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Haven't had time to locate the article yet, however, I have done some reading and have learned that you really should be closer to what you are burning on a daily basis. Personally, I net 2200 calories almost daily and am losing weight. I have calculated this number based on finding my BMR on the following website:…

Let me find the article. I'll get back to you.

No, your goals are not ridiculous. If you want to clean it up, no one should deter you. I have found that I haven't lost a lot of pounds as of late, but I've gone low carb and know I'm losing inches. I will have a fitness assessment in a few weeks to have exact numbers.

I use the following website to get my minimum protein amounts: http://www.proteinsmart.kashi.com/#/calculator I usually go above this amount and I am currently doing the following for my macros: 30% carb - 166 g 30% protein - 166 g 40% fat - 98 g I average anywhere from 150 - 200 g of protein a day, mostly from keeping my…

A little bit of both actually. I use 30% for carbs and protein, and 40% for fat.

I have also found that lowering my carb intake even more (30% or less) has also been very beneficial. I'm down 3 lbs in 2 weeks. I feel great, sleep very well, and seem to have more energy.

^^^This!!! I couldn't agree more with fruttibiscotti - the more the word gets out, the more we lead others into a new frame of thought. This could lead to a change in dietary guidelines. I would consider it a MUST if America really wants to change the way we view health. (And health care, for that matter. But that's…

Yeah, fiber makes a difference. When I calculated my almonds yesterday, it turned out that the label goes off of net carbs. Net carbs = total carbs - fiber (then multiply that by 4). My calculation told me the snack bag contained 338 calories. The package said 340.

Nutrition labels will often be off a little on the total calories due to rounding purposes. Just take your number of grams of the macros, and multiply those by your numbers. Then add them together.

I have been averaging 25-30% carbs daily for just over two weeks. I have had no ill effects on my energy levels. However, I do try to net a total of 2200 calories a day, which puts me at a deficit. MFP says it's 0.5 lbs/week. For the last two weeks, I've lost 1.5 lbs per week. Maybe you are just not eating enough?

On non workout days, I'm around 150 g of carbs a day. I've lost 3 lbs in two weeks. Maybe I stay at this and see what happens!

I say eggs are good for just about anyone. Is your cholesterol already high? Then you may want to limit them to a degree, but you shouldn't have to worry about it too much.

Did you have any luck?

I have a goal weight of 165. At last check, my body fat % was 29, and have a lean tissue mass of 134 lbs. If I maintain that lean tissue, and lose fat, 168 (yes, 168) lbs actually puts me at 20% body fat. Remember, the more lean tissue you have, the greater your metabolism and the more food you can eat daily. Oh, and I am…

Do you have a gym nearby that a trainer can do a caliper test? In the Midwest, they typically charge $3 to $5 and only take 5-10 minutes to do.

I love the Zone Perfect bars, but I use them only sparingly. They taste great! However, they are processed - and I'm hoping to get more dedicated to eating less processed foods as I just started a more low carb plan. Simple Truth also makes a great protein bar and free from 100 artificial ingredients!

Another book I would recommend is called Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It by Gary Taubes. He goes through the history of low carb diets, how the science works (in terms of fat regulation), and suggests how to eat. He also talks about the broth to get more sodium. My question is this: Do you really have to go so low…

I don't use the TDEE method, which already includes your exercise calories. Yes, I would say a net. If your TDEE is set at 1800 calories, do not eat exercise calories back. I have my calorie goal set to lose 0.5 lb a week, at an active level, before exercise.

Are there low sodium jerkys out there? I found a great low sodium cottage cheese I like. I don't do bread often, and while I love black olives, I don't eat those often either.

I agree, if it works for you, then stick with it. Do you know your basal metabolic rate by chance? Or your body fat percentage?

What kind of spices or seasonings do you use? Or do you not use anything?

Thanks! I know how hard it is to do dietary research, but Taubes goes through some compelling evidence of why the dietary guidelines of today are generally bad for us. I finished Why We Get Fat last week and started Good Calories, Bad Calories. I think quite a few of the folks who commented on my other post in the food and…

Completely wrong jonnythan - just want to hear from those who have read him, regardless of what they believe about nutrition - or only based on what they hear from other. Such as the following: Why is it wrong? Why is it right? Is there middle ground?

[/quote] I thought you were looking for advice, so I gave you advice. Now it seems you're looking for someone to practice clean eating arguments with. I'm not interested right now. Maybe later. [/quote] Actually, my OP was to please share your thoughts on Taubes IF you have read any of his books/articles. If you (or…

I took metformin for two months quite a while back and it did nothing for me. I have found greatest success so far by aiming for 25-30% protein. It helps to keep my hunger at bay and lowers my carb intake drastically.

Because I have read his book, front to back, and have gone into it with no expectations. And the 20+ pages of sources that he uses, historical and current, is pretty solid. Have you read Why We Get Fat in its entirety? If you have not, I don't understand why you think he's completely wrong.

It actually stemmed from my original post about Gary Taubes. While I still have more research to do, his theory makes biological sense. While fat accumulation has a genetic component, I am learning to view food as medicine as a whole. Exercise will make us fit, but proper nutrition will make us lean. The argument comes…

So, there is no genetic component, whatsoever, that controls fat regulation? And, do you see food as medicine?

So, how many of you would say that you are clean eaters, or maybe even adhere to the Paleo diet?

I'll check it out at some point - but I'm just putting it out there. The science behind it seems like it's possible. Although, I've had some others give me a resource that rebuttals him. All in educating myself, that's all.