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post #106 of 110
4/26/09 at 5:02pm
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I just did another evaluation after week 6 and here are the results:

Before:
Weight: 176lbs
Waist: 36"
BF: 19%
Max Pushups: 37

After:
Weight: 176.5lbs
Waist: 36"
BF: 17%
Max Pushups: 43

He told me my body fat was lower only in my chest and thighs, exactly the same in stomach areas. My initial goal was to get to 12% body fat but seeing the difference between 19% & 17% it is clear I'll have to go lower to lose the fatty obliques.
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post #107 of 110
4/26/09 at 5:37pm
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Originally Posted by Mike Lowry View Post
Are you using this for effect or has someone done a study on this?

I take everyone's ideas/thoughts/recommendation into account. As with anything it's always better to continue learning.

After doing more research I believe FitDay is overstating the calories and amount of protein in a chicken breast.

FITDAY
Calories 443.1
Calories from Fat 157.8

Fat 17.5 g 27 %
Saturated Fat 4.9 g 25 %
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.8 g
Cholesterol 188.9 mg 63 %
Sodium 891.9 mg 37 %
Potassium 551.2 mg 16 %
Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0 %
Protein 67.0 g 134 %

CALORIEKING

Calories 249 (1039 kJ)

Total Fat 2.7g 4%
Sat. Fat 0.7g 4%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Total Carbs. 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 52.2g
Calcium 24.9mg
Potassium 576.3mg

That is a difference of close to 200 calories and 15G of protein. The package the chicken breasts I buy say an 8oz piece is 240calories and 44G of protein.

Looks comparable to me, are you sure your actually comparing the same thing:

Fitday
Chicken, breast, roasted, broiled, or baked, skin not eaten (8 oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366.5
Calories from Fat 71.5
Fat 7.9 g 12 %
Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11 %
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8 g
Cholesterol 188.8 mg 63 %
Sodium 887.6 mg 37 %
Potassium 568.8 mg 16 %
Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0 %
Protein 68.9 g 138 %
Alcohol 0.0 g




Calorieking
Chicken: Broilers or Fryers, Breast, roasted, meat only, without skin (4oz x 2)

Calories 373 (1559 kJ)
% DV 1
Total Fat 8.1g 13%
Sat. Fat 2.3g 11%
Cholesterol 192mg 64%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Total Carbs. 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 70.1g
Calcium 33.9mg
Potassium 578.6mg
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post #108 of 110
4/26/09 at 5:43pm
Human Error:

Your calorieking numbers are from 8 oz of raw chicken without the skin, while your fitday numbers are from 8 oz boneless cooked chicken not factoring in skinless.
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post #109 of 110
4/28/09 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by Mike Lowry View Post
I just did another evaluation after week 6 and here are the results:

Before:
Weight: 176lbs
Waist: 36"
BF: 19%
Max Pushups: 37

After:
Weight: 176.5lbs
Waist: 36"
BF: 17%
Max Pushups: 43

He told me my body fat was lower only in my chest and thighs, exactly the same in stomach areas. My initial goal was to get to 12% body fat but seeing the difference between 19% & 17% it is clear I'll have to go lower to lose the fatty obliques.

I doubt your body fat changed much at all, really.
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post #110 of 110
5/3/09 at 9:46pm
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Originally Posted by why View Post
I doubt your body fat changed much at all, really.

Well % it did but appearance wise none at all. My arms and chest appear to be more "toned' if you will but overall I look the same. Keep in mind he takes the bf% calculations using calipers on chest, stomach and thigh areas. The largest concentration of my fat deposits lie in my obliques.

The good news is I am in much better shape and feel like I have learned enough to tweak my diet to start getting some real results over the next 3 months or so.
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