges…
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I am doing Strong Curves ebook, wanna join?
I've lost 80lbs of fat and I'm trying to gain muscle over the next 9 months. My next 12 week program from Bret Contreras starts in January (I'm currently doing the 1st 12 week program). If you'd like to join, I'll share the program and we can get fit! I just want some accountabilibuddies!
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One month into training should I be cutting or gaining?
I train with a lot of intensity and focus on being the hardest working person in the gym I work out 5 days a week have a low calorie high protein diet any suggestions would be helpful?
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Who gained the most weight over the weekend?
I went from 258 to 270. From Friday til last night I gained 12. I did workout pretty hard so some of it's water. But scale wise what did you gain? I'm back down to 264 this morning. I was walking around like Eddie Hall or Brian Shaw all weekend,lol.
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Looking for calorie-dense foods for vegetarian allergic to milk and wants to eat "healthy" but gain
On behalf of a non-MFP family member: 20-year old, female, allergic to milk protein, went sort-of vegetarian at the start of the year. She's still eating sensible quantities of food, but a combination of dropping the calories from meat from her diet and her desire to eat 'healthily' (ie fresh fruit & veg, fish, avoiding…
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Gaining weight
I am currently 5 foot 11 inches tall. I weigh 168.4. I’m trying to get to 200 pretty quick. I workout every day. Any suggestions? Workout tips? Supplement tips?
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Can i gain one pound in one day?
If i eat 3,500 calories in one day will i gain one pound? I am on a journey trying to gain 5 pounds , i was wondering if i can gain 5 pounds in 5 days eating 3,500 calories per day
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Custom Meal Plans
Does anyone have a recommendation of how to make your own custom plan?
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Any Vegans
Dropping a thread to see if there are any vegans on here with the same goals of showing the world vegans have what it takes to compete and show the world how underestimated their opinions are. I’m 27 and have great genetics this is the first time I’ve been lifting since going vegan 3years ago. What kind of hurtles have you…
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Putting in Work
Living the Dream!
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Where are my Ectomorphs at??
Hey guys! My name is Kate and am 117lbs and 5’6. I have the Ectomorph body type and just realized I may not be training and/or dieting for my body type. I want to gain muscle but don’t want to start in with a heavy bulk. Does anyone have advice on rep ranges, macros, diet, etc?? Thank you!!!
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Which program next?
I will be finishing SL5x5 soon. Just want to research what program to do next. Would be nice if I get 3-4 ideas to research and decide. Following are my basic criteria: 1. 3-4 days a week max. 2. Higher rep ranges than 5 (more focus on hypertrophy) 3. Compound exercises still being the main focus 4. Not more than 90…
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Any Other Pregnant Women Out There
I'm now pregnant so the idea of gaining weight is new to me now. It's such a struggle switching from a weight loss mindset to a weight gain. I want to be extra healthy especially now that my nausea has settled down and not such a problem.
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Booty Gains! Examples of your meal intake
I’m getting pretty frustrated with myself because I have been trying to build volume and shape to my glutes for the past 2 years and have not been able to. Some of my go to exercises are squats, leg press, cable pull throughs, hip abduction, kickbacks. Increasing weight weekly. I have gained very little and my bum is…
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Hip Whisperer
I first heard about this in the newspaper to which I subscribe, so I didn't post a link to it because paywall. Then I saw some mfp regulars advising that one couldn't target fat loss. I'm just posting a link now. http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a9923800/john-benton-fitness-routine-models/
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Adding Calories
Hi all, I need to add a good amount of calories to my diet, maybe 500 more, but need to keep an eye on cholesterol and the bad fats, like saturated, mono, etc that come with it. Now I know when you intake a calorie(s) there can be fat that comes with it, but just need to be sure its lean or not artery clogging. I ask this…
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New to heavy weight lifting
Alright guys so i'm a 20 years old male, 188 cm height, weighing 100 kilo grams. I have lost 41 kilos this year and now i got good amount of muscles and planning to hit the gym 5 days a week doing heavy weight lifting. I still got a belly which feels sad but i wanna improve my strength and muscles. So my questions are:…
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New here trying to maintain weight and build muscle plant based
Plant based trying to maintain weight and build muscle
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5'6" 116lbs extremely fast metabolism and active lifestyle.
So recently I decided to work to become healthier. I actually didn't pay attention to my weight or diet much before. I always knew I am unusually skinny, I just didn't realize how bad it was. I spoke with a specialist and found out even though I was eating a lot I still wasn't eating enough as apparently I have a very fast…
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WHAT SHOULD I DI
Hi my name is Stephon I am currently on a high protein diet ( Grilled Chicken, Greek yogurt, Organic peanut butter, Whole wheat) and I am going to he gym 4-5 times a week. I have fat around my chest and stomach but muscle on my arms and legs so WHAT SHOULD I DO should I continue to hit the weights and Bulk or Eat less and…
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Need a female friend (weight gain)
Anyone interested in encoruaging one another
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What happens in Bulk phase?
What should I expect in the following circumstances? Clean bulk from 15% fat state ie. • Training hard and heavy in the gym • clean bulk with 250 to 500 cal excess Muscle and fat increase pound for pound? Muscle to fat 2:1 ish ratio ? Fat to muscle 2:1 ish ratio ? I know we’re all different but what’s your experience?
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Gaining muscle mass at 52 yrs old
So here's my story....52yr old male,currently 6ft,178lbs.7 months ago I finished up a weight loss on the MediFast plan.I don't recommend this plan as it takes a lot of muscle with the fat.I went from a very unhealthy 238lbs to a sickly looking 173lbs. After I lost the weight,I knew 173 was to light for me and set a goal of…
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Hello
Can add me. I am in need of weight gain. Looking to gain 10-15 lbs
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Mass gainer program
Hello everyone i am posting something from my arsenal of workouts that has always worked for me. Its an eight week program that is pretty intense and if done or followed properly will give you really good results. So because this is for those that are more advanced i dont reccomend that someone just starting out should do…
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Fat, protein and carb % for six pack
Hi everyone I currently am eating at 45% carbs 30% fat and 25% protein and main aim is to get a six pack, what %'s do I need to be at to achieve this? Thank you.