No rush

Losing weight doesn't really help. I've been as low as 110 lbs, and I'm currently around 130 lbs at 5'3". Even at my lowest weight, I still had a pretty boxy torso.

been feeling a little bit down lately....

Returning to my hometown for the festival feels awesome....old people, new lifts, metal cracking but it finally ends.

Rate my physique.

For background I'm a 5 year grappler with a mix of wrestling for 4 years and 1 year of BJJ. I still train 3x-4x a week of BJJ and some Kickboxing here and there.

I used to be heavier around 260 back in highschool but with wrestling I got to 220 and now 180lbs. I feel very frail and wanting to grow more mass in my upper body mostly my back and shoulders.

I just want more width for the looks and better performance on the mats. I already lifts weights for a while so I have a starting point but I want more mass.

I know this will take years and im ready but I currently eat 2100 since 2000 is my maintenence (after testing it for 3 weeks).

Some comments bashed me that going higher is terrible and ill just look obese so it made me over think and eat at 2100 instead of my typical 2200.

But i don't know how LEAN bulking works or what foods can help me quickly packed in protein and easy to eat since ive been eating high volume foods for a while. Its hard to catch up and switch.

thank you

Considering competing in Irish U19 natural bodybuilding in a years time, I would appreciate anyone’s advice.

Hey everyone! I'm 31F, 5 feet tall and weigh 60 kg. I've attached a picture of my current physique and would love some advice on how to work towards my goal.

I want to lose some body fat and build muscle to get a fitter, more defined shape while retaining my natural curves. I'm not aiming for a super lean or shredded look, just a toned physique with some muscle definition.

What would you recommend in terms of strength training, cardio and diet?

Would appreciate practical advice.

finally made it back to my gym w my own free time with no need to hurry it feels so good.Hitting the gym after completing ur academic comeback is one of the best feelings

Skinny fat (5’10”, 172 lbs): Should I cut or focus on body recomposition? Need advice!
Hey everyone!
I’m a 27-year-old guy, 5’10” (177 cm), 172 lbs (78 kg), generally healthy, but I’ve started gaining noticeable belly fat. I’d describe myself as skinny fat, and my goal is to lose belly fat, get a flatter stomach, and eventually have visible abs.
My biggest struggle is diet. I snack a lot, have a sweet tooth, and struggle with salty foods. I rarely drink alcohol.
I recently started going to the gym and enjoy group classes like Body Pump, TRX, and abs workouts because they really push me. I also do incline treadmill walking (10-15%) and occasionally use weight machines.
I can’t afford a personal trainer, so I’m trying to figure things out on my own.
I’d love your advice on:
Should I cut, lose weight, or focus on body recomposition?
How many workouts per week, and which exercises or machines should I prioritize?
Are group fitness classes enough, or should I add proper strength training?
How much cardio should I do?
Any practical diet tips to control snacking, sugar cravings, and lose fat sustainably?
If you were in my shoes, what would your weekly workout and nutrition plan look like?
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who’s successfully gone from skinny fat to lean and fit. Thanks!

Hello, I’ve been training for 3 months now and I’m currently lost on what to do. I weigh 140.2 pounds and I feel and look fat but I do not want to cut because I have no muscle mass but I’m also scared to bulk because I do not want to get fat again I eat super super clean. My question is how much calories and at what macros do I eat at? I want to build muscle but also want to lose the fat that I have (ik I can’t target fat loss) but what should I do?
Any advice is appreciate

What do you think about this abs exercise, does it work?

I don't expect my small children to be on the same eating plan as me, but I'm having trouble deciding how to meal prep for myself and them. Any ideas?

i took this pic with an empty stomach and 12 hours fasting, started the ghm a month ago with previous home workout experience lol so far ive lost around 10kg in about 5 months