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Nice ! Too bad I don't own a smartphone, but I can see this is a really cool app !

Could you make your Diary public, so that we can review it? I am not a weight trainer, but I could probably point out a few reasons why you are over your cals

No, unfortunately. Your losing 3 lbs in one day would mean a calorie deficit, in one day, of: 3 x 3500 = 10500 calories ! As other said here, it is a combination of water and internal residue (or lack of I should say )

^^^ This You may find out that you really did not gain that much in 3 days. 1 pound of fat = 3,500 calories So 7 pounds = 24,500 extra calories in 3 days?? No way ! I would doubt you actually gained more than 3 lbs; wait a few days, keep with the program, drink water, and you will see you did not gain 7lbs :bigsmile:

I recommend to read this article from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and form your own opinion: How Can I Get Enough Protein? The Protein Myth http://www.pcrm.org/search/?cid=251 Some extracts: 1) Protein Requirements With the traditional Western diet, the average American consumes about double the protein…

I recommend to read this article from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and form your own opinion: How Can I Get Enough Protein? The Protein Myth http://www.pcrm.org/search/?cid=251 Some extracts: 1) Protein Requirements With the traditional Western diet, the average American consumes about double the protein…

^^^ This Perfect example of the power of counting calories ! And as many said here, MFP also allows you to monitor your intake of nutrients, for better health.

My suggestion is to seek professional help. You are certainly right, you are on a dangerous path, and you need to receive professional help. First, to make sure you receive proper nutrition. And then, to deal with your reason for not being able to eat. Keep in touch. Friend me if you want. Don't despair, but look for a…

Nice !! Thanks for the recipe !! I bet it is also much lower in cost to do it that way

The actual protein you need is small, no matter who you believe. So eating protein above of what your body needs, will not help you retain muscle. As the previous poster stated, the way to maintain or add muscle mass is exercise.

I understand everyone is different, and each has to find what works best for their individual situation (health, exercise, age, etc) That is why I have a problem when someone generically states that protein should be 1 gram per pound of weight. It seems to be a MFP circulated number, that does not really have any support…

An interesting page with links that I want to share: http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject=274&topic_id=1323&level3_id=5145 Has a lot of studies on individual macronutrients, including protein For example, look at this table: (page 4 for protein)…

THANKS !! Even though that page is for "Strength and Power Athletes", the link does give me plenty of information to work from. Some interesting things from that page: 1) "usually registered dieticians who maintain that the RDA for protein is sufficient for all conditions, including individuals involved heavily in sports.…

@Hurricane: Very interesting ! Would you mind asking your boyfriend, to provide some links to studies that show the adequate number of grams of protein? I am sure the number will change depending on activity, sex, age, etc But any study that shows this would be very much appreciated ! In the meantime, I will keep using the…

May I ask where did you find 1 to 2 grams is correct? I am currently searching for a study/source on the number of grams (or percentages of calories) for protein. So far, it has only been a widely circulating rumor on MFP, but no links to studies.

Thank you, but this newer study is for the effects of Dairy. It reviews effects of your protein coming from almost no Dairy, to high dairy. So the question is still there: Where is a study that shows 1 gram of protein per lean body mass pounds?

Thank you for the link. It does not talk about the 1 gram of protein that I was asking, But at least it mentions some percentages (for prehistoric humans !!) of 18 to 35% The study recommends high protein, not for nutrition reasons, but to increase satiation. In other words, so that you can reduce weight because your…

I still have not seen a link here for a source or study that states that 1 gram of protein per lean body pounds is correct. You may not agree with the 18% of DASH for protein, but certainly DASH is not meant for people with Kidney issues. DASH was meant for heart issues, but is now widely regarded as a very balanced diet,…

Where did you get that 1g number from? Seems to me that it is some kind of rule of thumb that is circulating in MFP, without any real study behind it

Could you refer me to the to the nutrition textbook that states those numbers? So far, I have not read any study that recommends the 1 gram per pound of LBM, only some bodybuidling websites.

Where does that % come from? Do you have any sources? (DASH recommends 18%)

Does anyone know where that "1 gram" number comes from?? I have seen many times at MFP the generic recommendation of 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. I don't agree with that high number of protein grams, unless you are bodubuilding or something serious where you need lots of extra protein. Here is why: If I…

@suziecue66: Not sure where you obtained that number of 1 gram of protein per pound, but if I used that recommendation I would need: 209 lbs x 0.74 = 155 grams !! (I estimate I have 26% body fat) That would be equivalent to almost 34% of my calories from protein !! too much by any standards ! That Generic rule of "1 gram…

I am really, really surprised your goal is 150g of protein. I am 6'1" and weigh 210 lbs, and my protein goal is only 69 g ! 150g of protein is 600 calories (4 cal per gram of protein) If your total calorie goal is say 1500, that means you target protein is 40% of the total cals !! Way too much protein, if you let me say,…

Great ! Some information on DASH: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf It was initially developed for people with high blood pressure, etc. But it has been found to be a very balanced diet, endorsed by many medical associations: http://dashdiet.org/ It is high in carbs, but you have to notice…

I have looked at your diary, and I don't see why you think you are getting too many carbs: Your current goal is 1800 calories, of which you have set a limit of 40% carbs, 30% fat, 30% protein. Compare that to my goals: 1830 calories, with 60% carbs, 25% fat and 15% protein. I set those limits based on the DASH diet…

Farrah !

Hi ! I will turn 50 this May 2012, and my target is to reduce 62 lbs (6'1", started with 249lbs) I have lost 41 already in 4 months of MFP, so I am ok on that front, but now I want to be fit ! I want to look great (some muscles, please !) by end of this year 2012 Anyone here has suggestions on strength training for 50 year…

Maybe this Excel spreadsheet would be useful to you: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/491087-my-gift-excel-spreadsheet-for-bmr-tdee-cut-build-and-ma

Wow, congratulations ! I think I understand how excited you are to see those results. I have similar goals, in terms of obtaining great lab results next time I see my doctor ! Thank you for sharing your success story !