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either too little protein or too much protein.
I started the Keto diet 3 days ago and I'm struggling a bit with hitting my macros. I'm using a 5% carb : 22% protein : 73% fat ratio. Yesterday, my fat grams were high enough, but my protein was too low. Today, in order for me to get enough fat without adding carbs, I was eating more chicken and fish... but then my…
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TDEE seems too high... How many calories should I REALLY be eating???
Ok, so according to my Fitbit Charge HR, my BMR is around 1700 calories and my TDEE is around 3000 calories. I've been eating around 1200-1300 cals/day... Something doesn't make sense. Here are my stats right now: Female, 5'5", 226 lbs, little exercise (walking around the neighborhood, cleaning the house, etc), desk job.…
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Fitbit or Bodymedia armband?
I have the the Bodybugg (Bodymedia armband) which measures calories burned, steps taken, and activity. But now on MFP, I'm seeing that everyone has the Fitbit. I'm thinking about switching over because right now I'd have to pay about $7/month for the Bodymedia's online synching and tools, wheras the Fitbit synching and…
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Looking for an at-home exercise routine
Hey everyone! I want to add some exercise into my daily schedule, but I don't have the option of joining a gym or buying equipment right now. Any ideas of good exrecises that I can do back-to-back to burn a nice amount of cals? I was think jumping jacks, burpees, and lunges... maybe even holding a can of corn in each hand…