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  • 1) Counting calories is generalization, there are still variations & inaccuracies. 2) Variations is water weight 3) Changing metabolisms 4) Varying diet/nutrition and balances of carbs, proteins, fiber, vitamins, deficiencies, etc 5) Weight training vs. all cardio 6) Stress 7) Lack of sleep (quantity and/or quality)…
    in The 3500 calorie equation must be flawed. Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • Being a divorced dad with 3 sons, our agreement is every other holiday. So celebrating for my sons & I since the divorce has been as early as Dec 16 so they had a week to play with their stuff b4 going with mom to this last Cmas we celebrated on Jan 2nd because of our new traditions and sports schedu le that didn't allow…
    in Significant Others and Holidays Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • I don't pay as much attention to sugars for the very reason you describe. In doing some research the other day on this very issue, natural sugars are processed into energy easier...processed sugars skip a step (and an organ the article said) and don't transfer to energy well and instead, get stored to fat quickly.
    in Sugar - Is It Fair To Count Natural the Same As Processed? Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • Idk...you might need to give up your man card.
    in Pinterest for men? Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • It is my understanding that natural sugars (honey, fruit, etc.) can be converted easily to energy BUT refined sugar bypasses one of our organs, skips the energy conversion and gets stored as fat. I don't worry much about going over sugars IF it's coming from natural (vs. processed) foods. Also, I usually try to mix a…
    in Not seeing much progress - need guidance!! Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • Long road trips - A cup, bag of sunflower seeds and Coke Zero (that is until the salt burns a hole in my check) Sporting events - NACHOS!!!
    in activities you associate with food Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • You mention 2 issues that need to be addressed separately. First, your weight - only you can do something about that. There are two kinds of pain...that which hurts and that which changes. What do you want? MFP is a great tool to use because it's easy and straight forward...make it a game. As someone else mentioned, find…
    in so sad.... Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • Personally, the decision has to be made in advance (the night before), then there's "no discussion" about whether or not you "feel" like it. Like others, if I'm going to the Y to work out rather than staying home with a video or exer. bike, I try to pack my bag and lay things out for what I'll wearing so that it's only a…
    in All you morning gym-goers... Comment by gdrmuzak October 2012
  • Red Robin, TGI Fridays, Famous Dave's & Mongolian BBQ are big favs in our family, we just don't go much except for bday celebrations with coupons. I just get sick looking at the calories so I plan ahead when we go there in both menu planning and exercise for the day. Sodium count is off the chart typically for the day but…
    in Popular Restaurants with surprising calorie count Comment by gdrmuzak September 2012
  • Personally, I eat a TB 1-2x week (like lunch today!!!). I usually have 2 or 3 fresco hard tacos or I'll sub one or two of them and get fresco Doritos tacos. By doing them fresco style, I'm staying under 300 or 450 calories, and less than: - 1/3 of my fat, - 1/4 of my protein - 12% of my carbs - practically no sugar - over…
    in Fast Food Cravings... HELP Comment by gdrmuzak September 2012
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