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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/598252-anyone-eat-coconut-oil

I agree with what others have said - but to answer your question, yeah that looks fine. Eating actual food is also fine. Have a combination of protein/carbs around your workouts and try to focus most of your calories around your workouts if you can. The creatine really isn't that big of a deal to have around your workout -…

Counting calories and stopped eating breakfast.

Along with the above, be sure you're in a calorie deficit. The larger the better.

I'm with you on the soft drinks. I've been crucified as a weirdo. I can tolerate sprite and sunkist though, but still haven't had any in years. Also: -Eggs in most raw forms -Coffee or tea -Most kinds of chocolates Yep, I'm weird.

Having your macronutrients set via percentages isn't the best way to go about things as it doesn't take into account an individual's need in all situations. To quote Lyle McDonald: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/diet-percentages-part-2.html

If you're implying that "quite a lot of protein" will cause kidney issues, that isn't true. A high protein intake is only a problem for folks with preexisting kidney issues.

Unless you have kidney issues, no. Aim for at least 1g/lb, particularly if you are in a deficit and/or lifting weights.

That amount of sugar is nothing to sweat about. MFP's default sugar target is silly. Calories matter - sugar intake won't matter much - particularly in a deficit.

This is not surprising as you probably have little visceral fat left and the fasted cardio can aid in targeting the subcutaneous (or "stubborn") fat. Also, you should know that while Alan still maintains most of the points he's written about in that article, he has since modified his formerly negative view of fasted…

Toning is a function of fat loss and/or muscle gain. For the short term, you need to pick one of those two (and eventually cycle between them): Fat loss while preserving muscle mass, or muscle gain while limiting fat gain. In the long term, it will be impossible to do perform both goals simultaneously, as they have…

To be clear, for the latter, it is only advantageous to be insulin resistant in the fat cell. Ideally you'd want the muscle cell to be insulin sensitive.

Don't do p90x. If you really feel inclined to do so, skip the plyometrics video and any other exercises where you feel knee pain. All you'll do is screw up your knee further.

The latter. Focusing more calories around your workout may also make a marginal difference.

Which nutrient will specifically? Not really sure there's really anything to discuss without you locating what he actually said, word for word. Someone having a hard time losing weight can be due to a myriad of reasons.

How much is quite a lot? Are you tracking macronutrient intake along with caloric intake? Also, eat a crapload of fibrous vegetables everyday - this will help you stay full (along with numerous other benefits). Don't bother counting the calories from it, as a good portion won't be absorbed.

They are all ESTIMATES. You have to adjust based on real world changes. All the more reason to stop counting/eating back exercise calories and just stick with a moderate absolute deficit.

He already provided them if you scroll down. Although I wouldn't exactly call them studies.

Muscles swelling and aching is water retention? That could help, but that alone won't matter much.

What's your goal?

Yes. You have to lose fat while preserving muscle mass to achieve a "toned" look. Losing weight is a requirement for losing fat.

There's no need to zigzag calories. Eat at a modest deficit and eat adequate protein. Try to focus the calories around your workouts if you can. Incorporate full diet breaks/refeeds when needed.

First thing you need to do is pick a goal. Although you should note that neither one of those programs will be optimal for either goal in the long run.

So is there a limit to how much you can eat once the sun sets? If not, just eat your calories/protein then and plan your workout around that period as well. Eating adequate calories (not too large of a deficit) and protein (1g/lb as a rule of thumb), along with a high tension muscle stimulus (weight training) should allow…

I wasn't referring to diabetics. And regarding the topic, the studies that claim caffeine raises insulin and causes insulin resistance are partially true. It depends on the dosage of caffeine (right before a meal). The studies use a ridiculously high dose which isn't relevant in the real world (in most cases). Also,…

Here's a good summary sort of thing you are looking for (although a bit longer than a few sentences). http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/coffee-diabetes-and-weight-control-research-review.html

I don't see how either of those articles are relevant to your concerns of caffeine aiding in weight gain. Also, insulin resistance is usually a good thing while dieting.

Rather than dismiss science altogether, post the studies you're referring to.

Read the first post of this thread http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173853-an-objective-look-at-eating-exercise-calories

"It is all okay and caffeine can actually help with weight loss." Use it as a pre-workout stimulant as well.