SilMarillion

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Urg... gained 3lbs!
Hi there, So, I have just weighed myself and I have gained 3lbs! All I can think of is that its water weigh, and will be gone within the next few days.... but I don't really understand how I could have gained 3lbs in 5 days. Take a look at my diary, and I am eating within my calorie range most days (1600)..... should I be…
Just saying hi...and need a suggestion
Hello everyone, Okay, here is my deal..... in 1999 I had what is known as a total colectomy with ileoanal reservoir (also known as a j-pouch).. I suffered from ulcerative colitis for many years, and I hated being on the meds, so this was my best option... I'm very happy that I had the surgery, and living without a large…
HRM and TDEE?
According to my HRM, I my TDEE for today was 3600 calories! All I did was sit on the couch and watch the US open. First, should I be concerned that my TDEE is well into the 3000 range when I am not even being active? And second, how accurate are heart rate monitors anyway? SilMarillion.
Say cheese, please
Hi there, What's the verdict on cheese, especially Blu Cheese and aged cheddar cheese ... is it a good food to eat if you are trying to loose a few pounds .. for reference, I am trying balance my diet with 35% carbs, 35% protein, and 30% fat.... SilMarillion.
40 something males...
Hi there, I'm 43 (44 next month), 5'10" and even though I haven't really been classified as overweight; currently at 171lbs and looking to get down to 166lbs... I've never really had a toned or muscular body. My body fat ratio is around 26%, and I know that if I were to get down to below 17%, the muscles I do have will…
I love my kidney
Hi there, I love kidney, lamb kidney, beef kidney (and even human kidney, joking), its a great source of protein, iron... but I hate the fact it is loaded with cholesterol.... One 6oz serving of lamb or beef kidney can have up to 1700mg of cholesterol ... does anyone know of way to reduce this cholesterol? SilMarillion.
Lower my cards, but keep my calories
Hi there, Looking for some pointers on how to decrease my daily carbohydrate intake, increase my protein intake, and still eat 2000 net calories... Looking at my daily diary, I can easily hit my 15% protein -- in fact I can easily get that to 30% or more by drinking a protein powder shake... but I would like to do is get…
Time to start adding muscle...
Hi there, So I am getting close to my GW of 168lbs, and and I've reduced my body fat % down to 22% .. I've lost an inch around my waist since April 18th, and I think I can loose another inch or two within the next month to six weeks.... so I think its time to start adding some muscle to my build.... But I have limited…
Lower my carbs, but keep my calories
Hi there, Looking for some pointers on how to decrease my daily carbohydrate intake, increase my protein intake, and still eat 2000 net calories... Looking at my daily diary, I can easily hit my 15% protein -- in fact I can easily get that to 30% or more by drinking a protein powder shake... but I would like to do is get…
Blood pressure and heart rate....?
Hi there, Who out there monitors their blood pressure and heart rate on a regular basis? Because my family has a history of high BP, I check mine everyday when I get out, and prior to any workout. Since I've joined MFP, and started exercising on a regular basis, I've dropped out of the "Prehypertension" range into the…
Running a test 10k tomorrow morning
Hi everyone, Okay, on April 16th, I decided I needed to do something about my health and to start feeling better about myself. I'm not overweight, in fact I am within the "healthy" range for my height and age .. 43yr, 5"10" and 170lbs (175lbs on April 16th)... My goal is to reduce my weight down to 168lbs or so, reduce my…
Frozen sprats
Hi there, I love sprats... and I normally put them under the broiler with a little salt, pepper and olive oil... but I was wondering if anyone else has some good ideas on how to cook them .. I wish they were fresh, but I've never seen them down here in S. Florida... which is just plan wrong if you ask me.... SilMarillion
100% of A,C, and iron?
Hi there, how many of you get 100% or more of your daily allowance of Vitamin A and C, and iron? and if you don't get your 100%, do you take a multivitamin supplement? SilMarilion.
To wax or not to wax???
Hi there, I am a somewhat hairy guy... I've got a lot of hair on my chest, shoulders, arms and legs, and even my back... About every 5 months I get my back and shoulders waxed, but I have never shaved or waxed my chest.......but, now that I am getting close to my ideal weight, and I have started to add muscle and tone to…
Anyone in S. Florida?
Hi there, Anyone living in or near WPB and want to go for a run? SilMarillion.
Sodium intake...
Oh dear... I've just blown my sodium intake for the day by eating 2 Jr. Cheeseburger deluxe's from Wendy's ... now what I am going to do.... How many others on MFP are concerned about their sodium intake, and are looking for ways to reduce it? SilMarillion
Who wants to be friends...
Hi there, Some basics about me... I am male, 43 years old -- almost 44 -- 170lbs and 5' 10" ... I currently at 21% body fat, which falls within the acceptable healthy range for my age and gender, but I would like to get this down below 15%. About a month ago I started to run, and I am now doing running 5 miles @ 13 minute…
Please look at my diet...
Hi there, Okay, so I've been using MFP for a few weeks now, and I have been pretty good at adding all my food into the system; even using the bar code option to scan my food.... Could someone take a look at my diet and let me know if you think its enough food and of the right quality ... I want to loose about 8lbs and get…
Low cholesterol and sodium foods...
Hi everyone, Any suggest a good option for a low cholesterol and sodium snack? I love Edamame, and eat about a cup ever other day.. also love Haas Avocados, and of course there are all the raw veggies.... but who else has some good ideas to give me some variety.. Thanks in advance
General questions about diet...
Hi there, Some basic info first: I'm a 43 male, 5' 10", 170lbs and I want to tone up, gain a little definition, and loose a little bit of fat around the middle.. I have an 18" scare running down the middle of my abdomen due to a surgery... and there is a fatty build around it that I want to loose.... So, I've started to…
General questions about diet...
Hi there, Some basic info first: I'm a 43 male, 5' 10", 170lbs and I want to tone up, gain a little definition, and loose a little bit of fat around the middle.. I have an 18" scare running down the middle of my abdomen due to a surgery... and there is a fatty build around it that I want to loose.... So, I've started to…
Pouched Eggs?
Hi there, Okay, so I have just started to use myfitnesspal to track what I eat, and overall I think its a pretty good app. I am a 43 year old male, 170lbs, 5' 10" and in "okay" shape. I've got a simple of goal of loosing 5 to 8 pounds and tone up a little .. and to hopefully get a flatter stomach. Anyway, I noticed when I…