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I'll admit, I have not - but I will. I've been reading through Why We Get Fat. So, SideSteel, would you believe there is a chance, no matter how small, that there could be a wacky problem in the body that "aids" in fat accumulation at all?

So, paleojoe, do you know what research led Taubes to this conclusion? He didn't actually do the research himself, of course - he's an author. It was an experiement on rats and removing specific hormones. And, if you believe Taubes is wrong - do you believe then, that all people who are overweight or obese are lacking will…

What specifically didn't impress you?

It based on a lot of research - but you have to read his bookd or his articles. If you haven't read it and only going by hearsay, you haven't educated yourself on the topic. That is what I'm doing - reading it for myself and getting others' thoughts.

or 8 ounces.

Why not?

Gary Taubes: "Good Calories, Bad Calories" and "Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It."

What about other hormones - glucagon, ghrelin, leptin, estrogen, testosterone, etc? They all play a part, not just insulin.

Anyone else want to reveal what they have read? Or what part of what Taubes theorizes they disagree with specifically?

I will check this out - thank you!

And, what effect do hormones have on weight loss, which he talks about?

So, what book(s) or articles have you read by him? He has 5 or 6 books and has written several articles in Science and other journals.

I would always, always eat at least your BMR. Also, if you know your BF%, you get a more accurate measurement of your BMR. If interested, you can also read "Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It" by Gary Taubes. It's definitely an eye-opening read that will challenge what we have all learned about nutrition and obesity.…

You can also visit the following website: http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ It will calculate your BMR, TDEE, then you set your goal (whether you want to lose, maintain or bulk). After that, it has a nutrition goal (I'd keep it set to the top method, the IIFYM plan.) Below this you can also select how many meals you eat…

I run as well. In fact, I lost mostly fat during my last training program for a 1/2 marathon. Lost 7% BF - on running alone. Great job! I think it was post above yours that I was commenting on. Keep up the great work!!!

Building more muscle helps to 1) look lean - which it appears you are trying to do. 2) Keeps your metabolic rate up so you're burning more calories all of the time. 3) Actually allows you to eat more food, because of #2. Weight loss is 80% nutrition, 10% exercise and 10% genetics. A good diet with lean healthy proteins…

Muscle, muscle, muscle! Start weight training if you don't already!

If you are on TDEE, my understanding is you do NOT eat your exercise calories back. I do the MFP method and eat my exercise calories back.

Looks good, you could have a goal of 2400-2600 cals/day and be just fine. Remember, the 2191 for BMR is your resting BMR. This should be the minimum you should be eating every day. Your activity level before exercise should also accounted into this number. Do you happen to know your body fat %?

I eat anywhere from 100-200 g of protein a day. I've increased my weight training recently, and have seen my weight loss slow down to a crawl. Have had a couple of people ask me if I'm losing weight - must be losing inches. I lost 15 pounds while I was training for the Des Moines 1/2 marathon and maintained all my lean…

Question to the OP: What about your nutrient timing? When do you eat your macros? Also, at 14% BF, are you wanting to lose for how you look and/or feel or are you a body builder and competing?

I eat anywhere from 100-200 g of protein a day. I, too, have recently seen my weight loss slow down, but people keep asking if I'm losing more weight. Yay - I must be losing inches! I'll friend request you and you can view my diary. Not always the cleanest protein choices, but I do my best. :)

A number is just a number, whether it's the number on the scale or the amount of BF someone has. Calculating my BMR and setting my goal from there seems to work for me. Seems to work for a lot of people, but not all people. It's still good to know your BF%, because then you can get a more accurate BMR. What are your goals?

Just sent a friend request!!

Do what works for you! I loved the program, but found out after I gained some weight back and I had lost 1 pound of lean tissue for every 2 pounds of fat. Slowed down my metabolism WAY too much! We are always here for pointers - my first would be to make sure you are eating lean protein sources. Helps to stay full. :-)

No, I don't do protein replacement shakes, I eat my protein. I am usually in the 100-150g range for protein intake. You may want to add weight training to your routine and build some muscle. You will definitely lose inches that way. How do you set your calorie goal?

Do you know your body fat percentage?

^^^This. If you are lightly active, you should take your BMR and multiply it by 1.375. Then reduce your calories from there. I also eat my exercise calories back most of the time and I'm still losing.

I think if you follow the doctor's advice of eating more protein, you'll see results in your blood work. This alone, lowers your carb intake - at least it does for me. I try to eat at least 25% or more of my calories from protein. I also have been eating a net of almost 2000 calories and I'm dropping weight. If you don't…

When I trained for the Des Moines 1/2 marathon in October, I lost 15-16 pounds in the 14 weeks I trained. When I got a body comp done before and after, the vast majority of the weight was fat. Running is GREAT for weight loss if you do it the right way. This is what worked for me: Eat up to 35% of my daily calories as…