Weight Gain

New - trying to change my life
Hi, my name is Kory. After a bad bike accident, lots of pain, a broken relationship and struggling with addiction I found myself going from 144 pounds to 126 in a matter of months simply from not eating at all. Although I'm 5'2" and not technically considered a unhealthy weight I'm not happy where I am. I'm trying to get…
Weight Gain
Dear Everyone, I would like to increase my weight and gain muscles ***Notes*** Never worked out All day junk food Wanna start from scratch need help 1-how to calculate food kcal ? 2-what kind of recipes do I need to make? 3-schadule for beginner to workout Thanks.
Questions on weight gain
Hello. I want to gain weight and I know I need to consume more calories and also do some exercises like thigh and glutes exercises. But you also loose calories during exercises. So how do I balance the two to gain weight and have my dream body? (Ps: I'm a girl and I'm a beginner)
How to gain weight in the face?
I have a very thin face and I don’t know how to put on weight there without putting on weight everywhere. Anyone know how to help?
I went skiing every day last week yet I gained 2 lbs why? I average only 1500 calories each day.
I was losing weight consistently eating 1400 Daily
Hey! Willing to connect
I’m 50 and in perimenopause. I was an avid gym goer before lockdown hit, then found pizza, takeaways and the sofa, I got lazy! 20lbs later it’s time to get my AB’s back, I started on New Year’s Eve and try to hit the gym 5 times a week, whilst also calorie counting. I want to share my journey and would love to be friends
Suggestions for bulking/ gaining weight
I am currently 130 around 10 percent body fat, and I want to bulk up. Any suggestions on foods with high calories that aren’t as filling. Thanks
May have overreacted 😁
I did gain this week but no where as much as I thought I would. I gained.6lbs for a total gain over two weeks of 2.4lbs. I'm going to stick with 1200-1500 calories for awhile. Here's to getting back on track!
Stuck at home! Eating everything in sight!
Well two weeks after hitting my goal of losing 100lbs, I've gained some back. This week I've been stuck in the house due to a winter storm, I'm from the south we don't do snow & ice, lol. So I'm not looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in, I have been an eating machine at night. I've done this before, lost a bunch of weight…
What should be my intake when bulking?
Hi all, After years of training alongside sport, I’ve recently quit sport and now decided to gym full time as it aligns better with work. I have never bulked before and want to make sure I get it right from the start. I have been struggling to calculate my intake for when bulking. I am 6’3 (191cm) and weigh 220lbs (100kg)…
I don't know what I am doing wrong
I started my weight loss journey October 5. I am following what my dietician and weight loss doctor's "orders". I have dropped my calories down to 1200 and log everything. I exercise every day. At first, I was losing 1 or 2 pounds a week. I had actually dropped 20 pounds then about a week or week and a half ago I get on…
Divorced/new me!
Hello! My name is Lisa and im starting my fitness journey all over again. Divorce really took a hit on my health such as prioritizing putting my physical health first. Survival tends to take over. Im looking for other friends in the same situation looking to encourage each other. Cant wait for the new me the more confident…
Frustrated
I have been on this fitness journey for the last 2 years. I'm 60 years old and I can't seem to stay focus and lose much weight. I have tried several things and for the life of me I continue to go up and down. I lose a couple of pounds: only to gain them right back again. I am so frustrated 😠 but I refuse to stop until I…
Muay Thai/Martial Arts Accountability Partners
Hey all! I'm looking for other people who participate in Muay Thai (or any martial art, to broaden the categories) to make some friends and have some accountability partners. I've been doing Muay Thai for almost a year and it'd be cool to be able to have a community who can relate to it all. I'm also a lady trying to build…
Hi there, I'm underweight!
Hi everyone, trying this app out to track my nutrition as I add resistance training to my lifestyle. I'm just below my BMI so looking to gain a little weight/lean muscle. I'm a tall skinny guy!
Gain weight and building muscle
hello! im 5'10 and 50kg, if i may ask if going to the gym while im 50kg help in gaining weight? im also doing calorie surplus.
Any suggestions?
I have been at this for 5-7 months and now weight more than when I began. I eat well, move nearly everyday and drink tons of water. I am told I don’t eat during the day and too much after 7pm, so I have altered that as much as I am able, but I get so depressed and lonely at night it’s hard not to have a snack. Every single…
Macros: how many grams per kg of body weight?
Good afternoon people! Based on your experience, how many grams of carbs, protein and fat per kilo of body weight during bulk phase? And how many grams of carbs, protein and fat per kilo of body weight during cut phase? Thank you very much, Matteo.
Starting Over after Grief
I have been a member of MFP for quite some time, and I was very close to my goal weight last fall, maybe 7 pounds to go. My mom died in September 2022, and I just gave up. I have been struggling very hard over the past year, gained 50 pounds, feeling very discouraged and embarrassed about it. This Saturday marks one year…
New and looking for people to journey with!
Hi, I’m new to the community and just want to meet people on whatever their goals may be on here. I’ve been learning a lot since starting down my path and I’m interested in everyone’s journey whatever they may be. When I started I weighed 163 and in the 2.5 months I’m at 180(ish) - I’m currently trying to build mass and…
Inconvenience to log weight.
Does anyone else find it inconvenient to log their weight daily? I have to go to my profile, edit it and then also accept that I want to change my daily goals… too many steps right?
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?
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,…
Back Again
Hi everyone! I’m returning here after a few years . I have gained at least 30 pounds after my cancer treatment! I lost myself for 7 years , lost my relationship, etc . Time to start fresh and feel better about myself . Gained way too much weight !
ABSOLUTELY DEPRESSED.
I recently injured my pelvis in the worse way...believe it or not..exercising...my SI joint is inflamed..I have limited mobility now..I eat now badly as I'm back to emotionally eating...I got all the way down to to 270 now I'm 304... I'm unable to do these... No cardio. No walking No bike I don't know how to pull myself…
Lady wanting to gain weight
Hi, i am back on mfp after a long time because i need to gain weight. I am 60 years old, hold too much weight on my waist but overall am quite slim. I recently changed to a dairy free diet due to an intolerance but 4 weeks on i have lost alot of weight which i am really upset about as i was not heavy to start with. I am 5…
Back at it
Hi everyone - after several years away and COVID and peri menopause I’m getting serious about my fitness again. So, any tips for dealing with or getting rid of the extra weight that has decided to settle in during peri menopause? Also, how often should I record my weight?

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