Calories?
gainme123
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How many calories do you guys take in a day? Last week I took in about 2000 to 2600, and I just started this week going for 3,000. I would love to know more about your journey and updates as well. Happy gaining everyone!!
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I cut at 2400, maintain at 3k and bulk around 3300.
What are your goals? Anything outside of just gaining? I ask because huge increases in calories over maintenance levels will result in higher amounts of body fat added.
If you have goals of adding muscle or eventually want to be lean or defined then its best to utilize this time as a mean to get there.0 -
Bulking at 4000-4200...maintain around 3700-3900
Eating gets old0 -
Was at 4,000 calories for my first bulk and currently maintaining on in or around 3,100. Great to see others maintaining around that amount. @3_Stefan_3 that is a lot of calories to maintain on. No wonder you find eating is getting old.1
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I cut at 2400, maintain at 3k and bulk around 3300.
What are your goals? Anything outside of just gaining? I ask because huge increases in calories over maintenance levels will result in higher amounts of body fat added.
If you have goals of adding muscle or eventually want to be lean or defined then its best to utilize this time as a mean to get there.
Well, My goal is to gain about 20lbs, I'm about 120 now, and once I reach140 I'll Start eating less calories to maintain the weight. As for my body goals I want the hour glass shape of course lol. So, if you have any good food or exercise suggestions that are specifically for those areas I'm all for it!0 -
jdscrubs32 wrote: »Was at 4,000 calories for my first bulk and currently maintaining on in or around 3,100. Great to see others maintaining around that amount. @3_Stefan_3 that is a lot of calories to maintain on. No wonder you find eating is getting old.
Lol, I know right. Men eat soooo much! I find it hard trying eat 3,000 calories a day. Before, my weight gain journey I would eat one meal a day and wouldn't think any thing wrong about it. Atleast I drunk water0 -
3_Stefan_3 wrote: »Bulking at 4000-4200...maintain around 3700-3900
Eating gets old
I knooooow! Tell me about it0 -
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If your body is not naturally an hour glass shape, there is no diet that will change that. Lifting could target certain areas to build.1
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I try to hit 3500 calories, but since food is so awesome I regularly reach 4000-4500 instead.0
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DancingMoosie wrote: »If your body is not naturally an hour glass shape, there is no diet that will change that. Lifting could target certain areas to build.
This is pretty much what i am going for. Hour glass is a genetic issue and cant be changed.0 -
DYEL? If you don't, it won't be an hourglass you get...0
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DancingMoosie wrote: »If your body is not naturally an hour glass shape, there is no diet that will change that. Lifting could target certain areas to build.
My body has the hour glass shape but it isn't defined. I'm actually nervous about lifting or exercising until I get my desired weight. Any advice on whether I should wait or not?
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Mycophilia wrote: »I try to hit 3500 calories, but since food is so awesome I regularly reach 4000-4500 instead.
Woo-hoo! My mind tells me food is awesome all the time, but after I've eaten a certain amount my stomach disaggrees.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »DYEL? If you don't, it won't be an hourglass you get...
Ok.... DYEL means Do you even lift? No, I do not lift, whatsoever. I'm not sure if I should start now or after I gain my desired weight, because I don't want to lose any lbs that I've gained. I'm not even sure if I can lose weight by lifting lol. So, educate me a little on lifting, because I've NEVER exercise a day in my life, besides gym class in high school.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »DYEL? If you don't, it won't be an hourglass you get...
Ok.... DYEL means Do you even lift? No, I do not lift, whatsoever. I'm not sure if I should start now or after I gain my desired weight, because I don't want to lose any lbs that I've gained. I'm not even sure if I can lose weight by lifting lol. So, educate me a little on lifting, because I've NEVER exercise a day in my life, besides gym class in high school.
If you choose a progressive lifting program and follow it, then eat at a surplus, you will gain weight. Part of this weight will be muscular (which will make your body look awesome) and part of it will be fat, depending on how much of a surplus you've got going for you. Lifting doesn't burn a huge amount of calories, so you're unlikely to kill your surplus just by lifting weights.
If you're aiming to gain and just eat at a surplus without lifting, you may end up a good bit squishier and less defined than you're hoping. Hope this helps!
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quiksylver296 wrote: »DYEL? If you don't, it won't be an hourglass you get...
Ok.... DYEL means Do you even lift? No, I do not lift, whatsoever. I'm not sure if I should start now or after I gain my desired weight, because I don't want to lose any lbs that I've gained. I'm not even sure if I can lose weight by lifting lol. So, educate me a little on lifting, because I've NEVER exercise a day in my life, besides gym class in high school.
The sooner you lift, generally the better the results will be, as additional muscle will help provide you the more lean look and it will reduce the amount of fat gained. Since you seem to like hour-glass, a good program like StrongCurves can help improve the muscles in your lower body which can help give you a more firm and more well rounded bum. Also, if you are going to gain, you should utilize this opportunity to get the most out of it. Because if you hit your weight, and do not like the results, then you will have to either cut or maintain weight and lift, while hoping to see results. Essentially, starting now will put you ahead of the game.
Also, I would recommend limiting the size of your surplus and aim for .5 to 1 lb per week. When combined with a good lifting program, it will give your body an opportunity to limit the amount of fat you gain.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p13 -
Hey, you guys just found out I'm a pear shape
not an hour glass! 0 -
Is there a specific reason you're aiming to put on so much weight? I don't mean to be rude, but from your before pictures 20 lbs seems like a lot.0
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MichelleLei1 wrote: »Is there a specific reason you're aiming to put on so much weight? I don't mean to be rude, but from your before pictures 20 lbs seems like a lot.
I would kind of agree with that. I think the OP has a great figure based on the pictures posted.0 -
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Susieq_1994 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »DYEL? If you don't, it won't be an hourglass you get...
Ok.... DYEL means Do you even lift? No, I do not lift, whatsoever. I'm not sure if I should start now or after I gain my desired weight, because I don't want to lose any lbs that I've gained. I'm not even sure if I can lose weight by lifting lol. So, educate me a little on lifting, because I've NEVER exercise a day in my life, besides gym class in high school.
If you choose a progressive lifting program and follow it, then eat at a surplus, you will gain weight. Part of this weight will be muscular (which will make your body look awesome) and part of it will be fat, depending on how much of a surplus you've got going for you. Lifting doesn't burn a huge amount of calories, so you're unlikely to kill your surplus just by lifting weights.
If you're aiming to gain and just eat at a surplus without lifting, you may end up a good bit squishier and less defined than you're hoping. Hope this helps!
It did !!! Thank you sooo much1 -
MichelleLei1 wrote: »Is there a specific reason you're aiming to put on so much weight? I don't mean to be rude, but from your before pictures 20 lbs seems like a lot.
No, your fine girl! Personally I feel as if I'm too slim, and I would feel more comfortable with a little more weight. But, I HAVE been thinking about this whole 140lbs tho lol. So, I'm going to take it step by step and see what weight I prefer on my body as I go whether than aiming so high.0 -
MichelleLei1 wrote: »Is there a specific reason you're aiming to put on so much weight? I don't mean to be rude, but from your before pictures 20 lbs seems like a lot.
I would kind of agree with that. I think the OP has a great figure based on the pictures posted.
Thank you ❤️
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I bulk north of 30000
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DancingMoosie wrote: »If your body is not naturally an hour glass shape, there is no diet that will change that. Lifting could target certain areas to build.
My body has the hour glass shape but it isn't defined. I'm actually nervous about lifting or exercising until I get my desired weight. Any advice on whether I should wait or not?
I wouldn't wait...if your nervous about it just lift light
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