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I'm 5'7 (close enough to 5'6) and currently weigh 145-150ish. I gained 15-20 lbs of weight undergoing fertility treatments. Its a combination of muscle/fat that was gained. Anywas.. I feel best at 120 - which was probably too low and has roots in my old ED mentality of always wanting to be skinnier and skinnier. I am…

Actually no, the best advice I've heard is don't take to Internet forums for individual fitness advice. I haven't eaten enough calories to gain 5 pounds this steadily. I am a track, cross country and powerlifting coach and follow the same training plans as most my athletes. As for the dietician, she has been at a research…

Just an update: I have again seen a registered dietician for this. I've gone up to 150, and in the two months+ since the post, I've increased my daily activity by 6 miles/day (jawbone) I've run a half marathon (training included), I ate 30 days on the whole30 (no sugar, grains, beans, or dairy) and I've measured my food on…

I already measure my food, and have a solid knowledge and back ground in portion sizes due to my exercise science and nutrition classes from my undergraduate. Aside from a few nights a week of not eating home prepared foods I generally know exactly what I'm putting in my mouth and why. That's why I'm frustrated. for…

I dont have time to weigh my food. I work over 70 hrs a week and many people dont weigh or measure food but are still able to lose/maintain weight. At my activity levels I don't see why I'm gaining so seemingly quickly. I eat very small portions and enter by either nutrition labels and exact portion sizes or based off my…

Also my BMR is 1410.. But that's just the calories needed to survive in a vegetative state. Which I am not.

I agree. You have To eat at a specific type of surplus to really gain muscle mass plus, (no offense) but a Jillian Michaels DVD isn't going to give you the amount of strength gains to show up on the scale. You are probably getting stronger, which is great, but not gaining mass. I don't want any one to get to comfortable…

She's right. Womens health magazine does not an expert make.

thanks, I am eating primarily mono and poly fats. I take an omegaplex vitamin and eat fish to replace meats in my diet. thanks for the help!

Any fruit, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla protein, nuts, etc. a variety of those, not all at once. Almond butter is the s#*!

Great results! Your back looks amazing! Did you have friends to do it with? I'm having a hard time sticking with it- I run with friends and insanity is AWESOME, but home is hard to be motivated! Obviously, you did great at home on your own!

Whoops. Meant to say I whole heartedly agree. I'd also add that form is crucial, key and cannot be neglected. Do not count on any trendy fitness fads for this. (Not naming names) Know your lifts. Know your strength. Increase it by lifting a percentage (between 55-95%) until you increase your max. An increase in weight…

I do think this is accurate- about lifting and the "new stress" it puts on your body plus the repairing of tissues and i would definitely agree!

Hey! SO sorry how long it took to get back on here. It's track season which means my life is crazy (I'm a track coach) I had body fat done, and I've lost body fat.. also ended up dropping 3-4 lbs down and weight has stayed steady. My squat and bench max have gone up 20/10 lbs respectively and in pictures I've noticed my…

I've always wondered to. I'm a gym teacher and track coach so the majority of my day is spent on my feet, walking and demonstrating. I also work out on my own.. so not sure my activity level either. I always err on the side of low.. just bc I always have. But I'd love to know!

Thanks for the things to consider! 1.) no I'm not pregnant, and no offense taken :) 2.) I really doubted that it was all muscle weight. Especially with running so much last month. I figure maybe a few lbs muscle weight a few lbs of extra water/retention/sodium. I'm being REALLY careful about my calories and def trying not…

I have thought about the not eating enough thing..but I think I am eating enough, and I am scared to add calories! The past three weeks I've chilled on cardio more than just 10-15 min and my workouts have been primarily strength training with like cardio bursts in between sets (tire flips, box jumps, jump ropes, sled…