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Partial dirty bulk results
I realise when trying to gain muscle I need to be on a calorie surplus My stats are Male 42, 5'9, 80kg so according to fitness pal I should be consuming 2600 calories. My question is if a certain amount of these calories say 500 are from sources like KFC Burger king etc would these calories help in building muscle. I…
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Muscles looking bigger or smaller from one week to the next
Hope this makes sense, butsometimes my shoulders and pecs look quite developed in the mirror. Not just after a workout but often after a few days of going to the gym Then a few days later they seem to have shrunk again. Is there something to that, are there certain factors which make this happen like being dehydrated for…
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HIIT on a calorie deficit
My goal is to lose fat but maintain the little muscle I have. I am on a calorie deficit of about 200 calories and also do some slow steady cardio, so hopefully combined with lots of protein that'll all lead to some fat loss. My question is about the cardio to do, should I do HIIT when I'm already on a calorie deficit or…
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Are all calories the same?
Hi guys obviously it's best to eat wholesome healthy foods but my question is in regards to the times you can't do that. Are 500 calories simply 500 calories? For example would a 500 supermarket sandwich be the same as a 500calorie whopper burger? My goal is to burn fat and maintain muscle BTW
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Which days do I eat more?
Hi guys, I'm trying to embark on a clean bulk and am aware that on a training day I need to eat excess calories and carbs to give me energy for my workouts, and on the next few days I need to eat lots of protein and carbs to build muscle. My query is this, My training days are weds through to Saturday due to family…
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Vitamin deficiency making me tired?
Hi guys, I often feel tired during the day and takes me a while wake up, I nod off quite easily. I am 5ft 9 and weigh just under 13st. I do have a 40 inch belly which I'm trying to burn off so I know that can be a factor. I also have constant dark circles and bags so I was wondering if a particular vitamin and mineral…
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Fat and weight loss stopped for couple of weeks!
Hi guys I've lost 5 kg and 2 inches off my belly starting off from 80kg and 40", but now I'm stuck on 75kg and 38". I've been logging my cals on myfitnesspal and accept for a few glitches my numbers have been below target but not getting anywhere. I do weights and a bit of hiit but mainly sscv after weights. I haven't lost…
