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Nutrition when studying?
I am studying for my a levels, which start in 2 weeks and then last 2 weeks. I recently found out I have pcos and am insulin resistant and should cut down on sugar. I want to cut down on carbs and do this however whenever I try I feel like I have little energy and bad moods, which interfere with my study. I also keep…
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Low carb or calorie deficit more effective?
Low carb more effective for weight loss with a deficit, or just a deficit?
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Pcos & carbs
Recently diagnosed with food & insulin resistance. Should I be considering low carb? I feel like when I eat sugar I can't stop then crash really badly after :/ Please note I am 17 and studying aswell is low carb appropriate?
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Should i replace refined carbs with fruit?
I want to reduce carbs yet as I am a student always fail as I have a lot of exams and low carb leaves me with little energy. I want to slowly reduce them and after my exams in May, go low carb (I am skinny fat and hold weight in my thighs) Would replacing bread with fruit help? A typical day would be Breakfast: one…
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Is 3 hours high intensity exercise a week enough
Not really looking for weight loss, looking to lose body fat and gain a small amount of muscle mass for a more toned appearance. I keep to a semi clean diet off eggs & a piece of toast for breakfast, Greek yoghurt a tsp chia seeds & 10 almonds snack, a chicken spinach salad at lunch, 1 tsp peanut butter cinnamon rice cake…
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Am I ecto morph endomorph or mesomorph?
I am a 18 year old female and I am pear shaped. I weight 116 pounds at 5'4, and have 33 bust, 26 waist, 35.5 hips 20.5 inch thighs. I strength train and feel I have toned up (I used to be 112 pounds with these measurements and my arms have gained an inch and shoulders which is rare so I think it is muscle as my thighs are…
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40:40:20 from protein fat then carbs?
I'm considering trying out 40:40:20 with 40% from protein such as tofu eggs Greek yogurt cheese protein powder etc, 40% from healthy fats like peanut butter nuts avocado eggs and 20% from carbs like oats sweet potatoes wholegrain/whole wheat carbs fruits veggies. Most variations say 20% fat., will I be eating too much fat?…
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Please tell me if my diet is ok/healthy?
Day one: Breakfast: 1 sachet of Quaker oats hot water one tablespoon of almond butter and 1/2 scoop of strawberry protein powder (15g) Snack: carrot batons and cucumber Lunch: one 170g total Greek yoghurt with chia seeds 1/2 banana & 4/5 chopped medium strawberries Dinner: 1/2 pack of marinated tofu with 1/2 cup of brown…
