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Macro splits
All the TDEE and Macro calculators have given me a calorie target....but then its down to me to decide if i want high/moderate/low carb/protein.....Im not sure which to choose.....is high protein better than high carb for building muscle? I've shifted the fat i wanted to and have no need/desire to lose more fat or weight.…
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MAINTAIN or GAIN?? Confused.....
OK, so probably a stupid question (im still learning about macro's etc)....but I don't understand my next steps in regard to gaining or maintaining. In 3 months I dropped 22lbs...i was unhappy with my size and the weight loss made me happy with my size. I then hit the gym....on a 5 day schedule rotating light weights and…
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Morning weight lifting
I lift weights for 75 minutes every morning from 6.45am to 8am. I physically cannot eat before i train and i'm struggling with energy levels. I eat well throughout the day and get as much sleep as i can (approx 7 hours). Ive started to take a Berocca in the morning but not sure its doing anything. Any advice would be…
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Squats!!
In your experiences, how long did it take to see improvements and increase in weight when squating? I'm only a few weeks in to my programme with my trainer and I'm already seeing improvements in some areas (leg press and bench press) but the squats are proving to be an issue and I'm stuck on 25kg 🙁 I'm starting to dread…
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Newbie!
Just a newbie saying hi! After a good few years out of the gym...and a diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome III, I am finally back at it. My goal isnt weight focussed...i just want to get stronger as the stronger i get, the better i look and the less pain i seem to feel. My focus is weight training and im at it for an hour,…
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Am I looking for a miracle food/recipe?
I am lean and recently started a PT-led weight training programme..and I'm loving it! He has told me i need to eat more and I'm struggling..! My regular meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) fill me up and I cant really fit more volume of food in at those times. However I do find that i feel hungry and have the urge to 'snack'…
