coreyreichle Member

Odd... I've been maintaining, without white knuckling anything, improving my run times, and improving my lifts, by calorie counting, and secondly by ensuring I hit my macros. I enjoy beer, wine, doritos, and pizza... In moderation, if it fits my caloric goals. So, how am I maintaining, exactly as projected? What you're…

So, let's assume since we're not perfect chemical engines, our burn efficiency is less than 100%, follow so far? If we presume calories are purely based on a bomb calorimeter, and food A produces 1000 (k)cals of energy, then our body can only access, let's say 80% of that, 800 of those calories. That would only mean that…

Given what the average American thinks "little body fat" is, I'd have to ask for an actual BF% here, before agreeing. People think I look anorexic. I have ~23% bf, which is overfat.

I now see you failed to actually read the article. Allow me to quote: "The original method used to determine the number of kcals in a given food directly measured the energy it produced.The food was placed in a sealed container surrounded by water--an apparatus known as a bomb calorimeter. The food was completely burned…

Seeing as childhood obesity is on the rise, we're failing as parents to do it. So, it must be taught, somewhere, since it's not happening at home. FWIW, human nutrition is a very science-based topic, and as such, should be taught in schools. Parents are not Dietitians.

I do not have a PhD in physiology. However, this guy does: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-food-manufacturers/ And, I hate to break it to you: We are chemical engines, that do work. You might be shocked: A Calorie is also a unit of work.

I wonder if the people opposed to the IIFYM regiment of eating (Everything you'd like, in moderation, if it fits your macros) know that you can even exceed your calorie goal a few times a month by even a few hundred cals, and STILL lose weight over the long term...

What has your doctor suggested? If you have plantar fasciitis (Which I did), your doc can prescribe a regiment to get you going again, however, I'm not going to proffer medical advice here, as I am not a doctor.

Nope, not weird. You have two options: Go at times to avoid crowds (Like you're doing), or, dive in and just adapt to it (Eventually, you will). While I don't have the intimidation issue, I cannot deal with crowds. So, I go at 5AM.

You'll probably have the best luck making your own, in this case, or taking an actual supplement.

By "feature lag" I just mean they don't always "lead the curve" on things, like Smart Notifications when BT connected, or color displays. Many other watches had them first. But, when Garmin finally does it, it's done right (IMO) and solid.

FWIW, there's nothing wrong with being hungry between meals. We weren't really meant to be sated 24x7. But, drink water. Many people think they are hungry, when in fact, they are thirsty.

Going over your caloric goals, on a regular basis. Here's a really great writeup on how to start using MFP: https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/3didtl/how_to_get_started_using_myfitnesspal/

Your gut colony does that, all on it's own, though, unless your diet is absolute crap, and devoid of fiber. Or, if you just got over a bout of something like gastroenteritis...

What do you mean "extra gut strength"? And, what do you feel you need probiotics for? (ie, what problem does it solve)

What introductory program are you on? Were you fitted for shoes at a running store? Is it generalized pain (Gah, I'm sore!) or is it localized pain (I can point right here, and it hurts!) Depending on your answers here, my reply will vary.

I am making an educated assumption based on the information you've provided, ie, your children lack basic understanding of nutrition at it's fundamental level, and as such, are ill-equipped at this point in time to make good nutrition decisions in the future, and will likely fall victim to "fat logic" at some point in the…

Echoing this. But, if the doctor doesn't care, I but my protein powder from Aldi's now. $15 for a 2/lb can. You'll find that aside from very specialized users, the different protein powders are all the same, generally: Whey protein.

I weigh in daily, but I don't have to pay attention to it: It's a Fitbit Aria, so it records it, and logs it. I just have to wait for the checkmark to appear. But, I'm a data junky. More data points help you better to determine where you're at today. I see weighing in daily the same as logging daily. I don't food log once…

How long is a piece of string? It really depends on what you want the tracker for: Steps? Fashion? Running? Multisport? I'll always lean Garmin. They do not retire their products quickly, and although their feature set lags behind most, it's because they engineer their products to last. I know someone still using a Garmin…

Running is my primary focus. I've been trying to add in a regular lifting program, but alas, the road calls me, and my lifting tends to be rather sporadic. Crap weather days definitely help with that, though. I'd rather be in a gym than outdoors when it's freezing rain, and icy all over.

Mathematically, being as accurate as possible, when possible, puts the Law of Large Numbers into play, in your benefit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_large_numbers Basically, although each individual measurement is inaccurate, to a degree, over time, average accuracy approaches what is expected.

Not meaning to derail either, but a kettlebell workout does not have a similar caloric burn to a run... Or else my math is super off on my weight training days...

I would, rather than immediately go for a neutral, minimal shoe, instead go to a running shop, and get fitted for proper shoes, that are comfortable. Not everyone can wear a neutral, or minimal shoe. I tried the minimal shoe route, and ended up off the road for 3 months thanks to that attempt. As for headphones/no…

Unfortunately, they wont have a clue, still, about what healthy eating really means, which boils down to: Hit your caloric goals, to maintain a healthy weight, hit your macro split regularly, and make sure you're getting the micros you need as well. And yes, different macro splits work best for different people, I get…

If they're not now, there's a good chance they'll be here, in the newbie section, in a few years, wondering why they are eating low-carb, but still not able to lose weight. As for low-carb, that has naught to do with nutrition, really. You can get complete nutrition, without going low-carb. I know I pound back a great deal…

Basic nutrition is founded on caloric content. You track caloric intake first, then macros, then micros. This is basic nutritional information. I mean hell, your name is LowCarb. I suppose that says enough.

So, you don't talk about basic nutrition with your kids? And, we wonder why kids have no clue, and why they have to teach it in school...

You got fat because you overate. Pure and simple. No food, really, is "good" or "bad" or "kitten" (Whatever that means). You overate. It's CICO. This is a perfect example of why we need to teach kids about calories, and why they matter.

I've skipped meals because I've already hit my calorie goal for the day. How is that an eating disorder? And, seeing as we have far more to be concerned with regarding obesity, than anorexia/bulimia, I believe we're safe to tell kids they can skip a meal if they already ate a ton of food that day.