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Two people of the same sex, age, height, weight, BF%, etc. can have vastly different percentages based off lean mass, activity, and goals. If you're fishing on what to set for yourself, I wouldn't base it off of anyone else. A lot of people prefer to set specific gram amounts based on their weight and goals, but…

When they refer to minimum, they're referring to BMR. Try not to take it out of context. Body weight x 10 is an estimation, just like BMR is an estimation. If you don't go to extremes, they will tend to be close to the same amount. Extremes being age, body composition, and activity. For TDEE, body weight x 14-16 is also an…

Just read this and you won't be confused anymore: http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/

Looks like you've done your research, which is appreciated. You're not only trying to get healthy for this summer, but also for the rest of your life. Most people that have had success make moderate changes for the long-term. No matter what number you go with, stick with it as consistently as possible for at least 3 weeks.…

I don't know about Sam's, but I know Costco's does.

Over the past 14 days (starting 4/22), you're averaging: 1448 calories - 60g protein, 192g carbs, 49g fat Eat more. Your BMR is 1419. SW of 128, GW of 115. With a light exercise activity, you should be eating around 1750-1875 calories a day TO LOSE weight. If you ate 1800 calories per day, the break down would be 115g…

http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/#metabolism http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-to-estimate-maintenance-caloric-intake.html

Over the past 9 days (starting 4/27), your intake averages out to: 1366 calories - 78g protein, 120g carbs, 61g fat At 5'7", SW 164, GW 138, your BMR is 1481 and at a sedentary activity level you should be eating around 1642 calories per day. With light exercise, closer to 1900 calories per day. My suggestion would be to…

Here's a good place to start: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/how-many-carbohydrates-do-you-need.html

There's no magic window of opportunity you're going to miss out on. As long as you eat some some protein within 24 hours you're fine.

Eat whatever you want. I eat 2-3 tbsp every day.

Read the link I posted above or go here: http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/#nutrients With your goal weight of 111. 2200 calories - 111g protein, 252g carbs, 83g fat If you decide to eat more or less, subtract from your carbs. Keep the protein and fat constant.

Start off here first: http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/ Read the whole thing several times, and then read it again.

Over the past 19 days (starting 4/17), you've been eating an average of: 1260 calories, 57g protein, 181g carbs, 34g fats 16 out of the 19 days, you've eaten below 1400. 7 out of 19 days, you've eaten below 1000. You stated your BMR is 1400. With the activity you do as a lacrosse athlete, you should be eating between…

What are your stats? Height, weight, goal..?

Sometimes it's best to separate yourself from people who are negative. Sometimes that means losing friends, but it can be better in the long run.

In three weeks I'm sure you've probably eaten at least 63 meals (3 per day), so messing up once is hardly anything to worry about.

Some people will judge people off of what they see in another person's diary. If it doesn't align to their way of thinking, often times they will dismiss that person's opinion. I'm somewhat guilty of it myself.

My Home->Goals->Change Goals->Custom->Save

What I'm getting from her profile and post is that she is trying to lose 100 lbs, but only eating 1200-1300 calories. She's under-eating and over training.

Just like everyone else said, eat 1.5-2 hrs beforehand. It takes 6-8 hours for food to pass from your stomach to your small intestine. That food will still be in your stomach after your run. As long as you eat some protein & carbs within 24 hours afterwards, you're fine.

Yep. I use measuring cups and have 2 different scales, both of which are probably 15 years old.

^^Agreed. All those calculations are estimates. Pick any number you want and stay at that amount for 3-4 weeks. If you're losing, keep doing what you're doing. If you're not, then adjust accordingly. The whole process is trial and error. You're not the only person struggling. Lots of people are going through this process.

This is better than nothing: http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages

I'm getting a higher BMR for you. Just to make sure you're doing it correctly, start off here and get an estimated body fat %: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/ Then go here and put in your numbers: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ Come back when done.

According to your stats: 5'4", 149 lbs Your BMR is 1487 and you should be eating around 1685 calories to lose weight. In your situation, you're already close to your goal weight so there's no reason to be losing 2 lbs/week. Think moderate like .5-1 lb/wk at the most. Think long-term results, not short-term. If you keep…

That article is full of garbage. As soon as I read that excess calories don't make you fat, I shook my head and closed the window. If your friend is basing his knowledge and advice off of that, I wouldn't pay any attention to him. If you want to read about nutrition from people that back up their work with scientific data,…

It takes around 21 days to make something a habit. If you miss a day, just keep going until you've been doing the new behavior for 21 days in a row.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-dieters-fail-diets.html

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-dieters-fail-diets.html If you take the attitude that anything less than absolute perfection is a failure, you’re pretty much doomed from the start.