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| Foods | Does anyone know the answer to this? | Jun 29 2008 19:15 (UTC) |
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The below has been taken from the University of Berkely California Wellness Institute
Beer, too, contains carbohydrates. The new low-carb beers are not new at all, though this type of beer does indeed have fewer carbs. Low-carb beers are simply the old light beers with a new label and ad campaign. The old Miller Lite has 96 calories and 3.2 grams of carbs in 12 ounces. The "low-carb" Michelob Ultra has 96 calories and 2.6 grams of carbs. Coors Lite has 102 calories and 5 grams of carbs. The differences are tiny—hardly worth mentioning. In contrast, a regular beer has 13 grams of carbs and 150 calories. |
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| Foods | Does anyone know the answer to this? | Jun 29 2008 18:53 (UTC) |
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No, this "low carb" beer labeling is simply a marketing technique that fits into society's latest diet craze....in reality all "light" beers are low-carb for the most part. If you want to make the wise calorie choice when you drink alcohol, you are doing the right thing and choosing light beer. I typically choose Michelob Ultra. White wine is decent as well if you are just having a cocktail with friends. Red wine is good but the serving size is substantially smaller than what people typically pour. I would DEFINITELY steer clear from any frozen drinks (pina coladas, margaritas, etc) and if you choose hard liquor, go for vodka/club soda with lemon or lime. I hope this helps! |
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| Weight Loss | bioelectric impedance scales | Apr 13 2008 14:39 (UTC) |
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Yes, I absolutely agree. I have one of those as well. I have had my body fat measured more than once, and each time, my % was under 15. However, my scale says that I am close to 30%! I was shocked and outraged. I do know that these scales are NOT as accurate as they claim to be because they go on BODY WATER content. The more muscle you have, the more body water you have. It supposedly uses bioelectrical technology to sense how much body water you have, then translates that into an estimated body fat. So an obvious caveat is that if you are female (during TTOM) and/or anyone who has had a high salt content diet, you will retain water, and therefore have any even MORE inaccurate reading. I would recommend getting your body fat measured (inexpensively or even free) at a gym with a cert personal trainer using calipers (the more places that are "pinched," the more accurate the results). Use the scale for weight purposes or just as a reference tool. Use the body fat feature on the scale once a month on the same day at the same time and just record what the reading is. Even though it is not your true body fat, at least you can use it as a reliable method to see if you are making progress. I hope that makes sense. Good luck! |
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| Foods | When you go out to eat | Apr 08 2008 14:17 (UTC) |
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Well of course it depends on what else is on the salad....75 cals is a good estimate for a salad that is all non-starchy veggies and no croutons, cheese, bacon, or eggs. Restaurants usually use 4oz of chicken as a general portion size. I rarely see 6. I would say about 150 for the chicken (spices don't have that many calories per piece of chicken), and 75 for the salad without dressing is good if the salad does not contain the toppings I mentioned above. Do you get this salad from a fast food place? If so, look up the info on the ff website. They are really good these days at providing the nutritional information for their customers on the site. |
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| Foods | Sooooo Sleepy!! | Apr 05 2008 17:45 (UTC) |
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There is no replacing coffee for me!! That is like replacing chocolate with a banana..NOPE!!! =) |
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| Weight Loss | Tall DOES NOT equal "Big Boned" | Apr 04 2008 16:50 (UTC) |
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Ya know, people are just ignorant and should not state opinions on matters that they have zero clue about....being "BIG BONED," has absolutely NOTHING to do with height. You can be 4'11" and be large framed (the correct term for BONE size), and on the contrary, be 5'9" (me) and be small framed (me), DUH. |
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| Foods | HELP ME?!?! Low Cal foods | Apr 03 2008 17:12 (UTC) |
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The best way to FILL up on low calories is to choose foods that are 1. high in fiber (beans, 100% WHOLE grains, fruit, vegetables) 2. high in water content (broth based soups, fruits) 3. low energy dense but bigger portions (salads loaded with veggies and low cal dressing, soups (READ labels). Basically, you want to get the biggest meal for the lowest calories (think of it as money..you have a certain number of DOLLARS (calories) in the BANK (allotment for the day) and you want the best DEAL (foods for the lowest calories). Coincidentally, the lowest cal foods are the best for you (most of the time) ! I will say though, you have to make sure you are getting enough of your essential fats though (omegas, monunsaturated, polyunsaturated) in order to keep you satisfied. So salmon, tuna, all natural peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil are all high in calories so keep portions controlled, but are great sources of your GOOD fats. Happy Eating! |
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| Foods | Sushi question? | Apr 01 2008 22:31 (UTC) |
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The california roll is the lowest in cals but is the most boring for sushi lovers...about 25cals per piece....the internet has some sites that offer an estimation of calories per piece in most sushi. |
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| Foods | Calorie Count for Mini Milky Ways? | Apr 01 2008 11:57 (UTC) |
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For the mini-mini's or the bite size? I know there are the longer mini's that have more than 35 cals each but the mini-mini's are probably about that. I hope this makes sense. |
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| Weight Loss | 5'10, 162 lbs, want to lose about 15-19 lbs. Anyone else like me? | Mar 19 2008 14:12 (UTC) |
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Hi Clarinefrances...I attribute my weight loss to three (and a half) things: 1. stress (I lost my job and my boyfriend of a year and a half within a week of each other, journal entry from Feb 5) 2. increased running (I went from about 20 min a day to about an hour a day which I am sure resulted in a loss of muscle. A loss of muscle therefore means a loss of weight) 3. Increased awareness of calories consumed (read my journal entry from Jan 6). 3.5 I am a dietitian (always is a plus). How old are you? I am 25 so I must say that my metabolism is still considerably fast. If you reached or passed 30, that could be a factor. If you started any new medication, that could play a role. Try and compare your life now to when you were lighter. What are the differences? Let me know if you have any questions! |
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| Weight Loss | 5'10, 162 lbs, want to lose about 15-19 lbs. Anyone else like me? | Mar 19 2008 06:09 (UTC) |
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Hello! I am close to 5'10" and used to weigh 155# at the beginning of the year. I am now at 143. I would love to be 140# and am working hard at it but am struggling a tad. I think my body is rejecting this weight loss big time! I also live in Texas (Dallas). I am from Houston originally. For cardio, I do ALOT. I am probably averaging 6.5 miles per day everyday running outside when it is nice or inside on a treadmill. I also play vball and kickball during the week. I admit to being an insane worker-outer (lol)...but love the way I feel when I am done. Where do you live Megg? Welcome to CC! |
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| Fitness | Is the activity calculator right? | Feb 28 2008 13:54 (UTC) |
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There really isn't a GOOD way to measure calories burned in a practical, daily way. This is because we all have unique body compositions that machines, HRT monitors, formula, CC, etc, ALL do not take into consideration. So there is no 100% answer. The people here who say to take an AVE is the best way. Determine what is right for you by essentially trial and error. Are you GAINING, LOSING, or MAINTAINING, using the calories burned here? You then adjust based on that. Imagine 150# man (14% body fat) on a treadmill. He puts in his weight in the machine and after 30 minutes of "power walking," the machine reads he burned 300 calories. Then you have 150#WOMAN (25% body fat) gets on and does the exact same thing. The machine reads again 300 calories....hmm....then what? Well knowing the body comp of these people, and the difference in gender, the MALE burned considerably more than the woman. Did he burn 300 and she burned a lot less, or did she burn 300, and he burn a lot more?? Something to think about. |
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| Young Calorie Counters | Supplement Question | Feb 07 2008 23:06 (UTC) |
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| The main studies done on Omegas focus on predominantly there benefit in protecting the heart. The help lower triglycerides and can help protect against heart disease. They have also been shown to help with depression, other mental illnesses, dry eyes, eczema, and other skin conditions. I have not read any studies on these and weight loss. Be careful if you take these because they DO have calories since they are an oil. Just be sure to count them into your daily intake. | |||
| Foods | Do carrots really turn you orange,,,? | Jan 20 2008 23:21 (UTC) |
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| Yes, there is truth to that. Is it because of the beta-carotene content in carrots (vit A). Additionally you CAN overdose on Vit. A too since it is fat-soluble. This is not possible with Vit C because it is water soluble (means you pee out the excess if you eat too much). I am not sure how many carrots you have to eat before this happens but I know that it is ALOT. I got on a carrot kick once and was sure I was going to change color but never did. | |||
| Health & Support | Hi, need a little information. | Jan 15 2008 13:52 (UTC) |
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Well it sounds like you are on the right track. Be patient and consistent with your logs into CC. Try to be as accurate as possible. I would for sure start eating breakfast regularly and cut out the sodas. The walking is a great way to get in some activity. Use this site 100% and you will see that there is a LOT of helpful information to guide you.
But first, TALK to your physician and see what your limitations are. Best of luck. |
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| Health & Support | Hi, need a little information. | Jan 15 2008 13:28 (UTC) |
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I would certainly talk to your doctor about this. I am sure he or she will tell you that you can engage in physicial activity and change your diet towards a more healthy, wholesome, and nutritionally dense one will ever be a bad thing, but just to be sure, I would ask some questions. You never know what the limitations could be.
I am so sorry and feel for you. Stay strong and positive. Attitude is everything. You can do it!
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| Weight Loss | how did that happen?! | Jan 15 2008 01:03 (UTC) |
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| If you normally do not "mindlessly eat" then it happened probably because you were in the position to do it; meaning, the food was there, so you ate it. Additionally, the TYPES of food you were eating were sugar-laden, nutritionally insufficient, and typically cause an INCREASE in cravings for more. Its not like you "binged" on apples or salad. Just realize that when these types of foods are around, you and EVERYONE are more likely to eat them because they are in your visual field. | |||
| Fitness | Is is ok to do abs/crunches everyday? | Jan 14 2008 13:33 (UTC) |
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| Yep, it is completely fine. | |||
| Foods | What foods do you wish ‘they’ made? | Jan 08 2008 21:42 (UTC) |
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| Food that is REALLY calorie free (and not serving size manipulated)! | |||
| Fitness | BMR/Calorie-Burning Questions | Jan 08 2008 00:54 (UTC) |
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| Caloriecount, I feel your pain. I just got a hrt monitor too and it says that I burn about 250 kcal per 30 min (pretty intense) workout when I have been guestimating, about 400. WAY OFF. So from what I understand by my reading, the hrt monitors kcal are a little on the low side but I am not sure HOW much lower. What I am going to start doing is averaging what my monitor says and what the machine says. To be on the safe side, veer towards the lower so that at most you lose a little bit rather than gain a little bit. Does that make sense? Calorie burning is so personal and unique to each person that it is virtually impossible to get an exact number. Do you happen to know what your AT (anaerobic threshold) is? This number is VERY important to know. Read my latest journal and you will see why it is so impt. Message me with more ?s that you may have! Good luck! | |||
| Fitness | BMR/Calorie-Burning Questions | Jan 07 2008 21:24 (UTC) |
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| Not to freak you out or anything, but the machines at the gym are VERY INACCURATE when it comes to how many calories you are burning. I cannot stress this enough. They are more accurate if you put in your weight but even then, they can be off by as many as 150-200 calories. I know this can be frustrating but the best thing if you REALLY want to know how many you are burning is to get a heart rate monitor and track it by your beats per minute (BPM). Take for example a 150# woman who is 25 y/o who has 30% body fat, then take another woman who is 150#, 25 y/o who is 15% body fat, the input of data into the elliptical would be the same (female, 150 lbs, and 25 years of age), however I guarantee that they lower % of body fat woman will burn a great deal more calories than the more % body fat woman. Do you see how these machines can not be trusted? | |||
| New Members | new member trying to gain 33 pounds | Jan 06 2008 21:42 (UTC) |
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| Well I certainly would not take maruiz's advice. You want to gain weight the "healthy" way by consuming more calories than you burn. However, you want to choose calories that come from whole foods and good fats. Think: nuts, peanut butter, avocado, whey protein (good in smoothies), bananas, whole wheat pasta, salmon or other fatty fish etc. It is just as unfortunate for someone to have a problem gaining weight as it is for someone to lose. The journey can be just as daunting, difficult, and self defeating. Good luck! | |||
| Foods | skim milk causes cancer? | Jan 05 2008 04:18 (UTC) |
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| No. Vitamin D now is shown in a number of studies to be cancer protective; especially in colon cancer research. | |||
| New Members | new- How many grams of Protien, Carbohydrates,fat, & fiber | Jan 03 2008 00:10 (UTC) |
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| Well it really depends on what you choose your diet to be made up of. Do you want to eat a more protein heavy diet, or focus more on carbs? Usually you want your ratios to be about: 55% Carbs, 20% fat, and 25% protein. This means that with 1700kcal per day, you should have: 234 gm CHO (carbohydrate), no more than 38 gm from fat, and 106 gm protein. Everyone should aim to get at least 25 gm fiber per day. I hope this helps! | |||
| Recipes | Can anyone suggest some Carb free snacks!!!???? PLEASE!!! | Dec 31 2007 15:26 (UTC) |
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| Jlweaver: I would NEVER say that pork rinds are "healthy" at all just because they are loaded with fat (and not the good kind). They are however low-carb. And if, however, someone is embarking on the ever-so-unhealthy Atkins diet or other super low carb way of eating, then the pork rinds fit nicely into their diet parameters. I hope this makes sense. | |||
| Weight Loss | Hating your skinny friend for being skinny | Dec 31 2007 13:20 (UTC) |
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| lighterrose: if you are 5'8 and 120 "ish.," I GUARANTEE people talk about you too. You just are not around to hear it. sun123, nicely said. | |||
| Health & Support | Does this look okay? | Dec 29 2007 14:57 (UTC) |
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| it looks great to me! You have some good fats, plenty of veggies, and fruit antioxidants, fiber, lean protein, and soy and organic products. Great job! | |||
| Recipes | Can anyone suggest some Carb free snacks!!!???? PLEASE!!! | Dec 29 2007 14:55 (UTC) |
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| string cheese, peanut butter and celery (low carb), ranch dressing and celery or bell pepper, pork rinds (cheap and can get them at most gas stations and on the chip aisle in grocery stores), beef jerky (watch certain brands), sugar free jello, nuts (watch certain kinds), like the other member mentioned deli meats maybe rolled up with a slice of cheese. | |||
| Health & Support | calcium supplements? | Dec 26 2007 20:23 (UTC) |
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| Calcium Citrate (1.2gm at least) is the BEST absorbed calcium. Others such as Calcium Carbonate require an acidic environment to best be absorbed which means taking it with food. Both are about the same price. Additionally, you should ALWAYS take a Calcium that contains at LEAST Vitamin D (at least 400IU). There are many that contain this along with Mn, Mg, Zn, Cu, and Vitamin K. The most important ones are for sure the Vitamin D and K. I hope this has answered you questions. | |||
| Foods | Less sodium and more Fiber?? | Dec 19 2007 14:07 (UTC) |
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| Hi, do you have high blood pressure? If not, it is not THAT crucial to lower your sodium intake to low amounts. People with hypertension are usually instructed to eat about 2 gm or less of sodium per day. If you are healthy and your kidneys are functioning well, then they will take care of the excess. It is not a BAD idea, just pay MORE attention to trans fats, saturated fat, etc. As for the fiber, the recommended amt is 25gm per day so if you are getting 21/day, then you are doing WAY better than most Americans who only get around 10. Great work! | |||
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