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Old August 27th, 2004, 03:29 AM
Nevermind
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I have never paid much attention to how much fat/carbs/protein were in
the various foods I eat. I've always just tried to eat a traditionally
balanced and moderate diet (some of this and some of that), and that,
along with regular exercise, always worked for me.

However, after basically pigging out for the past year, not doing
anything remotely like "exercising," and therefore growing out of most
of my clothes (!!), I officially started trying to cut back on my food
intake and reincorporating some exercise into my life as of this past
Monday. Reading the "problems with low-fat diet" thread made me wonder
about the balance in my new way of eating, so I plugged my foods and
drinks into the Fitday site and have been shocked to see the amounts
of carbs and proteins in various foods. In particular, I was dismayed
to find how low in protein but high in carbs nuts and legumes are.

What's a good amount of calories to try to take in for a small woman
who is nursing (but not very often -- a few times a day, though baby
is about 25 pounds by now) and fast-walking about 2.5 miles per day? I
probably weigh about 130 but "should" weigh about 110.

Yesterday, I apparently took in 1886 calories, which broke down as 42%
fat, 25% carbs, and 33% protein. Today, by the end of the evening, I
will have eaten/drank 1269 cals, with 37% fats, 38% carbs, 20%
protein, and 6% alcohol.

How bad or good do those days sound in light of today's conventional
diet wisdom? And does anyone have any suggestions for good low-cal
protein sources other than traditional meats? (I do eat meat, but
would like ideas for little things I might eat during the day that
would add protein to my diet.) Thanks!
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Old August 27th, 2004, 09:45 AM
Lictor
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"Nevermind" wrote in message
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How bad or good do those days sound in light of today's conventional
diet wisdom?


I don't think there is much wisdom left in diets.
But the values seem rather standard, I mean, like what many people eat when
left on their own. Since you're going moderate-high fats, just watch for the
quality of the fats you're eating (avoiding trans fats mainly), and that
should be ok. Your ability to follow the diet or not should be your main
guideline.
You seem to be eating enough proteins : 20% of 1269 = 254 - around 63g of
proteins. Given your weight, that's covering your needs (1g per kg).

And does anyone have any suggestions for good low-cal
protein sources other than traditional meats? (I do eat meat, but
would like ideas for little things I might eat during the day that
would add protein to my diet.)


Fish
Eggs [also fats]
Soya : tofu, milk.. [also carbs and fats]
Cottage cheese
You don't need that much proteins, especially since you're pretty light.


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Old August 27th, 2004, 09:45 AM
Lictor
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"Nevermind" wrote in message
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How bad or good do those days sound in light of today's conventional
diet wisdom?


I don't think there is much wisdom left in diets.
But the values seem rather standard, I mean, like what many people eat when
left on their own. Since you're going moderate-high fats, just watch for the
quality of the fats you're eating (avoiding trans fats mainly), and that
should be ok. Your ability to follow the diet or not should be your main
guideline.
You seem to be eating enough proteins : 20% of 1269 = 254 - around 63g of
proteins. Given your weight, that's covering your needs (1g per kg).

And does anyone have any suggestions for good low-cal
protein sources other than traditional meats? (I do eat meat, but
would like ideas for little things I might eat during the day that
would add protein to my diet.)


Fish
Eggs [also fats]
Soya : tofu, milk.. [also carbs and fats]
Cottage cheese
You don't need that much proteins, especially since you're pretty light.


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Old August 27th, 2004, 01:19 PM
Patricia Heil
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"Nevermind" wrote in message
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I have never paid much attention to how much fat/carbs/protein were in
the various foods I eat. I've always just tried to eat a traditionally
balanced and moderate diet (some of this and some of that), and that,
along with regular exercise, always worked for me.

However, after basically pigging out for the past year, not doing
anything remotely like "exercising," and therefore growing out of most
of my clothes (!!), I officially started trying to cut back on my food
intake and reincorporating some exercise into my life as of this past
Monday. Reading the "problems with low-fat diet" thread made me wonder
about the balance in my new way of eating, so I plugged my foods and
drinks into the Fitday site and have been shocked to see the amounts
of carbs and proteins in various foods. In particular, I was dismayed
to find how low in protein but high in carbs nuts and legumes are.

What's a good amount of calories to try to take in for a small woman
who is nursing (but not very often -- a few times a day, though baby
is about 25 pounds by now) and fast-walking about 2.5 miles per day? I
probably weigh about 130 but "should" weigh about 110.

Yesterday, I apparently took in 1886 calories, which broke down as 42%
fat, 25% carbs, and 33% protein. Today, by the end of the evening, I
will have eaten/drank 1269 cals, with 37% fats, 38% carbs, 20%
protein, and 6% alcohol.

How bad or good do those days sound in light of today's conventional
diet wisdom? And does anyone have any suggestions for good low-cal
protein sources other than traditional meats? (I do eat meat, but
would like ideas for little things I might eat during the day that
would add protein to my diet.) Thanks!


If you're nursing, the first thing you should do is talk to your
obstetrician because you don't want to do anything that will affect your
baby's nutrition.


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Old August 27th, 2004, 01:19 PM
Patricia Heil
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"Nevermind" wrote in message
om...
I have never paid much attention to how much fat/carbs/protein were in
the various foods I eat. I've always just tried to eat a traditionally
balanced and moderate diet (some of this and some of that), and that,
along with regular exercise, always worked for me.

However, after basically pigging out for the past year, not doing
anything remotely like "exercising," and therefore growing out of most
of my clothes (!!), I officially started trying to cut back on my food
intake and reincorporating some exercise into my life as of this past
Monday. Reading the "problems with low-fat diet" thread made me wonder
about the balance in my new way of eating, so I plugged my foods and
drinks into the Fitday site and have been shocked to see the amounts
of carbs and proteins in various foods. In particular, I was dismayed
to find how low in protein but high in carbs nuts and legumes are.

What's a good amount of calories to try to take in for a small woman
who is nursing (but not very often -- a few times a day, though baby
is about 25 pounds by now) and fast-walking about 2.5 miles per day? I
probably weigh about 130 but "should" weigh about 110.

Yesterday, I apparently took in 1886 calories, which broke down as 42%
fat, 25% carbs, and 33% protein. Today, by the end of the evening, I
will have eaten/drank 1269 cals, with 37% fats, 38% carbs, 20%
protein, and 6% alcohol.

How bad or good do those days sound in light of today's conventional
diet wisdom? And does anyone have any suggestions for good low-cal
protein sources other than traditional meats? (I do eat meat, but
would like ideas for little things I might eat during the day that
would add protein to my diet.) Thanks!


If you're nursing, the first thing you should do is talk to your
obstetrician because you don't want to do anything that will affect your
baby's nutrition.


 




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