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How much sugar per day: Added versus natural?
I recently read that the USDA has decreased the standard daily allowance of added sugar to 25 grams per day for women. I nosed around and saw that this refers only to added sugars. If that's true than what about sugars like lactose and glucose—those found in dairy and starchy vegetables? Do those also count towards the 25…
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Maintenance mode and stopping calorie counting
I've been within about 3-5 lbs of my goal weight, give or take for about 3 months or so. I've been trying to eat a little under maintenance level and counting calories and weighing my foods - there hasn't been any major losses. That said, I'm happy with where I am at. However, I do not like having to count calories and…
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Is it possible to get too much protein?
In an effort to meet my macros I've started supplementing, which has been great, but now I'm going well beyond my daily allotment of protein. Is there such a thing as getting too much protein? If so, what are the side effects? I don't feel an ill effects as of yet. I wanted to experiment with a high protein low-ish fat…
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The Brain is a Lazy Bum
I've often wondered if doing heavy brain-lifting (otherwise known as 'thinking') burns more calories, since I sure do feel wiped out after an intense study session. Well, unfortunately not so says this article on the Scientific American. According to these researchers the 'brain is a lazy bum.' No doubt true considering my…
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TDEE & NEAT question
How does one tell if TDEE and/or NEAT is increasing? I've upped my activity level, and I suppose I could feasibly increase my energy expenditure on MFP, but are there real ways in which to tell if they truly are increasing? Can hunger be a real gauge for these things? When trying to lose weight, we learn to mistrust our…
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Vitafiber: How do you use it?
I've been reading all kinds of stuff online about how awesome IMO sweeteners are - high fiber, low carb, and not horrible tasting. I'm a sucker and ordered both the powder and the syrup, but now the question is how to use it? I've seen a million posts on how to make homemade quest bars, but can you use it as a sugar…
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On the go bread replacement options?
I've been doing pretty well going grain free for the past several months. I do have grains from time to time, but it's modest. Thus far the results have been fantastic. I've just started a new job which requires a lot of time out of the house and on the go, so I need some quick and easy swaps for bread for my daily…
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Reverse Dieting II: adding calories how-to?
When adding back calories when reverse dieting, does anyone know how often to add back and how much to add each time? I've been adding back 25 each week. Should I be adding more? It seems like such a small amount. thanks!
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How to accurately gauge energy expenditure/activity level?
How do you accurately assess your activity level? Most sites give one sentence fragment to describe each level. For example, I sit at a desk for about 4-6 hours per day. I walk to work. I work out (calisthenics-heavy) for about 2 hours per day 5 days a week, and 90 minutes one day per week, with one day off. At home, I sit…
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TDEE on IIFYM.com - Is it totally off?
I've been restricting for far too long and would like to stop and eat a normal amount of food, so like everyone on MFP recommends, I went to check out IIFYM.com to use their TDEE calculator. I am 5'3" and fluctuate between 108-112. I don't eat enough - don't lecture me, I KNOW I NEED TO EAT more, hence my confusion over…
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Non-dairy cheese suggestions?
Hi all, I am lactose intolerant and would love to find a way to enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich from time to time. I've tried most every brand out there to no avail. Daiya was tasty but messed up my tummy for almost a whole day. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Low-Carb/Fiber Confusion
Hi all, recently I've been attempting to see how a low-carb eating plan works for me. I am recent vegan/vegetarian turned pescaterian. My internet research says that super low-carb would be below 50 grams of carbs per day (ketosis) and that 50-100 grams of carbs would be a moderate restriction on carbohydrates. I've been…
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Reverse Dieting
Does anyone have any feedback about reverse dieting? I've been giving it a shot for the past month. I started out at a pretty steep deficit (I was cleansing), and since then have been incrementally upping my intake weekly. It's hard though! I'm so afraid that it will stall my progress or, worse, make me gain the wrong kind…
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Quest Bars - Reviews?
For the last several months, I keep seeing promos and people talking about the seemingly divine quest bar. I need to up my macros desperately, and being pescaterian it's really difficult to do without supplementation. I've always hesitated around eating "bars" because I think that they are really just candy bars in…
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Do You Log Calories Burned to Lose Weight?
I work out 6x per week, plus vigorously walking for about 30-45 minutes per day. I don't use a fitbit, and I don't really think walking is burning that many calories anyway. I decided to stop logging exercise since I had read that exercise isn't really what helps to lose weight. Does anyone else have any insight on this? I…