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~R~F~G~
05-10-2008, 05:16 PM
I know there is a varience from site to site but it is nominal I believe and this short list I think is a good starting point for the caloricaly challenged.

The wraps are LaTortilla Factory.com high fiber wraps, there is another brand that is the same and i will post up the brand when I remember it. Other than that you may see a difference + or - 1 here and there but to get an over all idea of what your eating this will be a good start.

What helps the most is a scale. Dont assume what your eating is what you should be eating. Weigh it. I weigh each scoop of protein also. I actually save money this way.

Feel free to add anything. If you wnat pm it to me and I will edit so as to have it on the list in post 1
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*EDIT*

1g of protein = 4 calories

1g carbs = 4 calories

1g fat = 9 calories

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There are more meticulous ways but here is a quick way to figure your needed intake.

Fat loss = 12 - 13 calories per lb. of bodyweight

Maintenance = 15 - 16 calories per lb. of bodyweight

Weight gain: = 18 - 19 calories per lb. of bodyweight

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Egg whites – 8oz. – 125 calories – 25 grams protein

Whole Eggs – 2 – 160 calories – 5 grams fat – 2 g carbs – 14g protein

Egglands Best – 3 - 12g fat – 18g protein

Fat Free Milk – 8 oz. – 90 Calories – 13g carbs – 8g protein

Oatmeal – ½ cup dry – 150 calories – 3g fat – 27g carbs – 5g protein

Honey 1 Tbsp. – 60 Calories – 17g carbs

Bread – 1 slice – 100 calories – 1.5g fat – 19g carbs – 5g protein

Chicken – 3 oz. – 110 calories – 1g fat – 25g protein

Natty PB – 2 Tbsp. – 190 calories – 16g fat – 6g carbs – 9g protein

Broccoli – ½ cup – 22g carbs – 2g protein

Ground Turkey – 4 oz. – 160 calories – 8g fat 22g protein.

Cheese – 1oz. – 90 calories – 7g fat – 1g carbs – 6g protein

Yam – 100g. – 118 calories – 0 fat – 28g carbs – 2g protein

Brown Rice – 3/4 cup – 140 Calories – 1g fat – 32g carbs – 3g protein

Almonds – 1oz – 14g fat – 6g carbs – 6g protein

Wrap – 2.5g fat – 6g carbs – 9g protein

Apple – 22g carbs

Pear – 1g fat – 25g carbs – 1g protein

Barilla Plus Pasta – 2oz - 10g protein – 38g carbs – 1g fat
5oz – 25g protein – 95g carbs – 2.5g fat

Extra Virgin OO – 15ml (1tbsp) 14g fat
Pineapple – 100g --- 12.6g carbs

Baked potato 100g – 22.6g carbs – 1.6g protein

Strawberries (1cup) - 1g protein – 10.5g carbs

Blueberries (1cup) – 1g protein – 21g carbs

Sirlion (lean)3 oz – 22g protein – 6g fat

Med Cucumber – 8g carbs – 2g protein

Brussell Sprouts 4oz – 5g carbs – 3g protein

Ground beef, 3oz. – 16g fat – 21g protein

Club Crackers, 4 - 9g carbs 3g fat 1g protein

Bread Stuffing 150g – 3g protein – 22g carbs – 9g fat

Turkey, 3oz – 26g protein – 1g fat

Tuna – per can – 45g protein – 3g fat

4cups popcorn – 25g carbs – 4g protein – 1.5g fat

Sushi Tuna 3pcs – 0g fat – 24g carbs – 12g protein

Sushi Yellowtail 3pcs– 1.5g fat – 9g protein – 24g carbs

Sunshine roll – 6g fat – 54g carbs – 9g protein

Breyers Lite Vanilla 60g - 15g carbs – 3g protein – 3.5g fat

Pork 3oz. – 25g protein – 8.5g fat

White Bread – 25.5g carbs – 4g protein – 2g fat

Lo Fat Mayo – 5g fat = 1g carbs – 1g protein

Turkey (lunch meat) 4oz. – 20g protein – 2g fat – 5g carbs

White rice – 1cup – 45g carbs – 4.5g protein

IliekFude
05-10-2008, 05:30 PM
you are just a little tutorial postin machine arent ya?
set us straight brotha!
preach it!

Blut Wump
05-10-2008, 05:34 PM
From your comment on saving money by weighing your protein powder, I have to think that you ended up eating less than you would have. I don't like that plan. :)

Thanks for the reference list.

~R~F~G~
05-10-2008, 06:41 PM
From your comment on saving money by weighing your protein powder, I have to think that you ended up eating less than you would have. I don't like that plan. :)

Thanks for the reference list.
By weighing it I get exaclty what I need... How could you not like that?

You think more is better? You do know what your body does with extra calories, no matter what the source is right? It converts it and stores it.. FAT!

bgriff
05-10-2008, 07:18 PM
By weighing it I get exaclty what I need... How could you not like that?

You think more is better? You do know what your body does with extra calories, no matter what the source is right? It converts it and stores it.. FAT!

When it comes to some things I think more is better.... Like protien... I have just started managing my diet fir the first time in my life.... I have been watching my calories and fat..... And somewhat my carbs... Been making sure I eat a but load of protien... At least 2g per pound of body weight and I have noticed a great deal of changes in the past 2 weeks. Myscles look fuller and way more vascular.... Im lovin it

JG1
05-10-2008, 10:06 PM
Myscles look fuller and way more vascular.... Im lovin it


you're holding more glycogen....thats all.

Blut Wump
05-11-2008, 02:13 AM
you're holding more glycogen....thats all.As if that's a bad thing.

I think you can over-analyze some things. If I feel the urge to throw in an extra scoop of protein on any given drink then in it goes. The scale neither knows nor cares what my wants or needs are for that drink.

~R~F~G~
05-11-2008, 06:45 AM
As if that's a bad thing.

I think you can over-analyze some things. If I feel the urge to throw in an extra scoop of protein on any given drink then in it goes. The scale neither knows nor cares what my wants or needs are for that drink.Sorry, that was rude...

Blut Wump
05-11-2008, 07:13 AM
All I'd really suggest is that very few know 'exactly' what they need at any given time. I'd rather go by feel and keep a broad eye on total consumption than worry about being 10% out in my daily intake.

Of course, if you're on a harsh cutter, you might not have that luxury. I think my 'harsh cutter' days are long behind me.

mlong
05-11-2008, 12:43 PM
I think it is silly to weigh protein powder. I weigh my meats and use a measuring cup for my nuts. If I needed 35 grams protein and 2 scoops equaled 40 grams, well then I'm just going with the 2 scoops. Sometimes people can over analyze too much.

~R~F~G~
05-11-2008, 12:54 PM
But a scoop is not always what it says.. Some powders are almost a scoop and a half to get what the label says and I have had some where 3/4 of a scoop was the correct weight.. so if you take your 2 scoops you may not getting 46g of protein. So you may not see it as benificial to do it all teh time, just checking to see is still a good idea.. I save money by not using more than I need. Thats where that comes in. This stuff is getting more expensive everyday so if by weighing my protein I get 6 or more shakes out of it than I would if I just heaps the scoops into the cup how could that be a bad thing?



Calories are calories to dont forget...

Ulter
05-11-2008, 01:31 PM
I would definately recommend weighing your isolate at least the first time. I agree with RFG that you don't know what you're getting in a scoop. Supp companies are routinely misrepresenting the amount of isolate in a scoop. It's good to check it. I remember when George Spellwin was selling a 60gr scoop of his isolate and it only weighed 30gr. That little misque actually led to the demise of his supplement line, Mass Quanities.

JG1
05-11-2008, 05:57 PM
I always weigh my protein powder.....always.

JayC
05-12-2008, 05:31 PM
Of course, if you're on a harsh cutter, you might not have that luxury. I think my 'harsh cutter' days are long behind me.

That's the key for me... I weigh most of my food out during this time. If your not cutting or trying to make weight, no not a big deal. But if I threw in extra every time my body wanted some, I would've never made weight for wrestling ;)
You are right in the sense that your body knows what it needs and it will trigger you to add things (i.e. cravings, increased hunger) so it is good to listen to your body... unless you have to make weight the next day..lol