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  • Personally, I disable step tracking in the MFP app which takes out the calorie adjustment, and I only keep track of calories burned from actual activities I recorded. I don't trust the "calorie adjustment" at all.
    in Garmin and MFP over shooting calories? Comment by blearyspecs April 2018
  • Beware the Paleo brigade... If you're not including fish in your definition of meat, then that should be a key source of protein for you. Fish freezes well and can be really convenient. Pulses (lentils, peas, beans, etc...) are a also good thing to anchor your meals on when you're not including meat.
    in CUTTING BACK ON MEAT Comment by blearyspecs January 2016
  • I gave up diet soft drinks and my gut tells me that it helped, but the science doesn't back it up. I've gone through a lot of the published literature and I don't think there's any scientific basis for giving them up. The only thing, as TavistockToad mentioned, is that they may increase your appetite for other sweet foods,…
    in Diet Fizzy Drinks Comment by blearyspecs January 2016
  • The guy who runs the gym at work keeps everyone up to date on the big races. In the off chance anyone reading this is from Manitoba there's also the Manitoba Runners Association (http://www.mraweb.ca/)
    in How do you find out about Marathons, or Races in your area? Comment by blearyspecs April 2015
  • I've been doing resistance training on a deficit similar to yours (except I'm focussing more on cardio/training for running). The good news is that even though I'm not eating very much I'm making progress in strength and my arms look bigger. The bad news is that when I measure them, my arms aren't actually any bigger than…
    in Muscle growth while eating in a deficit Comment by blearyspecs March 2015
  • These are the things that I restock immediately if I run out, or I'm about to run out. Along with a good selection of spices it's enough for me to eat a healthy, varied diet. And the only things that can spoil are things I use enough that they don't last long enough. Bread Eggs Milk Oatmeal Almonds Greek Yogurt Onions…
    in Tell me the food staples you keep in your home! Comment by blearyspecs January 2015
  • Look into a program. The most popular for beginners are Starting Strength or Strong Lifts 5x5.
    in weight lifting no idea how or where to start. Comment by blearyspecs December 2014
  • Even the most ardent anti-sugar activists are only recommending limits on ADDED sugar. That doesn't include fruit. The only way eating fruit can be bad for you is if you're eating nothing but fruit and missing nutrients from other sources. Or if you eat too many and go over on calories.
    in Whats your take on fruit (sugar)? Comment by blearyspecs December 2014
  • I miss not being cold. I never used to understand these people who always complained they were cold, now I'm one of them. Also, I now find that airplane seats are far less comfortable after a couple of hours. They need more cushioning.
    in Do you miss anything about being bigger? Comment by blearyspecs August 2014
  • Wide-angle lenses can make you look bigger when used at a short distance. Almost all cell phone cameras have wide-angle lenses. So, if you're using a cell phone at a short distance (e.g. in a bathroom) it may not just be your imagination. There's a consensus that the most flattering focal length is 85mm on a full frame…
    in camera adds pounds Comment by blearyspecs July 2014
  • Textured vegetable protein (TVP) gets a rap because it's heavily processed. However, it has lots of protein and fibre, it's cheap and it requires very little prep time compared to dry beans (10min vs. overnight). I started using it to replace beef in my chilli and I'm very happy with how it turned out.
    in Any tips on upping protein without fat? (Vegetarian!) Comment by blearyspecs June 2014
  • 1) Yes 2) 43 lbs 3) I know that since I've started eating breakfast every day I've been noticeably less hungry before lunch and have stopped buying snacks at Tim's. It also helps keep the gallbladder going which is good for people at risk for stones (e.g. the obese and/or people losing weight rapidly).
    in Breakfast or no? Comment by blearyspecs June 2014
  • My system is similar to ahoy_m8's. I weigh every morning and record it. Then I put it in a spreadsheet where I have a graph. Where I differ is that I look at the trendline of the graph rather than just weekly averages. That way I can see the patterns. It turns out I lose all my weight on the weekends and then hover…
    in Weigh In Question Comment by blearyspecs June 2014
  • Plan your meals ahead of time. Logging will work a whole lot easier if you know what you're going to be eating tomorrow. And for me, it leads to eating better as well. Also, be very wary of any nutritional advice from these forums. There's a lot of stuff being repeated by a lot of people that is completely and utterly…
    in Your MOST helpful tip to new users. Comment by blearyspecs May 2014
  • You're burning a lot of calories through excercise. How are you estimating that burn? Are you using a heart rate monitor?
    in Gained 2 lbs...just can't seem to lose?? Comment by blearyspecs April 2014
  • I've been on here for a while, but have only been getting serious for the past month. I'm looking to keep the pace I've had recently going for the long haul. I can always use more friends. Please feel free to add me. SW: 235 CW: 220 GW: 169
    in Do you need friends?? Post up! Comment by blearyspecs April 2014
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