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    Healthy alternatives for my sweet tooth? e.g. biscuits, chocolate, candies, etc

    Hello! I'm 21 (f) currently starting on my weight loss journey, so far, okay naman. I'm doing calorie deficit as well as 16:8 fasting - no workout as of the moment. My only concern is my sweet tooth haha. Every after meals naghahanap ako ng small desert na pwede ko kainin or papakin. Yung...
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    Balancing work, studies, & workouts

    Hi! I haven’t worked out in SO long. The last time I had an intense physical activity was 2019. I got busy with acads nun and I couldn’t keep up with bandmates (I was a drummer, for school sports). Ngayon I have gained a lot of weight; I think my lifestyle has gotten sedentary, and it’s making...
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    No workout for 3 months. How should I start?

    I used to go to the gym 3-4x a week for 8 months. Doing both weightlifting & cardio but bec of personal reasons natigil ako sa paggym. Recently, i tried running. Unti unti ko sinasanay ulit yung sarili ko. Pero feeling ko may mali or kulang and gusto ko na ulit bumalik sa routine ko dati. The...
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    Myth busting for Bulking

    Good day everyone! I’m looking for advice and clarifications. Recently kaka enroll ko lang sa local gym and walang trainer ang kinuha ko dahil wala pa budget Yung plan ko is magpa bulk at gain muscles. Bale I weigh about 66kg and height ko is 5’9. At mejo nababahala po ako sa sinabi ng iba at...
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    What’s my weak lower body muscle group?

    I can squat only 90lbs x 12 and I cant even go that low but I can leg press 350lbs x 8. I wonder why my squat is so weak. It’s almost same as my standing barbell row at 88lbs x 10. I can do 75lbs x 10 on a leg extension machine. I tried going heavier but it outbalances me and causes pain on...
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    Goal: Chubby but muscular

    Hey, everyone. So I went back to the gym 3 months ago and I'm really enjoying the grind. Anyway, my goal seems unconventional to many, but I would like to achieve a somewhat chubby but muscular physique. Here's a photo and a photo for reference. Also this one. So it's almost a strongman...
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    Workout Program Check

    Hello, I'm a 23 y/o male (143lbs) and I started lifting in the gym 4 months ago. I only do my workouts for 3 days/week since I prefer to use more of my time on other things. I am eating on maintenance cal with a decent amount of daily protein (100-120g) and sleeping for 7-9 hrs. My training...
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    WEIGHT GAINERS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR 41KG BULKING

    41kg 5'7 with a short term goal to atleast 50kg in few months. Planning to get back to working out. Nakapag workout na ko oct last yr pero natigil din, I was consistent though for about 2-3months and nag gain ako decently fron 40kg to 43. Doing 3 days full body a week using a program I found sa...
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    How to get that first pull-up?

    Do you guys have any tips/suggestions/workouts regarding achieving that first pull-up? Bought a pull-up bar a few months back. Decided to do: Dead hangs Inverted rows Resistance band exercises However, I stopped working on my back for a while and now have 0 progress ): Any suggestions for...
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    Am I doing it right?

    Edit: Thank you for answering! Follow up question po. In terms of my walking path, is it better to go through a more challenging one (an area with 20-30 deg incline/decline consistently), a fairly flat area, or a mix of both. May court naman din dito for me to run around. Also, how long should I...
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    Help the newbie, heheheheh

    Hello Im M 104 kilo ask lng po or need assurance idk what this is pero my coach like we had an estimation that our goal is to mag bawas ng 4 kilos every month para swak sa pag dating ng april ma achieve ko na yung I think goal weight? Pero wala nmn talaga akong goal weight my only goal is to be...
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    Should I switch to whey protein?

    I usually get 120-140 grams of protein a day majority from chicken and hardboiled eggs. I eat the whole egg because it seems like a waste to throw the yolks. I eat 3-5 eggs per day. I was looking at myfitnesspal stats and my cholesterol for the days range 800-1000 grams. I was thinking to...
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    Newbie here, need some few advice, thank youu

    Background: I just started my gym nung monday, and also started my calorie deficit (I use MyFitnessPal app but idk if accurate yung ibang food dun na hindi verified). A week before starting gym, is nakapag body weight exercise na so wala na yung muscle pains. Sa upcoming monday palang ako...
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    Seeking Advice for My Fitness Journey: Meal Plan and Schedule Tips for My New Work Shift

    Hello, fellow Redditors! I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to this wonderful community today seeking advice for my fitness journey. Allow me to share a bit about my background and current situation. Last year, I was diagnosed with a fatty liver, which served as a wake-up call for...
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    Noob here. Need some help.

    I need to lose 53kg para maging normal BMI. Around 0.5-1kg/week na rate is good for me although idk really how to start kasi malayo talaga kami sa mga gym. Sa diet, kaya ko naman. Plan ko TMAD Fasting then less rice lang. May certain food lang na irerestrict(nagconsult na me sa dietitian)...
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    Can a beginner join on 7-11 Run

    As on the title, can a beginner join to 7-11 Run. I dont plan to get the cash prizes or to win. I just want the experience. My fitness level is average, able to bike a ride for not exceeding on 150km, average speed on flats (25-30km/h). i can finish climbs on (revpal, 7 lakes loop) with few...
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    Finally averaging 10k steps a day!

    https://preview.redd.it/a8q9ekc1yb1c1.jpg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6459b89a9509e20b640a80abff648b2b0cfd985 Isa sa mga goals ko this year is ma-achieve and 10k steps a day pero now ko lang siya nagawa 😅 I work from home so it really was a challenge and ilang months ko dinelay mag...
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    I thought I’m doing it right

    Badly need your clarification!! I (F20) am doing strength training 3-4 times a week while in a deficit of 1,300 to 1,400 calories. My maintenance calories is around 1800. My goal is to lose fat and grow my glutes so im training mostly my glutes and get rid of the belly fat. Am i doing it...
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    Getting a personal trainer from Anytime Fitness vs. Figuring out my workouts

    Good day. Would like to kindly ask for opinion. TLDR: Built with science (9k) vs personal trainer for 50 sessions; newbie gymgoer, for 8 - 9 months training session. My long - term goal is to gain muscle, lose a lot of visceralfat. I am 29/M, current weight of 77.1 kg, height of 165 cm. No...
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    Thoughts on my Training Program and Choice of Exercise

    Hi, I'm 29 M 5'5" 68 kgs approximately 20% body fat. I just want your inputs on my training program and choice of exercise. My goal for training is to eliminate my belly fats and more defined muscle overall. Day 1 (Strength Day) - Lower Body @ every Monday Barbell Squats - 3 sets @ 5 reps...
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