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any thoughts on my diet?
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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any thoughts on my diet?
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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any thoughts on my diet?
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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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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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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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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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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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 |
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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 |
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any thoughts on my diet?
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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