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Old August 2nd, 2004, 02:48 AM
pete snyder
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this is my average menu for 6 days out of the week
then on fridays i might grab a burger out or have some junk food.

lunch
2 turkey sandwichs 320 cals - 8 g fat
--
snack over the day on
beef jerky 150 cals - 1 g fat
--
dinner
chicken 2 frozen breasts boiled with fat removed 340 cals - 7 g fat
1 onion 70 cals
peas 80 cals - or instant mashed potatos
mushrooms 25 cals
--
air popcorn 200 - 2 g fat
a frozen meal under 300 cals and 5 g fat
frozen peaches 150 cals
--

rounding up on all the calories and fat so
im sure im well below 1500 cals 25 g fat per day

i have been on it since early january and im down
55+ pounds

have just started walking 45 minutes in the evening
and am wondering how this will help me.

any thoughts on what im doing pros and cons?

i know eating bad food once a week is probably bad but
im not sure i could keep on this or any diet without some bad foods

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Old August 2nd, 2004, 03:36 AM
Chris Braun
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On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 01:48:43 GMT, pete snyder wrote:

this is my average menu for 6 days out of the week
then on fridays i might grab a burger out or have some junk food.

lunch
2 turkey sandwichs 320 cals - 8 g fat
--
snack over the day on
beef jerky 150 cals - 1 g fat
--
dinner
chicken 2 frozen breasts boiled with fat removed 340 cals - 7 g fat
1 onion 70 cals
peas 80 cals - or instant mashed potatos
mushrooms 25 cals
--
air popcorn 200 - 2 g fat
a frozen meal under 300 cals and 5 g fat
frozen peaches 150 cals
--

rounding up on all the calories and fat so
im sure im well below 1500 cals 25 g fat per day


Well, actually, the numbers you have above add up to 1635 calories
:-). But anyway, that probably is still a good number for you to lose
weight on.

i have been on it since early january and im down
55+ pounds

have just started walking 45 minutes in the evening
and am wondering how this will help me.


Well, if you haven't been getting any other regular exercise, it will
do you a lot of good to get some. Apart from helping you lose weight,
especially as you get closer to goal, it will improve your health and
probably your energy levels and general sense of well-being.


any thoughts on what im doing pros and cons?


I don't think your diet is bad, though you might think about replacing
some of the frozen foods with fresh ones. And I note you don't seem
to have any dairy. Are you taking a supplement to get some calcium?
(Calcium is now thought to be of help in losing fat, as well as of
course being essential for your bones and teeth and stuff.)

Another thing that's important in one's diet is fiber -- helps with
weight loss as well as prevention of various serious diseases. Are
you using whole grain bread in those sandwiches? Your veggie choices
don't have much fiber, and I'm not sure about frozen peaches compared
to fresh fruits.

Also, I note you are limiting fats. Up to a point, that is an
effective weight loss strategy. But there are "good fats" that you
need in your diet. Do you ever eat fish rather than the chicken and
turkey? Fish is an important source of essential fatty acids. Nuts
are high in calories but also a source of good fats. You might
consider replacing that evening frozen meal with a couple of ounces of
nuts.


i know eating bad food once a week is probably bad but
im not sure i could keep on this or any diet without some bad foods


I don't think this is such a bad thing. It's what you do most of the
time that counts.

Chris
262/143/ (145-150)
  #3  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 03:36 AM
Chris Braun
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On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 01:48:43 GMT, pete snyder wrote:

this is my average menu for 6 days out of the week
then on fridays i might grab a burger out or have some junk food.

lunch
2 turkey sandwichs 320 cals - 8 g fat
--
snack over the day on
beef jerky 150 cals - 1 g fat
--
dinner
chicken 2 frozen breasts boiled with fat removed 340 cals - 7 g fat
1 onion 70 cals
peas 80 cals - or instant mashed potatos
mushrooms 25 cals
--
air popcorn 200 - 2 g fat
a frozen meal under 300 cals and 5 g fat
frozen peaches 150 cals
--

rounding up on all the calories and fat so
im sure im well below 1500 cals 25 g fat per day


Well, actually, the numbers you have above add up to 1635 calories
:-). But anyway, that probably is still a good number for you to lose
weight on.

i have been on it since early january and im down
55+ pounds

have just started walking 45 minutes in the evening
and am wondering how this will help me.


Well, if you haven't been getting any other regular exercise, it will
do you a lot of good to get some. Apart from helping you lose weight,
especially as you get closer to goal, it will improve your health and
probably your energy levels and general sense of well-being.


any thoughts on what im doing pros and cons?


I don't think your diet is bad, though you might think about replacing
some of the frozen foods with fresh ones. And I note you don't seem
to have any dairy. Are you taking a supplement to get some calcium?
(Calcium is now thought to be of help in losing fat, as well as of
course being essential for your bones and teeth and stuff.)

Another thing that's important in one's diet is fiber -- helps with
weight loss as well as prevention of various serious diseases. Are
you using whole grain bread in those sandwiches? Your veggie choices
don't have much fiber, and I'm not sure about frozen peaches compared
to fresh fruits.

Also, I note you are limiting fats. Up to a point, that is an
effective weight loss strategy. But there are "good fats" that you
need in your diet. Do you ever eat fish rather than the chicken and
turkey? Fish is an important source of essential fatty acids. Nuts
are high in calories but also a source of good fats. You might
consider replacing that evening frozen meal with a couple of ounces of
nuts.


i know eating bad food once a week is probably bad but
im not sure i could keep on this or any diet without some bad foods


I don't think this is such a bad thing. It's what you do most of the
time that counts.

Chris
262/143/ (145-150)
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Old August 2nd, 2004, 04:53 AM
pete snyder
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On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 02:36:59 GMT, Chris Braun
wrote:


Well, actually, the numbers you have above add up to 1635 calories
:-). But anyway, that probably is still a good number for you to lose
weight on.


im never sure about serving sizes. the frozen chicken breasts i eat
say they are 170 calories for a 198 gram serving and about 6 servings
per bag. is that cooked or frozen? i assume that is raw and with fat
left on. when boiled 2 breasts are around 240 grams.

i never weight the onions i use so they could be from 50 to 80
calories
and i always add 10 to 20 calories so even when i go over my limit im
still probably safe.



I don't think your diet is bad, though you might think about replacing
some of the frozen foods with fresh ones.


i am trying to switch to fresh foods. and want to reduce my salt and
there is a ton of salt in the frozen meals.


Are you taking a supplement to get some calcium?


no but i will look into getting some.


Are you using whole grain bread in those sandwiches?


yes


Also, I note you are limiting fats. Up to a point, that is an
effective weight loss strategy.


will look into the good fats. im not big on nuts but thats good to
know and i will try that out. im not a great cook and fish is
something i havent had much experience cooking with.
tuna from a can mostly.



thanks
  #5  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 04:53 AM
pete snyder
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On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 02:36:59 GMT, Chris Braun
wrote:


Well, actually, the numbers you have above add up to 1635 calories
:-). But anyway, that probably is still a good number for you to lose
weight on.


im never sure about serving sizes. the frozen chicken breasts i eat
say they are 170 calories for a 198 gram serving and about 6 servings
per bag. is that cooked or frozen? i assume that is raw and with fat
left on. when boiled 2 breasts are around 240 grams.

i never weight the onions i use so they could be from 50 to 80
calories
and i always add 10 to 20 calories so even when i go over my limit im
still probably safe.



I don't think your diet is bad, though you might think about replacing
some of the frozen foods with fresh ones.


i am trying to switch to fresh foods. and want to reduce my salt and
there is a ton of salt in the frozen meals.


Are you taking a supplement to get some calcium?


no but i will look into getting some.


Are you using whole grain bread in those sandwiches?


yes


Also, I note you are limiting fats. Up to a point, that is an
effective weight loss strategy.


will look into the good fats. im not big on nuts but thats good to
know and i will try that out. im not a great cook and fish is
something i havent had much experience cooking with.
tuna from a can mostly.



thanks
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Old August 2nd, 2004, 04:54 AM
pete snyder
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On 2 Aug 2004 03:17:52 GMT, Ignoramus24751
wrote:

It is not a completely crazy diet, do you handle it well? Do you feel
good, do you feel excessively hungry, do you have food cravings that
are hard to handle etc? Do you look good or starved? This is not the
kind of diet that I would like to have, as I like fat, but you may be
different! So, how is it working for you?

And yes, exercise is a good idea...

i


i can handle it well most of the time but have to eat every few hours
and i am feeling better more and more. the walking does make you feel
good.

  #7  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 04:54 AM
pete snyder
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On 2 Aug 2004 03:17:52 GMT, Ignoramus24751
wrote:

It is not a completely crazy diet, do you handle it well? Do you feel
good, do you feel excessively hungry, do you have food cravings that
are hard to handle etc? Do you look good or starved? This is not the
kind of diet that I would like to have, as I like fat, but you may be
different! So, how is it working for you?

And yes, exercise is a good idea...

i


i can handle it well most of the time but have to eat every few hours
and i am feeling better more and more. the walking does make you feel
good.

  #8  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 01:18 PM
Patricia Heil
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Replace the beef jerky with fruit or nuts. Replace one of the chicken
breasts with stir fried or steamed vegetables -- not just the same thing all
the time, either.
Replace one of the turkey sandwiches with a salad or some kind of relish --
artichoke hearts, pickles, olives, coleslaw, etc.
Forget the frozen meal, it has too much sodium I'm sure. Replace it with a
high fiber breakfast like oatmeal with raisins, chex or granola with fruit.

What are you doing for exercise? You can't be healthy without exercise.



"pete snyder" wrote in message
...
this is my average menu for 6 days out of the week
then on fridays i might grab a burger out or have some junk food.

lunch
2 turkey sandwichs 320 cals - 8 g fat
--
snack over the day on
beef jerky 150 cals - 1 g fat
--
dinner
chicken 2 frozen breasts boiled with fat removed 340 cals - 7 g fat
1 onion 70 cals
peas 80 cals - or instant mashed potatos
mushrooms 25 cals
--
air popcorn 200 - 2 g fat
a frozen meal under 300 cals and 5 g fat
frozen peaches 150 cals
--

rounding up on all the calories and fat so
im sure im well below 1500 cals 25 g fat per day

i have been on it since early january and im down
55+ pounds

have just started walking 45 minutes in the evening
and am wondering how this will help me.

any thoughts on what im doing pros and cons?

i know eating bad food once a week is probably bad but
im not sure i could keep on this or any diet without some bad foods



  #9  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 01:18 PM
Patricia Heil
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Default any thoughts on my diet?

Replace the beef jerky with fruit or nuts. Replace one of the chicken
breasts with stir fried or steamed vegetables -- not just the same thing all
the time, either.
Replace one of the turkey sandwiches with a salad or some kind of relish --
artichoke hearts, pickles, olives, coleslaw, etc.
Forget the frozen meal, it has too much sodium I'm sure. Replace it with a
high fiber breakfast like oatmeal with raisins, chex or granola with fruit.

What are you doing for exercise? You can't be healthy without exercise.



"pete snyder" wrote in message
...
this is my average menu for 6 days out of the week
then on fridays i might grab a burger out or have some junk food.

lunch
2 turkey sandwichs 320 cals - 8 g fat
--
snack over the day on
beef jerky 150 cals - 1 g fat
--
dinner
chicken 2 frozen breasts boiled with fat removed 340 cals - 7 g fat
1 onion 70 cals
peas 80 cals - or instant mashed potatos
mushrooms 25 cals
--
air popcorn 200 - 2 g fat
a frozen meal under 300 cals and 5 g fat
frozen peaches 150 cals
--

rounding up on all the calories and fat so
im sure im well below 1500 cals 25 g fat per day

i have been on it since early january and im down
55+ pounds

have just started walking 45 minutes in the evening
and am wondering how this will help me.

any thoughts on what im doing pros and cons?

i know eating bad food once a week is probably bad but
im not sure i could keep on this or any diet without some bad foods



  #10  
Old August 2nd, 2004, 05:36 PM
Brad Sheppard
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Since it's working keep at it! Good job! (If it aint broke don't fix it).

pete snyder wrote in message . ..
On 2 Aug 2004 03:17:52 GMT, Ignoramus24751
wrote:

It is not a completely crazy diet, do you handle it well? Do you feel
good, do you feel excessively hungry, do you have food cravings that
are hard to handle etc? Do you look good or starved? This is not the
kind of diet that I would like to have, as I like fat, but you may be
different! So, how is it working for you?

And yes, exercise is a good idea...

i


i can handle it well most of the time but have to eat every few hours
and i am feeling better more and more. the walking does make you feel
good.

 




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