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Tracking Soluble Fiber?
Am I correct that MFP won't let me do this? I realize that it's not available on all food labels, but where it is I'd like to track my insoluble vs soluble fiber. Thanks in advance. Very new to this tracking.
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Dexa Scan for Body Composition Testing
For those of you that had this done, how did you find a provider? I've done some google searches but no luck. Thanks.
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So What's Low Carb?
I'm trying to figure out whether or not I"m consuming too many carbs. First, when folks talk about their carbs are they really referring to net carbs? For example, when I back out the fiber I will net 83 g of carbs--from oatmeal, ff dairy, fruits and vegetables. (I have MFP set at 1411 net calories. I know that to…
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Calculations Have Me Eating below RMR?
I ran the calories calculations in NROLW using the RMR that was calculated for me at my gym (using Metacheck's 10 minute breathe test (Metabolic Rate Analysis System)) and subtracting the 300 calories for fat loss. It has me eating below RMR on non w/o days. Does that sound right? I'm 46 years old and have a BMI over 25 so…
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Minimum Fat or Carb Macros?
Is there a minimum amount of fat or carbs that I should consume if my goal is to retain build muscle and lopse fat? If I aim for 1 g of protein per lb of body weight (I want to start NROLW) that doesn't leave much for fats and carbs so I'm trying to figure out my macros. I've heard anywhere from 0.3 to 0.45 g of fat per lb…
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Eat Cardio Calories?
If I am doing light cardio on non-workout days, do I still stay at the calories calculated in the book or do I eat the cardio calories burned--I have a Polar HRM? Also, the Polar FT80 is supposed calculate HR during strength training. Should I use that number to increase the calories on workout days or use the 282…
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RMR in lieu of MFP's BMR?
The tool provided by this site calculated my BMR at 1420, but I had my RMR tested at my gym (Metacheck's 10 minute breathe test...Metabolic Rate Analysis System) and it told me my RMR was 1411. Should I use the latter when trying to calculate the ideal net calories (assuming I eat my exercise calories...I have a Polar HRM…
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EMeals?
Has anyone done this? Groupon is having a special, so I am considering trying it. I'm in a rut (emotionally, not weight-wise) right now, and a big part of it is that I just feel overwhelmed with the working mother/wife role, including a household guest for a few months (DH's brother). Meal planning, which I used to enjoy,…
