Registered Dietitian here. Happy to answer questions.

FoodandFitness
FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey y'all. My name is Tony. I'm a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I have all of my clients use MFP and I'm a big fan of this program.

I'm glad to offer and feedback or help for your nutrition or fitness questions.
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  • DraoMhaigh
    DraoMhaigh Posts: 25 Member
    Hiya, welcome and thanks for the offer!
    Is it okay to fast one day a week? I read about many benefits but worry my metabolism will crash and ruin the whole rest of my week.
    I have seen some obese and overweight people put on 800 calorie a day diets and lose loads of weight without a slow on their metabolism!
    I am currently overweight by a good 30lbs and wonder if I can do any of those things?
    Thanks again!
  • yocando
    yocando Posts: 101 Member
    I just read this post written by Banks, who was affiliated with MFP (maybe he still is?) on eating your fitness/exercise calories.
    As an example, I ran for 2 hours today. MFP told me I had 2370 calories today. I was hesitant to eat that many. But evidently, I may not be getting the results by not eating all my excercise calories.
    Just seeking a second opinion.
    Thanks.
    Brenda
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Hey y'all. My name is Tony. I'm a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I have all of my clients use MFP and I'm a big fan of this program.

    I'm glad to offer and feedback or help for your nutrition or fitness questions.

    Hiya Tony. I was curious what your thoughts were on intermittent fasting as well. Particularly in an Eat Stop Eat pattern, 3 days a week...or alternatively in a leangains type pattern, of 16hrs fasted, and 8hrs fed.

    Thanks!
  • ctumbarello
    ctumbarello Posts: 23 Member
    Thanks for the offer. I wanted to add a post so this site is marked. I don't have any questions right now, but starting Monday i will be working out of town for the next 3 months, only coming home on weekends. For now, I will be living in a hotel room, so I am looking into healthy choices when I have to eat out every day. I have plans for yogurt and grapenuts for breakfast, string cheese, fruit from a local store. Not quite sure what I will do for lunches and dinners yet, but part of my August goal is to investigate eating out food options.
  • chu604
    chu604 Posts: 353 Member
    Hey man

    Sent you an invite

    anybody else feel free to add me as well

    Cheers
  • yocando
    yocando Posts: 101 Member
    Also, given previously when I worked hard at weight loss, i was eating mostly lean protein and veggies.
    I'm not this time... I wonder if its affecting my success.
    Kinda floundering on that question too.

    Thanks for your offer to respond to our questions!!!

    Brenda
  • DraoMhaigh
    DraoMhaigh Posts: 25 Member
    Thanks for the offer. I wanted to add a post so this site is marked. I don't have any questions right now, but starting Monday i will be working out of town for the next 3 months, only coming home on weekends. For now, I will be living in a hotel room, so I am looking into healthy choices when I have to eat out every day. I have plans for yogurt and grapenuts for breakfast, string cheese, fruit from a local store. Not quite sure what I will do for lunches and dinners yet, but part of my August goal is to investigate eating out food options.

    This sounds great! Please write a blog or in the message boards here about your finds as options.
    I have always been curious as to just HOW healthy the "healthy" options are at restaurants since I never really get a chance to go to them myself due to financial strains.
    And great work on actually trying to maintain a loss on your weight even with your circumstances changing, anyone can do it!
  • ExplorinLauren
    ExplorinLauren Posts: 991 Member
    Hey y'all. My name is Tony. I'm a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I have all of my clients use MFP and I'm a big fan of this program.

    I'm glad to offer and feedback or help for your nutrition or fitness questions.


    Its like you read my mind! I was just thinking earlier I need to speak to a dietitian because I'm confused on some things...
    Question number 1: Do I eat below BMR? Or between BMR and TDEE?
  • daisiecpa
    daisiecpa Posts: 103 Member
    i posted the below yesterday for someone else who offered advice. i could use lots of it as i am stalled out on losing wieght. so any advice you can offer will be greatly appreciated. maybe specifically what i can do as resitance training for working at home wth limited funds to buy equipment.

    i can use any advice you would like to give me. i started march 4th and lost 23 pounds by june 24th. since june 24th i have only lost a pound. it seemed i was losing when i was not exercising and eating more. i am really confused on how many calories i should it. i eat mostly meat and veggies. i do have some treats but not like i used too. i started walking about 30 minutes a day 3 weeks ago and that has not helped. i am getting really frustrated. i know i do not like breakfast and i like a big dinner so i save alot of my calories for that but that did not hinder my weight loss in the beginning. thanks in advance for any help you can give me. i turn 43 in 2 weeks. i am about 5" 5' and right now wiegh about 218. i started at 242
  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    ignore my bump in the road :smile:
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    bumparooney
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
    Hiya, welcome and thanks for the offer!
    Is it okay to fast one day a week? I read about many benefits but worry my metabolism will crash and ruin the whole rest of my week.
    I have seen some obese and overweight people put on 800 calorie a day diets and lose loads of weight without a slow on their metabolism!
    I am currently overweight by a good 30lbs and wonder if I can do any of those things?
    Thanks again!

    Nothing wrong with a 1 day fast from food, but I see no benefit of doing it other than if it's your personal preference.
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
    I just read this post written by Banks, who was affiliated with MFP (maybe he still is?) on eating your fitness/exercise calories.
    As an example, I ran for 2 hours today. MFP told me I had 2370 calories today. I was hesitant to eat that many. But evidently, I may not be getting the results by not eating all my excercise calories.
    Just seeking a second opinion.
    Thanks.
    Brenda

    I find that the calorie recommendations for exercise on here or often overestimated. I would just try to be consistent with your calories. I don't have any of my clients track exercise on this program for that reason.
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
    Hey y'all. My name is Tony. I'm a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I have all of my clients use MFP and I'm a big fan of this program.

    I'm glad to offer and feedback or help for your nutrition or fitness questions.


    Its like you read my mind! I was just thinking earlier I need to speak to a dietitian because I'm confused on some things...
    Question number 1: Do I eat below BMR? Or between BMR and TDEE?

    Start with about 10-20% below your TDEE. BMR is just an estimation on here so take it with a grain of salt.
  • lynzbug217
    lynzbug217 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi Tony,

    I was just wondering if you had any tips for burning thigh fat. I am 4'11 & weigh 129 pounds currently. All of my fat goes to my thighs instead of belly & it is really hard for me to fit in shorts or jeans. Any exercises or foods to help?

    Thanks,
    Lyndsay
  • knumommi
    knumommi Posts: 29 Member
    My tdee is 1908 and my mfp calories are set to 1200 although I regularly eat about 1500 by eating back the 100 to 300 exercise calories and having a plateau, the only thing I can think of is exercising more. How much should I really eat?

    Also my bmr is 2153
  • niftyafterfifty
    niftyafterfifty Posts: 338 Member
    bump for later
  • SophieW1988
    SophieW1988 Posts: 82
    Hi Tony, I'm taking a vegetarian approach to lose some weight. I'm using seitan, tempeh tofu, beans and Greek yogurt as my protein. Have you seen people lose weight once switching to a vegetarian way of eating?
  • kemmy45
    kemmy45 Posts: 59
    bump
  • wild_wild_life
    wild_wild_life Posts: 1,334 Member
    Bump
  • PearonaPair
    PearonaPair Posts: 80
    Welcome... we're happy to have you here
  • snerky
    snerky Posts: 1 Member
    First off, keep up the good work. I am not the dietitian you are looking for. i am just a fellow super human who works hard, eats less and exercises more. I have been doing mfp for two weeks and todays weigh-in I regained the 2 pounds I had lost even though I was doing the right things. I know in my heart that if I can power through, continue and sooner or later fitness will catch up with me. Right now my body aches, and I am trying to eat sensibly. I am 167, 5'3, and 52 years old. I hope you can keep up the due diligence and continue on the amazing path you have already started.
  • yocando
    yocando Posts: 101 Member
    ok- what in the heck does Bump mean?
  • Guines9
    Guines9 Posts: 137
    Hey Toe nee! ( said with a deep italian accent) Glad to see yous hee a. Nathin personal i am sure, juz business. Yeah, Right? LOL Thanks for being here and for helping out. i am sure you will be asked many questions.
  • berlynn_j
    berlynn_j Posts: 299 Member
    Bump for later ;)
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    bump
  • AiimeeDee
    AiimeeDee Posts: 116 Member
    Bumpity bump..
  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
    Hey y'all. My name is Tony. I'm a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I have all of my clients use MFP and I'm a big fan of this program.

    I'm glad to offer and feedback or help for your nutrition or fitness questions.

    Hiya Tony. I was curious what your thoughts were on intermittent fasting as well. Particularly in an Eat Stop Eat pattern, 3 days a week...or alternatively in a leangains type pattern, of 16hrs fasted, and 8hrs fed.

    Thanks!

    According to my research on the topic, it think its micromanaging. A simple calorie deficit will do the job. However, if it is your preference and helps you with long term dietary compliance, go for it!
  • libraryldy
    libraryldy Posts: 4 Member
    I did check with the Mayo Clinic on Water aerobics and MFP has it right on. The Mayo Clinic says an hour of Water Aerobics will burn anywhere from 400 to 600 calories depending on your weight range. Actually MFP has underestimated that at 379 calories for an hour. I feel comfortable with that number. Here is the Website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/SM00109
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
    Hi there... First off, some background... I'm 32 years old, 5' 6.5", weigh 149.4lbs. and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 10 (it runs heavily in my family). I've been on an insulin pump for many years and have recently added a continuous glucose monitor. My blood sugar is in great control - my last A1C was 6.3 and now that I have my CGM, I'm certain it's dropped even further.

    Anyway, I gained 18 pounds after getting married in July 2010 and have been fighting the last 320 days to lose that 18 pounds. I'm trying to get to 140lbs. as my goal, or, as an "ultimate" goal weight, 135lbs. I've lost 8 so far and seem to be stuck. I weigh in and take measurements once per month, the Saturday after my TOM. This month I lost 0.6 pounds. I am frustrated to no end. You can see from my diary that the last month, though I might have a few days over calories, my overall week comes in under my goal of 1300. I work out virtually every day, at least an hour, if not two. I use the upright bike virtually every day and supplement with weight lifting and Zumba 3-4 days/week. I use my Polar FT7 to track my calorie burn in the hope that I'm tracking as accurately as possible.

    I'm wondering, is there something I'm doing wrong? What can I do to lose a couple pounds per month instead of 0.6? Do I need to change my food? Exercise? Any insight would be VERY appreciated. Thanks!

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