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Do you think it's important to eat "certain" foods pre/post workout?
Just wondered what people thought about this? I've heard mixed feelings. Some people say it doesn't matter what you eat when as long as you're cutting your calories and macros in. Others have said you should eat certain foods - high protein pre workout, carbs post workout. What do you think?
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Can someone explain "active calories" and whether this means I need to eat more
I'm eating 2,000 calories a day. However, I'm following a HIIT/strength program at the minute to try get rid of the belly fat but tone up. If I'm burning, say, 600 calories in these classes do I need to eat back some of those calories? I'm so confused by the whole active calorie thing! Yesterday for example I was in the…
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Anyone suffer from ridiculous bloating?
I’ve had various tests and told it’s probably IBS. No matter what I eat I get so bloated at the end of the day. Right from the top of my rib cage to my lower stomach. I look about 4 months pregnant! Anyone else suffer and know what’s causing it? Just waiting to see a dietician to see what I may have to eliminate 😩
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Can anyone recommend a workout tracker/app?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a workout tracker/app where I can upload my program and keep track of weights/reps done ? The ones I've found are set exercises and I want to be able to write up my own (provided by a PT) Thanks in advance
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Any females gaining and lifting who want to share food diaries?
Hi, looking to make friends with other females who are bulking and lifting to get some meal inspiration please? x
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Full body routine
Hi. Is anyone doing a 3 day full body routine? I’d be interested to see what your workout plan is and what exercises you think are the most successful for aiding bulking.
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Mass gainers advice
Hi. I’m struggling to get the scales moving. My daily calorie target is 2,600. I’m not gonna lie, I find it hard to get to it, especially trying to eat “good” foods. I’ve also had a gastric bug which has set me back both with weight gain and training. I’ve been using whey protein for a while now but am considering a mass…
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Squatting and breathing
Hi. I just wondered how everyone "trains" themselves to breath when squatting. I take a breath, squat, then release when almost stood back up. I really struggling with feeling out of breath and holding my breath whilst I squat...I feel like it holds me back when it comes to continuing my reps. Would be interested to hear…
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Pea protein powder - help me make it taste good please!
Hey! So I’m trying to cut out milk and bought some pea protein (choc flavour) on the advice of my PT. It’s absolutely vile, I literally gag and can’t swallow it. Has anyone tried it and what could I mix it with to taste nice....or will it never taste nice! 🤢
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Need to bulk but reduce stomach size...is it possible?
Hi everyone. I'm bulking (or at least trying to) at present. I have very slim arms and legs but my stomach always bloats by the end of the day due to the amount of food I'm eating! I can't afford to decrease my calories as I'm already underweight. So how do I control my stomach size without being in a calorie deficit? I…
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Anyone doing a 4 day split?
Hi. I started with 3 day full body workouts but am moving to a 4 day split. 2 x upper, 2 x lower. Is anyone doing similar and what does your program look like please?
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Lisa Fit Strong program
Hey! Just wondered if anyone was doing this? I’ve just downloaded it and it consists of 5 days per week training - 3 x lower and 2 x upper. Increase of weights and decrease of reps for most exercises. However there are no RDLs for lower - aren’t these a key compound exercise?
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How long does it take to notice a physical difference - can I do anything more?
I've been training with my PT now for almost 2 months (I know this isn't a long time at all). We do 2 full body sessions a week and then I do an additional full body session on my own. Unfortunately due to childcare/work I can't get in the gym anymore than 3 times a week. Occasionally I can get a 4th session in. I am…
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1900/2000 calorie meal plan
Hey! Does anyone have a 1900/2000 calorie meal plan they can share with me please? I’m struggling to reach it! Thanks
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Headaches during training
Hi, I keep getting headaches when weight training. I'm working with a PT and he's watching my breathing, etc to make sure it's not because I'm holding my breath. I had an intense pain in my head when I used the assisted pull up machine, which left me with a dull headache that eventually settled down. And then a couple days…
