I do a lot of running. I don’t like eating and/or can’t eat enough to keep my energy level up.
I do a lot of running (50+ miles per week) training/running marathons. I don't like eating and/or I can't eat enough to keep my "energy" level up ... I eat a lot of carbohydrates, fruits, veggies, etc. ... rarely meat ... My question is that what do you think about products like "Ensure" to...
When I enter 35% for my protein intake in your calculator, I get an error message that 35% is too high.
When I enter 35% for my protein intake in your Healthy Body Calculator®, I get an error message that 35% is too high. I am a weightlifter and this is not 'unreasonable'. Please fix this or find a way to enter whatever values we would like. I like your page and would like to...
Does hard boiling an egg destroy some of the amino acids?
Does hard boiling an egg destroy some of the amino acids or does it remain the same as raw?
Most of the amino acids (protein) in an egg are found in the white. The yolk is mostly fat. The amino acid content of a raw or cooked egg is basically the same, no matter how...
Am I doing things OK for my goal of increasing lean body mass?
Hello. Just found your fantastic website via a post from one of the misc.fitness newsgroups. What an outstanding job you've done - it must have taken many hours to put it all together! (Does that count as "sedentary" time?)
Background... I am male, 48, 6 feet 3 inches, 215 pounds. I workout on a somewhat...
I run 3 miles per day followed by 1 mile walking with a body fat of 10% but would prefer to be 5%.
Hi, I am 5 feet 8 inches, 135 pounds, no upper body (muscle), skinny, medium frame, very healthy and I run 3 miles per day in 24 minutes, followed by 1 mile walking in 12 minutes. The rest of the time I walk to class and study. I probably walk an hour per day...
Should protein supplements be recommended to high school athletes that lift weights?
I’m a high school wrestling coach.
From a clinical viewpoint should protein supplements (such a whey) be recommended to high school athletes that are lifting weights and trying to get stronger? I want them to get the most out of their time and effort, but also do not want to encourage something that a dietitian...
I am a 24 year old masters swimmer and getting cramps a lot recently.
I am a 24-year old masters swimmer. I have been getting cramps - calf and toe- a lot recently. On the advice of the coach and teammates, I am taking a potassium supplement and eating a lot of bananas. However, this hasn't really solved my problem. I think now that it may be a...
People at my gym talk about protein shakes and amino acid pills.
I always hear people at my gym talk about protein shakes and amino acid pills. People say I should take them, but I would much rather rely on my diet to supply me with what I need. The only problem is that I don't really know what my diet is doing for me. There...
In a well balanced 1500 calorie a day diet, what is too much protein?
In a well balanced 1500 calorie a day diet what is too much protein (in grams) to consume? I am involved in weight training and really feel better when I eat MORE protein than is advised in various charts. Why is too much (assuming the protein I am eating is high quality, low fat,...
I am an exercise physiologist and entered body fat of 7% into your calculator. I want to get to 5%.
Hello, I am an exercise physiologist. I entered body fat of 7% and I want to get to 5%. Your Healthy Body Calculator® said I should eat over 4500 calories and over 100 grams of fat! I don't think that is possible, do you? Thank you for your response.
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