northernmusician's Journal, 15 May 2014

I'm going to start a mini blog in the forum section of my take on how to figure out your numbers. It will be in the regular forums so anyone can comment or ask questions. It seems to me the biggest question people have is how exactly to get started and how to figure out what their intake should be. I think the FS RDI calculator is just a little too simple to work for many people. It works okay for some, but a lot of times people don't even know why they're supposed to hit that number or have any idea how to judge if it's correct or not. I'll do some writing and likely post it tomorrow. Today is already full. :(

I'll start with a quick discussion on a couple of the simple, but often scary abbreviations TDEE and BMR and how to use them to calculate a logical calorie intake.

I'll likely pop in on other people's journals today though. You know how I am.

Have a great day.

177.2 lb Lost so far: 1.6 lb.    Still to go: 9.2 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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2202 kcal

Fat: 114.61g | Prot: 177.64g | Carb: 128.95g.   Breakfast: Cheddar Cheese, Egg White, Egg, Olive Oil, Lettuce Salad with Assorted Vegetables, LeanFit Whey Protein Shake - Vanilla, Espresso Coffee, Unsalted Butter Stick. Lunch: L'oven Fresh 100% Whole Grain Whole Wheat Bread, Olive Oil, Lettuce Salad with Assorted Vegetables, Loblaws sweet and salty almond granola bar President's Choice, Espresso Coffee, Unsalted Butter Stick, Beef Bottom Round (Lean Only, Trimmed to 1/8" Fat, Select Grade). Dinner: Almond Butter, MuscleTech Whey Protein Elite Series, LeanFit Whey Protein Shake - Vanilla, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber, Bananas, Raspberries Unsweetened in Water Pack (Cooked or Canned), 1% Fat Milk. Snacks/Other: Egg. more...