lisajsund Member

If you were eating nothing but fast food, I guarantee you were eating way more than 2700 calories. Possibly could've been twice that number. I don't use a Fitbit, I have a LifeTrak. It's what is telling me I burn 2600-2700 calories daily before exercise. If you are comfortable at 2000, you might still be losing muscle as…

According to the following website (http://www.fat2fittools.com/tools/bmr/), you have a BMR of 2730 calories. Depending on your activity level, the calories you burn daily will be higher. I would try to eat that amount at first, and if you are still hungry, add a couple hundred calories. I also eat most of my exercise…

I've been training for a stairs race on low carb and haven't had an issue. In fact, I haven't felt better or slept better. I'm at 40 fat/30 carb (or less)/30 protein.

There are certainly low carb groups on here. Groups that focus on low refined sugars, etc. This is a great place for carb counting, you just have to find the right people. I myself aim for 30% or less carbs. With my calorie goal, that is 166 g of carbs, or lower.

I'm 5'5", about 185 lbs, and 35 years old. My basal metabolic rate alone is about 1700 calories. I have found that I can lose eating a net of 2200 calories a day and lose weight. I also recently have dropped my carbs to 30% or less. So, you need to be eating above your BMR and try dropping your carbs - especially the…

What is your age, height and weight? I would also recommend 30% protein and at least 30% fat of your calories daily. Thanks!

I think she is closer to 5% body fat. I didn't see a shred of fat on her. Too low for any woman, let alone a woman of child-bearing age.

Great job! Sounds like you are spot on and have nothing to worry about!! Or your family for that matter! Keep up the great work!

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 13 and had cysts removed. The only thing that really helps me is keeping my carbs lower than most. I've been aiming for less than 30% since the start of the year, and have been getting comments about how good I look. My fitness assessment next week will tell for sure how I'm doing! I…

I don't fast, but you can always log your progress here. You don't have to log food daily, you just have to log in to the site. But you could still log your water intake. People are probably working and can't comment too much. Hang tight! Not a stupid topic at all.:smile:

I eat 2200-2300 calories a day and average between 150-200g of protein daily. I don't know what IIFYM says for my protein, but the usual is 1 g per pound of lean tissue. At last check, I have 134 lbs of lean tissue. Do you know your Basal Metabolic Rate? You should be eating at least this amount daily. And probably a…

Love reading Gary Taubes! I'm now reading Good Calores, Bad Calories and have The Diet Delusion getting shipped to me now! I just keep my carbs to less than 30% and have been successful. Keep up the great work!

I aim for 30% carbs or less daily. I have MFP set to active, to lose 0.5 lb/week and usually eat most of my exercise calories back. MFP gave me a calorie goal of 2210 with these settings. In 4 weeks, I have lost 4 pounds. MFP said I should've only lost 2. I also aim for 30% protein and 40% fat. While I get hungry from time…

I've heard she is anywhere from 5'3" to 5'9". The NBC website doesn't say or I can't find it.

My daily protein goal with 2200 calories is 166 g. I've eaten as much as 240 g before. Don't let extra protein worry you. :-)

I focus on limiting carbs, and letting everything else fall into place. I feel full a lot, and my calorie goal is set to 2200 to lose 0.5 lb/week.

I set mine at 30 carb/30 protein/40 fat. I do try to stick with those when I work out.

30% carb, 30% protein, 40% fat. My daily calorie net goal is 2200. I add exercise calories back. For the most part, this has worked wonders for me. I'm up a hair from that time of month, but I've had more than a couple of people mention to me how great I look. In 4 weeks, I'm down about 3 pounds. For a goal of losing 0.5…

The other 10% is genetics. Sorry!

I have my calories set to 2200. My macros are set at 30% carb, 30% protein and 40% fat. Most days I only get to a net of 2000 to 2100.

You can also look up the Nutrition Science Initiative, of which Gary Taubes is a co-founder. There is some great research coming down the pipeline.

Count everything liquid as water. Water, milk, tea, coffee, gatorade, etc. Also, dont' forget that veggies and fruits contain water, it's just harder to know how much from them.

First things first: I have NOT read all the responses. Weight loss is 80% proper nutrition. As long as you're eating healthy, you can lose. It's only 10% exercise. I would concentrate on the nutrition. Also, have you calculated your BMR? 1200 calories may be too low a goal for you. You can visit this website and enter your…

I've lowered by carbs significantly these last few weeks, or what I would consider significantly. I went from 45-50% to 25-30%. My weekly averages have been around 27-28%, maybe 150 g. Since I started this on January 6, I haven't felt better, I usually feel better and for the 4 days a week I workout, I don't suffer any ill…

Don't all macros effect insulin response? It's just the carbs induce the largest response? And, doesn't insulin trump all other hormones when talking about fat storage (AKA: fat regulation)? I'm no expert, by any means, but this is how I understand it from reading... ..... can anyone guess?

I eat 30% protein, 30% carb and 40% fat, or try to. I also have an active setting, eat back my exercise calories and have a goal of 0.5 lb/week. My daily net calorie goal is 2200. It's working. My BMR is 1700, based on BF. When you lower carbs, you naturally drop some calories. However, if you go with a higher amount of…

I set my carbs and protein the same - 30%. Goal with my calories are 166 g each. I don't believe anyone can have too much protein, unless you have kidney problems. I will add and take a look. Lisa

I have cut my total carbs to 30% or less, with a sugar goal of 75 g. Some days I don't eat that number, sometimes I'm right on. I still get to have treats but you'll find that they are minimal in the last three weeks of my diary, as that is when I made the switch. Add me if you are interested. :)

My Team in Training coaches (one who is a physical therapist), says that the cause of many shin splits is going too fast or pushing too hard, especially in the beginning of the run. Maybe try to start a little slower, and see if this helps.

Curious... What is your calorie goal and where do you have your macros set at? Do you know your BMR? Thanks, Lisa