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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.
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What’s your favorite Lifting App?
I’m currently using strong, but would like to see what else people are having success with.
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How to track "tonnage"
Does any one track the amount of weight lifted? Trying to figure out what a goal would be, say for bench press. I am thinking out loud. But say today I am going to max out. Hit a single at 290, 310 and 315. Now, I need to get some work done......I'm thinking like 5 sets of 3 at 265. But instead of keeping track of reps,…
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9 week update
March to October, 6 months healthy eating and gym 3 / 4 times per week weights. Lost 36 lbs. then Boditrax scan 7th October- Weight 190 lbs Muscle 138 lbs Fat 44.5 lbs - 23.4% (Scan on 3rd November was on track) Boditrax scan 8th December - Weight 181.5 lbs Muscle 137.5 lbs Fat 36.5 lbs - 20.1% = Total weight loss 8.5 lbs…
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Carb Cycle in bulking prog??
Can I use carb cycles in bulking mode to increase the insulin sensitivity??
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Hitting macro's but loosing weight?!
OK, so I've been trying to bulk up for a few months, but have just been doing it half hearted I guess. After getting this app it's told me what I need to do, so I'm doing it and I'm hitting my goals, ive stuck with it for a week now eating SO much more food.. but I've lost 2kg!? 1st question: is that water weight I've lost…
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Protein/Carb meal/snack recommendations? Mainly before and after hitting the gym
I need to eat more than i am currently eating. I'm about to go to the gym and i know eggs with tortillas isn't enough for a bodybuilding workout. I'm about to eat some healthy carbs right now (oatmeal) and maybe also toast and peanut butter. Any idea on what i should get when i go to the store?
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Pushups and Pullups only for bulk?
Is it possible to gain size from doing high rep pushups and pullups till failure? Backstory :- I had 3 stomach ulcers and i lost about 15kg(33pounds) over a period of 4 months. I'm almost recoverd but parents won't pay for the gym membership till i get a green flag from my doctor. I really wanna gain back my size and was…
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Exercise induced asthma?
I don’t have asthma or allergies other than spring. I have been actively training since May. My muscles can take a beating at this point, but my lungs can’t. A month ago I started training for the Spartan race so my training has changed a lot ( no machines, more interval training, etc)and that’s when I started to feel…
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Looking for advice
Hey everyone I'm a 24 year old male, I am currently trying to get over 140 pounds for the winter ( have only ever weighted 132) and I'm looking for some advice to pack on some pounds. I am currently eating just under a 4000 calorie diet and still not seeing any weight gains. Like to add my body does NOT react well to…
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Gaining weight as a VEGETARIAN (or vegan)
Hey y'all I'm new to myfitnesspal and I've been a vegetarian for 6 months due to health reasons. I have been underweight for a while (even before I was vegetarian). I am currently looking for tips on how to gain weight as a vegetarian. Are there any other vegetarians or vegans out there gaining or trying to gain weight…
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Increasing calories but not gaining / losing weight?
Im a 5'10 - 5'11, 18 year old male. Currently I am doing the PPL program six days a week. For the first couple weeks of the program I gained nearly 6 pounds, but for the past couple months I have either remained stagnant or lose a little weight. Originally I started out at 2650 cals, but as I increased to my current cals…
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When to do next DEXA scan?
My plan is to slowly cut down to about 12% BF, maintain for a while and then bulk. Last DEXA scan was about two months ago, and I was 16.4% body fat. Since then my weight hasn't changed a ton (like 4 lbs) but I've lost some fat and my waist is smaller (I'm down a belt notch). I'm wondering when I should do next DEXA scan…
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1 kg chicken breast a day?
Anyone ever tried 6 days a week 1 kg chiken breast everyday? Pros and cons ? And benefits of more protein . " Protein vs carbs for gaining muscle mass and weight"
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How long till i start seing results with squats?
I am a Tennis player and always had that standard slim figure.. am 167 cm and 57 kgs.. i was 53 and recently added weight to be at my current weight (57 kgs) because i want to grow my legs and buttock. How long till i start noticing change and start to get my butt and legs toned if i excercise regularly??
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No idea what to do!!
I'm new to weightlifting, around a few months. I started on the resistance machines with almost immediate beginners gains. I'm female, 5 foot 3 inches and weight 117 pounds. I did start off at 119 pounds but have lost 2 pounds. I go to the gym 4 days a week and include 10 minutes of rowing before lifting and twice a week…
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Have any of y'all had to adjust your set-ups for competition lifting?
I saw my first powerlifting meet a couple weeks ago, and I'm planning to enter the next one. I'm in a tiny community, so the next one isn't for another year, meaning I have plenty of time to adjust if needed. When I set up for squats, I do this weird thing where I roll the bar and pull myself toward it at the same time. I…