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Post Workout
Hey everyone, I’m quite new here and I was just wondering is the post workout protein intake critical for muscle/weight gain?
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Should I bulk, cut, or recomp?
Looking for advice on whether I should bulk, cut, or recomp at this point! I’ve been attempting a slight caloric deficit over the past year (slow cut) because I wanted to lose 10-15 lbs. I did, but now I still want to be able to see my abs more and just look more toned overall. But I also want to add more muscle,…
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Is it bad to lift late in the night?
I have an all day event today and I really want to hit upper day. Would 11 p.m./12 a.m. be too late? I normally lift late afternoon or evening. If it was earlier in the week I would push it off until tomorrow, but tomorrow is Sunday and this is the last upper of my week. :/
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Is this routine good for muscle building
Hi, a quick back story. I have been going to the gym about 8 months but have not put on muscle i believe this was due to diet as i was not eating enough calories, I have gained a lot of strength but I was wondering if this routine would be good for muscle building. When i hit 12 reps for an exercise i will move up the…
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Gaining muscle as a soccer player
Looking for best ways to build lean muscle as a soccer player (foods, way of working out, etc). Any tips
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Returning from hiatus, send help!
Hey, what’s up everyone!? I’ve been on this app for some time now but I had a hiatus from the gym and healthy eating for some time now. My lifts have drastically suffered and my muscle mass has seen better days. I’m jumping back into everything and would like any advice or tips. I’m currently 188 lbs, probably around 24%…
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Killin' it at 49 (and w/this app!)
I sat in defeat + depression in June of 2022. Didn't believe I could take control. Didn't believe I could erase two years of Covid induced, sedentary lifestyle + the 30lbs added to my frame. I changed soooo many little things to pull me out of that nosedive. I was teetering around 195lbs. Now I'm teetering around 165lbs.…
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Took a hit to the sternum..RDL alternatives?
I have a bruised sternum right now and I don't think I'll be able to do most leg excercises today that involve lifting. Anyone have RDL alternatives or leg excercises that don't involve heavy lifting? Thinking of doing cable RDLs for now.
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Gain weight and lose the belly?
I'm trying to build up muscle and put on size, but I can't seem to shift my belly and see a six-pack. I'd like to think I'm eating fairly well, but yes could probably be better. I'm in the gym 5 times a week, early mornings. I don't have any cardio or hiit in the program, it is purely weight training. Any advice or…
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Let's pack on the muscle - natty style
MyFitnessPal Warriors! Get ready to feel the ground shake because I'm back and I'm bringing the thunder. After a 15-year hiatus, I'm storming back into the bodybuilding arena like a force of nature. From being hailed "Teen of the Week" on bodybuilding.com to conquering the INBF NYS championships in 2008, I've tasted…
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Favorite way to deload?
Do you reduce days, weight, or do some other activity? :)
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Lost and in need of direction
I recently lost over 120lbs. I was 320lbs at my highest. 296lbs Oct 2022 and under 200lbs 2 weeks ago. I am now finished with the bulk of my weight loss and want to focus on body composition now. I use a wheelchair a lot of the day, due to a neuromuscular disease (Charcot Marie Tooth) and would like to strengthen all…
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Mr
My name is Alimamy junior tarawalley, I'm a new member, I just want to know the tips to gain health and fitness and also muscle 💪
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I'm New
Hello pals, I'm Mariam from Lebanon, I joined this platform today and my goal is to build some muscles as I'm feeling too weak recently. I want to get to know you and I want to see how you motivate each other to reach your goal. Feel free to add me 🥰
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Hello!!
Hi Everyone!! This is my first post!! 41 yr old RN looking to continue my journey get healthy, toned, and the best shape possible!! Looking forward to continuing my journey!! #40lbs down
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Why is nothing working?
Hello everyone! I have been trying for the last couple months to regain my confidence and lose 30 pounds. I am at 146.2 and I dream of getting to 116. I have started using MyFitnessPal to count calories, eating 4 meals a day and cutting out sugary drinks/sweets. It has taken me so long to lose 3 pounds even when I exercise…
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Vegan Fitness & Nutrition
Hey everyone! My name is Cherokee! My husband (Jeremy) and I are vegan bodybuilders and would love to chat with other vegans who are also trying to get in shape or get into bodybuilding! We want to meet other vegans and also give as much value and help as we can! I never noticed that MFP had these groups before! That's SO…
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Diet and Health
75 years old dietitian-it boots proven diet way. Benefits, it boots my vitality & energy levels, it builds, the muscle at age 75, it improves my joints to the shape of age 20-30 years old, enhance libido to match that of 20-30 years old. It is only some of so many benefits can't be even listed. I'm 75 years old, 5;7 tall,…
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Female Weight Gaining and Hair Growth Journey!
Hello Everyone :) I have been on a weight gain journey since 2020, but fell off the ladder a few times and am only just getting back into it! I know its harder to find weight gain journeys, so feel free to say hi!My focus is lower body muscular growth but quite a bit more healthy fat overall as well, to feel more feminine…
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On way to change myself
yo everyone. I'm a 17y/o boy and I have been skinny all my life. I've finally decided to change myself and improve my health and body. I'm starting from today, very excited and I hope I see a different me a year later. Wish me luck!!!
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Does anyone in this community chat train for kickboxing or any full contact sport fighting?
I’m trying to bulk while doing a bunch of cardio. I know mass gainer is a big help , eating proper meals , chicken ,rice. With cardio obviously you have to eat more . I’m trying to gain 9 pounds and cut 3 before August 19th. I have creatine to help me , gunna sweat out the water it’s helping me hold after my weigh ins .…
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Breastfeeding mummy trying to get fit! HELP! ☺️
Anyone with advice on building strength and cutting body fat percentage whilst breastfeeding (2 year old!) trying to wean him off but don’t want to delay fitness journey any longer, want to feel stronger and cut body fat percentage due to high cholesterol. 37 years old, weighing in at 65kg Struggling to balance cutting too…
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Body Recomp
Popping back into MFP to track the macros for my body recomp. And especially my water intake... which I am currently lacking. Just a personal trainer/postpartum coach holding myself accountable. Motivators welcome!
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Building muscle and losing fat?
Basically I’ve spent my whole life dieting but I’m determined to lose weight healthily this time. I’m very aware of how calorie deficits work, but the problem is I have no idea how muscle works. In the past, I’ve ended up with a lot of loose skin from rapid weight loss + cardio and I hated it. So this time, I’m building…
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Lets motivate each other
Hello, my name is Viviana I go by Vivi or Viv. After several years I have finally gained some weight. I started my journey in 2020 went from 118 lb to my current weight 142 lbs :) I workout 5 days a week and i've been trying to track my marcos. I'am muscle building baby B) Let's be friends and help motivate one another
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Newbie weight lifter here looking for advice
Im 26 f weigh about 125 lbs and im 5'4". I've been getting into exercising for a while now but im still a beginner cuz there's alot i don't know still. My goal is gain muscle and get bigger. I started lifting weights about a week ago. I've been lifting dumb bells. My arms aren't that strong. I do 10lb biceps curls single…
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Workout ideas
Hello everyone, Can anyone suggest where I can find some workout schedule to follow? I can't form one by myself, so it would be great to learn! My amin is to gain strength and be more athletic. I am currently at 57kg with 152cm height. Thanks
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Back Again...with ADHD and hEDS
Hi all, so I joined MyFitnessPal AGES ago...like...2011. It was a very very different website back then (the layout, etc). I've tried to get myself going on it multiple times, and I always lost motivation. It turns out...I have ADHD. But I also have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos. Since 2015 I've been dealing with chronic…