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This is an interesting read on calories. Had a mini debate with the neighbor who was adamant that fats and carbs needed to be cut in order to lose weight. My position was calorie cutting was more important,that a pound of feathers is the same as a pound of lead. A calorie burned is a calorie burned regardless of where it comes from. Check this out
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/is-a-calorie-a-calorie.html
Diet Calendar Entry for 30 January 2014:
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1381 kcal
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Fat: 35.39g | Prot: 66.30g | Carb: 199.91g.
Breakfast: 2% Fat Milk, Sugar, Granola, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Chobani Nonfat Strawberry Greek Yogurt. Lunch: La Croix La Croix Sparkling Water, Wild Harvest Mixed Greens & Spinach Salad, Newman's Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing, Healthy Choice Heart Healthy Chicken with Rice Soup. Dinner: Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, Kirkland Signature Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Mahatma Basmati Rice. Snacks/Other: Tostitos Bite Size Gold Tortilla Chips, Honeycrisp Apples, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Whole Grain Snack Crackers - Cheddar. more...
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Since fats and carbs make up the majority of the calories in food, I can see the point in cutting those two to lose weight. Cutting protein and fiber won't do it. I know I really have to watch my carbs and if I eat too many I really struggle trying to get the weight off.
30 Jan 14 by member: erwinwarrior83
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I only watch calories. I try to stay at or below my set limit, but I do not limit the types of food I eat. I like to feel full, so I eat the food that I can eat the most of at minimum calories. 2 cups of mixed green salad with a vinaigrette vs a side of potatoes with the same caloric value (1/4 cup or less), what do you think will fill me up and keep me happy. So ultimately I make choices that are lower in carbs, but that is because I like to eat in bulk. Official weigh in tomorrow. I agree with article, take in less calories, lose weight. Keep it simple.
30 Jan 14 by member: yendor72
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