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I haven't been eating proper breakfast for years. So, I decided to add morning shakes to my diet. My goal is to have weight loss. I have started to put everything in a blender that that should be good for breakfast. However, now I'm suspecting I am taking too many calories all at once and for breakfast. Am I correct, or is this fine?
Oatmeal
Peanut Butter
Whey Protein Powder
Vegetable Greens Powder
Chia Seeds
Banana
Milk
You don't have to eat breakfast. If your goal is weight loss then you need to be in a caloric deficit. Including or excluding specific food items wont make you lose weight. Follow the guide below.
[list=1][*]Calculate your calories using the stickies below or [url=http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator][b]IIFYM Calculator[/b][/url][*]Apply a [b]10% deficit or surplus[/b] to your total intake based on your goal.[*] Make adjustments on a [b]2 week basis[/b]. Raise or lower your intake by 100kcal of whichever macronutrient you prefer [b]provided minimum fat and protein requirements are met.[/b][*] Track your weight daily or weekly at the same time of day for accuracy. [*] Aim to lose or gain 1-1.5lbs per 2 weeks. More overweight individuals may safely lose up to 2-3lbs per week.[*] Pick a novice program and be [b]consistent.[/b][*] To track your macros use an application such as [url=https://www.myfitnesspal.com][b]MyFitnessPal[/b][/url] , [url=https://cronometer.com][b]Cron-O-Meter[/b][/url] , [url=http://getmymacros.com][b]MyMacros+[/b][/url] , [url=https://www.fitocracy.com][b]Fitocracy[/b][/url][*] Acquire a food scale to accurately track your macros. How to use a food scale [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lg5YlIbeT0][b]Food Scale 101[/b][/url][/list]
[b]Must read:[/b][list][*] [b]Micronutrients matter.[/b]
[*] Eating the same thing everyday can deprive you of other micronutrients thus [b]variety[/b] in your diet is important.[*] Dietary fat is [b]essential[/b]. The only bad fat is industrial trans fat.[*]No specific diet is necessary to acquire weight loss. What matters is that you are in a [b]caloric deficit.[/b][*]Depending on your carb intake when you increase/decrease you may see immediate weight gain or loss do not panic. [b]Do not micromanage your intake per day[/b], instead make adjustments on a 2 week basis. [*]Women during their menstrual cycle may experience larger swings in water weight do not panic stay the course. [*]Nutrient timing is largely irrelevant unless you're a serious athlete.[*] To look up the nutritional content of food head to [url=http://nutritiondata.self.com][b]NutritionData[/b][/url] , [url=http://www.calorieking.com][b]CalorieKing[/b][/url] , [url=http://www.caloriecount.com][b]Caloriecount[/b][/url][*]For information regarding vitamins or supplements head to [url=http://examine.com][b]Examine[/b][/url][*]For ideas to compose your own meal plans based on your macros head to [url=https://www.eatthismuch.com][b]Eathismuch[/b][/url][*]Eating tuna everyday is not healthy see spoiler.[spoiler][center]EPA Guidelines:[/center]
[b]Canned white[/b], or albacore (0.32 parts per million of mercury). Children under six can eat up to one 3-ounce portion a month; children from 6–12, two 4.5-ounce portions a month. Adults, including pregnant women, can safely eat it up to three times a month (women, 6-ounce portions; men, 8-ounce portions).
[b]Canned light[/b] — the safer choice (0.12 parts per million of mercury). Children under six can eat up to three 3-ounce portions per month. Older children and adults can safely eat it once a week. But look out for “gourmet” or “tonno” labels. They are made with bigger yellowfin tuna and can contain mercury levels comparable to canned white.
A better alternative is [b]canned salmon[/b] (mostly sockeye or pink from Alaska), which is low in contaminants and high in heart-healthy omega-3s. It’s also sustainably caught in Alaska and similarly priced, making it a great choice all around.
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[b]Please refer to:[/b]
[b][url=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=156380183]Calculating Calories and Macronutrients[/url][/b]
[b][url=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=136691851]Nutrition For Newbies & Must Read Threads[/url][/b]
[b][url=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=133634471]Discretionary Calorie Allowance[/url][/b]
[b][url=http://wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/][color=red]The dirt on clean eating[/url][/color][/b]
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[url=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149807833][b][color=green]Push/Pull/Legs[/b][/url][/color]
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