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How many calories is that? Your numbers look similar to what I did on my last bulk (but a little higher in protein). I think I'll try out your numbers :)

5'7", 135lbs, I aim for 120-140g protein and anywhere between 2000-2200 calories. I'm trying to gain lean muscle. I maintain on about 1500-1700 though. I lift 4x a week doing Wendler's 5/3/1 major lifts plus some isolation exercises 4 sets of 8 reps.

Thanks everyone for the advice! The kinesiologist says she's been body building for 24 years so she did have experience, but I wondered if maybe she misunderstood my goals. I think I will stick to 120-140g of protein. I don't want to stress my kidneys or make myself sick trying to eat so much protein for nothing. Today I…

Yes, I did read it. I recall it saying grams of protein should be equal to lbs of lean body mass. I have no problem eating at a surplus, I'm not afraid to gain weight. I just don't want to over-stuff myself if I don't have to. A kinesiologist is apparently a trainer at a gym that "plans training, physical preparation and…

According to the Stronglifts 5x5 instructions I found, they said to start everything at 45lbs (standard bar) except for deadlift which was 115lbs. My trainer friend noticed 45lbs was a little to easy for me to squat (despite my fear) so he started me off at 65lbs. I think the point of doing so little reps per set is to…

I often have days where I weightlift for 45mins & then have a 1.5hr lacrosse practice in full equipment. Lacrosse is 506 calories an hour according to MFP (Lots of bolting around, sprinting & it's a contact sport). So those 2 things alone might put me over. I also have 2hr softball games (I'm a catcher) the same day as…

lol It's so frustrating when you mention to someone that you can't sleep and they go straight for "Have you tried cutting out caffeine?" NO! I actually INCREASED my caffeine to see what would happen! (/Sarcasm) OF COURSE, I've tried that! -___- Mini rant...

I've been having trouble sleeping since November 2013. Falling asleep AND staying asleep. I go through phases where it's not so bad, and phases where it's terrible. Twice last month I was up 38-40hrs straight. Lately I've been able to fall asleep, but then I wake up every 2 or 3hrs. The only thing that helped me sleep was…

I'm 25, living in s community where most ppl start having kids 16-18 years old. Every year, I find out more information on pregnancy/labour/childrearing/parent stupidity that drives me further away from ever wanting children. Thanks Facebook. And moms who give TMI >__> My 64 year old aunt is single & child free, and I must…

Shoulders!

My mom is 57 & the mother of two autistic sons (Age 23 & 39 right now). I'm not one of them, I'm the girl. Both my brothers live at home, do not drive & require daily rides from her to & from camp/school. My mom cooks a full course dinner every night, does the younger son's laundry & never leaves him home alone. My dad…

Poutine... 900-1200 calories Banana.. 80-110 calories Chocolate bars... 260-360 calories Mixed drinks... 250-400 calories Mozzarella stick... 100 calories each Klondike ice cream cone... 230 calories Small theatre popcorn w/ butter... 450-500 calories Dairy Queen small snartie blizzard... 560 calories Lettuce... 5 calories…

I know it works for weightlifting. I took a few months off & was actually stronger my first day back!

It really depends on your bone structure. Some people were built with smaller shoulders, ribcages & hips than other girls who are 5'7". I'm 5'7" and I looked fine at 130lbs. I prefer to hang around 128-140lbs. 120lbs was too skinny for me though, I looked scrawny & boney.

Only if I've worked up a sweat while doing it. That usually means mopping, weeding, pushing a lawn mower, trimming trees & shovelling snow. Even then, I check the calorie count on MFP & estimate on the lower side. I wouldn't count dishes, laundry, making beds or sweeping as exercise even though some of those things do make…

Only if I've worked up a sweat while doing it. That usually means mopping, weeding, pushing a lawn mower, trimming trees & shovelling snow. I wouldn't count dishes, laundry, making beds or sweeping as exercise even though some of those things do make me tired.

http://www.muscleandfitness.com/news-and-features/athletes-and-celebrities/17-time-world-champion-powerlifter-barbie-barbell ^This is a girl famous for powerlifting while having scoliosis. I have been (heavy) weightlifting for about 3 years now. I have S-type scoliosis & the degree has been measured anywhere between 21-28…

I'm 25, female & 5'7". My best 5k was in a local race at 28:35:65 in 2011. The next year I ran it in 28:39:68 The next year (2013) was 29:58:19 with a sore knee. I don't really run regularly, I practice a few times before the race but that's about it.

I lift 2-3x a week, each session is about 45-60mins. My cardio is lacrosse 2x a week. I eat around 1700-1800 calories but if I'm trying to put on lots of muscle, I increase it (gradually) up to 2200. I log it on MFP but I don't really follow a strict calorie limit so I don't make a point of eating the calories back, I…

Quite a lot, actually. In the morning I could be 138lbs... After 3 meals, I'll be 145lbs.

Ah, that was an old post of mine. I am now 137lbs & more muscle! 37.5 - bust 28 - waist 38 - hips

PS. I find a preworkout drink will wake me up & make me feel a bit more energized to leave the house! And it helps me lift heavier & bang out more reps. It's usually a powder that you mix in with water & drink 30mins before a workout. Mine has creatine, ginseng & some other stuff.

If I had my way, I'd love to workout at 10 or 11am. Unfortunately, I'm trapped in school 9-3:30pm. I get exercise in by signing up for softball, lacrosse or paddling teams. That way I'm FORCED to show up to practices/games (usually 6 or 8pm) because others are relying on me. I try to take a nap after school & I might still…

I'm 5'7" and I looked disgusting & too skinny at 110 & 120lbs. I had no muscle & looked like a scarecrow. Right now I float around 133-136lbs and I'm happy at that. I wouldn't go below 125 and wouldn't go above 140.

I was underweight my whole life until I was 17. I gained weight by adding these snacks: 1) 2 cups of cereal (with milk) as a snack at night (I liked Almond Crisp or Branflakes with raisins/bananas) 2) Eating whole wheat toast with 2 tbsp peanut butter or jam 3) Eating more nuts/seeds (Almonds, salted cashews, sunflower…

Protein powder Fish (If you eat that) Eggs (if you eat that) Milk Peanut/nut butters Chickpeas Hummus Cheese Greek yogurt Seeds Nuts Kashi granola bars (6g protein each) Bread Oatmeal Tofu (many varieties)

Sure! I would love to meet someone who can tell me things I never knew before, broaden my interests, engage in discussion about unusual topics & help me out when I'm not smart enough to solve my own problems. Heck, if he's smart, he probably has a good job & hobbies that involve getting off the couch.

Loose skin can take up to a year to shrink/reattach. Also, putting some more muscle on your core could help fill up that extra skin but in a good way! Try exercises for the back, abs & obliques and upping your protein intake! Loose skin can be stubborn... And no one can understand our body issues the way we do & the way we…

Hello! While I could not commit to a full diet change because of money issues, I did try to include more of the recommended foods. From what I found, there was SOME PROGRESS in pain relief. It could be a placebo effect, or real, but either way I felt a bit better. The biggest change I made was drinking 2 cups of…

I'm currently searching for that! Whether it be physio, occupational therapy, sports rehab, etc. i want someone who will actually look at my x-rays & give me specific stretches/exercises for the sides of my back that need loosening or pulling. The ladt physio I went to had me doing lame generic stuff like situps