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    Were you doing any lifting while you lost weight?...

    Were you doing any lifting while you lost weight? I would recommend lifting while losing to help retain muscle vs. just doing cardio alone. If you still have weight to lose, definitely start...
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    Strong Curves is a great program and there is an...

    Strong Curves is a great program and there is an advanced program as mentioned above "Gluteal Goddess".. basically follows a template and you would start off with what you are able to lift at the rep...
  • It really depends on your genetics and how you...

    It really depends on your genetics and how you lose fat. Breasts are made up of fat and breast tissue. If you have more breast tissue then they can retain their size even with weight loss, or if they...
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    There are suggestions for programs in one of the...

    There are suggestions for programs in one of the stickies (Beginner's guide under training). Those are great to start.
    I started with Strong Curves and really enjoyed it.
  • For some, certain muscle groups can be slower to...

    For some, certain muscle groups can be slower to grow. However I would make sure you are following a balanced program or making sure you are stimulating the muscles enough regularly. For example, a...
  • I started with pancake glutes after I lost weight...

    I started with pancake glutes after I lost weight without lifting. To be honest with measurements it is hard to tell exactly where the gains went, but it seems overall fullness. I didn't...
  • I've grown my glutes quite significantly, at...

    I've grown my glutes quite significantly, at least 3-4" which doesn't seem like a lot but it has made a huge difference. I did do that by gaining weight (in total, I am about 12lbs heavier than my...
  • You want to add more calorie dense foods to your...

    You want to add more calorie dense foods to your day. I would drop the vegetable soup in favour of something with more calories.
    Drinking cals can help... juices, full fat milk, smoothies,...in...
  • As Kimm mentioned, if you are not satisfied with...

    As Kimm mentioned, if you are not satisfied with your body composition at your current weight, then you need to build more muscle. Getting leaner, even with more weight lifting and protein will not...
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    I have run 3 successful bulks with focus on the...

    I have run 3 successful bulks with focus on the glutes. First one was about 5 months (10lbs gained), second was 8 months (12lbs) and last one was 7 months (15lbs). Muscle gain takes a lot of time and...
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    I would make sure you are following a well...

    I would make sure you are following a well rounded proven program to fully develop your glutes vs trying to fix/change the shape with certain exercises at this point. While genetics will be a huge...
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    I don't see any fat or cellulite either from your...

    I don't see any fat or cellulite either from your pics, at least the ones in your profile.

    "Tone" will come from losing the fat covering your muscles AND having enough muscle for it to show.
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    Thanks! Unfortunately fat gain is part of it....

    Thanks!

    Unfortunately fat gain is part of it. If you are scared to gain fat, it will limit your muscle gain and you will spin your wheels. Sometimes making progress can be uncomfortable but it is...
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    If you are bulking, you will gain muscle and fat....

    If you are bulking, you will gain muscle and fat. Unfortunately you can't dictate where fat goes. If you are uncomfortable with the amount of fat you are gaining, cut back on the surplus, it has...
  • While you can make some minor progress doing...

    While you can make some minor progress doing bodyweight work, especially as a beginner, definitely follow a progressive designed routine like the Strong Curves (bodyweight program), there will come a...
  • It can take years. I have been building mine for...

    It can take years. I have been building mine for over 3 years from practically nothing, with bulk/cut cycles and highly glute focused work. I am finally seeing a difference now. Genetics can be a...
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    I have successfully bulked 3x while breastfeeding...

    I have successfully bulked 3x while breastfeeding actually. The intake can get really high, especially the younger the baby/more you nurse. Definitely add in calorie dense foods...drinking cals helps...
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    I have run most of the Strong Curves programs and...

    I have run most of the Strong Curves programs and currently run Get Glutes. I love them. As others mentioned I would work on form, I started with DBs as well as I found it easier to get it right. You...
  • I actually find I spend less time in the gym when...

    I actually find I spend less time in the gym when I am trying to build muscle (in a surplus) vs when I am in a deficit.
    When I am building I lift about 4-5x per week, in the gym about 75 min each...
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    I would drop the fat burner. If you want to stay...

    I would drop the fat burner. If you want to stay leaner while bulking, keep your surplus smaller. Also make sure you follow adequate progressive programming.
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