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Old September 19th, 2003, 08:59 PM
~Debby~
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"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message
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In article m,
~Debby~ wrote:

"Jayjay" wrote in message
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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.


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Old September 19th, 2003, 09:38 PM
~Debby~
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"Ignoramus2551" wrote in message
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In article m, ~Debby~

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Hypertension? 2000-2500mg sodium. If not, just consume in moderation.


Yes, I do have high blood pressure. I have my sodium intake set at 2400

mg.
max. I find myself going over that constantly, I can only attribute

that to
the fact that I am eating too much in the way of processed food.


If you do the following, your BP is very likely to increase:

1) Eat NO processed foods and junk food. Capitalists put so much
sodium into processed foods for a simple reason: to hide their bad
taste.

2) Lose 10% of your body weight

3) Walk

These are standard suggestions and they work wonderfully. I had
moderately high BP and doing the above solved the problem
completely. Today my BP is 123/67.

i


My blood pressure was normal last time I had a doc appt.(about 4 weeks ago),
I about **** my pants! I told the nurse her blood pressure cuff or
something was broken, made her take it again! It was normal both readings!
I have had high blood pressure for 22 years (it is hereditary), and I am on
2 medications for it.


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Old September 19th, 2003, 11:09 PM
Carol Frilegh
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In article , Ignoramus2551
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In article m, ~Debby~
wrote:
Hypertension? 2000-2500mg sodium. If not, just consume in moderation.


Yes, I do have high blood pressure. I have my sodium intake set at 2400 mg.
max. I find myself going over that constantly, I can only attribute that to
the fact that I am eating too much in the way of processed food.


If you do the following, your BP is very likely to increase:

1) Eat NO processed foods and junk food. Capitalists put so much
sodium into processed foods for a simple reason: to hide their bad
taste.


Canned vegetables are high in sodium
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Old September 19th, 2003, 11:44 PM
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"~Debby~" wrote in message
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Yes, I do have high blood pressure. I have my sodium intake set at 2400

mg.
max. I find myself going over that constantly, I can only attribute

that
to
the fact that I am eating too much in the way of processed food.


Yep, check the processed foods, even soda has some, DietRite is sodium

free
if you have to have some. Check the DASH diet and low sodium combination

to
lower BP, it works.


I'm going to try that DietRite. Now I'm drinking Caffeine free diet coke,
but I'll definitely give DietRite a try. Thanks!

Free pdf of diet (I don't have high BP, but based my diet from this)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/publ...h/new_dash.pdf
Decent website for more info.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html


Thanks for the links, I'll check them out too.

In combination with weight loss, and even 15-20 lbs can help, you may be
able to get it under control. Don't adjust medication for BP on your own,
but keep tabs on BP while you lose. Doc may have to make some adjustments
as you develop healthier habits of eating and exercise.


I hope so, I would love to get it under control permanently. I have a blood
pressure cuff here at home.


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Old September 19th, 2003, 11:45 PM
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"motu" wrote in message
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"~Debby~" wrote in message
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My blood pressure was normal last time I had a doc appt.(about 4 weeks

ago),
I about **** my pants! I told the nurse her blood pressure cuff or
something was broken, made her take it again! It was normal both

readings!
I have had high blood pressure for 22 years (it is hereditary), and I am

on
2 medications for it.


Yea!
Like I said, keep tabs on it. Many people have reduced their need for

meds
if they are serious about diet and exercise. Feel better and live longer.


Thanks!


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Old September 20th, 2003, 12:03 AM
~Debby~
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"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message
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In article , Ignoramus2551
wrote:

In article m, ~Debby~
wrote:
Hypertension? 2000-2500mg sodium. If not, just consume in

moderation.

Yes, I do have high blood pressure. I have my sodium intake set at

2400 mg.
max. I find myself going over that constantly, I can only attribute

that to
the fact that I am eating too much in the way of processed food.


If you do the following, your BP is very likely to increase:

1) Eat NO processed foods and junk food. Capitalists put so much
sodium into processed foods for a simple reason: to hide their bad
taste.


Canned vegetables are high in sodium


Yes, and I do eat those on occasion, I really need to switch to fresh,
steamed veggies. Yum! I LOVE those!


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Old September 20th, 2003, 12:03 AM
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"Ignoramus2551" wrote in message
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In article m, ~Debby~

wrote:

"Ignoramus2551" wrote in message
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In article m,

~Debby~
wrote:
Hypertension? 2000-2500mg sodium. If not, just consume in

moderation.

Yes, I do have high blood pressure. I have my sodium intake set at

2400
mg.
max. I find myself going over that constantly, I can only attribute

that to
the fact that I am eating too much in the way of processed food.

If you do the following, your BP is very likely to increase:

1) Eat NO processed foods and junk food. Capitalists put so much
sodium into processed foods for a simple reason: to hide their bad
taste.

2) Lose 10% of your body weight

3) Walk

These are standard suggestions and they work wonderfully. I had
moderately high BP and doing the above solved the problem
completely. Today my BP is 123/67.

i


My blood pressure was normal last time I had a doc appt.(about 4 weeks

ago),
I about **** my pants! I told the nurse her blood pressure cuff or
something was broken, made her take it again! It was normal both

readings!
I have had high blood pressure for 22 years (it is hereditary), and I am

on
2 medications for it.



Around here, we have blood pressure machines in drug stores. Try them,
I take my BP readings quite often when I am bored. Always 123/69 or
some such pressure, these days.

i
223/178/180


We have them here too, heck, one of those might be more reliable than the
cheapie BP monitor I have here at home..


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Old September 20th, 2003, 01:54 AM
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"~Debby~" wrote
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.


Hi Debby!

I've been hanging around here just about a month and you'll find lots of
support and information - sometimes conflicting - be sure to do your own
research. I lost 97 pounds in a year by walking and eating around 1200
calories a day. I'm only 5 feet tall, so that recommendation for 2000
calories would not work for me. (see what I mean about conflict?)

It was the walking that kicked my metabolism into motion. I truly LOVE to
walk! I worked up to 8 miles a day. Get some good shoes - I went through 5
pairs in a year. I like to listen to music, so I have an mp3 player for
company.

Stay awhile and keep walking!

--
Walking on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03


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Old September 20th, 2003, 04:04 AM
~Debby~
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"SnugBear" wrote in message
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"~Debby~" wrote
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.


Hi Debby!

I've been hanging around here just about a month and you'll find lots of
support and information - sometimes conflicting - be sure to do your own
research. I lost 97 pounds in a year by walking and eating around 1200
calories a day. I'm only 5 feet tall, so that recommendation for 2000
calories would not work for me. (see what I mean about conflict?)

It was the walking that kicked my metabolism into motion. I truly LOVE to
walk! I worked up to 8 miles a day. Get some good shoes - I went through

5
pairs in a year. I like to listen to music, so I have an mp3 player for
company.

Stay awhile and keep walking!

--
Walking on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03


Impressive!! That's a huge amount of weight to lose! I don't think I could
ever get myself to walk 8 miles a day, but, then again, I don't love to walk
like you do. I will definitely be here for awhile, I have another 30 lbs.
to lose. I really appreciate this group, and I appreciate the wide array of
opinions shared here!



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Old September 20th, 2003, 12:51 PM
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On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 23:03:54 GMT, "~Debby~"
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Canned vegetables are high in sodium


Yes, and I do eat those on occasion, I really need to switch to fresh,
steamed veggies. Yum! I LOVE those!


I use a de-juicer machine and juice six to ten different vegetables
and drink eight ounces of it twice a day.

I work in a large kitchen at a Christian college and since I began to
use my juicer machine I keep my eyes open for dicarded vegetable
parts.

The kitchen workers in the Salad Department always cut the pealings
off the cantaloupes and mellons. A fellow cook of mine (I am a cook)
was cutting the tops and bottoms off five hundred large green sweet
bell peppers and I asked them both for the peelings and pepper pieces
so I could juice them.

They throw away pounds of vegetable parts each day. Or they did.

I believe in the power of plants. I have read a few books on this
subject and they states that one can get most if not all of their
needed nutritional needs from plants.

I do eat fish a few times a week for its oil. (salmon)

I Fast a few times a month to give my body a break from digesting
solid foods. When I fast I just drink my vegetable juice and I have
yet to feel weak, tired or hungry. I do three 24 and one 48 hour fast
each month. It also helps me with my weight lost. ( I have about fifty
pounds I want to lose)

Monte




 




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