Nutrition Information

[akpete]

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Hi. Could anyone give me some advice on where to find good nutrition info on the web? Particularly dealing with weight loss and minimum calorie requirements if you happen to know of a site dealing with that. Otherwise a general, reputable site that I could search for info on. Already tried the American Dietetics Assoc. but didn't really find what I was looking for.

I'm currently in a debate with someone on the kcal intake you should have during a weight loss program. I say 1200-1300 for the "average" woman who is somewhat active (30 min 4-5 days/week) for 1-2 lbs lost per week.

So any website recommendations or just general opinions on this would be appreciated.

Thanks!! 🙂

 

[deleted109597]

3500 less calories per week equals 1 lb per week. Burn that much, or eat that much less and you will achieve your goal.

 

[akpete]

3500 less calories per week equals 1 lb per week. Burn that much, or eat that much less and you will achieve your goal.

Yeah, I know that, and I've stated that in my argument, but it's not getting me anywhere. The other person claims that 1200-1300 is way too low that you'll slow down your metabolism at this point and lose muscle. I argue that it doesn't happen til lower than that level.

But thanks for your help!

 

[Jaider]

I'm currently in a debate with someone on the kcal intake you should have during a weight loss program. I say 1200-1300 for the "average" woman who is somewhat active (30 min 4-5 days/week) for 1-2 lbs lost per week.

So any website recommendations or just general opinions on this would be appreciated.

Hey there. Here's my general opinion from personal experience. 1200-1300 calories will keep you alive and allow you to lose weight quickly, but I wouldn't recommend eating that little for too long a period. It's really the cheap and dirty way to lose weight. (And it's the calorie range that many weight loss centers advise their clients to eat). Last fall I wanted to shape up/ slim down for the interview season-- to look as sharp as possible. I melted from about 128 lb to 115 lb in six weeks simply by eating 1200-1300 (only healthy foods, no meal supplements, little to no exercise). But... it's very difficult to eat so few calories without eating very, very deliberately. I don't think it's worth the time and mental focus. Personally, 1200 calories didn't give me enough energy for much exercise. I couldn't keep eating that way for long. So, I think that eating within the 1200-1300 calorie range will make you lose pounds (water/muscle/fat), but is not conducive to weight maintenance because it discourages exercise (and slows metabolism?) and because that level of calorie restriction is difficult to sustain.

 

[bjoe30]

Hi. Could anyone give me some advice on where to find good nutrition info on the web? Particularly dealing with weight loss and minimum calorie requirements if you happen to know of a site dealing with that. Otherwise a general, reputable site that I could search for info on. Already tried the American Dietetics Assoc. but didn't really find what I was looking for.

I'm currently in a debate with someone on the kcal intake you should have during a weight loss program. I say 1200-1300 for the "average" woman who is somewhat active (30 min 4-5 days/week) for 1-2 lbs lost per week.

So any website recommendations or just general opinions on this would be appreciated.

Thanks!! 🙂

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
That will calculate your Basal Metabolism based on your age, bodyweight and height. If you know your bodyfat % you can search for the Katch-Mcardle formula BMR which will probably be a little more accurate. Multiply the BMR number the calculator gives by one of the following activity factors depending on what you do daily;
1. If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.2
2. If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.375
3. If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.55
4. If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.725
5. If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.9
From that number subtract 500 kcals per day per pound of fat you want to lose weekly. This won't be exact but should give you a good start.

 

[tomatoattack]

Check out chapter 48 of the Sloane Text, Essentials of family medicine. It covers diet, wt loss, and nutrition stuff. I know that it isn't very likely that you have this book, but if you do, then take a look

 

[deleted109597]

Check out chapter 48 of the Sloane Text, Essentials of family medicine. It covers diet, wt loss, and nutrition stuff. I know that it isn't very likely that you have this book, but if you do, then take a look

And then burn that book. Seriously.
It is bad even for family docs to read, as it is horribly out of date, and has a chapter on difficult patients, but blames the doctor for this, saying there are no difficult patients, just bad relationships.