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  • Change your display settings to show you fiber in your view, net carbs = carbs- fiber, assuming you're using the American versions of nutrition facts. That is all I see though when logging food, the American version that doesn't already have net cards. It's better than nothing.
  • Yikes, don't weigh yourself everyday! Your weight will fluctuate on a day to day basis, I've seen an almost 10lb difference in my own numbers like that! If you can, restrict yourself to weighing in once a week, and just be happy about a general downward trend, as opposed to stressing over the tiny daily changes.
  • Wayyy to low. You should be in the 1500 calorie range.
  • Rolls are packed full of calories simply because of the rice in them. I'd stay away from to many sushi rolls they are pretty tasty, even if you think you don't like sushi) and go for hibachi. Just order without the rice, or a lot of rice. You'll be getting a ton of sodium though I'm guessing, so hydrate well after you get…
  • 14-18% body fat is very very low. Around 20% is where you'll start to see muscle definition. If you want to gain muscle, you can't be at a caloric deficit. You need to be eating more than your maintenance calories, which will probably be the hardest for you. This means you have to eat all your exercise calories, PLUS some.…
  • Almonds, peanut butter, dried fruits, whole grain breads- all things that are good for you, and pack a pretty big caloric punch in small servings. I carry a small can of natural almonds in my purse and munch on them at work, along with little boxes of raisins- a serving of almonds is around 150 calories, same with a small…
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