RebeccaNaegle Member

i eat around 1200 a day. I plan my day first thing in the morning or even a day or two before. I not only count calories but I eat a certain number of proteins carbs and fats. sometimes I skip breakfast (other than coffee) so I can have bigger snacks/meals throughout the day. I usually have breakfast/ lunch/ afternoon…

Ahh. I hated giving up alcohol but it affects your metabolism so I don't drink nearly like I used to, plus, its full of calories. Its hard though because my husband drinks wine almost daily, so I want to! ....but I want to cut and lose the weight more! Once I am done cutting I will up my calories, and then can fit drinking…

Yes if you are not too worried about muscle, I would def. lower it. 60-80 would be better. I only eat a lot because I don't do cardio, only heavy lifting and I am only focusing on muscle gain/maintenance. I don't have the links for my research at work so I cannot post them right now but if you do your own research on…

According to science and research, if you are in a deficit while working out and trying to lose fat, you need 1.2 grams per pound of body weight to maintain your current muscle mass. I am currently cutting and lifting heavy which is why I eat higher at 1.2 grams. This information you are posting does not take cutting into…

Try fairlife skim milk or raw egg whites. The fairlife skim is No fat, low carb, high protein. Add extra protein powder. and if you want to hide more taste, use half a banana instead of strawberries. Or eat a package of tuna with your shake as a snack. 17 grams of protein, .5 grams of fat per package.

60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.

Putting your body in a Ketosis state is pointless unless it is deemed medically necessary. You cant avoid carbs forever, so why starve your body of it now? It will only induce cravings for carbs and make it harder to stay on track. If you want to lose weight just lower your intake. Don't do low/no carbs... That is so hard…

I am a 122lb 5'4" female and I am eating 90 carbs, 140 grams of protein and 31 grams of fat, while cutting and maintaining muscle growth. Hope that gives you an idea of what someone my size does, compared to yourself.

This is not too high for you to lose weight. 2227 Calories seems like a pretty good number. The more weight you lose you'll want to adjust the intake to come down a bit, depending on how lean you want to get. I see you listed protein and carbs , but are you just filling in the other calories with fat grams? Your carbs are…

....much of our hunger is not even rooted in a real biological need to eat??? Sorry, but I eat because I like to live. I kind of need to eat. And if you don't believe in calorie counting why are you on this website or using the app? Like previously stated, you can "not believe" in anything you choose. Doesn't negate the…

You should try eatmeguiltfree brownies. They have an instagram and website. The lemon are my favorite. I don't like the laffy taffy texture of a lot of the protein bars out there, so these brownies/poundcakes are my go to. If I do eat a protein bar I love the fit crunch peanut butter. I heat it up for about 20 seconds and…

1200 is about what I eat. 1199 I think, to be exact. This is my "cutting" weight, and after I am done cutting, I will go back to maintenance around 1500. I follow strict macros while I am cutting, and do not plan to go lower than 1200 unless it is for prep on a fitness comp.

Yes. Def. more than one way. I was just saying she needs to be in a deficit. Usually that is easier for people to eat less, than to spend the hours in the gym trying to burn off a piece of bread. Either way, getting into a deficit was my only advice. Should've been more clear.

that seems crazy. The body builders are awesome! PLUS, they'll spot if you need one, or give advice if you ask. We are all a big family at the gym. Esp. the regulars.

The science is simple. Eat less than your body burns, and you will lose weight. Being in a deficit is the key. If someone isn't focused on specific macros for protein for muscle gain/maintenance or whatever the desire, then they don't need to do anything more than monitor calorie intake, hence, my comment about "eating…

I would assume if someone was "heavy" it is because they don't mind being that size. More power to them. I wish I could be so comfortable with my body. To each their own. You have to want to be fit more than you don't. Some want it, some don't. I would assume everyone using MFP clearly wants to be more fit.... Stop trying…

Like everyone has said nothing can spot reduce belly fat. Just eating less will make it go away. Unfortunately, belly fat is usually the last to go. Keep at it, you'll get there!!! :)

this thread is pure torture. :'(

But for the record, calories do matter.

Calories are units of energy for your body.

You could say - macro and calorie track and eat junk food and reach your goals, but making good choices wouldn't require you to be strict and calories count. Are you saying a surplus of lettuce should be logged and tracked?! Do you weigh out....peas? Crazy if you ask me. Example - CAKE, track it yes. VEGETABLES, don't…

You can eat whatever you want if your only goal is weight loss. If its muscle main/maintenance you need to look at macros. BUT just for weight loss, its simple science, you need to eat less than you burn. You can eat 1200 calories worth of cokes and candy bars or 1200 calories worth of chicken, sweet potatoes and greens.…

doughbardoughnuts.com has protein donuts for dieting and theyre yummy!!! Donuts are totally my fav guilty treat!

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Of course you can "outrun" a bad diet. Do you think your body really cares if your fat grams come from a cheeseburger or salmon? one may have more nutrients, but fat is fat regardless of the food it comes from, your body doesn't care if you eat chicken nuggets or grilled chicken, it is still protein. (Sure one is fried and…

GREAT advice here. ^^^ everything is on point! However, I eat around 1500 Cal for maintenance too, so that's not too low in my opinion.

I keep boiled eggs in the fridge and often eat 2-3 of the egg whites at work at my desk in the AM. (I throw the yolk away just due to fat content doesn't fit in my macros easily).

I usually eat less on days I don't work out, but not only 500 cal. more like 900-1000, and around 1200 on days that I workout.

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