why am I gaining weight??
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hollydubs85 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »Barbosas77 wrote: »You guys are right...I just go by this trainer guy told me to do and put as a workout. He said I burn 600 calories with 60 min of weight training. I knew something was off. Plus I should be putting in my cheats meals. So I don't want to sound like an idiot but I'm new at all this...can someone explain what deficit is?
So you're that quick to turn around and trust a bunch of strangers on the internet? I'm not saying they're wrong, I'm just saying the principal of this is you post your message . . . people say do this, don't do that [can't you read the sign] lol . . . anyways and you're believing them. Do research, accredited research, find legitimate reading material . . . I know a lot of the people who posted know their stuff but if you're new how do you know?
You need to figure out what works for you
not sure what to say to this...
first you slap the OP for agreeing with us, then you agree with us but then tell the OP to do her own digging and find out for herself what you and she are agreeing with....
this is like an enigma wrapped in a mystery.
I'm always amazed by people posting stating they're doing this . . . they've been told to do that, etc etc. Then people on MFP post and suggest this or that and the OP within minutes turns around and posts something like "Oh you guys are so right . . . I know I should do this, I didn't think this was quite right" etc etc without really looking into for themselves
A lot of what I have learned is a combination from posts on here (that aren't broscience or whatever) and digging I've done on my own. I just think people should research a bit and not just take what other people have to say at face value. I'm not saying that your advice (or anyone else's) is wrong, either. I don't know how/where you learned what you find most valuable, but I didn't just take everything everyone has to say and go with it. That's all I was pointing out.
So what do you suggest? People don't start threads at all asking questions and just lurk for a while? When everyone starts to respond with the same advice, you tend to listen. Everyone that has commented with advice for the OP here is reputable.
I think this is being looked into way too much - it was just a statement. Listening and agreeing/changing how you feel about something are not the same thing. I can listen to someone, genuinely listen, and not agree with what they're saying. Anyways, I wasn't trying to start something it's just an observation. That's it, that's all.
And if I ask someone a question . . . and they respond with advice/personal experience/whatever usually I just say thanks for the info . . . ask them to elaborate if I need to. Then take it away and look into it if I want to or leave it alone. I don't know if they're right or wrong and I don't change my opinion/view on something right away.
Anyways, it was just an interesting note - nothing more nothing less, and it certainly wasn't meant to start anything.0 -
Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
That's unnecessarily high for most people. General rule of thumb is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, not per pound of body weight.
116 of protein for a 5'0" woman is a LOT of protein. There's no scientific evidence suggesting a benefit for going that high.
And none of this is why she's not losing weight. She's not losing weight because she's eating more than she's burning.0 -
Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
That's unnecessarily high for most people. General rule of thumb is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, not per pound of body weight.
116 of protein for a 5'0" woman is a LOT of protein. There's no scientific evidence suggesting a benefit for going that high.
And none of this is why she's not losing weight. She's not losing weight because she's eating more than she's burning.
I thought it was one pound per lean mass
and .8 per pound of body weight...
?
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acorsaut89 wrote: »hollydubs85 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »Barbosas77 wrote: »You guys are right...I just go by this trainer guy told me to do and put as a workout. He said I burn 600 calories with 60 min of weight training. I knew something was off. Plus I should be putting in my cheats meals. So I don't want to sound like an idiot but I'm new at all this...can someone explain what deficit is?
So you're that quick to turn around and trust a bunch of strangers on the internet? I'm not saying they're wrong, I'm just saying the principal of this is you post your message . . . people say do this, don't do that [can't you read the sign] lol . . . anyways and you're believing them. Do research, accredited research, find legitimate reading material . . . I know a lot of the people who posted know their stuff but if you're new how do you know?
You need to figure out what works for you
not sure what to say to this...
first you slap the OP for agreeing with us, then you agree with us but then tell the OP to do her own digging and find out for herself what you and she are agreeing with....
this is like an enigma wrapped in a mystery.
I'm always amazed by people posting stating they're doing this . . . they've been told to do that, etc etc. Then people on MFP post and suggest this or that and the OP within minutes turns around and posts something like "Oh you guys are so right . . . I know I should do this, I didn't think this was quite right" etc etc without really looking into for themselves
A lot of what I have learned is a combination from posts on here (that aren't broscience or whatever) and digging I've done on my own. I just think people should research a bit and not just take what other people have to say at face value. I'm not saying that your advice (or anyone else's) is wrong, either. I don't know how/where you learned what you find most valuable, but I didn't just take everything everyone has to say and go with it. That's all I was pointing out.
So what do you suggest? People don't start threads at all asking questions and just lurk for a while? When everyone starts to respond with the same advice, you tend to listen. Everyone that has commented with advice for the OP here is reputable.
I think this is being looked into way too much - it was just a statement. Listening and agreeing/changing how you feel about something are not the same thing. I can listen to someone, genuinely listen, and not agree with what they're saying. Anyways, I wasn't trying to start something it's just an observation. That's it, that's all.
And if I ask someone a question . . . and they respond with advice/personal experience/whatever usually I just say thanks for the info . . . ask them to elaborate if I need to. Then take it away and look into it if I want to or leave it alone. I don't know if they're right or wrong and I don't change my opinion/view on something right away.
Anyways, it was just an interesting note - nothing more nothing less, and it certainly wasn't meant to start anything.
if you did not want to start something then why did you even comment? That really does not make sense. There was obviously some kind of intent when you posted, or you would not have bothered...0 -
Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
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Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
That's unnecessarily high for most people. General rule of thumb is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, not per pound of body weight.
116 of protein for a 5'0" woman is a LOT of protein. There's no scientific evidence suggesting a benefit for going that high.
And none of this is why she's not losing weight. She's not losing weight because she's eating more than she's burning.
I thought it was one pound per lean mass
and .8 per pound of body weight...
?
If people don't know their bf% I usually advocate 0.7-0.8 grams per lb of goal body weight0 -
Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
That's unnecessarily high for most people. General rule of thumb is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, not per pound of body weight.
116 of protein for a 5'0" woman is a LOT of protein. There's no scientific evidence suggesting a benefit for going that high.
And none of this is why she's not losing weight. She's not losing weight because she's eating more than she's burning.
I thought it was one pound per lean mass
and .8 per pound of body weight...
?
That would be a general rule, assuming 20% body fat.0 -
Angel_Grove_ wrote: »Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
That's unnecessarily high for most people. General rule of thumb is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, not per pound of body weight.
116 of protein for a 5'0" woman is a LOT of protein. There's no scientific evidence suggesting a benefit for going that high.
And none of this is why she's not losing weight. She's not losing weight because she's eating more than she's burning.
I thought it was one pound per lean mass
and .8 per pound of body weight...
?
That would be a general rule, assuming 20% body fat.
At at 5' 148 I would assume a bf% of much higher than 20%.0 -
At at 5' 148 I would assume a bf% of much higher than 20%.
I think he means 20% at goal weight.
Which is actually pretty low for women. But even so, that's still 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass. Which is high. Assuming OP manages to achieve 20% BF at her goal weight, she'd have 93lbs of LBM at that weight, so would want to target between 75 and 93 grams of protein, not 116.0 -
So what happens if I go over? Is that bad? Cuz I thought it was 1pound of protein per body weight and especially cuz I lift.0
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Barbosas77 wrote: »So what happens if I go over? Is that bad? Cuz I thought it was 1pound of protein per body weight and especially cuz I lift.
it is not bad...it is just a general rule of thumb...0 -
Barbosas77 wrote: »So what happens if I go over? Is that bad? Cuz I thought it was 1pound of protein per body weight and especially cuz I lift.
Like mentioned, going over on protein isn't bad, unless it stops you from getting enough fat in your diet, it is just more than the 90ish grams, for you, will not have any added benefit, other than maybe satiety.0 -
Barbosas77 wrote: »So what happens if I go over? Is that bad? Cuz I thought it was 1pound of protein per body weight and especially cuz I lift.
Well, 1 gram of protein has 4 calories. Same with 1 gram of carbs. And 1 gram of fat has 9 calories.
You can have your calories in whatever ratio makes you feel the best. As long as you don't go over your total calories, it's all good.
But if you're really limited in calories and you're using protein supplements to hit an inflated protein goal, that might take away calories that could be used for other food.
YMMV.0 -
acorsaut89 wrote: »hollydubs85 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »Barbosas77 wrote: »You guys are right...I just go by this trainer guy told me to do and put as a workout. He said I burn 600 calories with 60 min of weight training. I knew something was off. Plus I should be putting in my cheats meals. So I don't want to sound like an idiot but I'm new at all this...can someone explain what deficit is?
So you're that quick to turn around and trust a bunch of strangers on the internet? I'm not saying they're wrong, I'm just saying the principal of this is you post your message . . . people say do this, don't do that [can't you read the sign] lol . . . anyways and you're believing them. Do research, accredited research, find legitimate reading material . . . I know a lot of the people who posted know their stuff but if you're new how do you know?
You need to figure out what works for you
not sure what to say to this...
first you slap the OP for agreeing with us, then you agree with us but then tell the OP to do her own digging and find out for herself what you and she are agreeing with....
this is like an enigma wrapped in a mystery.
I'm always amazed by people posting stating they're doing this . . . they've been told to do that, etc etc. Then people on MFP post and suggest this or that and the OP within minutes turns around and posts something like "Oh you guys are so right . . . I know I should do this, I didn't think this was quite right" etc etc without really looking into for themselves
A lot of what I have learned is a combination from posts on here (that aren't broscience or whatever) and digging I've done on my own. I just think people should research a bit and not just take what other people have to say at face value. I'm not saying that your advice (or anyone else's) is wrong, either. I don't know how/where you learned what you find most valuable, but I didn't just take everything everyone has to say and go with it. That's all I was pointing out.
So what do you suggest? People don't start threads at all asking questions and just lurk for a while? When everyone starts to respond with the same advice, you tend to listen. Everyone that has commented with advice for the OP here is reputable.
I think this is being looked into way too much - it was just a statement. Listening and agreeing/changing how you feel about something are not the same thing. I can listen to someone, genuinely listen, and not agree with what they're saying. Anyways, I wasn't trying to start something it's just an observation. That's it, that's all.
And if I ask someone a question . . . and they respond with advice/personal experience/whatever usually I just say thanks for the info . . . ask them to elaborate if I need to. Then take it away and look into it if I want to or leave it alone. I don't know if they're right or wrong and I don't change my opinion/view on something right away.
Anyways, it was just an interesting note - nothing more nothing less, and it certainly wasn't meant to start anything.
if you did not want to start something then why did you even comment? That really does not make sense. There was obviously some kind of intent when you posted, or you would not have bothered...
An observation? Just a comment? A general "something that makes me go hmmmm. . .. "?0 -
Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
That's unnecessarily high for most people. General rule of thumb is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, not per pound of body weight.
116 of protein for a 5'0" woman is a LOT of protein. There's no scientific evidence suggesting a benefit for going that high.
And none of this is why she's not losing weight. She's not losing weight because she's eating more than she's burning.
I thought it was one pound per lean mass
and .8 per pound of body weight...
?
If people don't know their bf% I usually advocate 0.7-0.8 grams per lb of goal body weight
agreed...I have always read 0.8 grams per lb of body weight...I have mine set from 10lbs ago but typically over. 150x0.8=120...
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1. you are eating more calories then you think
2. it is water retention from lifting..
do you own a food scale?
do you log everything that you eat?
are you using correct entries from MFP database..
FYI - lifting weights does not "burn fat," you will need a calorie deficit.
ditto all that....0 -
Do any of you know of a good supplement for bloating? I tend to bloat a lot now..I don't know if its normal?acorsaut89 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »hollydubs85 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »acorsaut89 wrote: »Barbosas77 wrote: »You guys are right...I just go by this trainer guy told me to do and put as a workout. He said I burn 600 calories with 60 min of weight training. I knew something was off. Plus I should be putting in my cheats meals. So I don't want to sound like an idiot but I'm new at all this...can someone explain what deficit is?
So you're that quick to turn around and trust a bunch of strangers on the internet? I'm not saying they're wrong, I'm just saying the principal of this is you post your message . . . people say do this, don't do that [can't you read the sign] lol . . . anyways and you're believing them. Do research, accredited research, find legitimate reading material . . . I know a lot of the people who posted know their stuff but if you're new how do you know?
You need to figure out what works for you
not sure what to say to this...
first you slap the OP for agreeing with us, then you agree with us but then tell the OP to do her own digging and find out for herself what you and she are agreeing with....
this is like an enigma wrapped in a mystery.
I'm always amazed by people posting stating they're doing this . . . they've been told to do that, etc etc. Then people on MFP post and suggest this or that and the OP within minutes turns around and posts something like "Oh you guys are so right . . . I know I should do this, I didn't think this was quite right" etc etc without really looking into for themselves
A lot of what I have learned is a combination from posts on here (that aren't broscience or whatever) and digging I've done on my own. I just think people should research a bit and not just take what other people have to say at face value. I'm not saying that your advice (or anyone else's) is wrong, either. I don't know how/where you learned what you find most valuable, but I didn't just take everything everyone has to say and go with it. That's all I was pointing out.
So what do you suggest? People don't start threads at all asking questions and just lurk for a while? When everyone starts to respond with the same advice, you tend to listen. Everyone that has commented with advice for the OP here is reputable.
I think this is being looked into way too much - it was just a statement. Listening and agreeing/changing how you feel about something are not the same thing. I can listen to someone, genuinely listen, and not agree with what they're saying. Anyways, I wasn't trying to start something it's just an observation. That's it, that's all.
And if I ask someone a question . . . and they respond with advice/personal experience/whatever usually I just say thanks for the info . . . ask them to elaborate if I need to. Then take it away and look into it if I want to or leave it alone. I don't know if they're right or wrong and I don't change my opinion/view on something right away.
Anyways, it was just an interesting note - nothing more nothing less, and it certainly wasn't meant to start anything.
if you did not want to start something then why did you even comment? That really does not make sense. There was obviously some kind of intent when you posted, or you would not have bothered...
An observation? Just a comment? A general "something that makes me go hmmmm. . .. "?
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Lol @acorsaut890
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Barbosas77 wrote: »148 and I'm 5'0
Ok @ .8 grams per pound of body weight that would put you at 116 grams per day of protein....
Looks like you are getting around 90 grams right now, so I would just try to get as close to 116 as you can.
That's unnecessarily high for most people. General rule of thumb is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of lean body mass, not per pound of body weight.
116 of protein for a 5'0" woman is a LOT of protein. There's no scientific evidence suggesting a benefit for going that high.
And none of this is why she's not losing weight. She's not losing weight because she's eating more than she's burning.
I thought it was one pound per lean mass
and .8 per pound of body weight...
?
If people don't know their bf% I usually advocate 0.7-0.8 grams per lb of goal body weight
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Well the scale says 148 and bf% days 28% so is 116 good protein intake or is it too much?0
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Barbosas77 wrote: »Well the scale says 148 and bf% days 28% so is 116 good protein intake or is it too much?
It is fine, but you don't really need more than 85-900
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