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I don't drink often, and when I do it's usually part of a free day/meal. But when I do need to track, I take the popular approach to count them towards fat or carb goals. Since I have 400g or more to play with for carbs, I usually just count them as carbs and divide the total calories by 4, then add the appropriate carb…

What amount is considered a lot of sodium and sugar, and not nutritional? In order to make that assumption, one's overall food intake, as well as lifestyle and fitness choices must be considered. Yes, while you and I may find it easier to just eat, as @ninerbuff stated, MRP's address the issue of convenience/lack of time…

Did you even read the article you linked? Obesity is on the rise due to adoption of "western lifestyle". It is well known that we here in the states eat more and move less. Refined, processed, simple carbs - whatever you want to call them, are not the reason for obesity. Outside of health reasons, there is no reason to…

How does "eating healthy" increase metabolism?

Nutrient timing, outside of reasons for physical performance, for elite athletes taking part in multiple training, competitive or endurance bouts within a short time period, or for completely fasted individuals taking part in strenuous physical activity (fasted for over 10 hours) is unnecessary. Even for fasted…

No. Your body doesn't feed off of muscle throughout the night. Supplement companies push this myth, and would have you believe that if you aren't taking casein, you will go "catabolic" in your sleep. Net protein balance is all that matters at the end of the day.

OP - how tall are you and how much do you weigh? How much weight have you lost since May? How many years have you trained? How have you measured your bf%, and what was your bf% before your deficit? Do you feel lethargic and irritable? Decline in sex drive (serious)? All factor into why you may experience weight loss stalls…

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Question - What is the "obvious negative impact on your blood sugar levels, daily physical/mental functioning, etc..."? And how does eating 5 meals a day avoid any "costs to your health and ability to properly function" that one meal a day doesn't?

Meal timing/frequency is irrelevant to weight loss. It all comes down to calories in vs calories out. 6 meals a day, 3 meals a day, 1 meal - The only difference is personal preference. Individuals who eat 6 meals a day will lose weight due to a caloric deficit, not the fact that they are eating 6 meals a day. The whole…

Three topics that are likely to start an argument - Religion, sports... and carbs lol! Honestly though, your "list" of carbs isn't the reason you lost 65lbs. As others have stated, being in a caloric deficit is the reason you lost weight. If being that strict with your carb intake works for you, and you can sustain it,…

Clearly you didn't read my post, or you lack reading comprehension. I didn't criticize people that "bash" refined carbs. I criticized those that label carbs as "good" and "bad". Stating that "bad" carbs, i.e. white bread, white pasta, hinder weight loss or make you gain weight is a fallacy, plain and simple. Micro nutrient…

^This. Micro nutrient dense, complex carbs will make you "feel" more full. Those that don't understand this are quick to bash less micro nutrient dense carbs as "bad" because those that find it hard to control intake will eat more, thereby eating more calories. It's not white bread or white pasta that makes you gain…

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^This. Wish those on a keto diet realized that glycerin (glycerol) is meabolized from fat for energy for the brain. ^And this. I can't find the exact link to the article I read, but search Lyle McDonanld and refeeds. Also Layne Norton. They do a great job explaining glycogen stores and replenishment, as well as the fact…

No. Get your facts straight. Glycemic index measures carb ONLY food sources, eaten in a fasted state. It doesn't hold weight in real world meal applications, not to mention it has been deemed bunk by countless sources. Glycemic load of a meal is much more applicable, but studies are limited do the the fact that there are…

Everyone uses macros...

What are your goals?

^This. ^And this. Dietary fat is essential for hormonal balance and and a whole host of health reasons. Weight gain will be considered healthy if you have a healthy lifestyle - weight & cardiovascular training, along with other choices. Staying away from certain foods doesn't make you healthy. The fact of cutting out an…

How much do you weigh? Any idea on bf%? How long have you been in a caloric deficit? How often do you train? These are all factors that you should consider when doing a refeed. I looked at your July 2 entries, and your protein and fat could possibly go lower, and your carbs higher, depending on your weight. If doing a carb…

What? Why avoid before bed? Broscience much... There is nothing magical about protein powder. If you can't get all your protein requirements in from whole foods, whey protein is a fast and cheap alternative. Unless you are an elite competitive athlete, nutrient timing is irrelevant. For muscle building, the "30 minute…

Fanny Packs...

^No. Fat loss is calories in vs out. 200 calories of spinach vs a 200 calorie candy bar for weight loss is still 200 calories. Sure the spinach is more micro nutrient dense, but over eating "healthy" foods will still cause weight gain. Also, you need to look at one's entire diet, along with fitness, morale habits etc to…

^This. Adequate protein intake becomes more important on a cut due to a caloric deficit, but lifting heavy is just as important to preserve muscle when cutting. Also, any excess protein will be converted into glycogen, so overdoing your protein intake isn't necessary. Most studies show when eating in a deficit for a long…

Yes. Doesn't matter how hard you train - If you are eating at or above the amount of calories you are burning, you will maintain or gain weight. If paleo is your thing than that's cool, but your food choices have nothing to do with body fat loss. Cals in vs cals out

Lol! The irony is laughable! The sad thing is taking offense to a piece of advice that is 100% accurate, then commenting on the sexist nature of said advice, only to deliver the comment in an even more sexist manner - ultimately to be called out by a member of the same sex! ( A badass member, if I may say so, but that's…

Why would cardio alone cause you to lose muscle? As long as you are either maintaining or in a caloric surplus, lifting for progressive overload/hypertrophy and getting adequate protein and rest/recovery, you won't lose muscle.

How many times a week do you attend your classes? How rigorous or advanced are the classes? Depending on your health and fitness levels and how regularly you attend your classes, part of the issue could just be stamina. However, if you are relatively fit and healthy, train on a regular multiple day schedule, don't miss…

^This. If eating at night is pushing you over your goal, save your calories for later in the day. Eating more during the day may not solve your hunger issues at night, especially if you are working out later. Like @JoRocka, some do well with an intermittent fasting like protocol by not eating until the afternoon or within…