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sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I can actually kind of agree with this. I have noticed, that "average" ( I use the word lightly ) , does like to be told what to do. Many people do not want engage in the way folks in here do. Lots of people like absolutes. Do X and Y will happen kind of thing. Problem is, they learn nothing. I would even go as far to say that telling people, especially newbies, to train to failure may increase muscle gain. The reason is, many newbies dont know what an rpe of 7 or 8 feels like. Instead of telling them to train to failure all the time, maybe have them do it a few times to see what true failure feels like.6 -
sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I think you have come to the wrong place - in general people on MFP like one to have backing (studies, sources) for their recomendations
I also think this recomendation is nonsense - all people do not need to drink a gallon of water per day or even to keep their intake high
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psychod787 wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I can actually kind of agree with this. I have noticed, that "average" ( I use the word lightly ) , does like to be told what to do. Many people do not want engage in the way folks in here do. Lots of people like absolutes. Do X and Y will happen kind of thing. Problem is, they learn nothing. I would even go as far to say that telling people, especially newbies, to train to failure may increase muscle gain. The reason is, many newbies dont know what an rpe of 7 or 8 feels like. Instead of telling them to train to failure all the time, maybe have them do it a few times to see what true failure feels like.
And to be honest, most people unless very experienced and/or pushed hard by a coach don't understand what failure is, they have never been to that point in any physical activity.
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sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »I’m here to help ppl; you can disagree with the advice I give; if they want to take it, fine; if not that’s fine too. it’s free and free speech. Don’t come into my thread to argue with me cause I don’t care what you have to say. you can disagree all you want.. I’m not here for a debate; I know my stuff and I got many ppl into shape..
Have you?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
The is the thing, I don’t have to; unless the OP asked why. I don’t get paid for this so if anyone else agreed with it then oh well; it’s open forum; I’m not here to debate
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I teach the people who ask questions.
But you have no actual qualifications to do so - or if you do you didnt answer to say what they are
We can all teach people who ask questions if our area of knowledge covers their question or our experience is relevant - I have answered questions about immunisations for example because that is my area of knowledge and working experience.
I am not a fan of posters starting a thread with I am an expert on everything and then refusing to engage in discussion about their recomendations and making sarcastic and derogatory remarks about others - 'they are just in a bubble because they dont agree with me'
I dont agree with some of your recomendations or conclusions (poster's issue after 1 week of not losing was not adding muscle which disguised weight loss ) - and those I know nothing about - eg gym excercises - I have not commented on.
I also disagree with your approach - one of the first things when giving relevant advice is finding out enough to base that advice on and individualising the advice - and that applies to any area, not just fitness/nutrition
Kitchen cabinetry, financial advice, family therapy, aged care assistance, garden design, wedding planning etc etc
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@cmriverside. Aka... The Unicorn... aka momma bird. She has maintained an 80lb weight loss for 8 years. 13 years Her knowledge base is amazing.
@psychod787 Fixed that for ya.
Are you *kittening* kidding me? DO NOT TAKE away five years of not-nearly-the-amount-of-ice-cream-as-I-would-like-sacrifice.
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I can actually kind of agree with this. I have noticed, that "average" ( I use the word lightly ) , does like to be told what to do. Many people do not want engage in the way folks in here do. Lots of people like absolutes. Do X and Y will happen kind of thing. Problem is, they learn nothing. I would even go as far to say that telling people, especially newbies, to train to failure may increase muscle gain. The reason is, many newbies dont know what an rpe of 7 or 8 feels like. Instead of telling them to train to failure all the time, maybe have them do it a few times to see what true failure feels like.
And to be honest, most people unless very experienced and/or pushed hard by a coach don't understand what failure is, they have never been to that point in any physical activity.
Agreed, but I think "true" failure has to be used sparingly and with respect. I personally prefer, if I do failure, to form failure. When form starts to break, injuries become more likely. That said, I would never tell a new gym goer to take each set to true failure. First, they need to learn the basic lifts and master tech. Then, taking each set to failure, may impact muscle gain. The person may exhaust themselves and be able to push less volume in a session. If they had left a rep or two in the tank, they may push more total volume. Third, I do not believe that "breaking" a new client, especially an obese one, is a good idea. They may get hurt or just think the gym = pain. Not a very good association for something we like for people to love. I hate it when I see a never obese trainer just decimate an obese client. Walking lunges for a 300+ lbs client. *kitten*, put on a 120 lb suit and try that $#!÷. Then we can talk.13 -
psychod787 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »Frompumpkin2cinderella wrote: »How much water is too much? I generally drink 12-15 glasses a day and in warmer weather as of now I think I'm drinking more. I think I lost count today but let's say 18. I tend to sweat a lot so I feel faint.
1 gallon a day is an ideal water intake
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I never said there was a study, I like to tell people to drink a gallon a day instead of telling them to keep their water high. Ppl like measurements instead of vague statements
I can actually kind of agree with this. I have noticed, that "average" ( I use the word lightly ) , does like to be told what to do. Many people do not want engage in the way folks in here do. Lots of people like absolutes. Do X and Y will happen kind of thing. Problem is, they learn nothing. I would even go as far to say that telling people, especially newbies, to train to failure may increase muscle gain. The reason is, many newbies dont know what an rpe of 7 or 8 feels like. Instead of telling them to train to failure all the time, maybe have them do it a few times to see what true failure feels like.
And to be honest, most people unless very experienced and/or pushed hard by a coach don't understand what failure is, they have never been to that point in any physical activity.
Agreed, but I think "true" failure has to be used sparingly and with respect. I personally prefer, if I do failure, to form failure. When form starts to break, injuries become more likely. That said, I would never tell a new gym goer to take each set to true failure. First, they need to learn the basic lifts and master tech. Then, taking each set to failure, may impact muscle gain. The person may exhaust themselves and be able to push less volume in a session. If they had left a rep or two in the tank, they may push more total volume. Third, I do not believe that "breaking" a new client, especially an obese one, is a good idea. They may get hurt or just think the gym = pain. Not a very good association for something we like for people to love. I hate it when I see a never obese trainer just decimate an obese client. Walking lunges for a 300+ lbs client. *kitten*, put on a 120 lb suit and try that $#!÷. Then we can talk.
Agree 100% with all the above, "form" failure is really as far as anyone should go. Now you can start modifying the exercise as form breaks down (stripping weights off a bar as a simple example) to keep going to close to "ultimate" failure but you will seldom see anyone doing this on a regular basis and with good reason. People don't recover like that.
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I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.6
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TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
Isn't the point of most forums discussion? He has made a number of points some good, some that people don't agree with. Most of those that don't agree have provided some reasoning why they don't. And yes some of the things people don't agree with could present an injury situation and/or is contrary to the guidance of experts in the particular area.
Isn't that better than taking anything posted on a forum as gospel?10 -
psychod787 wrote: »Then there is my boy toy @PAV8888 ... hey snuggles... hands off ladies, he's mine. Lol he has lost 100+ lbs and maintained for 6 years. Guy is always evolving and looking at new ideas.
Please leave a message at the tone... @PAV8888 expired while trying to traverse the australian outback while drinking no more than a universally approved gallon of water a day....11 -
TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
I don't care about YOUR qualifications, because you haven't presented yourself as an expert. The OP has, yet he has not shared his qualifications, and does not appear to have taken the time to "read the room" (get to know the forum) before posting and reacting.
This is not a thread for the OP and people who have questions. This is a thread for any forum member who choses to participate, which will include people who question his responses.
I wouldn't characterize anyone as "so concerned" - you're just seeing the normal pushback to pronouncements with no citations.13 -
psychod787 wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »
@sandboxfitness
You've made 41 posts as of right now, and you have acquired 244 "Disagrees."
That's impressive. Not really, that says to me that in fact you don't really have all the answers.
Maybe take a step back and understand that there are many people here who know at least as much as you do and they WILL call you out on it. Coming into a 16 year-running community forum without knowing your audience is bound to be problematic.
Lol I don’t care if people disagrees. They’re in a bubble and don’t want to hear anything else other what they read on here.
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@AnnPT77 aka.. aunt granny, is one of the smartest people on here. She gives me feedback, good and bad about my post. Besides she is super polite!
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Aunt granny? Still feeling kinda deflated after learning that I must apparently "look stringy and skinny fat . . . not toned", on account of doing basically all "cardio" all the time, given that "toning requires weight lifting". Good thing I'm not appearance sensitive, huh? I guess I'm still staying pretty polite about it so far, so there's that. 🤷♀️
You're sweet to say such nice things, though. Makes me feel better. 😉
Gonna go sulk and cardio some more now.21 -
Hello, I am looking to get some advise. For over 6 weeks, I've been away from sugar and carbs. I went from about 124 to about 113. I wasn't using MyFitnesspal to track anything. I have been doing 30min. of the elliptical 4 days a week and walk about an hour 2-3days a week.
I've noticed that for the past 2 weeks or so, I haven't lost any weight. I just got to tracking meals for 4 days. I hate weights and my Rheumatologist suggests I don't do it. She says that I can walk and do yoga. But, the cardio is something I like, keeps me focused and helps with depression. Is there any reason why I'm stagnant? I still continue to eat protein and veges and olive oil and nuts (almonds and pumpkin seeds).
Is there any reason why I'm stagnant?
I was hoping to lose a pound a week for 5 months so I can lose 20lbs. Is this a realistic goal with how I'm eating and exercising? I am 50 and female.1 -
113 lbs? What's your height?0
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4.7"
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4 feet 7 inches0
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abigailetches wrote: »4.7"
You've lost 11 pounds in 5 weeks, over 2 pounds a week on average, which is an aggressively fast loss rate for someone your size, and doing it in a context with a non-trivial exercise schedule. (I'm not saying it's excessive exercise, just that it's a physical stress added to the fast loss rate, which is also a stressor. If it's not new exercise, possibly less of an issue.) I gather you have some kind of ongoing health condition (since you mention the rheumatologist) as a backdrop. One thing that can happen in a scenario like that is a sort of gradually increasing stress-related (perhaps cortisol-related) water retention that masks fat loss on the scale. That's not the only possibility, but it is one.
Are you noticing any fatigue (even subtle) or weakness? Has your sleep quality/quantity changed?
I'm not a nutrition coach, though. Just a fellow female, also over 50. 🙂10 -
kshama2001 wrote: »TakeTheLongWayHome wrote: »I’m wondering why people are so concerned with all this. The guy is giving advice, for free, on an Internet forum. He’s not the nutritionist of the Mayo Clinic, nor did he say he was. Take his advice or don’t. Drink 3/4 a gallon of water if a gallon is too much. Drink none, nobody cares. I haven’t seen him giving advice that would have anyone hurting themselves in regard to lifting weight either. Lift to failure or leave a couple in the tank. Or don’t, once again, nobody cares.
I don't care about YOUR qualifications, because you haven't presented yourself as an expert. The OP has, yet he has not shared his qualifications, and does not appear to have taken the time to "read the room" (get to know the forum) before posting and reacting.
This is not a thread for the OP and people who have questions. This is a thread for any forum member who choses to participate, which will include people who question his responses.
I wouldn't characterize anyone as "so concerned" - you're just seeing the normal pushback to pronouncements with no citations.
you’re talking about certifications and you’re the guy who google articles, post them and don’t even read them lmao..0 -
I understand that you're not a nutrition coach. But, appreciate any advice. The ellliptical is not new to me. I was hoping to change the quality and quantity of sleep, but no change. I'm frustrated with the scale. It's not a great source of motivation. I have taken measurements and they have decreased. But, I was really hoping that I would see a decrease on the scale.3
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paperpudding wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »sandboxfitness wrote: »I’m here to help ppl; you can disagree with the advice I give; if they want to take it, fine; if not that’s fine too. it’s free and free speech. Don’t come into my thread to argue with me cause I don’t care what you have to say. you can disagree all you want.. I’m not here for a debate; I know my stuff and I got many ppl into shape..
Have you?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
The is the thing, I don’t have to; unless the OP asked why. I don’t get paid for this so if anyone else agreed with it then oh well; it’s open forum; I’m not here to debate
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I teach the people who ask questions.
But you have no actual qualifications to do so - or if you do you didnt answer to say what they are
We can all teach people who ask questions if our area of knowledge covers their question or our experience is relevant - I have answered questions about immunisations for example because that is my area of knowledge and working experience.
I am not a fan of posters starting a thread with I am an expert on everything and then refusing to engage in discussion about their recomendations and making sarcastic and derogatory remarks about others - 'they are just in a bubble because they dont agree with me'
I dont agree with some of your recomendations or conclusions (poster's issue after 1 week of not losing was not adding muscle which disguised weight loss ) - and those I know nothing about - eg gym excercises - I have not commented on.
I also disagree with your approach - one of the first things when giving relevant advice is finding out enough to base that advice on and individualising the advice - and that applies to any area, not just fitness/nutrition
Kitchen cabinetry, financial advice, family therapy, aged care assistance, garden design, wedding planning etc etc
I don’t really care what you agree with. this is not a debate table; this is a thread I made to answer questions based on what I learned from 15 years; 6 bodybuilding shows I coached myself through, 30+ clients.. can I get certifications? I sure can, but 99% of these certifications any kid can take and claim they know something.. like the “old guy” who keeps wanting my attention4
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