In an attempt to keep the threads from being over-run with stickies and for ease of use, please find below a list of the posts that you should read as well as other informational posts that should be useful to have to hand:


Basic information regarding diet


The Basics

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/841305-corn-used-my-man-parts-as-a-speedbag

Not posted in this group yet, but the much more comprehensive and expanded version of "The Basics' thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Setting Your Calorie and Macro Targets

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1058378-oh-noes-i-am-eating-below-my-bmr

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1072049-thoughts-on-tdee-calculators-and-switching-from-mfp-to-tdee

IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros)

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym

An example of applying IIFYM

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity

Clean eating

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/822501-halp-my-sandwich-isn-t-clean

Exercise calories

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818082-exercise-calories-again-wtf

Logging accuracy

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think



Very useful reads and information


Research on Protein Intake

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/823505-research-on-protien-intake

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/869015-fundamental-flaws-with-rda-recommendations-for-protein

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1158604-eric-helms-protein-research

Insulin, Low Carbs, Gary Taubes, and James Krieger

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817143-insulin-low-carbs-gary-taubes-and-james-krieger

The Glycemic Inex

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/919411-the-glycemic-index

Q & A's With Eric Helms

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/820425-q-a-s-with-eric-helms

Nutrient Timing

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872189-alan-aragon-and-brad-schoenfeld-on-nutrient-timing

MFP report function

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1040095-mfp-s-new-reports-function

Cardio and Fat Loss

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1083930-cardio-roundtable-discussion

Links to Recurring Topics

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1158400-links-to-recurring-topics


Posts on common misunderstandings and myths


How to blast that fat from a specific area!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/827838-how-to-blast-that-fat-from-a-specific-area

Meal Frequency. Rev up that furnace. LOL.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/820577-meal-frequency-rev-up-that-furnace-lol

Building muscle AND losing fat at the same time!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818594-building-muscle-and-losing-fat-at-the-same-time

Myths and Facts About Hydration Requirements

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821181-myths-and-facts-about-hydration-requirements

Detoxes and Cleanses

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses

Glycemic Index

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/532251-let-s-talk-about-the-gi-index

Starvation Mode

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1084912-good-starvation-mode-article

Posts to ask specific questions


Bodyfat estimation thread

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/826435-bodyfat-estimation-thread

Asking questions about your intake -- providing info

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/910257-the-new-and-improved-asking-questions-about-your-intake


Other Informational posts


Body Fat Estimation Methods

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/830595-body-fat-estimation-methods

How To Post Pictures

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/832956-how-to-post-pictures

Resources and References

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/840378-research

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/865230-resources-and-references

Protein sources

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources


Weight Lifting


Weight Lifting - Form /Technique

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/852401-proper-form-and-technique-sources

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1018359-do-you-cave-in-when-you-squat

Strength Training - the basics

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics

Barbell routines - when you only have dumbbells

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/902569-barbell-routines-when-you-only-have-dumbbells

Form Check

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here

Lifting and Running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1091565-lifting-and-running





Randomness

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/914180-thread-locking-and-intake-follow-ups

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/859304-protein-powder-recipes

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/935283-expectations-keeping-it-real

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1160659-2014-goals-first-quarter-and-beyond

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1158400-links-to-recurring-topics