<p>If I have a question about my diet, is there someone in Gannett I can talk to?</p>
<p>there is a nutrionist at gannett…nothing fancy though…</p>
<p>if you have questions in regard to diet please visit a nutrition/bodybuilding site</p>
<p>How good is the Gannett nutritionist and the services they provide for students in general?</p>
<p>in my experience she takes the common sense approach and tries to have you make “sensible” choices when choosing your meals…</p>
<p>what are your concerns guys/girls? are you looking to eat better? </p>
<p>counting calories at cornell is hard…</p>
<p>haha, a bodybuilding site?! I am skeptical about how widely that advice should be applied.
honestly, I’ve had some pretty decent nutrition discussions with fellow undergrads who study that stuff. I guess a professional at Gannett is preferred, though.</p>
<p>well i guess it depends what your nutritional concerns are? </p>
<p>allergies to food? weight gain/loss? bulimia/anorexia?</p>
<p>i really dont understand what kind of questions you need to ask about diet. more calories + more fat = you gain weight. protein is better than carbs but is denser in calories. you have to increase your desire to be thin over your desire to eat. if this is too hard for you take adderral and your appetite will decrease. girls are lucky because muscles are less important, but if you give in to eating you have to burn it off. guys on the other hand have to work out to have a good body because guys are supposed to have muscle. </p>
<p>end of story.</p>
<p>not soo simple cb1278…</p>
<p>for those who want to count calories…multiply your weight x 10(some say 15) and that’s roughly how many calories per day you should eat to maintain your current weight…</p>
<p>3500 calories = 1 pound of body weight (1lb/week is the healthy amount of weight one should lose on a weight loss diet)</p>
<p>so take your daily caloric intake and subtract 500 calories per day from that and you will find out how many calories per day you need to take…</p>
<p>for those looking to pack on muscle you should try to incorporate strength training and a protein intake of at least 1g per pound lean body mass (your weight x (1 - body fat %(.15 for example = 15% body fat)). this would mean that someone who weighs 200 pounds with 15% bodyfat % would require 170grams of protein per day. this 170g can come from food and protein shakes. </p>
<p>if u want to complicate your calorie counting…you should also aim to get 40% of your calories from protein, 40% from carbs and 20% from fats. </p>
<p>here is the # of calories u get from fats, protein and carbs:
1g of protein = 4 cals
1g of fat = 9 cals
1g of carbohydrate = 4 cals</p>
<p>for someone who should be eating 2k calories a day and wanting to get 40% of his calories from protein, 40% from carbs and 20% from fats ==></p>
<p>40% protein = 800 cals
40% carbohydrate = 800 cals
20% fat = 400 cals</p>
<p>4 cals(1g protein)/ into 800 = 200g protein
4 cals(1g carbohydrate)/ into 800 = 200g carbohydrate
9 cals(1g fat)/ into 400 = 44g fat</p>
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<p>and no i didnt learn this at cornell’s nutritionist…i learned it from various google searches and fitness forums…</p>
<p>nutritionist at gannett tells u that a 4oz portion of meat is roughly the size of your fist…she might tell u what kind of foods to eat and how to arrange your dinner plate but nothing fancier than that.</p>
<p>Personally I’m not concerned with “dieting down” my weight, my weight is fine, I’m looking to add more muscle and diversify my diet while making sure I meet all nutritional needs (no vitamin deficiencies). </p>
<p>Diet doesn’t only refer to what you start looking into when you feel you’ve gained too much weight, it’s your total intake of food and whether or not it provides you with enough nourishment to keep you healthy and/or meet your goals (gain muscle, lose fat, etc).</p>
<p>if you want more muscle, you should increase the amount of proteins and fibers you eat. chicken, eggs (egg whites are the best for you! all of the dining halls always have hard boiled eggs), nuts (but be careful because nuts also have a high fat content), beans, etc. as far as fibers go, whole grains are definitely better than white carbs (obvs)</p>
<p>i would go to gannett for the most reliable answers, though.</p>
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<p>the same principle applies if you want to add muscle. you add 500 calories to what your daily caloric intake(weight x 10 (or 15))should be. muscle doesnt always happen because you dont get enough protein. which is why whey protein shakes are recommended for those trying to put on muscle. it’s a good way to supplement your current protein intake. </p>
<p>in order to make sure you’re eating healthy eat the following foods:
chicken breast, tuna, brown rice, whole grain bread, brocolli</p>
<p>My post was more geared toward CB1278 who seemed to have a few important misconceptions about diets/nutritional science, but thanks.</p>
<p>those breakdowns are important for boys or althletes who are concerned with muscle mass. for the average girl who should just be trying to eliminate as much body fat as possible it really isnt really relevant - just be sure to get a little of each category (protein, fat, carbs) and take multivitamins. many people misunderstand the quantities of categories they should eat, or use them to justify to themselves eating unhealthy foods. for example, even if though you need to eat some fat in order to burn body fat, this doesnt justify eating most meals that contain fat - 5 nuts at each fat free meal will suffice. </p>
<p>all the real way to get skinny is to build a base diet of carbs with some lean protein (mostly egg whites, turkey, and chicken breast, but if you occasionally eat red meat be sure to make up for it in the rest of your day).</p>
<p>most diets say to restrict in moderation. but thats bull. “letting” yourself eat dessert and fried food occasionally makes you mentally associate junk food with rewards and positive things. instead its best to train yourself to not even enjoy them so you never even want to eat them, and vice versa with healthy foods. when you’re starting this process eat a small bite of dessert when you would normally eat a normal portion. while you’re chewing and then for the next few hours think about how you’re going to see the effects of it on your body - the flab on your arms, your hips, how it will feel when your jeans are too tight. when you eat healthy foods, or eat a tiny portion, think about how you’ll look skinny, when everythings loose and you don’t have to worry about what will look flattering, how hot people will think you are, how good it’ll feel. pretty soon you’ll actively enjoy eating healthy and skipping meals.</p>
<p>I lost a ton of weight through high school like this. You’re going to point out the health problems with this blah blah blah, but I’m perfectly healthy, never feel weak. It’s only a serious medical problem if you starve yourself (under 1200 a day). While losing weight I saw a nutritionist, who put me on a more “balanced” diet. I gained weight. Obviously I lost all trust in her plan and went back to my methods and kept losing.</p>
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<p>Why aren’t you a nutritional sciences major, Resurgam?</p>
<p>@ cb1278</p>
<p>Haha dude holy sh/t that spiel reads EXACTLY like the crap they write in women’s mags… not a single actual fact or study.</p>
<p>The only specific thing is what, 5 nuts per meal? How many meals per day? Is this for all girls from a 17 year old athlete to a 30 year old obese woman?</p>
<p>@ cayuga</p>
<p>not sure if that’s sarcasm lol. i frequent bodybuilding dot com (not a bodybuilder just sought nutrition info). those are the most common healthy whole foods fitness oriented people recommend.</p>
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<p>Not at all. That was by far the longest post you have ever made on this site. You obviously have an interest in in the topic.</p>
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<p>What’s your BMI?</p>
<p>lol cayuga…well thanks. </p>
<p>and norcalguy makes a good point lol. muscle is essential to everyone not just boys or athletes. protein helps build muscle which helps burn calories.</p>
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<p>I’m also not sure this is a healthy attitude. Females need body fat.</p>
<p>correct cayuga 
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<p>and one cant TARGET fat loss…usually the first thing to go when protein intake decreases is MUSCLE! </p>
<p>which is where the term “skinny fat” comes from. people decrease calories (a reduction of less than 500 calories/day isnt healthy) and lose muscle before they lose the fat they wanted to lose.</p>