Diets - Macros and Calories, what do you really need?

Freefaller said:
That's male cow manure. :) Unless you're talking about calories, in which case I agree, though the nutritional value of the yolk should not be overlooked.
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Personally I'd love to eat the egg yolks...But as i'm on a cut Steedie has taken this privilege away from me! :p
 
You can just tailor your diet to avoid other parts of food in your diet. However, I'm not going to step on Steed's toes as he's being kind enough to help you out - it's not for me to step in and change what he's doing. It's clearly working for you too. :)
 
If you want to eat egg yolks, you're more than welcome, only reason you're eating egg whites now instead of whole eggs is because you're eating them before bed. And eating whole eggs right before bed can be uncomfortable for some and sit funny. But if you'd like to try, it we can change your bedtime meal
 
Steedie said:
If you want to eat egg yolks, you're more than welcome, only reason you're eating egg whites now instead of whole eggs is because you're eating them before bed. And eating whole eggs right before bed can be uncomfortable for some and sit funny. But if you'd like to try, it we can change your bedtime meal
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Well, going by your most recent diet email (June 7th) I'm eating the eggs in the morning with my oats? And having casein before bed (which is on order) :)

Freefaller said:
It's like mummy and daddy looking after the baby! :D
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:D

Not sure how to take that actually!!! haha!
 
Awesome thread.

One suggestion re: calories. I've found people get too hung up the theoretical number of calories they are supposed to eat.

e.g. It's more important to use the theoretical as a starting point and monitor your weight weekly and adjust the calories according to what's going on on the scales.

Also, I've found it far easier to eat less meals (ala LeanGains) than 6 small meals through the day. That was such a PITA and also meant that I never felt satisfied.
 
Freefaller said:
That's male cow manure. :) Unless you're talking about calories, in which case I agree, though the nutritional value of the yolk should not be overlooked.
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I was talking comparatively about the yoke compared to the whites. I also said that 3 eggs a day in a balanced diet is doubtful to harm anyone ;)
 
Answered some questions I had lingering..

Can't agree more with drinking enough water, definitely notice a difference in energy levels between days with and without enough water.

Never came across the thread before, but thanks nonetheless Steedie :)
 
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I don't see the need to confuse cooked/uncooked weight of chicken. You cook up the chicken and weigh out your portion knowing that 100g of cooked chicken is 32g of protein and 168cals.
 
Or you don't give a **** and know your 600g pack of 3 chicken breasts is going to average out at 200g each (uncooked) which = 200cals and 40g protein.
 
The problem is to LiE is that due to hot spots in your oven, some parts will cook faster than others. This will result in (for example) the top left part of your tray drying out the chicken more than the bottom right. This will mean the weights of your individual chicken peaces will vary slightly, so it won't be very accurate.
 
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