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  • Starla_86
    Starla_86 Posts: 88
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    Hi Tony...if you're still there, Can you look at my diary from the past few days and tell me how I'm doing? I've been reading so many health and nutrition books lately about how to lose weight and its gotten me really confused!
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
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    Is there any benefit to calorie cycling?

    No.

    However, if you have some days where you are exercising a very large amount, it can be good to eat more calories on those days. 99% of the population doesn't need to calorie cycle.

    edit- it can be beneficial if calorie cycling is your personal preference to do so.
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
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    Is there any benefit to calorie cycling?

    No.

    However, if you have some days where you are exercising a very large amount, it can be good to eat more calories on those days. 99% of the population doesn't need to calorie cycle.

    edit- it can be beneficial if calorie cycling is your personal preference to do so.
    I didn't think so. Thank you!
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
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    Hi Tony...if you're still there, Can you look at my diary from the past few days and tell me how I'm doing? I've been reading so many health and nutrition books lately about how to lose weight and its gotten me really confused!

    Starla, you're doing so many great things but you do have room for improvement in 2 areas.

    1. try to be more consistent with your caloric intake and
    2. you have some really low protein days. eat up to 1g per pound of bodyweight in your protein or 1g per pound of lean body mass if you're very overweight.
  • jtakingcareofherself
    jtakingcareofherself Posts: 144 Member
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    Is there a maximum amount of time you would recommend for a ketogenic diet? Is it safe to get out of it and back in? I heard that it may cause lean mass loss if you go in and out of ketosis?
  • Proyecto_AN
    Proyecto_AN Posts: 387
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    Hey, i'm already seeing an specialist but this are my numbers, what do you thing?.

    Background: 25 years old, non-smoker, no diabetic, normal blood pressure, normal heart functioning (had me checked), 185 peak bpm. Normal blood exams, high bad cholesterol.

    12/07/2012 - 07:59 a.m

    Weight = 147.4 kg
    IMC = 45
    MB = 2837 kcal
    % Fat = 51.4 %
    Fat mass = 75.8kg
    Lean body mass = 71.6 kg
    Hydric mass = 52.4 kg

    01/09/2012 (change) - 09:25 a.m.

    Weight = 143.4 kg (-4kg)
    IMC = 43.8 (-1.2)
    MB = 2781 kcal
    % Fat = 45.2% (-6.2%)
    Fat mass = 64.8 kg (-11kg)
    Lean body mass = 78.6 kg (+7kg)
    Hydric mass = 57.6 kg (+5.2kg)

    22/09/2012 (change) [total change] - 09:45 a.m.

    Weight = 139.2 kg (-4.2kg)[-8.2kg]
    IMC = 42.5 (-1.3) [-2.5]
    MB = 2724 kcal
    %Fat = 43.1% (-2.1%) [-8.7%]
    Fat mass = 60.0 kg (-4.8kg) [-11.8kg]
    Lean body mass = 79.2 kg (+0.6kg) [+7.6kg]
    Hydric mass = 58.0 kg (+0.4kg) [+5.6kg]

    Lost: 8.2 kg, 11.8kg of fat mass; - 4.723 inches of waist, 2.755 inches of hips, 1.811 inches of neck.
    Gained: 7.6kg of lean body mass, 5.6kg in my hydration level and stamina.

    Diet: 1500 calories (45%carbs,30%protein,20%fat) Drink an average of 12 cup of water per day, my macros are good. I dont starve, i feel satisfied.

    Training 5 times a week, at 4 p.m.(last week average): 19745 meters on the Elliptical Trainer during aprox. 6.6 hours and burned 7388.9 calories.

    Have a great day!
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
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    Is there a maximum amount of time you would recommend for a ketogenic diet? Is it safe to get out of it and back in? I heard that it may cause lean mass loss if you go in and out of ketosis?

    I only recommend that my clients go into ketosis if they have to cut calories and the only thing left to cut is carbs because there is no more wiggle room with proteins and fats. That being said, carbohydrates are not essential for supporting life and preventing deficiencies, but it doesn't mean they aren't good to have if you have room for them.
  • amylovescupcakes
    amylovescupcakes Posts: 146 Member
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    Hi Tony! This isn't a question, but a thought. It's so very nice of you to dedicate your time to helping people on this icky rainy day. :)
  • SocialRopes
    SocialRopes Posts: 51 Member
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    i don't have a question, just praise. tony is my dietitian and has helped a ton of people meet their health and fitness needs, myself included. you should check out his website from his mfp home page. and for the swimmer from flower mound, since you're so close you should take advantage of the free assessments he offers! you'll learn a lot about your specific needs. very cool of you to take the time to answer everyone's questions, tony ~
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
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    Hey, i'm already seeing an specialist but this are my numbers, what do you thing?.

    Dude, you're doing a phenomenal job! Keep up the good work!
  • Nanadena
    Nanadena Posts: 739 Member
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    Did they add you to the staff here? Anyone can step in and give advice?
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
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    i don't have a question, just praise. tony is my dietitian and has helped a ton of people meet their health and fitness needs, myself included. you should check out his website from his mfp home page. and for the swimmer from flower mound, since you're so close you should take advantage of the free assessments he offers! you'll learn a lot about your specific needs. very cool of you to take the time to answer everyone's questions, tony ~

    Thanks, Rose! I hope you're taking it easy today too!

    Everyone look out for Rose's feature article in Fitness Magazine coming out in December! She's done an awesome job with her transformation!
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
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    Hi Tony! This isn't a question, but a thought. It's so very nice of you to dedicate your time to helping people on this icky rainy day. :)

    Hello! Thank you. It's my pleasure to help y'all out.
  • kat5556
    kat5556 Posts: 164 Member
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    Bumping to read later
  • angielovesherfamily
    angielovesherfamily Posts: 44
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    yes, you have answered a lot of my questions..Thank you for your time here
  • hooperkay
    hooperkay Posts: 463 Member
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    tony are you accepting friends? I always have questions , but cant think of one now.
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
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    Did they add you to the staff here? Anyone can step in and give advice?

    I'm not on staff here, but if anyone from MFP is reading this, feel free to include me on the payroll! Anyone can give advice on here. That's what the forums are for.
  • karen8873
    karen8873 Posts: 100 Member
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    Hi Tony,

    I just recently had a baby in July and I hit a plateau for the past 2-3 weeks and cant seem to lose the last 5 pounds! Any tips on how to break the plateau?
    Also, best ways to lose the belly !!!?? Or is a tummy tuck my only answer?
    I made my diary public if you would like to view it !

    Thanks ! :)
  • delta90017
    delta90017 Posts: 64
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  • Proyecto_AN
    Proyecto_AN Posts: 387
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    Thank you! i just sent you a friend request. Have a great day.

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