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I don't see anything wrong with the amount of fat you're getting, even when over. The Institute of Medicine recommends 20-35% from fat. Don't sweat it

If 1800 seems to be working then continue what you're doing. The calculators aren't accurate for me either and I had to learn by picking something and monitoring the results.

Depends on how you use the diary. I personally like to track everything if I can, but I'm not going to go calling up the local restaurants badgering the employees for the nutritional information. I've been there, and I'll tell you that most places don't unless they're large chain restaurants. lol

Only real way to know is to try it. Call up some of your local nutrition stores and see if they have a sample. I've tried ON Cookies & Cream flavor Casein and thought the taste was good, although it didn't mix the best and contains little clumps.

lmao

You look amazing, nice work. It's good to see people get their life back

Good fats can help you get there. As you might know, 1g of fat contains 9 calories which is more calories than 1g protein and 1g of a carb combined. Graelwyn75 made some great suggestions. Another way to get there is to either add a condiment to your existing meals or start logging condiments you're using to your diary if…

It is in grams. When you go to your goals and choose a percentage, to the immediate right will update reflect how many grams that would be.

I use 1 black tea bag with 16oz water, 1 tbsp milk or less (just enough to get a tan color), and 2 tsp of stevia. Delicious

They can get tremendously boring. Sometimes combining it with other recipes works well enough. Tacos, tortillas, homemade chicken soup, chili, rice, etc. These days chicken breast is hardly the main course for me anymore. I think the breasts are on par with pork chops when it comes to plain white meat that can't help…

If your husband is having trouble eating that delicious sounding food, I might be able to help him

Awesome, good job

You'll just have to play with it. Some examples are: Carbs/Protein/Fat (left side is %, right side is grams) 55/15/30 = 217/59/53 55/30/15 = 217/119/26 55/25/20 = 217/99/35 55/20/25 = 217/79/44 50/25/25 = 198/99/44 50/30/20 = 198/119/35 45/40/15 = 178/158/26 If I were to choose one to start with, by looking at the few…

It's just a way of organizing. Instead of seeing a giant list of items, you can break it down to how or when you consumed those items. It can also help if you want to copy say breakfast from the day before in a new diary entry. I also use it to plan my meals in advance. Edit: stines72 you have amazing abs, nice work

Only way to know is to monitor your progress because that initial 1600 might be wrong.

Your macros are setup as a 55/40/5 (carb/protein/fat). I can't tell you this macro setup is wrong because everyone's body is different. But if I were to give you a generic response it would be that typically carbs should be between 45-65%, protein 10-35%, and fat 20-35%. Majority of those fats should be good fats, and…

I always bring extra stuff and take it off as I'm running, just enough to not sweat too bad. If I need something to keep my face from freezing I usually just don't go outside, which can be tricky cause the breeze on your face is cumulative and before you know it your face feels like cardboard. But I always bring…

I also eat less, and on purpose be under on carbs and over on protein

I'm a sucker for all types of fruit. Right now I've got a thing for oranges and ambrosia apples.

That's ok, I'll be boring with you. Mine looks pretty much the same

Nope :(

Asparagus Broccoli Cauliflower Carrots Banana Wheat Bread Peanut Butter Jelly Brown Rice Every day

Do both. Might be easier if you did cardio as a warm-up for strength training. Miiiiind games

When I first about it I started laughing. Crock of ***. Especially when their recommendations were the opposite of what my body responds well to

Chocolate. I think it tastes good, but have 0 cravings for it, never have. If it disappeared from the Earth this guy wouldn't care

Without knowing your stats and what you're eating I can make assumptions.. Assumption #1) 2.5 lbs could be water weight, for a variety of reasons. Assumption #2) When you're not tracking you're not eating a consistent amount of calories. Some days you're high, other days you're low, but in the end it balances out.

Pretty much what wahmax3 said. I'd stress to get more of your protein from foods. When I cut I stop taking whey cause at a restricted calorie intake I'd rather eat than trade 110-200 calories for only protein. You have to remember your body needs all kinds of nutrients, and you'll get that from food not a shake. Chicken…

Don't drink beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages while pregnant. Even if it's only 1 it increases the risk for miscarriage or delivering a baby with low birthweight. There are several things that appear to be good, such as water, iron, protein, carbs, and fiber. I wouldn't assume that MFP is overestimating your…

Nice work

That paragraph needs to go on a diet