The no BS MFP EDUCATION thread
ninerbuff
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There is a plethora of members here, along with myself, whom are very well versed in weight loss, exercise, and nutrition that I hope post on here to help educate some of the members (whether old or new).
So I'll start:
WHAT THE HELL IS A MACRONUTRIENT?
It's thrown up on threads and many really don't understand what it is. So here how it's defined:
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent (mkr-ntr-nt)
n.
A nutrient required in large amounts for the normal growth and development of an organism.
In terms of MFP, we are basically speaking of protein, carbohydrates and lipids(fats) here. People split up their ratios to their liking (personally for me I like a 40protein/30carb/30fat split) and also for what works best for them.
How your body reacts to them will differ from person to person.
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So I'll start:
WHAT THE HELL IS A MACRONUTRIENT?
It's thrown up on threads and many really don't understand what it is. So here how it's defined:
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent (mkr-ntr-nt)
n.
A nutrient required in large amounts for the normal growth and development of an organism.
In terms of MFP, we are basically speaking of protein, carbohydrates and lipids(fats) here. People split up their ratios to their liking (personally for me I like a 40protein/30carb/30fat split) and also for what works best for them.
How your body reacts to them will differ from person to person.
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Bump. Biology degree girl, here, so if you need to know why things work the way they do in the body, I can try to help answer.0
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Calorie values listed on nutrition labels are actually Kilocalories.0
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Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): The amount of calories you burn, including exercise. Eating at the level of TDEE is eating at maintenance, and should result in no net weight loss or gain.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The amount of calories your body burns just to maintain your lean body mass, not including activity. A great calculator for this is found here: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/
Note that the above link will give you the TDEE of your GOAL WEIGHT, so if you want to calculate your current TDEE, you must put your current weight as your goal weight.0 -
Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:0
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BASIC EXERCISE TERMINOLOGY
Repetition- a single count of any exercise movement from start to finish.
Set- a group of repetitions for a selected exercise.
When you see 3x8 for curls, you are being asked to do 3 sets of 8 repetitions.
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Obviously you have it figured out, so please share your knowledge.Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:
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Is there a difference between a cal and a kcal?0
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Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:
This guy know what he is talking about so shush and listen0 -
bumping for info! i'll keep checking as it progresses.
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Not in terms of nutrition. If something is say 100 kcal, it's also 100 calories.Is there a difference between a cal and a kcal?
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The Scale /skāl/
A method of measuring one's total body weight that isn't nearly as important as you may think it is. It's good for distinguishing overall trends, but on a day to day basis, it will just cause you frustration and grief.0 -
Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:
This guy know what he is talking about so shush and listen
Agreed, why spend time on negative additions. Just pass the thread over if you know everything or add to it if you want to help others who might not. Hooey.0 -
Your take on Intermittent Fasting?
If this is too broad just define the basics for everyone and leave it at that.0 -
How much of difference can one see eating free range vs grain fed?0
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Is it true you should mix up your protein sources because your body can get too used to digesting X protein over Y.0
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Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:
Awesome, another useless troll :-)0 -
The Scale /skāl/
A method of measuring one's total body weight that isn't nearly as important as you may think it is. It's good for distinguishing overall trends, but on a day to day basis, it will just cause you frustration and grief.
and the scale...she is a filthy lying wh0re.0 -
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WAYS TO EXERCISE
isokinetic exercise: dynamic muscle activity performed at a constant angular velocity; torque and tension remain constant while muscles shorten or lengthen.
EX: stationary bike- you can set the resistance to whatever you desire, then work on keeping speed of limb movement the same.
isometric exercise: active exercise performed against stable resistance, without change in the length of the muscle.
EX: Plank holds
isotonic exercise: active exercise without appreciable change in the force of muscular contraction, with shortening of the muscle.
EX: Basically any movement (like bending your arm or leg) through a somewhat rhythmic movement.
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I am still a tiny bit confused on TDEE and BMR but now I understand much more...I just don't understand how that site http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ could say I need to eat about 1,642 calories based on my info...I am currently allowing myselg only 1300 calories (although I have been going over to closer to 1400 cals). Does anyone know if it is actually better to eat a bit more? I am having no progress at all and have switched up the calories and exercise. It has been the whole month of August and I haven't made the scale budge (or felt a difference in my pants/clothes)...0
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I am still a tiny bit confused on TDEE and BMR but now I understand much more...I just don't understand how that site http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ could say I need to eat about 1,642 calories based on my info...I am currently allowing myselg only 1300 calories (although I have been going over to closer to 1400 cals). Does anyone know if it is actually better to eat a bit more? I am having no progress at all and have switched up the calories and exercise. It has been the whole month of August and I haven't made the scale budge (or felt a difference in my pants/clothes)...
Are you also eating back your exercise calories at all? Sometimes to lose weight, you have to eat more. It's a crazy concept, but it works! :bigsmile:0 -
There are a few that do it here and are getting good results. I do it on a small scale, about a 13 hour fast before eating.Your take on Intermittent Fasting?
If this is too broad just define the basics for everyone and leave it at that.
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This meshes nicely with this group:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/474-unofficial-mfp-faq0 -
Bump.... To keep tabs on this thread for some info....
Thank you OP for en lighting us and helping us better understand! :flowerforyou:0 -
I am still a tiny bit confused on TDEE and BMR but now I understand much more...I just don't understand how that site http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ could say I need to eat about 1,642 calories based on my info...I am currently allowing myselg only 1300 calories (although I have been going over to closer to 1400 cals). Does anyone know if it is actually better to eat a bit more? I am having no progress at all and have switched up the calories and exercise. It has been the whole month of August and I haven't made the scale budge (or felt a difference in my pants/clothes)...
Large deficits can cause hormonal imbalances that can in turn lead to more water retention, among other things. IMO - eat to what the calculations say you should eat to.0 -
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It's usually going to be in the fat content. Grain fed animals are usually more fatty, then grass fed animals. As far as nutrition, I haven't read any peer reviewed scientific study stating one is better over the other.How much of difference can one see eating free range vs grain fed?
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Since all proteins are just amino acids chained a specific way together, there are protein sources that lack certain amino acids compared to others.Is it true you should mix up your protein sources because your body can get too used to digesting X protein over Y.
IMO, you should find protein sources that ensure you get in the essential proteins (proteins that can't be created by the body) and as many others in as possible.
Personally I haven't found anything to support that you need to mix up your protein sources because of the body getting used to them. All proteins are broken down to amino acids and absorbed the same way.
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