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  • nationallazer
    nationallazer Posts: 24
    thank you I needed that today!! :)
  • jst1986
    jst1986 Posts: 204 Member
    To set up your generic fat-loss diet calorie intake, all you need to is take your current body weight in LBS and multiply it by 10 or 12 calories. The number you see is your GUIDELINE maintenance calorie intake. It’s not perfect, like I said, we’re all different. IT’S A GUIDE. So in order to lose weight, at the end of every single day, you’re body needs to be at a caloric DEFICIT. This means you EAT UNDER THE AMOUNT of calories your body needs to maintain itself. SIMPLE. They say around 300-500 calories is recommended. If you do the math, stick to it and apply some exercise, you’ll lose weight.

    Seriously? I'm 350lb x 12 - 500 = 3700 calories a day. Thats way way way over what my BMR and even my TDEE are...
  • LuvtheCubs
    LuvtheCubs Posts: 161 Member
    Bump.....
  • twomadogs
    twomadogs Posts: 14 Member
    Which topic is the bikini one? I couldn't read the rest of your message after realizing I missed that topic.
  • twomadogs
    twomadogs Posts: 14 Member
    Which topic is the bikini one? I couldn't read the rest of your message after realizing I missed that topic.
    Lol me too, im going looking for it now
  • jcrowfoot
    jcrowfoot Posts: 19 Member
    bump for sure
  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
    Viagra or Levitra?
  • pienthesky32
    pienthesky32 Posts: 142 Member
    bump
  • kelleygi
    kelleygi Posts: 583 Member
    *** LIKE **** :smokin:
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Could you please help me set my macro's. I've recently hit my goal weight and I'm now trying to maintain (I'm 5 foot 3 and 117 lbs).

    What percentage of fat/protein/carbs should I be eating? Please take into account that I'm currently training for a half marathon so I'm doing a lot of running. Will this make a difference - will I need to keep my carbs up?

    Thanks!

    50% carbs - 25% protein - 25% fat

    Endurance athletes "carb up" before I race I hear. Maybe also look into that!
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Viagra or Levitra?

    Neither. get a better looking girlfriend.







    JOKING!!!!
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    Could you please help me set my macro's. I've recently hit my goal weight and I'm now trying to maintain (I'm 5 foot 3 and 117 lbs).

    What percentage of fat/protein/carbs should I be eating? Please take into account that I'm currently training for a half marathon so I'm doing a lot of running. Will this make a difference - will I need to keep my carbs up?

    Thanks!

    50% carbs - 25% protein - 25% fat

    Endurance athletes "carb up" before I race I hear. Maybe also look into that!

    Oh, thats what I have it set to already - makes me feel better about it!
  • RamoZimm
    RamoZimm Posts: 95 Member
    bump
  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
    Viagra or Levitra?

    Neither. get a better looking girlfriend.





    JOKING!!!!



    I would but then my wife would be pretty upset about it.
  • leejayem
    leejayem Posts: 120 Member
    OK, now I'm really confused about the calorie intake. I multiplied my weight by 10 & it adds up to over 2000 cals - even if I deduct 500 from the amount it's still over 1500 a day. But my doctor has me on 1200 a day & I'm losing weight this way. Please explain. :huh:
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Oh, thats what I have it set to already - makes me feel better about it!

    It's just a guide remember, go by how you feel and don't be afraid to tweak it. Good luck with the run!
  • satishpendse
    satishpendse Posts: 69 Member
    I am a vegetarian eating Indian vegetarian food. Getting adequate protein is extremely difficult with this food pattern. I started taking Whey protein powder as a supplement. Will it have any side effect? Will excess protein thru supplement create any other problems? Will it harm kidney / lever? Which is the best way for me to increase protein intake?
  • FattieBabs
    FattieBabs Posts: 542 Member
    I like that advice. Just looked at my figures and the setting according you your figures should be around 1700 a day for me and MFP has me on 1590 so not too far off. It makes sense and I agree about the 3-week tweaking. Yes, it takes time to get your body set right for weight loss and those looking for a quick fix should not be on MFP. they can stick to their grapefruit/carrot, water, diets. In my case, so far so good. My hubby has given up booze for Lent and I am supporting him in this to some extent! I love my food and would find it really difficult to stick to 1200 a week so am "forced" to do exercise in order to eat more!! This is not a bad thing and I am gradually getting into the habit.

    Good luck everyone!
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POdzasJklxw


    Are you kidding me? :noway: :noway: :noway: Just seen it :noway: :noway:

    I just watched this! That guy is an ANIMAL!!!! UNREAL!! I am in love! LOL :laugh: :love: You can tell it is overseas somewhere, Iraq, Afghanistan. HOOAH!!!! It was funny to see some of the jealous looks he was getting from other people. :laugh:
  • harvo
    harvo Posts: 4,676 Member
    Ok, my stomach is big and my *kitten* is small...can I spot reduce my bely while increase the size of my *kitten*?
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    OK, now I'm really confused about the calorie intake. I multiplied my weight by 10 & it adds up to over 2000 cals - even if I deduct 500 from the amount it's still over 1500 a day. But my doctor has me on 1200 a day & I'm losing weight this way. Please explain. :huh:

    The formula is a guide that's all, plus there is far more leniency when it comes to larger people plus i didnt mention activity levels and other factors.

    a 1200 calorie diet prescribed by your doctor will be fine but is known as severe calorie restriction. Don't worry - you're not going to starve or anything. Just stick to the plan you've been given. It's likely you'd still lose based on the formula though.

    ALSO - someone pulled me up about -500 calories from the x12 formula. There was a typing error in there somewhere,
  • Reeceybaby1988
    Reeceybaby1988 Posts: 91

    I was enjoying this thread until, unfortunately I came across this improper use of "you're". That's when you lost all credibilty with me. It sounded so well thought out up to that point.

    Grammar N@zi be gone!
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    all i see is BUMP , ffs


    good job man , great transformation . how did u get rid of the last stubborn bits ? what were your macros?
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    I was enjoying this thread until, unfortunately I came across this improper use of "you're".

    Grammar N@zi be gone!

    Agreed.
  • skinnyfat14
    skinnyfat14 Posts: 107 Member
    bump
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    I am a vegetarian eating Indian vegetarian food. Getting adequate protein is extremely difficult with this food pattern. I started taking Whey protein powder as a supplement. Will it have any side effect? Will excess protein thru supplement create any other problems? Will it harm kidney / lever? Which is the best way for me to increase protein intake?

    Whey protein is fine and it will not effect your liver unless you go overboard.

    I suggest quinoa, nuts and Burgen Bread. JUST One slice is 7g protein and it's DELICIOUS!!!!
  • ChetThaker
    ChetThaker Posts: 186 Member
    Bump. Saving for later. Thanks
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    If I were to eat 1200 calories a day, then worked out and burnt 1200 a day...is that unhealthy?


    My BMR is 1464...if that helps o.o
    Lol, so your net is zero calories in one day? Unless your morbidly obese (and even then a doctor would probably monitor calorie intake), yes.

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  • satishpendse
    satishpendse Posts: 69 Member
    Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your helping attitude.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    all i see is BUMP , ffs


    good job man , great transformation . how did u get rid of the last stubborn bits ? what were your macros?

    I don't count or care for macros or calorie counting.

    Thanks very much though!!

    I still have stubborn bits unfortunately :-( I'm looking to build muscle soon and macros will play a huge part in my progress then!

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