deb79fl
07-08-2008, 11:17 AM
Hi Everyone,
I hit initial goal of 135 in late May and have gotten as low as 131, but my weight seems to stay at 134. Not too bad, but I'd like to get to 120-125 as my new normal/permanent weight. I am a 47 year old female, 5'2.
My questions are as follows:
First, I varied between Atkins style and PP style way of eating. I don't restrict all foods anymore, I do allow some grains a few times a week, most veggies are back in, most fruits, too. I tend to still ignore the higher carb items, as I'm afraid of cravings and getting out of control. I haven't really counted carb grams in a few months as I was trying to get out of the obessesive "dieting" mentality so as not to feel like I was either on or off a "diet" but wanted to feel like it was a way of life. So, should I revert back to lower level carbs to get the remainder off in a reasonable timeframe?
Second, I tend to keep the fat content high. I use 1/2 and 1/2 in my shakes that I make and use (most of the time) twice a day. Should I use low fat milk instead? I probably average between 1/2 and 3/4 cups of 1/2 and 1/2 per day. My shake consists of 1 scoop of protein powder @ 23 grams of protein per scoop, 1 raw egg, some cold espresso, some ice and sometimes a spoonfull of sugar free Waldens syrup. I know I should be eating more whole foods, but I work till midnight, get up late in the a.m. and find that other than making a quick dinner to bring to work, can't find the enthusiasm or time to eat before I go to work. My dinner always consists of meat, some vegies, sometimes a lower calorie slice of bread (or two) if I'm craving a sandwich. I'll also bring some fruit or nuts to keep me away from the vending machine, which is not always eaten, BTW. Should I go lower fat? I'll use mayo on my sandwiches (especially chicken).
Thanks in advance for any information or pointers!
Debbie
I hit initial goal of 135 in late May and have gotten as low as 131, but my weight seems to stay at 134. Not too bad, but I'd like to get to 120-125 as my new normal/permanent weight. I am a 47 year old female, 5'2.
My questions are as follows:
First, I varied between Atkins style and PP style way of eating. I don't restrict all foods anymore, I do allow some grains a few times a week, most veggies are back in, most fruits, too. I tend to still ignore the higher carb items, as I'm afraid of cravings and getting out of control. I haven't really counted carb grams in a few months as I was trying to get out of the obessesive "dieting" mentality so as not to feel like I was either on or off a "diet" but wanted to feel like it was a way of life. So, should I revert back to lower level carbs to get the remainder off in a reasonable timeframe?
Second, I tend to keep the fat content high. I use 1/2 and 1/2 in my shakes that I make and use (most of the time) twice a day. Should I use low fat milk instead? I probably average between 1/2 and 3/4 cups of 1/2 and 1/2 per day. My shake consists of 1 scoop of protein powder @ 23 grams of protein per scoop, 1 raw egg, some cold espresso, some ice and sometimes a spoonfull of sugar free Waldens syrup. I know I should be eating more whole foods, but I work till midnight, get up late in the a.m. and find that other than making a quick dinner to bring to work, can't find the enthusiasm or time to eat before I go to work. My dinner always consists of meat, some vegies, sometimes a lower calorie slice of bread (or two) if I'm craving a sandwich. I'll also bring some fruit or nuts to keep me away from the vending machine, which is not always eaten, BTW. Should I go lower fat? I'll use mayo on my sandwiches (especially chicken).
Thanks in advance for any information or pointers!
Debbie