Let's get back to the BASICS
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Dear OP:
I am glad you posted this. I have been meaning to ask some questions for a few days, this may be my opportunity.
What is a macro and a micronutrient and how do we measure them or rather know how many of each we need?If my TDEE is 2400 and MFP says to eat 1200 and I want to lose 25 lbs do you recommend eating 2400 calories and then burning off 1200 in exercise to get to 1200 by day's end?If so then what do I do when I take a day off from exercise? Just eat 1200 calories? (actually, this doesn't sound right). Naturally, all my body wants to consume is about 1400 - 1700.There is probably no way I could eat more, I would blow up.I do cardio only now, but am starting lifting in ten days. I should wait til I lift to up my calories or I will never work all that off via cardio unless I do Zumba plus something else. dailyAlso how do I figure protein grams for my daily intake. I want to weigh about 120 lbs. Is it 120 grams that I need or is it another calculation to mean a percentage of my calories should be protein. Given all the numbers I gave you, how do I figure my protein.
Thanks in advance.
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Dear OP:
I am glad you posted this. I have been meaning to ask some questions for a few days, this may be my opportunity.
What is a macro and a micronutrient and how do we measure them or rather know how many of each we need?
If my TDEE is 2400 and MFP says to eat 1200 and I want to lose 25 lbs do you recommend eating 2400 calories and then burning off 1200 in exercise to get to 1200 by day's end? If so then what do I do when I take a day off from exercise? Just eat 1200 calories? (actually, this doesn't sound right). Naturally, all my body wants to consume is about 1400 - 1700. There is probably no way I could eat more, I would blow up. I do cardio only now, but am starting lifting in ten days. I should wait til I lift to up my calories or I will never work all that off via cardio unless I do Zumba plus something else. daily
Also how do I figure protein grams for my daily intake. I want to weigh about 120 lbs. Is it 120 grams that I need or is it another calculation to mean a percentage of my calories should be protein. Given all the numbers I gave you, how do I figure my protein.
Thanks in advance.
danger will robinson! bahahahahhahahaha ...she is trying to blow up your thread bro!
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Dear OP:
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THE HELP. I copied it for future reference.
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What I call cardio, some people call everyday life. LOL. I'm working my way up to lifting. In fact, I am waiting on a couple of weightlifting books for beginners from Amazon. Then.....watch out! The goddess in me is coming out guys.
Redladywitch! you said it girl!! my cardio consists of walking, and then some faster walking. lol havent gotten to the "jogging" without my ankle or some joint hurting lol0 -
What if the basics aren't really working for someone?0
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People on here seem to prefer complicated!!
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What if the basics aren't really working for someone?
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can I request more of this? There has been far too much magic and woo on here lately.
Eat food, but not too much
Get moving
Pick up some heavy things and put them down again
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Great post Niner.0
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Common Sense FTW. yay niner!
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it's so funny that it can be that simple. have been lifting weights since the baby was born, but wasn't tracking food. started tracking 10 days ago, and will be down 4lbs when I do my next weight entry. I eat back my exercise, and don't feel horribly deprived at all.
but see, the trick is, this is all active. it's all stuff you gotta practice. but that's good, because it works, and it gets easier the longer you practice. despite the crazy overload of crazy stuff i see on these forums (i'm used to fitocracy, this stuff doesn't fly so much there), i'm happy there are some sane folks around.0 -
it's so funny that it can be that simple. have been lifting weights since the baby was born, but wasn't tracking food. started tracking 10 days ago, and will be down 4lbs when I do my next weight entry. I eat back my exercise, and don't feel horribly deprived at all.
but see, the trick is, this is all active. it's all stuff you gotta practice. but that's good, because it works, and it gets easier the longer you practice. despite the crazy overload of crazy stuff i see on these forums (i'm used to fitocracy, this stuff doesn't fly so much there), i'm happy there are some sane folks around.
A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
Dear OP:
I am glad you posted this. I have been meaning to ask some questions for a few days, this may be my opportunity.
What is a macro and a micronutrient and how do we measure them or rather know how many of each we need?
If my TDEE is 2400 and MFP says to eat 1200 and I want to lose 25 lbs do you recommend eating 2400 calories and then burning off 1200 in exercise to get to 1200 by day's end? If so then what do I do when I take a day off from exercise? Just eat 1200 calories? (actually, this doesn't sound right). Naturally, all my body wants to consume is about 1400 - 1700. There is probably no way I could eat more, I would blow up. I do cardio only now, but am starting lifting in ten days. I should wait til I lift to up my calories or I will never work all that off via cardio unless I do Zumba plus something else. daily
Also how do I figure protein grams for my daily intake. I want to weigh about 120 lbs. Is it 120 grams that I need or is it another calculation to mean a percentage of my calories should be protein. Given all the numbers I gave you, how do I figure my protein.
Thanks in advance.
If you thought the original post was helpful, you may want to continue with these
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read
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- Stop complicating it. Unless you have a medical condition that indicates otherwise, you do not have to eat ‘clean’, restrict a food group, restrict a macro, cleanse, detox, time your meals, or anything else to lose weight. Eat a diet that comprises nutrient dense foods and enjoy treats as long as they fit into your macros (see also http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym ).
Thanks for this post - this is SO me. I fall off the wagon, start reading up again, try to get motivated but confuse myself thinking I need to cut carbs/grains/sugar completely instead of realising I can just eat well and in moderation rather than thinking I need to fit into a paleo/sugar free model that feels so unrealistic for me.
Thanks for the kick I needed - will begin tracking again tomorrow and will shift this 7kgs (15 lbs). I know it's not a huge amount in the whole scheme of things but I am 5ft1 and haven't been able to shift it for a while.0 -
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*phew* I was just about to shove a tube up my butt and give myself a coffee enema.
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