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JSJR83
JSJR83 Posts: 10 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I managed to go from 130 to 175 in 1 year, 3 years ago. 6 months later I lost 15 lbs and have been at 160 ever since. I cant seem to gain anymore lean muscle and am starting to look "skinny fat" even though I train 5 times a week. I know something is off within my nutrition. I'm currently aiming for 2900 cals / day. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    What's your training plan?
  • SueSueDio
    SueSueDio Posts: 4,796 Member
    edited August 2017
    I'm afraid I can't relate, since I'm trying to lose weight! ;)

    I understand why you posted here, but you might have more success posting your query in the "Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building" section of the forums.

    I haven't checked out the stickied threads in that section, but you might also find some advice there. Good luck with your goals!
  • JSJR83
    JSJR83 Posts: 10 Member
    Strength training....very minimal cardio
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    sejifit wrote: »
    Strength training....very minimal cardio

    That doesn't say much. You could be following a horrible strength program. If you feel your program is good & you are getting adequate protein, then you just need to eat more.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    I agree with the strength program. Find a good, proven progressive strength program (see link below). Follow it and eat all the food.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    edited August 2017
    How tall are you? You look fairly young. Do you have a job? Is it an active job? 2900 calories doesn't sound like much for a young guy who works out.

    Have you set your goals here to "Gain weight," and then eat that amount, adding more for exercise days? Track your food consistently and make sure you're hitting those goals.
  • JSJR83
    JSJR83 Posts: 10 Member
    I definitely feel like it could be that I need more food. Then again i barely started tracking what i eat thru here. Thank You
  • JSJR83
    JSJR83 Posts: 10 Member
    Im 5'9, 34 yrs old. Moderately active job. I just started tracking everything thru here to gain .5lbs per week
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    Simply if you're not gaining you're not eating enough. If you're not following the right training plan you'll spin your wheels as far as building lean mass. Definitely recommend heading over to the gaining sub forum and checking out the stickies.
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