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Glenobo .
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 # Posted: 28 Mar 2008 22:47


I know how easy it is to get bent out of shape over having more calories than you set yourself in a day.

But I had a rationale-inducing realisation for those times when you freak out. If what you eat is fibre-rich (maybe even so-called 'negative calorie'), whole grain, nutrient rich etc. then it can't be all bad, even if it is numerically more than you intended.

However, I'm saying this as someone who is a veggie/fruit/wholegrain addict & advocate and a calorie counter. I'm starting to think this might be an error, because all that often, I can't name a one thing in my diet that is horrible (in a given day), but just the quantities get me all nervous.

Anybody have any thoughts? This is a bit of an open-ended post, but I mean, maybe it could be slightly motivational/informative? Not to get so obsessive over calories (I've been there) especially on a day-to-day basis if you're making the right choices and active. Am I right?

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Minu ~
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 00:54


No getting around that the cleaner the fuel, the better the burn. That said, too much of any form of calories without equal output'll bite ya in the bum eventually.

How'd ya end up with no user name? Welcome anyway Mr. Invisible.



Cynthia P
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 01:54


I have to agree with Minu.

I eat pretty clean, but even clean food can add up to excess calories and slow my progress or halt it entirely.
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 10:06


yes, i agree as well. but also, what are your goals? that is an impt question to think about.
Glenobo .
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 16:49 - Edited by: Glennybobenny


I dunno how I ended up identity-less! I shall try to change that.

Um I wanna decrease body fat percentage. I've been running a lot (anywhere from 4-10 miles x3-4 a week) but not seeing the results I want (body of a pussycat doll? lol ) so I'm gonna redirect and do more strength than cardio I think. I heard aesthetically this gets you more results...also it will help me shift those last few pounds. I also heard too much cardio can encourage your body to deteriorate muscle if its in excess without strength training. I'm also thinking I'm plateauing on my running, so maybe its time for a change!

Should I still be cutting calories, if I wanna build muscle and still lose fat? Maybe not drastically methinks? Anybody else know?

Thanks guys xxx
Minu ~
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 18:18 - Edited by: Minu


"Ms Invisible"... So, what's your name anyway?

Definately think about throwing some resistance work into the mix. All card and no lift makes Jack a shlim Jim.



Elicia :)
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 21:29 - Edited by: elicia11


I eat the same exact way. TONS of fruits, veggies, whole grains, cottage cheese, egg whites, etc. The only "bad" thing I eat is my dessert - a 60 calorie jello pudding with some peanut butter or kashi crunch mixed in. And I know that's not even that bad! But lately I've been seeing the scale creep up every day but don't know if it's because i'm eating more, lifting more, or a combo of the two (i think they go hand in hand). But my philosophy is as long as you eat clean, and i mean super duper clean, you shouldn't have to worry about calorie counting. Unless of course weight loss is your goal.....then its a must becuase calories in has to be less than calories out.
Monty Loree
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 22:13


I've got 80 pounds to lose. I've slowed my lifestyle down a bunch so that I can concentrate on eating properly and doing it well.
I've also taken up cycling.

I'm just going to spend time concentrating on what needs to be done to lose the weight. I've already lost 5 lbs in the last few weeks.

I started the weight loss process about 8 months ago by destressing and working less. It's taken til now so that I feel comfortable with taking on the "super duper clean" diet
Elicia :)
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 # Posted: 29 Mar 2008 23:37


Good for you Monty! It's hard to change around your lifestyle so keep up the good work! And I'm sure you feel much better now that you're eating clean. It always feels so good knowing you're putting natural and healthy foods into your body as fuel.
Glenobo .
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 # Posted: 30 Mar 2008 19:40


Well done Monty! You'll feel so much more invigorated once a good diet is wholly a part of your life, you'll wonder why you ever ate junky stuff!

I have been lifting more and doing more resistance lately...its actually quite astonishing how quite you seem to firm up (when you stick with it) I certainly don't want the 'schlim Jim' look...or 'doughy' as I've heard it being called before, but I do want lean muscle and good tone. I reckon that means eating enough to build muscle, but a little less than maintenence to get rid of those extra pounds and keeping up with a cardio and resistance mixed routine.

Anybody else got any tips/anecdotes? Thanks everybody!

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