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calories

  1. K

    New guy getting calories correct

    Hi All. After losing around 6kg or so of fat coming from 85kg to 76kg from hard cardio I have turned to doing weight training. Im 39 years old, I weigh between 76.5 to 77kg, 183cm tall and have 18% body fat. Weight training is all new to me but i believe I have my routine set now for the gym (4...
  2. P

    Chicken thigh calories!

    hey 4oz aprox 100grams 280 calories, is this with bone or without bone?
  3. R

    minimum calories for ~160cm male

    Whats the minimum calories a 160cm 25yo overweight male should take, in order to lose fat? Hmm, I can't seem to find one solid answer to this. some say don't go below 1600calories, other places i've read don't go below 2000 calories. at the same time, ive seen 1000 calories plans, etc etc. I...
  4. SWH

    Increasing calories for bulking.

    I'm currently weighing around 77-78kg (Not entirely sure since waterweight is always a factor when I hop on the scales) from around 75kg in 3 months. Goal weight is around 85kg by around April. I'm sitting at around 2k calories but I don't really count too strictly. Normal meals for a day would...
  5. DKD

    Easy methods for counting calories

    I'm interested in the mechanics of how guys here count their daily calorie intake. I would enjoy the precision of knowing exactly what amount of fuel/garbage is going into me, but I've always thought its way too much of a hassle to bother with. I'd appreciate if anyone could share their...
  6. K

    Calories and healing process

    Just wondering if anyone has come across any research that shows whether or not a calorie deficit can effect healing time/process. I tore a muscle in my shoulder/back and have re injured it twice since, its starting to get frustrating I was in a major calorie deficit when it happened and have...
  7. B

    New Bulking Diet

    new bulking diet alot of carbs and bread but i have been losing weight on whati was eating before note everythings whole weat or brown rice etc. Its only for 4 weeks to see how i go. i think its around 3600 calories roughly. 5:30: 2 whole eggs 4 egg whites and 4 slices of toast 8:30: 2 nat pb...
  8. MaxBrenner

    Calculating Calories, Macronutrients & BMR

    Well after lurking on the Nutrition Section is seems there is way to much conjecture on a number of basic nutritional ideas. I hope this can clear them up. Calculating Calories and Macro's Basic Terminology 1/ BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): This is the amount of calories you need to consume to...
  9. jzpowahz

    cals in 1/4 bbq chicken

    Googled the shit out of it and get some big variances. 220cals minimum to 620 odd. Just trying to work it out for 1/4 chicken with no skin or stuffing (thigh basically) I understand chickens are different sizes and all but trying to get an average. WHat you reckon?
  10. N-J-T

    How many Calories should i eat?

    Name: Nathan Age: 16 Height: 170cm Weight: 57.5kg hey i am about average body fat and muscle definition, I go to the gym and do strength workouts once a day (have been for about 2 months). I was just wondering if i want to maintain my body fat (Don't mind if i gain a little bit but not to...
  11. N

    Correct amount of calories to cover my training needs?

    Hi guys, For the past few months i have been sticking to around 3500 calories per day while doing only the PTC beginner program 3 times a week, my lifts have gone up very well in that time and so has my body weight. I dont really care to much for the scales but i use the mirror as my judge of...
  12. J

    How do you guys count your daily calories?

    Hey guys, Just looking for the best/easiest way to count the calories in food you eat. Do you just look on the side of the box and jot it all down? Ie: Weetbix + Banana = x amount and then do a daily total? Thanks for any help!
  13. J

    Struggling to find the calories?

    Try some of these rippa recipes ;) YouTube - TurBaconEpic Thanksgiving - Epic Meal Time YouTube - Breakfast of Booze - Epic Meal Time
  14. howzit

    Cutting Calories

    Last time I cut, I lost too much muscle for my liking, I think it was because having too low calories as I dropped the weight pretty quick. Had no proper carbs only eating meats and vegetables (although no potatoes etc), only a bowl of oats in the mornings. What sort of calorie target should I...
  15. J

    BMR and calories?

    I was wondering, say someone has a BMR of 2000. That is, the number of calories required to sustain them. This person wants to create an 1000 calorie deficit. They have 2 ways to create this deficit. 1. Consume 2000 calories, burn off 1000 calories through actvity 2. Consume 1000 calories, no...
  16. I

    suggest best diet program?

    I will gain 230 pounds can anyone suggest me a best diet program.which can help me to gain 150 pounds. thanks in advance.
  17. T

    How many calories should i be eating

    I am looking at starting a cutting diet but I need a bit of help. How do I work out how many calories I should be eating per day while cutting. Also when cutting what ratio should of carbs/protein/fats do I need. I know that it won’t be spot on to start with and I will more than likely need...
  18. Fadi

    4000 Calories Muscle Diet

    Breakfast: 3 eggs (3x60g), 4 slices white bread, 10g butter, 1 large 200g tomato, 1 large 200g Lebanese cucumber, 1 medium 140g apple, 1 cup warm green tea with 1 tsp honey and juice of half a lemon. P=32g, C=91 F=29 Cal = 753 Morning snack: 30g cashews, 30g dried apricot, 50g pitted dates...
  19. T

    Bulking diet,but dont know how to count calories

    Hi peeps, been on this forums for a few week, reading few post. My question is i want to know how many calories im eating to make muscles gain. Im 70kg very happy with my body but need pack on some muscles. I do physical job, alot of heavy lifting. Im not really sure how many chicken breast i...
  20. A

    Calories Intake and Outtake

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