The no BS MFP EDUCATION thread
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I have PCOS caused by insulin resistance.
1. How does insulin resistance cause infertility?
2. Why does I.R. make it harder to lose weight?
3. What do you think of supplements like chromium and cinnamon to help?
4. What do you think of vitamins in general?
5. Any other thoughts on insulin resistance and PCOS???
I know you are not a Dr. but, the only treatment is low carb diet and that is in your expertise!0 -
If the recommended daily protein intake for maintaining and/or building muscle is between your LBM and your body weight, why are many body builders' daily intakes so high? I doubt highly they weigh 300 pounds.
What are your thoughts on supplemental protein vs. whole food protein?0 -
What are your thoughts on supplemental protein vs. whole food protein?
I'm no niner -- dwight clark gives me nightmares -- but far as I understand it, protein is protein. so if you can't get it all through normal diet, 140 or so calories to jack it up another 25-30 gs is well worth it.
(to oversimplify, whey protein is basically just what's left after the liquid portion of milk is removed, right? )0 -
I have a hard time eating all of my calories and especially getting enough protein. A lot of people say 1g protein per pound body weight, is this true? If so should it be every day or just days on strenuously working out?
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Great, thanks, just one more thing. On here, it says I should only be getting about 48g of protein which i've been doing better this week about getting it and sometimes I go over, but 48g isn't even half of my body weight equivelent.0 -
I'd thought it was 1 g per pound of lean mass. so easier to figure it at maybe .8 per pound on the scale.
48 sounds pretty low to me. what is your percentage set at? I'd guess you are around 150 pounds or so, so would maybe suggest 105g ... but I'd definitely wait for the niner man to add his input.0 -
It seems to me that if you are at your goal weight then 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is good insurance to continue increasing LBM. But, for someone overweight, 1gram per pound of body weight could just be way too much. They would want to aim at eating 1 gram per pound of approximate first goal LBM (or whatever equation would result in that). This is just what makes sense to me in thinking about it. It's not something I read. I eat 1 gram per pound of body weight.0
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I have PCOS caused by insulin resistance.
1. How does insulin resistance cause infertility?
2. Why does I.R. make it harder to lose weight?
3. What do you think of supplements like chromium and cinnamon to help?
4. What do you think of vitamins in general?
5. Any other thoughts on insulin resistance and PCOS???
I know you are not a Dr. but, the only treatment is low carb diet and that is in your expertise!
To my knowledge I.R. can only be broken through periodic fasting and weight training.
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I'd thought it was 1 g per pound of lean mass. so easier to figure it at maybe .8 per pound on the scale.
48 sounds pretty low to me. what is your percentage set at? I'd guess you are around 150 pounds or so, so would maybe suggest 105g ... but I'd definitely wait for the niner man to add his input.
I'm not sure what it's set to--whatever the default is for MFP--and I got my BF% measures yesterday, it's at 36% BF and it breaks down to :
Body Fat LBS = 55.14
Lean Body Mass = 95.850 -
I have PCOS caused by insulin resistance.
1. How does insulin resistance cause infertility?2. Why does I.R. make it harder to lose weight?3. What do you think of supplements like chromium and cinnamon to help?4. What do you think of vitamins in general?5. Any other thoughts on insulin resistance and PCOS???
I know you are not a Dr. but, the only treatment is low carb diet and that is in your expertise!
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
If the recommended daily protein intake for maintaining and/or building muscle is between your LBM and your body weight, why are many body builders' daily intakes so high? I doubt highly they weigh 300 pounds.
What are your thoughts on supplemental protein vs. whole food protein?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
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I have PCOS caused by insulin resistance.
1. How does insulin resistance cause infertility?2. Why does I.R. make it harder to lose weight?3. What do you think of supplements like chromium and cinnamon to help?4. What do you think of vitamins in general?5. Any other thoughts on insulin resistance and PCOS???
I know you are not a Dr. but, the only treatment is low carb diet and that is in your expertise!
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Thakns for your reply!
So, because of IR I have to work harder for average results! Yuck!0 -
In my understanding, if you aren't getting enough calories you can actually stymie your weight loss. Your body goes into survival mode and holds on to your fat stores. I'd love to have an expert chime in. I know that it is hard to think you might need to eat more but if you make them healthy calories and not empty calories, eat good foods and fats vs processed foods that will help. My calorie intake has stayed about the same (hovers between 1800-2200 a day), I've just substituted whole foods, stayed away from dairy, "white" foods (flour, pastas, potatoes, bread, white rice, etc), and sodas and I'm losing weight.0
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Awesome.......another expert thread :noway:
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I'm way too drunk to read all this now.....bump for later.0
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All I know is he always seems to know what he's talking about and looks great! I listen because I know Nothing! Thanks for posting.0
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this thread - thank you! :flowerforyou:0
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All I know is he always seems to know what he's talking about and looks great! I listen because I know Nothing! Thanks for posting.
That's referred to as 'bro science' :-)0 -
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All I know is he always seems to know what he's talking about and looks great! I listen because I know Nothing! Thanks for posting.
That's referred to as 'bro science' :-)
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Bump. Awesome thread.0
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TDEE Questions
I recently started eating closer to my TDEE, how soon should I start to see results (substained weight loss) to know it's working?
If I'm calculating my TDEE to my actual activity level, then I should NOT eat back my exercise calories, right?
When I finally get a HRM, can I wear it all day for a week to get a more accurate TDEE?
Thank you!0 -
In my understanding, if you aren't getting enough calories you can actually stymie your weight loss. Your body goes into survival mode and holds on to your fat stores. I'd love to have an expert chime in. I know that it is hard to think you might need to eat more but if you make them healthy calories and not empty calories, eat good foods and fats vs processed foods that will help. My calorie intake has stayed about the same (hovers between 1800-2200 a day), I've just substituted whole foods, stayed away from dairy, "white" foods (flour, pastas, potatoes, bread, white rice, etc), and sodas and I'm losing weight.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
TDEE Questions
I recently started eating closer to my TDEE, how soon should I start to see results (substained weight loss) to know it's working?If I'm calculating my TDEE to my actual activity level, then I should NOT eat back my exercise calories, right?When I finally get a HRM, can I wear it all day for a week to get a more accurate TDEE?
Thank you!
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0
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