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Who increased calories to lose weight?
Please tell the details (calories change) etc. of your story. Thanks.
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Where are the objective experts in the nutrition world?
I've been interested and studied nutrition (as non-professional) for decades. Nutrition wisdom is a lot like political parties: IE: Low fat strategy, Vegetarian, Paleo, Blood sugar based etc. All parties make a great case for their way of thinking. I bought into the "Low Fat" thinking in the 80's, 90's and early 2000's…
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Challenges with blood sugar issues, losing weight and exercise.
I'm in my mid 50's and have pre-diabetes. Have been trying to lose 10-15 lbs for a while, per the advice of my doctor to try to bring the pre-diabetes into control. A few months ago, I started increasing my bicycling. I also do strength workouts 1 - 2x a week. I started tracking again on MFP a week ago. As my cycling miles…
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Effects of endurance exercise on appetite & fat loss.
I ride bicycles 3 days a week, lift weights 2 days a week and do other sports on the weekends. I typically cycle about 2 hours total during those 3 days. Recently I've increased my cycling to 3.3 hours a week. Just from this simple change, my appetite has increased noticeably. Now I've been reading where some authors are…
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Average Daily Calories over a Time Period
Question: If I've estimated that I can lose 1 pound a week by eating 2400 calories a day, will the plan work if my calories totals for each day vary quite a bit, but average out to 2400 a day over a given period? For example: Day 1 2000 Calories, Day 2 2600 calories, Day 3 2600 calories, Day 4 2200 calories, Day 5 2600…
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Do all "Splurge" Calories go to the bottom line?
Let's say you've been eating approximately 2000 calories a day for a few months and losing approx. 1/2 pound per week. Then one weekend you go a little crazy, splurge and eat an extra 2000 calories per day (4000 per day total). Will all those extra calories go to the bottom line. IE - with all other days being on goal,…
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The truth about burning calories during and after exercise?
Would you mind discussing the real truth or pointing me to good articles or posts about the real truth concerning calories burned during and after exercise? For reference, I'm a 54 year old man and weight approx 197. 5'10" Calories burned during and after aerobic exercise Calories burning during and after weight training…
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Weight Loss Math
Would you mind helping me do my weight loss math. I want to see if I'm doing the correct math. I'm a man, 54 years old. 5'10" and I weigh 197 lbs. I have a moderately active white collar job - going to meetings etc. (in other words, I don't just sit at a desk all day) I exercise 4 - 5 days a week on average. 3 - 4 days of…
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Multi-Level Marketing Supplements etc.
I've recently seen an increase in social media communication by friends in the latest Multi-Level Marketing Health initiative - Advocare. They might have good products and good success? I assume that someone involved will chime in here But, my real point is that I don't care for Multi-Level Marketing programs. They sell…
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The Phone App - I finally "get it"
I found I had trouble being consistent using the computer program. The computer was often not with me during meals. And, when I first started the phone app just seemed a little hard to use (old school person here :) ) I talked to a MFP user who swears by the phone app. He told me to just use it until I became comfortable…
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Weight or Waist Size - which is best measurement for Health?
Weight can be a frustrating measurement because as we exercise more, muscles become more dense. And, muscles add weight. Is waist measurement a better true indicator of health?
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Confused about where to measure Waist in Men.
I've searched both the internet and threads here. Interested in measuring waist for health issues. (pre diabetes ) Some sources say at narrowist point. Some say at belly button. Some say other places. My biggest circumference is below my belly button. So, what is correct?
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Help - Best Measurements for Men with Health Issues
Several months ago I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and moderately high cholesterol. 53 years old, 5'10' and fluctuating around 199 -204 lbs. I already exercised or participated in fitness or sports pretty regularly 3 - 4 days a week. Doc said that outwardly I appeared to be in good shape for my age. He suggested that I…
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Doughnuts and Beer Diet!
I've been using MFP for 7 weeks and have lost 7 pounds. Yesterday, my wife bought some Krispy Kreme doughnuts from a neighborhood kid that was selling for his sports team. If you've never had a warm Krispy Kreme doughnut, let me tell you that these things are a sinful pleasure! :) I vowed to just have 1 doughnut since I'm…
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Rapid Weight Gain - Water Weight?
I weight every day, but pay most attention to each weeks average because of typical fluctuations. I just saw a 3 pound gain over about 2 days which is unusual for me. I did have more carbs than normal over the past couple of days from bread. Don't normally eat much bread. Found this article about rapid water weight gain…
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Eat to BMR, Exercise for loss?
Does anyone use the strategy of trying eat baseline (Basal Metobolic Rate) calories and exercise for loss.? Example. Calculated BMR says 2300 Calories to maintain. So exercise 500 net calories a day average to lose 1lb a week? So you try to always eat 2300 calories - gets to be a habit. Curious if anyone successfully uses…
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Calories to Weight TIme Lag
When do you see the effects of too many or less calories. For instance, if you've been maintaining the same weight for a while and you splurge for a couple of days. Do you see the weight gain the next day or does it take a few days to show up? Example: Let's say you've been maintaining weight at 1800 calories a day for 3…
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Time saving tips for entering diary data
Even with this great MFP tool, it seems to take me a while to enter food info. Part of the problem is that my database lists are now several pages and those pages have to load. Do you all have time saving tips while entering you diary info. Thanks
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What if you fail to enter some Meals of on MFP?
Some days I fail to enter part of the day's meals on MFP. In these situations I usually can't remember the all details of the meals I've missed. When this happens what is "Best Practice" within MFP. It messes up the reports to have a partially filled out day. (Calories, net calories etc) Is it best to just erase the other…
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Hot Weather and Heart Rate
I've started using a motorized, no power assist, walk behind mower to mow my yard and get some exercise in the process. I've been wearing a heart rate monitor to see the differences in different kinds of activities. I'm 53, 5'10, 195 lbs. This weekend I cut the front yard and it was hot and humid out. My front yard also…
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Carb Strategies for Insulin Resistance
Please discuss your carb strategy for losing weight and dealing with insulin resistance. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes a few months ago. Doctor recommended to try to lose 5 - 7% of weight. I tried low carb for a few months back several months ago, but I never quite felt right - spacey etc. Lately have been trying to…
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Bicycling vs. Running Calories burned
I've been pleasantly surprised at the number of estimated calories burned during cycling vs. running. For years I thought running burned many more calories per hour than cycling at similar levels of perceived effort. According to one calorie calculator: 195 lb male. 60 minutes of exercise Running @ 9 minutes a mile pace =…
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Whole Wheat bread is a fast release carb source
For me anyways. I occasionally measure my blood sugar with a blood sugar monitor after eating certain foods to see the blood sugar effects. Bread labeled as "Whole Wheat" will spike my blood sugar to the same levels as eating a candy bar like a snickers. Whole Wheat bread is often touted as a slow release carb source, but…
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Measuring Calories vs. Measuring Carbs
I'm 4 weeks in using MFP. Enjoying it! Have lost 6 lbs. Have been reading some of the threads on Carbs vs. Calories and I see there is a philosophical debate and some feel very dogmatic about one side or the other. Here is an interesting article in the USA Today that says we should measure both calories and carbs. What are…
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Calorie Composition Effects
I see there is some debate here on whether or not simply measuring calories is the best way to lose weight or is it best to watch Carbohydrates. I've read recently where some studies say measuring both is best for long term weight loss and weight maintenance. What do you think about this? The studies I read say the…
