ChrisM8971 Member

Unfortunately a lot of trainers and nutritionists promote the fad idea that is around at the time

Just to clarify I wasn't questioning your numbers but giving the 1 oz value so the OP could more readily calculate the calories for is portion size

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5789/2 2 oz serving of uncooked rice noodles on this site show as 208 calories so definitely looks like calories for uncooked noodles

Have a read of this post http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1 Logging accuracy is the most important part of using MFP to lose weight and there are so many incorrect entries in the database. Even when using the bar code scanner, check that the entry is correct…

From the same site 1 oz of cooked rice noodles are shown as 31 cals

Why does he need to do this?

Agreed that you need to increase your calories, I am 5' 10" have a sedentary job and started off losing 2 lbs per week eating more than you are. As to the juice, you have the spare calories to drink it if you enjoy it and no its not empty calories, not only do the calories provide you with energy but the USDA figures for 1…

Where is the like button when you need it :smile:

So why is there so much added sugar in foods today? Well it is due in no small part to the fat is bad scare of the 1980's for two reasons. 1) When you reduce fat the food tastes of cardboard so you load it with sugar and salt to get some taste back. 2) Low fat is anything with less than 30% of its calories from fat so if…

I think that this is where my belief that nutritional education comes in, excess sugar is not hidden in any product, its right there on the nutritional label its just that a large proportion of the population in general won't even look at that label

Yes I believe they did, well here in the UK anyway, they promoted the big scare of Cholesterol and saturated fats, which has now been shown to be untrue

But all of that battling in the belly will burn loads of calories won't it?

The part of the media that frustrates me currently with cherry picked views of nutritional advice are those who want to sensationalise for book promotional purposes. Its even worse when they a members of the medical profession

I don't know, informing the population that fats were harmful without scientific evidence seems pretty demonising of fats

How in the US do the government get the guidelines through to the population, in the UK it tends to be the media so you cant have one without the other unfortunately

Its far cheaper for governments to demonise a certain food group to try and limit calories and reduce the weight of a population (and therefore reduce associated health costs etc) than to educate about moderation and nutrition. Hence it was fats before it was sugars, just a way of trying to scare the population

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and grapes etc tend to be the best option in my personal view because they are finger food and eating berries one at a time tends to satisfy any snack craving I have pretty quickly but an apple is very filling as well. In fact most fruit makes a great snack but I am particularly…

Be careful with mixed nuts because they are high in fats and although there is nothing unhealthy with them, at 9 calories per gram for the fat content these can easily eat a big hole in your deficit. You don't need to drink plain water to lose weight, just log any calories contained in the flavourings and stay under your…

I think trying to break the snacking habit might be the best way forward if you can, but there are plenty of lower calorie alternatives out there if you feel that you need a snack. Logging everything you snack on is an essential starting point and then it depends on what spare calories you have in your allowance. My go to…

I think hip size has a lot to do with genetics and bone structure and unless you have a lot of body fat in that area there isn't too much you can do to change them. The main thing is to try and become comfortable with what you have provided you are healthy and happy with the rest of your body. I have seen pictures of…

I have no experience with a fitbit although some of my MFP friends find them extremely motivating when included in a group. However rather than thinking of things as cheat foods why not plan your week to include them. Concentrate on nutrient dense foods at those times when you are at home and happy to weigh and log them…

It really doesn't matter providing you are consistent. Just log the meals where you feel comfortable and stick to that routine, it won't make any difference providing you are are at the calorie deficit required for your weight loss goals

In my view yes, which is why even with an HRM this can be trial and error. If you use the reading from the HRM and you are not losing at the expected rate then reduce the calories that you input for exercise. However the a BMR of 2400 would be very high (closer to a TDEE figure which includes exercise)

Nothing inherently wrong with that meal plan apart from the fact that it seems overly restrictive and possibly quite difficult to achieve 1300-1500 calories with. Pre-planning meals is a good way of doing things but variety tends to make this easier to stick to. A lot of people mention the 80/20 method with 80% of your…

If you are looking to lose 15 lbs then first of all you need to accept that to do this in a healthy manner then it will take time, 0.5 - 1.0 lbs per week would be good. Then decide what you want to do after you have lost the weight, keep it off or take the chance of yo yoing? As has been said, a calorie deficit is what you…

I haven't tried it myself because I wouldn't be able to stick with 600 calories two days a week, but I do know people who have had good success with it, especially where it fits their lifestyle. There is a major pitfall to watch out for though that people often fall into in one of two ways. You need to eat at TDEE for the…

I strip the meat from the carcass and chop it up. Make a stock with the carcass and then use that and the leftover chicken in a risotto with lots of vegetables. All in one meal but does come out at about 5-600 calories per serving once the parmesan cheese is added

I am in the UK and spend Christmas with the extended family. Nothing special Christmas eve apart from a couple of drinks maybe while lying exhausted thinking about whether we have forgotten anything. Christmas day is roast turkey (or goose if I got my way, which I don't) with garlic roast potatoes and more veg than we eat…

Given your current stats and providing that your thyroid is working correctly now there should be absolutely no reason why you shouldn't lose on 1200 calories. Unless there is something else affecting you such as medication etc. Now you are logging again stick with it for a few weeks and see how you go.

Missed that one while I was typing (should learn to type faster) however there are still a huge amount of entries in the database with the calories set way too low. I missed the Thyroid bit as well until I posted which would make a huge difference to advice given as well