hassankarimi82 Member

What I'm saying is, simply by making better choices, you will be successful in your goals, regardless of calories. Whoever said they'd get fat eating vegetables is crazy!! This is obsessive to think so, and is not setting a good example.

Saturated fat is great. There are types of cholesterol. High & low density. The only fat I'd stay away from is trans.

Let me Google it first.

Great advice!

Did anyone see the game last night?

What have I created?! Yeah, sorry. Don't listen to me.

It's good in coffee, with cream. Delicious.

Haha, true that. Good combos.

Sorry bro, I don't have a clue.

I can't believe it's come down to the calories in peas. Counting....peas. What if you ate too many? Purge?! This is getting a bit silly now, but I think we can all differentiate between good and bad choices. Food is there to be enjoyed. Have fun people.

Um, this is what we are all saying... :/ [/quote] You could say - macro and calorie track and eat junk food and reach your goals, but making good choices wouldn't require you to be strict and calories count. Are you saying a surplus of lettuce should be logged and tracked?! Do you weigh out....peas? Crazy if you ask me.…

Your message was clear. Albeit bad info for OP and her goals- it was clear. Nothing lost here.[/quote] Well, I don't think it's bad info. It works for me and my clients. I try to encourage good, healthy habits and personally, calorie counting isn't great. Fair enough if your prepping for a show or whatever. But as a…

Firstly I have slight anaemia due to fibroids which is nothing to do with diet so I track iron as I'd rather get it from food than tablets. Potassium was just an example as it isn't on most food labels too. Secondly my whole point is that you said "I wouldn't concern yourself too much with the micronutrients" as if it…

Whoa, I've been served good and proper in here!

Totally lost in translation because everyone wants to be 'right'.

Haha! I didn't realise how volatile the community is. If we're being petty and childish, how about taking advice from people who look AWESOME and actually know what they're talking about. I've got a scale, but what the hell has that got to do with anything?! There's a lot of people here creating bad, unhealthy habits. Good…

So if calories count, then why am I not 15 stone like fitness pal says I should be after a year of eating quality food in a surplus. It's sad that people track calories. There is a great difference in the calories on a plate full of vegetables than a plate with cake. Calories do not count. Quality food counts.

I think everyone can agree, that a plate full of quality food is better than two tablespoons of anything, regardless of benefits. Nobody should be starving themselves to lose weight. Its about changing your lifestyle and being consistent. But 1200 calories is meaningless. Yes, you need to be in a calories deficit to lose…

Calories don't count. The constitution of the food does! You could eat salad and veg all day everyday and not hit that calorie target. Just eat good food sources. Keep protein high with some good quality fats. If you want to lose body fat, reduce your carbohydrate intake. Track carbs, not calories!

Yeah, of course. But it seems a waste just having 2 tablespoons of coconut oil when you can have something more substantial and satisfying with equal amounts of 'health' benefits.

Tone is muscle. To build muscle you need to be in a calorie surplus. To lose body fat you need to be in a calorie deficit. These are conflicting goals. Choose one.

Unless you want to or need to. Like tracking potassium to keep blood pressure down, iron for anaemia etc. I like to track these to make sure I'm getting the right nutrients, not just to lose weight. I'm guessing OP is too, as she is questioning tracking vitamins. [/quote] But that's like saying, 'I want to track my stress…

You may as well use the calories in the coconut oil and just eat proper food. Seems a waste to me. A deficit in calories will result in weight loss, regardless of what you eat. You can eat junk food and lose weight, provided you remain in a calorie deficit.

When searching for the food, I specify. So raw weight or dry. I usually have 60g dry as a portion. Plenty for me.

There is no formula for this. Online calculators, etc are only a guideline and to be honest, not accurate. You are unique. You have to figure out what works for you over a period of time and trial & error.

A deficit in calories results in weight loss. You can eat whatever you want, provided you remain in a deficit.

I've taken a multivitamin & mineral and glucosamine for the last 3 years. They are a supplement to my diet, but if it gives me that extra 1% benefit then the cost to effect ratio is worth it. So there's no need to take more than the stated dose. They are synthetic anyway and won't replace what proper nutrition can give.…

I wouldn't concern yourself too much with the micronutrients.

Anything you want! Depends on your goals. Too broad a question.

When your tracking macros and have a set calorie target, you can eat whatever you want!