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There's all kinds of advice out there, some good and some bad. Overall though, what you were doing was working for you, so keep doing that until it stalls. The main determining factor for losing weight will be creating a caloric deficit by the end of the day. You don't want to eat the calories you burned from exercising,…

While it may not necessarily work for everyone, it should give the OP somewhat of an idea on determining the amount of calories needed to be in a caloric deficit, and then learn through trial and error.

Don't depend on MFP to determine what your needs are, but instead follow the general rule of thumb, of getting in 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight.

Protein can be taken at any time of the day generally, while you'll want to consume most of your carbohydrates in the morning and early afternoon. Your trainer may be recommending that you do what is called carb cyling, where you take in more carbs on the days you work out, while lowering them on your off days. This will…

Using Splenda or Stevia to cook your foods will be fine. They're both the healthier alternatives to regular sugar.

It would help if you were to open your diary, so that I am able to see things better.

This is the total amount of sugar from all of your foods combined. I would ignore this tracker, since if you're eating fruit, then the sugar content will go up on the intake that MFP will show. So long as you're taking in natural sugar, such as from fruits, and if you're in a caloric deficit if you want to lose weight, you…

Which artificial sweeteners are you using?

Take your body weight and multiply it by 13, to find out how many calories you'll need to be in a caloric deficit. Then change the options under Goals from your menu to 40-40-20, for the macronutrients. 40% carbs, 40% protein, and 20% fats.

This is by trial and error, but a good way to get started if you're looking into losing weight, is to take your body weight and multiply it by 13, to see the amount of calories you'll need to take in daily, then change the options in MyFitnessPal so that 40% of your calories come from carbs, the other 40% from protein, and…

Your sodium is too high, for starters. The recommended sodium intake daily is 2,300-2,500. I see that it is mainly coming from your Teriyaki Sauce, which I doubt offers any nutritional benefits either. Are you trying to lose weight, maintain, or gain weight? Looking at what your calories totaled for today, you're most…

Not consuming both would be ideal, rather. If you're craving the butter flavor, then there are zero calorie butter sprays out there, which you can use to flavor your meals.

1-2 pounds is the recommended amount of weight to be losing per week. As for BMI, I wouldn't count on whatever numbers you get, since it is a flawed way of determining whether a person is healthy or not. Look in the mirror and take photos to see how far you're both progressing, and if you look better, then you're headed…

I shop for groceries often, so it's a given that I see other folks choices of foods in their carts as well. While I don't judge them by what they put into their carts, I do find it disappointing that some folks are not into eating clean and healthy, choosing instead to spend money on foods which only brings their health…

I wouldn't worry too much on the sugar content of milk. Unless you're ingesting table sugar, the sugar numbers that you'll get daily shouldn't matter much, long as they are natural sugars.

Welcome to MyFitnessPal! You're going to find that this site will definitely help you for your goals.

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Hey Tina! Welcome to MyFitnessPal. It's always great that you're doing a workout routine, so long as you keep things consistent. As for the amount of calories you'll need, it's really trial and error, but I would recommend that you get 40% of your calories from carbs, another 40% of your calories from protein, and 20% of…

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 100% Whole Grain Quick Oats Bananas

If you're into cereals, go with Kashi GOLEAN, which has a good amount of fiber, along with other things, per serving size.

While I am not sure at your current state of physical level, you are able to still gain muscle while losing fat if you are still a beginner to lifting. Trial and error is your best friend when it comes to determining which macros helps you with your progress. As for lifting weights, women do not need to train any…

Welcome to MFP! A great place here to interact with people, and seek advice on your goals.

Limiting your carbs to that extreme isn't great for your body. Unless your goal is to be in Ketosis, then don't fret over the carbs, as the body runs optimally on them. My advice: eat the apple, and worry less on the amount of carbs it has.

The beauty with protein shakes is that it is completely up to the consumer as to what to add in for the protein shake, especially for gaining weight. Any protein powder will be fine, and it's even better that you and/or your husband are choosing whey protein isolate. There are three different types of protein out there:…

One superfood that comes in mind when it comes to have an abundance of fiber are dry black beans. 1-2 servings of these, and you're pretty much set for the day in terms of fiber needed.

First things first: Welcome to MFP! While you don't necessarily have to have protein in every meal, your macronutrients should be determined for you to lose weight, given what I see for your goal of losing 51 LBS. At the end of each day, what matters most is that you get in enough carbs, protein, and fats based upon the…

MPF's estimates for your goals are just that, estimates. Aiming for 20-30g of fiber a day is recommended. If anything, more fiber is always better than being under it for the day. You'll want to be full from the fiber, so that you won't overeat, and be satisfied. I generally go over what MPF determines for my fiber amount…

Hi Amanda, Are you looking into losing weight, or gaining? Depending on your goals, your macros will vary of course. General rule of concept, is that if you want to lose weight, then your macro ratio should be 40/40/20, where you get an even amount of carbs and protein, which totals to 40% each, while the remaining 20% of…

Simple response to this question: Yes, creatine is a naturally occurring substance that we already produce in our bodies, although in small amounts. Taking creatine will essentially allow your body to have more ATP, which means more energy daily, for you to be able to have those explosive moments working out, allowing you…

Well, some of the basics include cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, protein shakes, egg whites, etc. As for being tired of these foods, it'll help if you are consistent with it, and consume what your body needs daily to reach your goal of cutting for the summer. If you want the best results, you've got to eat the…