muesli and protein

"Beverly" wrote in message
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2500 calories may be normal for a 200lb person but it's definitely not
normal for a 140lb person g If I ate that much each day I'd soon be in
the 200lb range.

Ah, true. I tend to reason like a guy whose normal (i.e. where I was at 20)
weight would be around 180lbs But the OP seems to have his (her?) goal
around that weight too, so it's not unreasonnable to assume his permanent
diet will be somewhere around that value...

On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 11:36:19 +0100, jas wrote:

Just to add to this my other choice of breakfast cereal is mini shredded
wheat. These also have 11.8 gram of protein per 100 grams and if I fill
my bowl that just so happens to be 100 grams too. At 350 cals per 100
with milk measured out I get my 500 cal brekkie and tried them first
time this morning and no hunger at all so far a few hours after eating
them.

Why arn't we all taught at school this useful way of eating. It isnt
difficult to spend the calories wisely and certainly seems I get a good
amount of food for 2500 cals providing I dont overdo it on anything
calorie heavy. Oh well, better to learn late than never.

I guess after months of eating this way you just get used to the amounts
you need to use and it becomes 2nd nature. I am weighing in tomorrow
morning, almost looking forward to seeing the result. It wont disappoint
me if havent lost - im just so glad to be eating proper regular stuff
instead of all the crap I was eating before. I guess id be miffed if put
on but will just adjust a little bit downward if that happens rather
than go on a binge session!

350/350/210

I like your attitude, jas. You're obviously trying to work out what
works best for you, and prepared to adjust if necessary until you
arrive at the right recipe.

I look forward to seeing your progress. I guess perhaps you're in the
UK (as I am)? It's because the breakfast cereals you've named are
familiar to me, and you deal in calories per 100g rather than per
cup

janice

On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 11:36:19 +0100, jas wrote:

Just to add to this my other choice of breakfast cereal is mini shredded
wheat. These also have 11.8 gram of protein per 100 grams and if I fill
my bowl that just so happens to be 100 grams too. At 350 cals per 100
with milk measured out I get my 500 cal brekkie and tried them first
time this morning and no hunger at all so far a few hours after eating
them.

Why arn't we all taught at school this useful way of eating. It isnt
difficult to spend the calories wisely and certainly seems I get a good
amount of food for 2500 cals providing I dont overdo it on anything
calorie heavy. Oh well, better to learn late than never.

I guess after months of eating this way you just get used to the amounts
you need to use and it becomes 2nd nature. I am weighing in tomorrow
morning, almost looking forward to seeing the result. It wont disappoint
me if havent lost - im just so glad to be eating proper regular stuff
instead of all the crap I was eating before. I guess id be miffed if put
on but will just adjust a little bit downward if that happens rather
than go on a binge session!

350/350/210

I like your attitude, jas. You're obviously trying to work out what
works best for you, and prepared to adjust if necessary until you
arrive at the right recipe.

I look forward to seeing your progress. I guess perhaps you're in the
UK (as I am)? It's because the breakfast cereals you've named are
familiar to me, and you deal in calories per 100g rather than per
cup

janice

jas wrote:

Why arn't we all taught at school this useful way of eating. It isnt
difficult to spend the calories wisely and certainly seems I get a
good amount of food for 2500 cals providing I dont overdo it on
anything calorie heavy. Oh well, better to learn late than never.

This is exactly how I feel after a month of eating better. I used to think
that as someone who has tried a lot of diets I knew a lot about nutrition
but I knew nothing. I am impressed at just how much food I can actually eat
and still stay within a reasonable amount of calories per day, provided I
eat the right sorts of foods. And I am still absolutely shocked by the
calorie density of the crap I used to eat at every single meal.

I guess after months of eating this way you just get used to the
amounts you need to use and it becomes 2nd nature. I am weighing in
tomorrow morning, almost looking forward to seeing the result. It
wont disappoint me if havent lost - im just so glad to be eating
proper regular stuff instead of all the crap I was eating before. I
guess id be miffed if put on but will just adjust a little bit
downward if that happens rather than go on a binge session!

It sounds like you have the right attitude. I am learning, slowly, that a
mistake or disappointment doesn't have to lead to a binge. It's a hard
lesson to learn because I am so used to giving up on myself, but everytime I
reinforce my healthy behavior it gets that much easier the next time I have
a choice to make.

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PL
(320/295/170)
(First mini-goal: 299 Reached! 08/26/04)
(Second mini-goal: 279)



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jas wrote:

Why arn't we all taught at school this useful way of eating. It isnt
difficult to spend the calories wisely and certainly seems I get a good
amount of food for 2500 cals providing I dont overdo it on anything
calorie heavy. Oh well, better to learn late than never.

I chatted with a friend's son who is a HS health teacher in New York
state. I'm not sure if it's a daily class or not. He spends 3 weeks on
nutrition. The students journal their food for 3 days, the class analyzes
the content, calories, fat etc. and they discuss how to make better
choices. 3 weeks might not be much, but it's more than I ever got.

I was afraid to ask how long they spend on sex :-/

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

jas wrote:

Why arn't we all taught at school this useful way of eating. It isnt
difficult to spend the calories wisely and certainly seems I get a good
amount of food for 2500 cals providing I dont overdo it on anything
calorie heavy. Oh well, better to learn late than never.

I chatted with a friend's son who is a HS health teacher in New York
state. I'm not sure if it's a daily class or not. He spends 3 weeks on
nutrition. The students journal their food for 3 days, the class analyzes
the content, calories, fat etc. and they discuss how to make better
choices. 3 weeks might not be much, but it's more than I ever got.

I was afraid to ask how long they spend on sex :-/

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

"Beverly" wrote in message
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"Ignoramus26161" wrote in message
...
In article , Beverly wrote:


2500 calories may be normal for a 200lb person but it's definitely not
normal for a 140lb person g If I ate that much each day I'd soon be
in
the 200lb range.

FWIW, I am 175 lbs and eat somewhere around 2500 calories per day.

i

FWIW I am around 144 and don't eat 2500 calories per day!


But Beverly, it's not about you! There's only one person in here who matters
(at least to him). Hell, he could be the only one posting and still be
entertained!

Martha

"jas" wrote in message
. ..
Yes, im a 'him' .... jas is short for jason. I remember how fit and
healthy I was when I was at the 210 pound weight in my early twenties,
im 33 now. I have also been a 30 pound lighter than that too but looked
way too thin and unhealthy so my ultimate goal is a fit 210.

Setting yourself for a reasonnable and manageable goal is the way to go.
Remember than "fit and healthy" probably included exercising. But it seems
you're aware of that... Good luck on managing to follow your exercise
program. Whatever yoo do outside of the gym still counts as exercise, even
putting more energy and strength in how you move these computers can help...

"jas" wrote in message
. ..
Yes, im a 'him' .... jas is short for jason. I remember how fit and
healthy I was when I was at the 210 pound weight in my early twenties,
im 33 now. I have also been a 30 pound lighter than that too but looked
way too thin and unhealthy so my ultimate goal is a fit 210.

Setting yourself for a reasonnable and manageable goal is the way to go.
Remember than "fit and healthy" probably included exercising. But it seems
you're aware of that... Good luck on managing to follow your exercise
program. Whatever yoo do outside of the gym still counts as exercise, even
putting more energy and strength in how you move these computers can help...