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03-13-2003, 11:23 AM
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How to count calories??
For the past 3 weeks I have been lowering my calorie intake by 200 a week. This week I am on 2400 a day, I thought...
On bodybuilding.com I read the you multiply carbs and protein by <b>4.5M/b> when it turns out you are supposed to multiply by <b>4</b>! (according to the nutrition labels on food) That means I have only been getting just over 1900 calories a day!
I was wondering why I was seeing such a dramatic difference in such a short time.
Anyway, which is right? 4.5 or 4?
I know fat is multiply by 9.
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03-13-2003, 11:46 AM
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i hear its 3.5 -4
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03-13-2003, 11:51 AM
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I've always heard 4.
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03-13-2003, 01:23 PM
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It's 4.
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03-13-2003, 01:50 PM
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Sugar is 3.811 if you want to get really exact. Protein is VERY close to 4.
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05-23-2009, 01:43 PM
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I have no idea what this equation is. can someone explain it all to me?
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05-23-2009, 01:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sellout85
I have no idea what this equation is. can someone explain it all to me?
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likewise, why do you multiply them ?
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05-23-2009, 01:46 PM
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05-23-2009, 01:50 PM
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use fitday.com, easiest way to count calories IMO
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05-23-2009, 02:37 PM
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They're averages. But pro/cho is x4, fat is x9.
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05-23-2009, 02:46 PM
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Again, why do you multiply them ?
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05-23-2009, 02:58 PM
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go to livestrong.com and set up an account
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05-23-2009, 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wardy15
Again, why do you multiply them ?
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To calculate calories. If you eat 10g of fats, you've consumed ~90 calories. and 10g of protein or carbs ~= 40 calories.
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05-23-2009, 03:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Docker
use fitday.com, easiest way to count calories IMO
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this
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05-23-2009, 03:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ptwa9
To calculate calories. If you eat 10g of fats, you've consumed ~90 calories. and 10g of protein or carbs ~= 40 calories.
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ahhh i see , so its used if you know how much protein or fat something has, then you multiply it to find out how much cals it has lol thanks.
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05-23-2009, 11:42 PM
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I used to google everything i eat to get a nice estimate of my calories...
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