Do the type of calories matter?

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  • Dragonwolf
    Dragonwolf Posts: 5,600 Member
    We learned at my YMCA diabetes avoidance class that fat calories require more effort to expunge...

    WTF does that even mean?
    How do you determine how much protein is right for you?

    1. Look at your strength activity level. Do you strength train regularly? Is it a progression program or high intensity program? Do you do a lot of sustained cardio (ie - marathon/triathlon training, etc)?
    2. Calculate your lean body mass. You can do this by calculating your body fat percentage, converting it into number of pounds, then subtracting that from your total weight. What's left is your lean body mass.
    3. Multiply your lean body mass weight number by .5. This number is the minimum, and your lean body mass number as grams is your upper end (ie - if you have 120lb of lean body mass, then your protein needs are 60-120g). The more of #1 you do, the more protein you should have. Even if you're not doing the above, but you're looking to lose weight, you should probably strive for a ways above the .5 number (probably around .75), to keep from losing too much lean mass.
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  • smand2000
    smand2000 Posts: 88
    As I understand it, for weight loss purposes, where the calories come from doesn't matter. For FAT loss purposes (as opposed to lean body mass), however, where the calories come from DOES matter. Eating sufficient protein is the most important factor in retaining lean body mass while dieting. Obviously, resistance training as well...

    Best of luck to all reaching their goals in the new year!
  • gabrielleelliott90
    gabrielleelliott90 Posts: 854 Member
    Not at all, all calories are the same, unhealthy food or not
  • gabrielleelliott90
    gabrielleelliott90 Posts: 854 Member
    i eat whatever i want, as long as it is within my calorie goal! flaming hot cheetos, candy bars, skittles, donuts, burgers, fries, pizza... i lost almost 100 in 11 months, so i dont think it hindered me...

    I eat exactly like you- finally found another like me on here YAY
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