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2009-07-02 9:56 AM

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Subject: My June nutrition summary
Before anyone asks, I love collecting data and creating complicated spreadsheets to analyze everything.

June averages per day:
6'0" male, 200 pounds (down from 225 on my way to ~185)

2950 calories, 50% carb, 32% fat, 18% protein. 2750mg sodium, 360mg cholesterol, 35g fiber, 2 alcoholic drinks per day. 

I burn ~2650 calories a day doing NOTHING and have been exercising ~1000 calories per day.  The caloric deficit that creates matches my observed weightloss over this time period.

Moving forward I think I'd like to eat 2 more pieces of fruit a day and 1 more vegetable serving. I'd also like to find a good whole grain/bean salad to make as a staple so I can snack healthier. I love the dairy and tend to eat a bit more cheese and ice cream than I probably should. I also have a weakness for chips/crackers.

The major problem I have eating currently is that while I'm hungry all the time, I fill up quickly. Exercise also tends to make me want to eat healthier which decreases my calories. I drink less and eat less dairy/meat when I workout regularly.  At some point 2 to 3 months from now I'll want my weight to stabilize and I'm not quite sure how I'm going to manage this while keeping the calories "healthy."

I feel like I'm on the right track but posting this to solicit comments/feedback. You can never have too much data


2009-07-02 10:21 AM
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Subject: RE: My June nutrition summary

I've lost over 85 lbs. over the last 3 years with 75lbs. all in the first year.  (I have before and after photos in my album) I'm like you where I am very analytical and record everything I eat.  Where I've noticed the most substantial decrease in weight or bodyfat is when I cut out more processed foods and replace it with fruits or vegetables, cut out the majority of soda and drink a lot of water.  I think the problem most people face when trying to lose weight is they cut too many calories or they'll cut back but still eat a lot of the same crap.  If you're still felling hungry then you might want to up your calories and add more fruits and veggies and see how your body reacts. I have in fact found that I drop more bodyfat and retain lean body mass when I eat more frequently between 6-8x a day and add more fiber in my diet.  Fiber tends to make you feel more full but it also flushes out the system  Add more oatmeal, bananas and sweet potatoes as these are excellent foods and they tend to fill you and make sure you get your essential fats like natural peanut butter, almonds and avocados.  You also want to make sure that you're dialing in your nutrition while you're training and make sure you're getting enough to sustain your energy and for recovery.  It's all trial and error because everyone's body reacts differently to food.  Record you daily calories and percentages and listen to your body and find out what works for you and what doesn't.  Soon, you'll get a good grasp of exactly where you should be. 

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