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  • https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10226536/bulking-for-beginners http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read
    in Research mode for first bulk Comment by mattw4jc April 2016
  • Last week ended my third full week of StrongLifts 5x5. I started fairly light and was able to move up in weights pretty quickly. But now I'm noticing some difficulty in doing so - especially on the squat and overhead press. I squatted 135 for the first time last Monday. It was tough and I felt I should repeat it before…
    in Newbie - sort of bulking Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • I run five times a week for a total of about 30 miles/week. I also bike to work 13 miles one way. I started StrongLifts 5x5 three weeks ago. Plus I'll do some planks, lunges, pull-ups, and other stuff at home sometimes.
    in What is everyone doing for exercise? Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • Love it! Ain't no stopping you now!
    in i freakn did it! Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • Thanks guys. Good info. Stealth, a 1:30 half is a great time and fast pace for non-elites and people with real lives. Last year I trained for a sub-3 marathon and was hitting 60 - 70 mile weeks. So 30is miles seems easy and not taxing at all. This year I only have some shorter races on the schedule and nothing until July,…
    in Newbie - sort of bulking Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • What's really odd for me is accepting that eating and going to the gym only 3 times a week is the recommended way to go. I did a serious marathon training program last year which meant running 6 days a week. On top of that I rode my bike to work 5 days a week, plus I fit in some swimming, push-ups, pull-ups, planks, etc.…
    in Newbie - sort of bulking Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • You can also install the mapmyrun/ride/fitness app and use the phone's GPS. That will track time, distance and pace for your walks. They also can connect to MFP and report your exercise calories.
    in Should I buy Fitbit Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • And here is my official "before" pic from March 1. Weight 145lbs.
    in Newbie - sort of bulking Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • This is from November of last year at the end of the marathon I was training for. Possibly under 140lbs here. I'm more like 145-7 now. I'm the shirtless guy.
    in Newbie - sort of bulking Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • Good that you see the math is not realistic. I would also encourage you to not worry about the first day of summer or any specific date. Yes, measuring and keeping track will help you know progress and when/what to adjust, but if you miss an arbitrary goal you may just get discouraged. You want to improve your health and…
    in I need tough love and an honest assessment Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • Thanks for the clarification psulemon. In MFP, I put in to gain 1lb/week and it says 2400 calories. Yesterday, my morning run and my bike commute burned 1906 calories, giving a total of 4306. With a second helping at dinner and two fudge-iced brownies, I managed to eat 4,688. In the nutrition part for yesterday, it says my…
    in Are you a hard gainer, please read! Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
  • Good info and timely for me. I've been a runner / cyclist for years and eat a lot just to maintain my weight. I understand the CICO simplicity and have used it before to lose weight, but not really to gain. I'm currently 145lbs, 5'8" and wouldn't mind gaining a bit of muscle mass. I was a little surprised to see ice cream,…
    in Are you a hard gainer, please read! Comment by mattw4jc March 2016
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