I have a question...

I am currently taking in about 1200 a day.
Please help me to gigure out what my target percentages should be for these
other categories.

? % Calories from Fat
? % Calories from Carbs
? % Calories from Protein
? Target Sodium (mg)
? Target Cholesterol (mg)

Thanks!!
Oh, and I am currently walking a mile a day, working myself up.

"~Debby~" wrote in message
s.com...
I am currently taking in about 1200 a day.
Please help me to gigure out what my target percentages should be for
these
other categories.

? % Calories from Fat
? % Calories from Carbs
? % Calories from Protein
? Target Sodium (mg)
? Target Cholesterol (mg)

My personal goal is to eat at least 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight. I
try to keep carbs around 40% of cal, fat and protein around 30%. Sodium - I
don't think too much about it but I do avoid processed foods like boxed
foods (hamb helper, fried rice) and other foods that tend to be super high
in sodium. And cholesterol isn't really a problem for me, I just don't eat
much of it...

det

"determined" wrote in message
...

"~Debby~" wrote in message
s.com...
I am currently taking in about 1200 a day.
Please help me to gigure out what my target percentages should be for
these
other categories.

? % Calories from Fat
? % Calories from Carbs
? % Calories from Protein
? Target Sodium (mg)
? Target Cholesterol (mg)

My personal goal is to eat at least 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight. I
try to keep carbs around 40% of cal, fat and protein around 30%. Sodium -
I
don't think too much about it but I do avoid processed foods like boxed
foods (hamb helper, fried rice) and other foods that tend to be super high
in sodium. And cholesterol isn't really a problem for me, I just don't
eat
much of it...

det

I have adjusted my goals accordingly, at Carbs 40% Fat 30%, and Protein
30%.
Thanks!

Hi,

I think to keep a check on all of those will be quite complicated! 1200 calories isn't
much as 2000 is the weight maintenance level here in the UK so 1500 as a start would be
more like it. Have a look at this site for some good advice
http://www.caloriecounter.co.uk/index.html

Most important thing is to weigh yourself once per week in the same clothes (or just in
underwear) and reduce your calories to achieve 2 Lb or so weight loss per week which is
ideal.

CJ


"~Debby~" wrote in message
s.com...
I am currently taking in about 1200 a day.
Please help me to gigure out what my target percentages should be for these
other categories.

? % Calories from Fat
? % Calories from Carbs
? % Calories from Protein
? Target Sodium (mg)
? Target Cholesterol (mg)

Thanks!!
Oh, and I am currently walking a mile a day, working myself up.

"CJ" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I think to keep a check on all of those will be quite complicated!

I use www.nutrawatch.com to help me with that, otherwise it would be too
complicated.

1200 calories isn't
much as 2000 is the weight maintenance level here in the UK so 1500 as a
start would be
more like it.

That's what hubby keeps telling me, he thinks I'm too low at 1200 calories a
day.

Have a look at this site for some good advice
http://www.caloriecounter.co.uk/index.html

I'm checking it out right now. Thank you!

Most important thing is to weigh yourself once per week in the same
clothes (or just in
underwear) and reduce your calories to achieve 2 Lb or so weight loss per
week which is
ideal.

CJ

Yes, I've found that not weighing myself everyday is actually much better,
more of an incentive when I see a 2 or 3 lb. weight loss.


"~Debby~" wrote in message
s.com...
I am currently taking in about 1200 a day.
Please help me to gigure out what my target percentages should be for
these
other categories.

? % Calories from Fat
? % Calories from Carbs
? % Calories from Protein
? Target Sodium (mg)
? Target Cholesterol (mg)

Thanks!!
Oh, and I am currently walking a mile a day, working myself up.

On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:37:18 GMT, "~Debby~"
wrote:
That's what hubby keeps telling me, he thinks I'm too low at 1200 calories a
day.

It isn't the number of calories that matter -- it's really the
nutrients. As long as you're getting enough protein, and
phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables, AND you're doing some
decent amount of resistance training, 1200 calories (NET!!!) should be
okay, though you should always check with your doctor, of course.


--
¤bicker¤
"It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than
to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring."
- Carl Sagan

People are, of course, welcome to place whatever irrelevant
limitations on their ability to enjoy something that they wish.

On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:25:28 +0000 (UTC), "CJ" wrote:

Hi,

I think to keep a check on all of those will be quite complicated! 1200 calories isn't
much as 2000 is the weight maintenance level here in the UK so 1500 as a start would be
more like it. Have a look at this site for some good advice
http://www.caloriecounter.co.uk/index.html


Making a set number (2000 cal) that fits ALL is bull sh!t. Sorry -
but people are different. 2000 cals eaten by someone who is 5'1"
tall and 105lbs, will most likely cause that person to gain weight.
Whereas 2000 cals being eaten by a 6'2" 200lb person will most likely
cause that person to lose.

Dieting is NOT one size fits all.

"Jayjay" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:25:28 +0000 (UTC), "CJ" wrote:

Hi,

I think to keep a check on all of those will be quite complicated! 1200
calories isn't
much as 2000 is the weight maintenance level here in the UK so 1500 as a
start would be
more like it. Have a look at this site for some good advice
http://www.caloriecounter.co.uk/index.html


Making a set number (2000 cal) that fits ALL is bull sh!t. Sorry -
but people are different. 2000 cals eaten by someone who is 5'1"
tall and 105lbs, will most likely cause that person to gain weight.
Whereas 2000 cals being eaten by a 6'2" 200lb person will most likely
cause that person to lose.

Dieting is NOT one size fits all.

Well, I really do think where you set your calorie intake should be
determined by a person's current age, weight, activity level, etc. But, I
could be wrong, I'm pretty much a newbie to this diet stuff.

In article m,
~Debby~ wrote:

"Jayjay" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:25:28 +0000 (UTC), "CJ" wrote:

Hi,

I think to keep a check on all of those will be quite complicated! 1200
calories isn't
much as 2000 is the weight maintenance level here in the UK so 1500 as a
start would be
more like it. Have a look at this site for some good advice
http://www.caloriecounter.co.uk/index.html


Making a set number (2000 cal) that fits ALL is bull sh!t. Sorry -
but people are different. 2000 cals eaten by someone who is 5'1"
tall and 105lbs, will most likely cause that person to gain weight.
Whereas 2000 cals being eaten by a 6'2" 200lb person will most likely
cause that person to lose.

Dieting is NOT one size fits all.

Well, I really do think where you set your calorie intake should be
determined by a person's current age, weight, activity level, etc. But, I
could be wrong, I'm pretty much a newbie to this diet stuff.

It sounds like you are trying the right approach by checking it out.
The people who do low carb don't exceed 100 grams of carbs a day but i
used to keep protein between 80 and 100 grams a day and fat under 50
grams but did not count calories. The Zone is popular but hard to
configure exactly. Still it's a good guideline for a more balanced
approach.

Welcome here!

--
Diva
*************
The Best Man for the Job is a Woman

"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message
...
In article m,
~Debby~ wrote:

"Jayjay" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:25:28 +0000 (UTC), "CJ" wrote:

Hi,

I think to keep a check on all of those will be quite complicated!
1200
calories isn't
much as 2000 is the weight maintenance level here in the UK so 1500
as a
start would be
more like it. Have a look at this site for some good advice
http://www.caloriecounter.co.uk/index.html


Making a set number (2000 cal) that fits ALL is bull sh!t. Sorry -
but people are different. 2000 cals eaten by someone who is 5'1"
tall and 105lbs, will most likely cause that person to gain weight.
Whereas 2000 cals being eaten by a 6'2" 200lb person will most likely
cause that person to lose.

Dieting is NOT one size fits all.

Well, I really do think where you set your calorie intake should be
determined by a person's current age, weight, activity level, etc. But,
I
could be wrong, I'm pretty much a newbie to this diet stuff.

It sounds like you are trying the right approach by checking it out.
The people who do low carb don't exceed 100 grams of carbs a day but i
used to keep protein between 80 and 100 grams a day and fat under 50
grams but did not count calories. The Zone is popular but hard to
configure exactly. Still it's a good guideline for a more balanced
approach.

Welcome here!

--
Diva
*************
The Best Man for the Job is a Woman

Thank you for the welcome! I tried the Atkin's Diet and felt very sick and
tired on it. This is the first time in my life I have ever tried counting
calories as a way to lose weight. I have been on this diet since August
7th, and have lost 16 lbs. I am very happy with this diet so far, it seems
like a good, safe way to drop lbs.