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Recomp Question
Hey all - quick question. I've been doing PHUL + a recomp for about 10 weeks now. I'm seeing some changes in muscle definition all over my body which I love. I was successfully maintaining my weight around 138-139 for the first 8 weeks or so, but these last two weeks, I've suddenly jumped up to 141-142 (and by suddenly, I…
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Help with Bulking & Cutting
Hi All - I introduced lifting into my workout routine in January of this year, using the 5x5 StrongLifts program. I don't have the powerpack yet, but plan to add that in next month. I'm seeing increases in strength, however I don't see nearly as much of a change physically as I expected I would after almost 3 months. If…
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Starving After Weight Lifting
I started the 5x5 StrongLifts program just under a month ago to add some bulk and muscle definition to my frame. I'm seeing results, which I love. My biggest struggle with this program is not how heavy the weight is, but how utterly STARVING I am the days after I lift. I've used several TDEE calculators to determine that…
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Looking for a well-rounded upper body program
Hello all - I'm just looking for recommendations/review from someone who knows what they're doing when it comes to lifting! I want a well-rounded upper body program that I can follow. Some stats about me: 5'8" 138 lbs (on average, I bounce between 137-140) 17.8% body fat 37.4% muscle mass I spin once per week, practice…
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Eating back exercise calories?
I hit my weight loss goal of 140 lbs (13.2 lb loss) back in mid-September by eating a net 1,580 calories. I ate back my exercise calories every day. Once I hit my goal, I was afraid to increase my calories too much, too quickly, so I would increase by 100 calories every 10-or so days. I'm currently at 1,980 calories and…
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Fitbit Calories Burned
I have a question about the calories my Fitbit tells me I'm burning. The total calories for the day includes the exercises that I log. I burn about 2100 calories per day, and eat about 2000 total per day, which puts me at a 100 calorie deficit. However, my net calories in, after exercise, are 1580, and I'm losing about a…
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Southwest Michigan
Looking for some friends in the Southwest Michigan area? I'm in Kalamazoo and would love some pals who are from around the area! xoxo, Kzooyogi
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Calling All Vegans
I'm returning to MFP after having lost 40 lbs a few years ago and am looking for some fellow vegan friends to connect with on this journey! Please feel free to add me!
