Registered Dietitian in TX here to answer questions.

ifeeldizzynow

Hey Tony,

I've been stuck at 293lbs for over 2 months now. I am 6'1 with an RMR of 3083, lean muscle mass weight of 206lbs and I work out at a very high intensity 5-6 times a week burning on average 1100 calories per workout. I eat between 3100 to 3700 calories per day or try to at least, since eating that many clean calories is very difficult but I try my best. I drink about a gallon of water a day and I eat about 260 to 320 grams of protein per day but I can't seem to loose any more weight. I'd appreciate any input you can provide on this.

MissPeppers

Hi,

I hope you're still here to answer, I'll be very thankful if you do!

I'm a woman, age 39, 155 lbs, have IBS and sporadically great problems with bowels and bloating.
Are there foods (other than the obvious pre-fabricated stuff, raw veggies, wheat, too much dairy, too much fibre) that I should avoid? Are there foods that may help with this condition?

I've heard that keeping away from foods that I react to, might even worsen the situation if I should accidentally have some of these foods - just because my body isn't used to them anymore. Is there any truth to this?

Bumping in hope to receive an answer

There is still a great deal yet to be understood about IBS. Right now all I can say is that it affects everyone differently. If there are foods that trigger flare-ups, you would be better to keep notes in your food journal so you can start making associations. Also, you may want to consider getting tested for food intolerance or allergies via LEAP or elimination dieting. Find a dietitian in your area that specializes in that. I don't. I think you would better off in the hands of a IBS specialist.

Thank you for answering!
I really have tried to follow my diet and figure out what triggers, but it seems to be different from day to day. I guess I'll have to consult a specialist eventually.

FoodandFitness

Hey Tony,

I've been stuck at 293lbs for over 2 months now. I am 6'1 with an RMR of 3083, lean muscle mass weight of 206lbs and I work out at a very high intensity 5-6 times a week burning on average 1100 calories per workout. I eat between 3100 to 3700 calories per day or try to at least, since eating that many clean calories is very difficult but I try my best. I drink about a gallon of water a day and I eat about 260 to 320 grams of protein per day but I can't seem to loose any more weight. I'd appreciate any input you can provide on this.

I have a client right now with your same height and weight and I have him losing on 2300 calories. I would reduce your intake to around 2500 calories and try that. Your estimated RMR seems very high.

FoodandFitness

hi Tony , can I drink whey protein shake more than once in a day? I dont eat meat so I kind of struggle to get my protein even though i eat eggs/beans ..

Absolutely. There is nothing wrong with having more than one shake per day. Alternately, you could also just try adding another scoop of protein you are already consuming.

If you get tired of protein shakes, try expanding your tastes for egg dishes, dairy, and tofu.

Fay84Vegan

Bumpty Bump :happy:

FoodandFitness

Thanks, Tony. I am confused about vitamin supplements. I'm reading that some are processed at high temperatures and that reduces their effectiveness. Some are better. Is this true? Or is the guy just trying to sell his own particular brand?

I know that vitamins are not "controlled" by the FDA (not that I have a lot of confidence in the FDA) the way that drugs or , say aspirin would be. How are we to find the better vitamins?

Sounds like someone is trying to sell you something.

You are correct about the FDA. Some good inexpensive vitamins are the Kirkland muliti (costco vitamin), Advocare coreplex (informed choice stamp on this one- independently tested) and the Cooper Complete vitamin available through the Cooper Clinic website. It's also independently tested.

Chief_Rocka

I don't have a high opinion of RD's when it comes to fitness knowledge, so I honestly came in this thread expecting the worse.

But your advice seems to be right on target, so kudos, and keep up the good work.

ifeeldizzynow

I was at 2500 before when I was stuck for about 5 months then went and did the hydrostatic body composition test and the Resting Metabolic Rate Testing that gave me my RMR at 3083.

accck

I am trying to eat low glycemic and wheat free, any suggestions.

skinnyjean4me

I am happy to see your posts on here. I am 33 years old and have 29% body fat i weigh 158 and am 5'2" . I recently started Jillian michaels 30 day shred and i try to swim daily ( i live in florida and have a in ground pool in my yard) I'm a recent relocator from ohio so i will continue to swim as the months get "cooler" here. I also try to do Zumba at least 3X a week. My question is what should my calorie intake be to lose about 30lbs and what should my precentages for carbs fat and protein be. I have tried to look this up but i keep getting different answers and I just want to be healthy. Im hypoglycemic and when i was thinner i didnt have any of the sugar issues that run in my family. My doctor told me before i moved that I would most likely lose the sugar issues once i lose the weight since the sugar in my family is all related to weight issues. Thanks again sorry for rambling

ctalimenti

bump for later

NINAjustdoit

bump!!

alieghkay

I am new to fitness pal. I started about two weeks ago and i have lost around 3lbs. I wondering If you have any advice on how to jump start the weight loss? I feel like im losing really slow. I am 5'3 and i weight 164.0lb as of today. I have changed my eating habits. cut out all fried food and don't go through the drive through at all! So no more fast food. I have been eating more frutis/veggies and try to incorporate them into my meals. I eat breakfast everyday also. I work a 8-5 job and when i get home its almost 6. I usually exercise 30minutes everyday. Either I walk for 30 minutes or if i jog its 20minutes. Should I exercise longer? Please help me!! thanks!

FoodandFitness

I am happy to see your posts on here. I am 33 years old and have 29% body fat i weigh 158 and am 5'2" . I recently started Jillian michaels 30 day shred and i try to swim daily ( i live in florida and have a in ground pool in my yard) I'm a recent relocator from ohio so i will continue to swim as the months get "cooler" here. I also try to do Zumba at least 3X a week. My question is what should my calorie intake be to lose about 30lbs and what should my precentages for carbs fat and protein be. I have tried to look this up but i keep getting different answers and I just want to be healthy. Im hypoglycemic and when i was thinner i didnt have any of the sugar issues that run in my family. My doctor told me before i moved that I would most likely lose the sugar issues once i lose the weight since the sugar in my family is all related to weight issues. Thanks again sorry for rambling

Let MFP determine your calorie value and then I would put carbs and protein at 35% and fat at 30%.

ausf

hi
i am 5.3 weight 161 f age 30
for the last nine months i been trying to lose 20Ib
i lose five than i gain it back
i did atkins 17Dd and hcg
and whatever i use i gain back
im lost i don,t know what to do
to lose those 20Ib
now im doing 1500 calories walk on treadmill 40 minutes 3.5 speed
my menu
breakfast
1/2 oats with cup skim milk
s
shake
lunch
tuna with 1/2 whole wheat pita
spring mix olives
dinner
1/2 brown rice
mix vaggies
chicken breast
s
plain greek yogurt
6 to 8 water
please any advice
thank you for your time

FoodandFitness

hi
i am 5.3 weight 161 f age 30
for the last nine months i been trying to lose 20Ib
i lose five than i gain it back
i did atkins 17Dd and hcg
and whatever i use i gain back
im lost i don,t know what to do
to lose those 20Ib
now im doing 1500 calories walk on treadmill 40 minutes 3.5 speed
my menu
breakfast
1/2 oats with cup skim milk
s
shake
lunch
tuna with 1/2 whole wheat pita
spring mix olives
dinner
1/2 brown rice
mix vaggies
chicken breast
s
plain greek yogurt
6 to 8 water
please any advice
thank you for your time

Based on what you told me, I'm going to say that your issue is not with the plan you're on, it's with the compliance. You have to stick with it. The MFP is great for that because it lets you choose any foods you want, it just counts calories. If you have trouble staying disciplined on your own, then look into hiring a trainer or a RD to help coach you.

diddyk

Hi Tony, thanks for doing this.

I am a vegetarian looking at going vegan. I try to limit my "fake meats", and would really like to cut out dairy, especially milk.

My question is, what are your thoughts on Soy Milk (Organic, Non-GM). I've read tons and tons on the subject, some saying to much soy is bad, some saying to get to much soy is almost impossible. Not knowing a ton about nutrition, I find it hard to decipher between fact and opinion and was hoping you would give me a dietitians opinion.

alieghkay

I am new to fitness pal. I started about two weeks ago and i have lost around 3lbs. I wondering If you have any advice on how to jump start the weight loss? I feel like im losing really slow. I am 5'3 and i weight 164.0lb as of today. I have changed my eating habits. cut out all fried food and don't go through the drive through at all! So no more fast food. I have been eating more frutis/veggies and try to incorporate them into my meals. I eat breakfast everyday also. I work a 8-5 job and when i get home its almost 6. I usually exercise 30minutes everyday. Either I walk for 30 minutes or if i jog its 20minutes. Should I exercise longer? Please help me!! thanks!

ausf

thanks alot i will do this for sure
but dose mymenu look okay to lose weight

abhishek2610

Thanks Dear for your sincere advice .

On recent weight Lost 57 lbs.I want to go to gym for weight training & strength training .as I am doing morning walk for 35-75 min in morning.

Since I am diabetic would It be a better to go ahead with plans .secondly I feel little low energy level in afternoon.

Please suggest how to go about .

Again thanks for you

Abhishek

abhishek2610

Thanks Dear for your sincere advice .

On recent weight Lost 57 lbs.I want to go to gym for weight training & strength training .as I am doing morning walk for 35-75 min in morning.

Since I am diabetic would It be a better to go ahead with plans .secondly I feel little low energy level in afternoon.

Please suggest how to go about .

Again thanks for you

Abhishek

NINAjustdoit

Hi!! I have been told that when I eat too little, my body goes into "starvation mode" to protect itself, and that it will slow down my weight loss and metabolism. Is this true or is "starvation mode" just a myth? I have read to absolutely NOT eat less than 1 200 calories per day to prevent "starvation mode". Is this correct?

I am currently trying to figure out a healthy caloric intake. I am female, 5'9'' tall and weigh 169lbs. My goal is 145lbs with a weight loss of 2lbs a week. MFP puts me at eating about 1200 calories a day. Is that too few calories?? I don't want to slow my metabolism or have my body go into "starvation mode"!

Your thoughts would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

Nina

FoodandFitness

I am new to fitness pal. I started about two weeks ago and i have lost around 3lbs. I wondering If you have any advice on how to jump start the weight loss? I feel like im losing really slow. I am 5'3 and i weight 164.0lb as of today. I have changed my eating habits. cut out all fried food and don't go through the drive through at all! So no more fast food. I have been eating more frutis/veggies and try to incorporate them into my meals. I eat breakfast everyday also. I work a 8-5 job and when i get home its almost 6. I usually exercise 30minutes everyday. Either I walk for 30 minutes or if i jog its 20minutes. Should I exercise longer? Please help me!! thanks!

3 pounds in 2 weeks is really good! It doesn't come off fast. You just have to be consistent. If you start to plateau, cut your calories by about 10%-20%.

JillzEKG

Hello! I am wondering when we d the set up in the beginning...how many steps a day qualifies you as lightly active and how many qualifies you as active?

zebisis

Hi!! I have been told that when I eat too little, my body goes into "starvation mode" to protect itself, and that it will slow down my weight loss and metabolism. Is this true or is "starvation mode" just a myth? I have read to absolutely NOT eat less than 1 200 calories per day to prevent "starvation mode". Is this correct?

I am currently trying to figure out a healthy caloric intake. I am female, 5'9'' tall and weigh 169lbs. My goal is 145lbs with a weight loss of 2lbs a week. MFP puts me at eating about 1200 calories a day. Is that too few calories?? I don't want to slow my metabolism or have my body go into "starvation mode"!

Your thoughts would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

Nina

THIS. But I am 5 foot 8 inches, and 177, looking to go down to 145-140. I would like to know the same thing she asked. I also do hard elliptical sessions (level 8 of 10 intervals sometimes, mountain setting sometimes... I really push it so it is hard to walk afterwards- HR around 75-85% MHR), 40 min at least 5 times a week. I also do weight lifting- multiple sets to muscle exhaustion about 3x a week.
I have been hungry and tired lately, (and am eating low carb, as well as 1200 cals), so I am wondering if I could be eating more, feeling better and losing as much. I have awesome willpower once I set my mind to something.

Thank you in advance!

mcrowe1016

Thanks for offering your advice.

My stats: 177lbs, 30% body fat, 5’7”, 25 years old

I have been focusing on weights recently and I am loving the results. I plan on slowly loosing another 25-30 lbs, but am in no rush.

Right now I lift heavy 3 times per week (stronglifts 5x5), small amounts of cardio after lifting (20 minutes), and long walks with the dogs three days a week and one rest day. I eat a decent amount of food (1800 calories a day and do not eat exercise calories and eat 2000-2500 on weekends).

This has let me maintain the past few months, but eventually I will want to lose weight again. The problem is that even eating 1800 a day, I am starving. I aim for 4-5 servings of green veggies, usually have 140g of protein a day and around 90oz of water. How can I make it so I am not miserableif I cut it down to 1600 a day?

tytaniafairy

Hi . I just recently found out I have a fatty liver . What is the best diet and excercise routine for this . The Dr said it is reversible. He said it was caused by obesity and carbs . So he said I have to cut them. I'm sorry to ask but I'm new to this and don't want to die from this problem ....

FoodandFitness

Hi . I just recently found out I have a fatty liver . What is the best diet and excercise routine for this . The Dr said it is reversible. He said it was caused by obesity and carbs . So he said I have to cut them. I'm sorry to ask but I'm new to this and don't want to die from this problem ....

Well then you came to the right place. MFP is a great website and if you keep logging your food, you are doing the best thing you can to lose weight. There is no "best" cookie cutter plan. The best plan is the one that you'll do and you enjoy doing.

cowsstealmythong

bump. must read later.

strongershell

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