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Thoughts on TDEE calculators and switching from MFP to TDEE.
This is just my opinion. Often times in the forums people will post questions about moving from MFP's exercise calorie model to a TDEE method. I like the TDEE method a great deal but one thing people tend to do is put their trust into an equation without considering their previous energy intake. This doesn't always end…
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Q&A Thread 1/7/2015
Since we started our YouTube channel there is a chance we may discuss some of these questions in video format. Undecided as of now but either way, please post any general questions here. Thanks!
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Methodology in diet
So I really wanted to take a lot of time to construct a well thought out post about the pros and cons to various dieting methods but this isn't very well-thought-out as I'm in a hurry at the moment... Over the past few years, my stance on things has changed significantly and I don't think my current viewpoint will bring…
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Just hit your macros.
Well technically you could do well just hitting your macros, but this post goes beyond that a bit. We posted this on our Eat Train Progress facebook group today but I wanted to add it here in case it helps a few people. Tracking calorie and macronutrient intake is a fabulous tool that works quite well for some people.…
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Holiday Q&A Thread
Happy holidays yo. Post any questions here. Sara or I will take a look. Sara doesn't know that she will also be taking a look.
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The MFP development team needs your input.
Hey everyone! The MFP development team is looking for a couple of people who track intake accurately and meticulously. Purpose of this is to answer a few questions and possibly test out a few features. Please post in this thread if this interests you. Thanks.
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The big calorie counting strawman.
Recently an article came out that has been circulating on facebook and now on MFP. James Krieger wrote a nice rebuttal to it which I'll link below. I'll also add that in addition to strawman arguments there's a big false dilemma that tends to occur with calorie naysayers. The original article assumes that if you're…
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Respond to my damn thread, thread.
Hey! So in addition to simply falling behind, we're also having some issues adapting to the new forum structure and the combination of the two basically means we suck at replying to group threads. Let this temporarily be the place where you link your thread that we've failed to reply to. Do not troll this thread please.…
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The super duper Sara appreciation thread and Q&A!
Q: Who's the stronger half of the ETP group? A: Sara. Q: Who's the better looking half of the ETP group? A: Sara. Q: Who do we really want to answer our threads when we post a question? A: Sara. Q: Who do we all want to be like when we get to a ripe old age? A: Sara. Q: Who needs special pants because waist too small,…
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That one time when Sara came to visit.
So let me first start off by saying that my wife has been incredibly patient and giving in that, for basically the entire time Sara was here, Jennifer allowed me to run around town with Sara, and Jennifer was the photographer and director in several of our photos. So anyways, the first thing I noticed when she came down…
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Online Consulting -- wait list
Hey everyone! I'm currently at capacity for my consulting project. I wanted to thank those who have expressed interest and additionally thank the people who signed up. I've decided to temporarily stop adding additional clients just to make sure that I can effectively deliver the goods when my wife goes back to work next…
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Happy Birthday Sara!
Sara turns 47 today. BAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHH! Lets everyone pile in on this thread and wish her a happy one!
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Online consulting
Hey everyone! So as some of you know, for the past 14 months, I've been consulting people (free of charge) that I've selected through an application process, to coach online over Skype in a one-on-one format, to help people get closer to their fitness and/or body composition goals and to get experience coaching in that…
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Repost: Setting your intake in 1g increments.
Use this at your own risk. Please do not post publicly yet as I'm waiting for moderator approval just to make sure this doesn't violate MFP rules. This will allow you to set your intake by 1g increments instead of 5%. http://karoshiethos.com/
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Pepper your angus! Sara is coming to visit!
Hey everyone, This coming week, Sara is coming to visit my family. Originally it was because I had entered the USAPL TC open on 8/16 (my birthday!) to compete in my first powerlifting meet. Due to a minor injury/tweak to my back I won't make this meet, but she is coming to hang out. (Aside: I still plan on getting on the…
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Nitrogen spiking
http://www.newsinferno.com/nitrogen-spiking-scams-protein-supplement-customers/ IIRC Ian McCarthy also did a video on this, somewhere on Youtube.
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Quackery, pseudoscience, and just generally bad information.
I'm not sure who the originator of this blog is, but I find this to be a good read covering the 4 current biggest quacks in the business: http://www.alternet.org/print/personal-health/four-biggest-quacks-plaguing-america-their-bad-claims-about-science A few of the brilliant people at sciencebasedmedicine are quoted in the…
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Hide the cake?
Speaking first from personal experience, I've noticed the following things are absolutely true for me: - I'm more likely to eat food that is within view or easily accessible. For example if there is half a pop tart sitting on the counter out in the open I am far more likely to eat it. I'm less likely to eat it if it's in…
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Q&A thread
Please do not post answers here, only questions. The purpose is twofold: 1) What general questions do you have? 2) What questions would you like answered from various smart people in the industry? We may have a few more interviews coming up, so I wanted to get a feel for what sorts of things our ETP members would like…
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Those of you in Minnesota--personal training
Greetings! I made a preliminary announcement earlier, but now it's official. I've accepted a part time position as a personal trainer at a YMCA in Minnetonka, MN. If you are interested in booking me, please PM me with your contact information. Everyone booking a session will get a Skype session included so that we can…
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Metabolic Damage: Alan Aragon interviews Lyle McDonald
NSFW for language, but a great read. This was originally in Alan Aragon's research review but they've made it public access: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/another-look-at-metabolic-damage.html#more-9313 EDIT: Highly recommend joining Alan's research review. I've been a member for a couple of years now and it's…
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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and potatoes
This is a good read. I was actually just telling someone yesterday how the angst against white potatoes is just ridiculous considering how satiating they can be depending on prep method. http://drspencer.com/dear-white-potato-i-am-sorry/
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Insulin, Low Carbs, Gary Taubes, and James Krieger
Without question, one of the best articles I've read that serves to debunk some misconceptions about low carb dieting, would have to be that of James Krieger over at www.weightology.net. Please take a look at the following article on insulin. Read it, and then read it again. It's fantastic:…
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Bulletproof coffee
Since there's about 15 posts about this on the main forums I thought I'd provide you with this: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/bulletproof-coffee Alan Aragon also did a nice review on this in AARR and he also guest featured Dr Spencer Nadolsky for him to report his findings. I personally don't see the idea of drinking…
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If you are new, or struggling...
Hey everyone, First and foremost, I am not attempting to sell you any products. I am however, happy to give you my opinion. While I'm not a self proclaimed expert, I do have experience working with clients in both face to face and online (consulting and through the below group). I run a group with my good friend Sarauk2sf…
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Hello
I'm not sure how active this group is, but I figured I would post here. My 3 year old was just diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. He appears to be on the mild to moderate end. Mostly communication/social issues more-so than cognitive. I am not handling it very well emotionally, but I suppose it's not about me.…
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Cardio roundtable discussion
This was excellent. Some very highly respected and intelligent contributors here: http://dynamicduotraining.com/wordpress/15-experts-weigh-in-on-hiit-or-liss-cardio-for-optimal-fat-loss/
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Have a thread outstanding? Link it here -- weekend of 4/26
Hey everyone, Just letting you all know that Sara and I are both still alive. We have both been busier than normal so the contributions we have been making (or not making) to the group have been delayed. We are hoping to START catching up this weekend. If you have an outstanding thread, please reply here with a link to…
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Sara had a tragic yoga accident and injured her privates.
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