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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…
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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?