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I keep pork rinds in the house, and I snack on them at the end of the day in front of the TV or computer. 1 serving is 1/2 oz. @ ~ 80 cals and 8g protein, with a cost of $0.18. Cheese is also a good option ( bricks or sticks ), just be sure to compare your options, and get the ones that fit the nutrition/calorie profile…
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My go to breakfasts are scrambled eggs w/ bacon or sausage, a fritata bake, or breakfast meatloaf. One of those plus a multigrain english muffin w/ some cream cheese or butter. This will end up being 4-500 cals, with 10-15g fiber, and 25+g of protein. Most days, by the time I get a chance to eat lunch ( 4-6 hrs later ),…
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I don't. If I want a Big Mac, I get a Big Mac. But lately, only reason I stop @ McD's is if I'm pressed for time, and it ends up being a 20 piece chicken nuggets plain ... about the only stock item that isn't horrible LCHF macros. I eat half, and save the rest for a 2nd meal.
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Yeah, some of the convenience items are replaceable with homemade, to save a bit more ... but I'm a single dude, and my spice rack consists of 2-4 McCormacks seasoning blends for use on my proteins, and a few others like salt, pepper, and garlic powder. I cook for just me, cept the couple weeks a year my retired mom visits…
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Single male living in the NE US ( western New York ), with daily targets of 1800 net cals and 100g protein. I hit the gym at least 3 days a week, doing both strength training and cardo work. I spend $25-30/week to meet nutrition goals, and another $15-20 for optional items or product "upgrades". I've also had weeks where I…
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If you eat a TAD or carb heavy diet, you could switch to a LCHF/Keto meal plan. This could reduce glycogen stores, resulting in less water retention. Reducing/eliminating sodium can have a similar effect. I, personally, can drop anywhere from 4-6 lbs in a couple days, by lowering carbs and restricting sodium intake. YMMV,…
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Misplaced 65 lbs. in 2015, managed to find an "extra" 10-15 while relocating it in 2016-2017. I'm finally moving again in the right direction, after a major back injury. GL with the retrace.
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2 Stone ( 40 lbs. ) in 4 months is around 3lbs a week ... faster then most would consider safe/reasonable without medical supervision. Possible ? Sure, just about anything is possible. Not sure its plausible unless you have a lot of weight to lose ... and you wont find anyone here recommending more than 2lb/week, without…
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I tend to graze when I'm not engaged. Passive activities such as watching TV always tempt me to bring out the snacks and munch.
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Truth. There are days I just don't feel like going, but I make myself. Other days, I can't wait to get in. Some days, i decide to get an extra workout in when im bored. Consistancy and making it a habit, will go a long way to keeping it going. Get on a plan/schedule, and try to stick to it, until it becomes routine. Then…
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Surplus cals + lift heavy things + proper nutrition to support recovery = win
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I'll workout anytime i can get one in, doesnt matter, as far as the exercising goes.
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You need to recalculate your target after every 10-20 lbs. lost, because your BMI goes down as your weight does. And a 20% calorie range isn't helping you any, you need to be more exacting with your measurements, and hitting your targets.
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If i didn't eat beans, I wouldn't get half the fiber that I do now.... I make homemade chilies almost weekly, and take it for lunch at work during the week. Making myself obviously gives me a lot more control over how many calories its costing me to get in my fiber for the day. I am regularly over on my daily fiber goal…
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A daily over/under isn't a real concern, but if your weekly average consistently comes in significantly under, you need to review, and possibly adjust, your meal plan. Also, realize that 1200 is a nice, "convenient" figure, and your min requirement might be higher or lower due to age, height, and other factors. Depending…
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This.
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3 Eggs, 1 serving bacon or sausage, light whole grain english muffin w/ butter or cream cheese is pretty standard. Alternatively, I have been experimenting with breakfast meatloaf, protein waffles, and other low carb breakfast ideas.
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Statistically, they are nutritionally interchangeable when you consider variation in individual samples. Preference is usually determined by taste ( turkey is more distinct ), texture ( turkey tends to be firmer ), and cost. Vitamin, mineral, cholesterol, etc profiles are also very similar.
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Once or twice a year, when I go to FL to visit my mom, I go to Hardee's for a treat. Beyond that, I try to eat a Keto meal plan, which is hard to stick to in most restaurants, and almost impossible via fast food, so I don't frequent them often.
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20% of the 1200 cal minimum recommended for a woman is : 240 cals / 4 cals/g = 60g protein ... And, in addition to suggestions above, avocado is a great calorie filler for a keto diet. According to USDA a 50g serving is: 1g protein 1g net carbs ( 3g fiber ) 7g fat 80 cals Thats a ~ 6% / 6% / 88% ratio.
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The typical target is 50g or less net carbs a day, to reach ketosis. The actual varies person to person, and is most often found by experimentation. I find that there are days I can end up eating well over 25g of fiber, and still end up under 50g net. It all depends on your choices. The Institute of Medicine recommends…
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The major health consideration for extremely high protein diets is potential renal damage ( Kidneys ). Intakes as high as 2g/kg have been clinically shown to be considered safe by the medical community. Higher intake levels are believed to be safe in healthy individuals. You don't need to eat any specific nutrient in any…
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Roughly 250 mg of sodium in 2 lt of Coke Zero ( as an example ). 100 mg of sodium can cause retention of ~ 1 cup of water, which is ~ 0.5 lb. Therefore : 250 / 100 *.5 = 1.5 lbs ( approx ) So yes, a 3/4 lb gain/day is plausible due to the increased sodium intake associated with drinking all that extra soda.
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Most applications I prefer soft, but will eat either.
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Family pack ( 72 ) of Large AA for $2.69, you just cant go wrong. Lasts me ~ 2 weeks.
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To answer the original question, the fat composition differs based on the feed and amount of exercise the animal gets. Kinda like ... idk ... a human ... And also, since its processed, variations in how it is prepared ( trimming, packing, etc ) will also have an impact.
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I can't tell if your diary status is due to inconsistent logging, or you are over restricting your intake. 1200 cal/day is recommended minimum intake without medical supervision. Most people would expect a properly calibrated FitBit to be accurate, so you should be fine eating back 90%+ of your "earned" calories.
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Medical studies have shown muscle retention is enhanced up to 1.5g/kg ( TBW ) of protein intake. Same studies recommend a min of 0.8g/kg. Eric's suggestion is a good one ... I follow a similar plan by setting my calorie target manually. That way, as I get closer to target weight, the deficit naturally decreases. Those plus…
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This. My personal favorite for a beginner is StrongLifts.
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Other then the above ( good suggestions ), I would put some consideration into ensuring your space is 4 season comfortable. Not being able to use it several months out of the year due to heat/cold kinda defeats the purpose.
