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If I could eat a 1700 calorie pizza in the morning and nothing else, I WILL lose weight since it's less than my TDEE. Would I be happy? Right after, yeah! Pizza is awesome. But around dinner time, I would be super hangry! I think some goals are getting mixed up. Carbs have a rightful place in our diet, even the "bad" ones…

When I saw "Carbs after lunch", I was hoping to see some tasty food porn. The carbs I eat after dinner are my personal favorite. And yes, I'm still losing fat. :smiley:

Wouldn't that require a calorie surplus? And awesome genetics? And maybe some extra testosterone? I know back in your day, that was a common scare tactic to keep women from lifting weights, but it's simply not true. We know better now. More women should lift heavy. Maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss. It the only…

About Time and Trutein are my favorites. Trutein definitely wins when it comes to flavor (I bought Mocha Caramel, SO GOOD), but I like to keep a tub of About Time unflavored in case I have something I can hide it in. :smile:

My fat goal is a minimum. I aim for at least 0.35g per pound of body weight. Fats are important for your health (sans artificial trans) and they taste good. :smile:

Unfortunately, there's no specific exercise that will allow you to lose fat in a specific region. You just have to keep losing more fat. :neutral:

I agree. I follow IIfYM and I can't eat 2000 calories worth of ice cream. Not sure where that came from. And I'm not sure how frosted mini wheats are considered "clean eating ". I hope this was a joke. Why do people make this so complicated? Here's what I've learned: For weight loss: calories in < calories out For body…

It's a rounding error. The calorie count per gram is an estimate. There might be 3.9 calories per gram of protein or 4.1 calories per gram. Also, the distribution of fat and protein may not be exact (slightly drier batch may yield a different protein/fat distribution). It's just an average. I wouldn't worry too much about…

1) Weighing my food. It's an important step that a lot of people miss. 2) Weight lifting. I'm not just trying to lose weight; I'm trying to maximize fat loss AND minimize muscle loss.... and I'm seeing the results!

Spicy Italian sausage tortellini in marinara sauce. I want some huckleberry buckle though! That looks amazing! :smiley:

I would worry. It's just water. Weight loss is not linear. It will go up and down from day to day. As long as your under maintenance, it'll be mostly water intake/retention and food/poop giving you the up and down readings. Measure yourself once a month (not during "shark week", though :wink: ). I think that body…

Here's a link to a recipe site that allows you to enter a desired level of macros: rippedrecipes.com My tip is to make stuff in big batches and portion them out. Less time spent cooking that way.

Once you go black.... you sometimes go back. I prefer mine black, but on the weekends, I sometimes get a sweet tooth. I'm on the search for the perfect roast (SUGGESTIONS WELCOME!!). I like using a french press.

Overhead Press. I cannot get my weight up with this lift. It's always a struggle to get through the last sets.... but I'm really digging the way my shoulders, arms and upper back look. :blush:

Dang it! When did that happen?? I really liked that list because you could see the protein-to-calorie ratio per serving. Ok, here's another link: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm ETA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fjFQO_6ea9BxhDEMWD-6sfZLLznKD0mQN-BzGF8q4Pg/edit?pli=1#gid=0 I like…

Protein sources (includes vegan options): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources

Cinnamon French Toast Sandwich: two slices of cinnamon raisin french toast, two eggs (scrambled/omelet style), slice of cheese, and 3 trips of bacon. SO DELICIOUS!! :smiley:

Carbs bond with water (3g of water per 1g of carbs, I think) so that our body can use them for energy. Did you know that glucose (a carb) is a component of our blood? *The More You Know (rainbow)* There is no reason to cut out carbs (or sugars... or any type of food) as long as you can control your portions. If I can fit…

I used to drink it a LOT as a kid and teenager (thanks to the abundance of pop machines). I gave it up shortly after high school and lost about 16lbs (this happened over about 3 months). I went cold turkey (I had horrible caffeine withdrawal headaches) and didn't have any for about 10+ years, aside from the occasion splash…

Like everyone else said, MFP definitely overestimates. I only log about half of the minutes for stuff like general walking or gardening (only do that a few times a year when I weed and plant new stuff). When I had a HRM, I logged about 80% of what the HRM said I burned. This seemed to work well for me.

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LIFT LIFT LIFT!!! I wish I started a heavy lifting program from day one! I've been doing cardio and aerobics for too long with no noticeable results. Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit. Lifting + eating enough protein helps improve body composition. Keeping as much muscle mass is important because it's so hard to…

Deadlifts: just another reason why I love my booty! :wink:

He's right, you know. You can wish all you want, but it won't happen on accident. Where there's a will, there's a way. If you really REALLY want it, you'll find the necessary steps and make it happen. If you're just wishing for fun.... well, then, I'd like a mansion near the ocean, a car collection, a yacht, and a trip…

Opening your diary could help you get more specific advice. Goals and current stats (height, current weight, goal weight) could also help. If you have 30lbs to lose, how much would you like to lose each week on average? If your account is set to 2lbs a week, that may be too aggressive. If a calorie goal is too aggressive,…

Concentrate on getting enough protein. MFP's recommendation is very low. Also, be sure to eat enough fats and fiber (vegetables, fruits, grains, etc). Drink plenty of water, too. Sometimes I feel hungry when I'm actually thirsty. I need way more than 8 cups a day. I usually have 14-16 cups.

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I don't have a scheduled "cheat day". If I go over, oh well! I log it and deal with it. The next day, I just move on. I"m not perfect 100% of the time. I am not concerned with calories on major holidays and my birthday. That being said, on Sundays, I consider the day to be a success if I just stay under my calorie; macros…

Do you weigh your food on a kitchen scale? If not, I would start there. If you open your diary to the public, you can get more advice.

Lifting weights. I'm finally starting to "tone". I'm maximizing my fat loss and minimizing my muscle loss. I love my muscles! :smile: