FitDay Discussion Boards http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums FitDay - Free Online Diet and Fitness Journal en Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg FitDay Discussion Boards http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums Prediabetes http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/support-group-just-women/9603-prediabetes.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:51:51 GMT My fasting blood sugar has been the same for the last 20 years, and I was always considered healthy. Now that I'm older, my MD has decided I am prediabetic. He advised to go on a 1200-1600 calorie diabetic diet to avoid progressing to Type 2 Diabetes. Does anyone have any advice for me or know a good site to get some diabetic diet menues/recipes? ]]> Support group for just women yehudit45 http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/support-group-just-women/9603-prediabetes.html Avoiding Type 2 Diabetes http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/diets/9602-avoiding-type-2-diabetes.html Wed, 22 May 2013 18:47:55 GMT My fasting blood sugar has been the same for the last 20 years, and I was alwyas considered healthy. Now that I'm in my 60s, my MD has decided I was prediabetic. He advised to go on a 1200-1600 calorie diabetic diet to avoid progressing to Type 2 Diabetes. Does anyone know a site to get some good diabetic diet menues/recipes? ]]> Diets yehudit45 http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/diets/9602-avoiding-type-2-diabetes.html <![CDATA[Exercise & Calorie Deficit.]]> http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/exercise/9601-exercise-calorie-deficit.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:28:14 GMT Good evening all, New member here. Hope you are all well! Just looking for a little bit of advice on calorie intake. After inputting all of... Good evening all,

New member here. Hope you are all well!

Just looking for a little bit of advice on calorie intake.

After inputting all of my food data I have found that I am only eating ~2000 calories a day. I drink 4l of water a day. On top of that, the Harris Benedict Equation (Not too sure if this is recommended?) suggests that I should be eating 2900 calories to fuel my days. My BMI is ~20 and I am a 24 year old male.

You see, I have been cycling approximately 16 miles in total to work each day and I also do a lot of climbing and running.

Obviously I would not be posting here unless I wanted some advice, and so here is my problem. I have been experiencing headaches every morning for the past two years. Without going into too much detail (unless requested), is it possible for this deficit to cause numerous ailments including headaches?

If so, is bridging the gap enough or should I be eating more than ~2900 to recover?

Thanks for your time.

GD.

P.S. If this needs to move to another forum, I apologise in advance. ]]> Exercise gurudefence http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/exercise/9601-exercise-calorie-deficit.html junk food listings http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/fitday-2-0-feedback-support/9600-junk-food-listings.html Wed, 22 May 2013 16:32:24 GMT I love the program, but how come if I want to look up a single raspberry or black berry I have to wade through lists of pies and cereals and candy... I love the program, but how come if I want to look up a single raspberry or black berry I have to wade through lists of pies and cereals and candy bars?
If I want to find out the calories in a table spoon of pure cacao, I get lists of fattening treats, cookies, chocolate bars and prepared foods.

Surely if someone is using this program they are already aware of the fact that they shouldn't even consider eating these things.

It would be nice if the simple elements were listed before all of the processed things. For example, if I enter "strawberry" the first food to come up should be a strawberry, not jam or pies etc.

The extended food lists don't reflect most Canadian palates either - basic Italian or French raw materials are not listed, things like capers, bocconcini, truffles (the mushroom kind),fiddleheads, and other common items are not to be found.

That being said - I still find it to be tremendously helpful. ]]> katmadhu http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/fitday-2-0-feedback-support/9600-junk-food-listings.html new and need help http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9599-new-need-help.html Wed, 22 May 2013 05:44:37 GMT hi i am new , need help, i lost 100 LBS in 1 1/2 yr doing so good but last few months i am not soing so good, i do not understand my self at all feel... hi i am new , need help, i lost 100 LBS in 1 1/2 yr doing so good but last few months i am not soing so good, i do not understand my self at all feel so sad :eek:
helppppppp ]]> Newcomers jennifersadeghi http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9599-new-need-help.html Hi my name is Kat http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9598-hi-my-name-kat.html Wed, 22 May 2013 01:02:11 GMT Hi everyone, my name is Kat I am 38 years old and I am starting a new venture in life. I have decided that its time for me! I have 2 beautiful... Hi everyone, my name is Kat I am 38 years old and I am starting a new venture in life. I have decided that its time for me! I have 2 beautiful children and my husband is in amazing shape and workouts out everyday!! He also trains others. I have gained 100 pounds since having my kids :( nobody knows exactly how much I have to lose. I have never admitted it out load. But I have started to eat clean (attempting) and it's only been a few days. I hope that I can meet others here on the same journey or who have been where I am now. :) my goal.... it be and feel my best by 40. ]]> Newcomers Katmcarnold http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9598-hi-my-name-kat.html PC crashed http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/fitday-pc/9597-pc-crashed.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:01:09 GMT thank you FITDAY for the fix thank you FITDAY for the fix ]]> FitDay PC nodwa http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/fitday-pc/9597-pc-crashed.html New member http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9596-new-member.html Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:06 GMT Good morning everyone! Am a new member from Boston with about 100 lbs to lose....it's going to be rough but I feel determined....have a great day. I did sign up for the dietician service as well for a few months, so hopefully that will help me focus a bit.... MJ ]]> Newcomers mjvallee http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9596-new-member.html Net Carb tracking? http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9594-net-carb-tracking.html Mon, 20 May 2013 21:13:40 GMT Hi all. Im a long time user of Fit Day PC but have just swapped to Chromebook. Is there a way to track my Net Carbs and do I need to upgrade to... Hi all.

Im a long time user of Fit Day PC but have just swapped to Chromebook.

Is there a way to track my Net Carbs and do I need to upgrade to Premium to do this? ]]> Newcomers wednesdayschild86 http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9594-net-carb-tracking.html 7 Day Motivational Thread starting May 20 - Stay Strong! http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/motivation-support/9592-7-day-motivational-thread-starting-may-20-stay-strong.html Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:41 GMT Where is everybody? By the time I log in on Monday (I'm on the West Coast), there's already a thread and several posts.

Quote:
Originally Posted by iansteele (Post 98947)
Thanks for the welcomes.

For the first week I think I'll keep it simple and easy then take it from there.

Week 1 goals:

Less than 1500 calories per day, under 10 000 for the week.
Log all exercise to set a proper goal for week 2....
Ian, I like your strategy of monitoring your exercise for this week to set your goal for the following week.

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My goals are simple too. I'm going back to logging calories this week.
1. Calories averaging under 1400 day
2. 30-min extra movement a day
3. No sugar, white flour ]]> Motivation and Support carolynnq http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/motivation-support/9592-7-day-motivational-thread-starting-may-20-stay-strong.html Removing Custom foods http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/fitday-2-0-feedback-support/9590-removing-custom-foods.html Sun, 19 May 2013 20:28:48 GMT My custom foods have become cluttered with items I no longer use. How do I remove them from my "Custom Foods" list. ]]> jimnesie http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/fitday-2-0-feedback-support/9590-removing-custom-foods.html Getting started today 5-19 http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9589-getting-started-today-5-19-a.html Sun, 19 May 2013 18:16:44 GMT I just came across Fitday by accident, really, but thought maybe it's what I need to lose weight. I eat healthy on the whole, am pretty current about nutrition, exercise regularly (mostly yoga, but some cardio, too, though I' sure I need to add more), and yet, I cannot seem to lose weight. I feel like if I breath air, I gain another pound! I'm fifty, but haven't (yet) hit menopause, so I keep thinking maybe my body is preparing for that. If I'm honest with myself, I know that I do overeat at times. Usually healthy stuff--hummus, nuts, Indian food (basically any ethnic food), but still, overeating is overeating, no matter how healthy the food. My cholesterol is, according to my doctor, FANTASTIC, so no worries there, and my blood pressure is good. So, really, I just have to somehow get this weight thing under control. I think about my weight (and my waistline) way too much--it is really getting me down and I am just plain frustrated! I'm hoping Fitday will help me make the little (or big) changes I need to make.:) ]]> Newcomers hmjfit http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9589-getting-started-today-5-19-a.html Hi There From Jersey http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9588-hi-there-jersey.html Sun, 19 May 2013 17:51:34 GMT Hello everyone. Currently I'm residing in Northern Jersey and would love to lose approximately 30 pounds. I'm a stay at home with a 5 year old son and will be celebrating my 43rd birthday next month.

. ]]> Newcomers Trilium. http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9588-hi-there-jersey.html New from Northern California http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9587-new-northern-california.html Sun, 19 May 2013 17:10:30 GMT Hi All. I am a 43 year old father and grandfather. I weigh 360 lbs. I have decided to get to 220 lbs. I have given myself until my Birthday 2014... Hi All. I am a 43 year old father and grandfather. I weigh 360 lbs. I have decided to get to 220 lbs. I have given myself until my Birthday 2014 which is about 12 months from now. I know it is a big order. My hope is to make at or near my goal. If anyone has any tips for using this website to my advantage I would very much love to hear them! Thank you for a site like this. ]]> Newcomers jimmieneedles http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/newcomers/9587-new-northern-california.html Gluconeogenesis and Atkins http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/diets/9586-gluconeogenesis-atkins.html Sat, 18 May 2013 14:43:58 GMT I am a LONG time Atkins follower, but found (like many others) that my fasting blood sugars were most always over 100, sometimes as high as 120. I... I am a LONG time Atkins follower, but found (like many others) that my
fasting blood sugars were most always over 100, sometimes as high as 120.
I could never figure that out until researching and reading I found out that there is something called Gluconeogenesis and when you consume a lot of lean meats and excess protein you body learns to tranform it to GLUCOSE!

I am reading up on "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living",
Dana Carpenters "Fat Fast" and Marks Daily Apple and realize that I totally need to cut back on protein and add more fat. I am perplexed tho, after living a low carb diet for so long how to even DO that!

Are there any others here doing this, I need HELP! I have done a "fat fast" for the past 5 days and dropped 6 3/4 pounds, but I want to transition now back to Atkins but with more fat. Thanks Everyone! :) ]]> Diets iamkathy01 http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/diets/9586-gluconeogenesis-atkins.html