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| Wed, 07-07-2004 - 10:38am |
I'm not TRULY going on a DIET - I'm just wanting to watch what I eat, and eat healthy and have a balanced diet along with starting a rigorous exercise plan.
How am I looking so far ? I know ! I feel stupid asking this after just ONE meal, but I'd like to see if I'm thinking the right way - etc. . . . . Bear with me ! HA HA !
FOOD......................................................CAL........CAL FROM FAT....FAT
1/4 C. Quaker Oatmeal (the original stuff)................75.............12.5........1.5
Made with 1C. 2% Milk.............................120.............45..........5
2 Slices Toast............................................110.............10.........1.5
Jelly (2tsp).....................................32.4.............0..........0
Butter (1tsp)....................................33.3...........33.3........3.2
Orange Juice (1C.)........................................110..............0..........0
TOTALS:...................................................370.7..........100.7.......11.2
Does that seem "OK" .. .or "Normal" ? I've NEVER done calorie counting/ Fat counting, etc - before I had my son, I was one of those annoying people who could just eat whatever, and it never affected me. Then my metabolism changed, along with the thyroid problem. ANYWAY - Am I pretty much on a good track for balancing, etc ?
Thanks for humoring me !
Christy
234->150

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HTH.
I admit, it was white bread - but enriched. . . . I HATE wheat bread of any kind - I've never developed a taste for it - guess that's a little "splurge" I need to work on !
AND - WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!! I got a scale today at the store. . . and just weighed myself to get the starting weight. . . . 226 - Instead of the 234 I thought it was ! That's a nice little jump start.
Haven't worked out today - but am counting on it after lunch. I've been at the grocery store and Fruit market all this morning after breakfast. I need to drink some water too.
It's nice to know that I'm thinking along the right lines - for the most part, at least. . that's what I wanted to know.
I'm planning on having Tuna Salad, a few slices of Cheese, Low Fat Trisket Crackers, and some Fruit - that should work.
Gotta Go !
Christy
226->150
I get a lot of recipe ideas from here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/cookbook/lowfat-sandwich-recipes.php
Take a look and see if anything strikes you as tasty. The key to being successful is keeping your taste buds happy while lowering the fat, calories, and carbs (if that's an issue for you). I know I can't stick to an eating plan if I have to eat the same boring stuff over and over, YUCK!
Sorry for the run-on post, lol! What really matters is that you're taking the steps to get healthier and that's something to be happy about!
Way to go Christy!
Vivian =^)
~~A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.~~ Tom Stoppard
~use 1% or even Skim milk for your oatmeal
~I definately agree about the bread thing, if wheat doesn't work maybe you can find a whole grain oat or sunflower type that you like
~I also agree about nixing the butter and using peanut butter but with a bit of natural fruit preserves, like sugar free jam (ie: Pollaner or Smuckers)
Just those minor adjustments will save you not only fat but carbs and calories.
You'll probably find a ton of different view from us on this board since we're all doing something different and on a different WOE.
Good luck to you and keep up the great work!
Kerry
267/255/140
I think overall it looks great.
I would change milk to skim, it's 75-90 cals per c.
If you're using jelly i would try cutting the butter out
But those are just suggestions, each person has to find something that they can stick to, Good Luck
Go for whole grain bread with PB on it, skip the butter and jelly. The oatmeal is awesome, and maybe have a couple hard boiled eggs with it, with or without the yolks.
An apple with PB will do in a pinch if you are pressde for time, and my personal favorite is what my dietician recommended - I take Fat Free plain yogurt (I sweeten it with Splenda), mix in some berries (you can buy bags of frozen berries and use those)and add a small handfull of almonds, either whole or chopped up, for the protein. Almonds have 'good' fat in them, are very fibrous, and high in protein.
And I just got the new lo carb OJ, the one with half the sugar and carbs..I love OJ and I could drink it by the gallon...but all that sugar!!!!
Good luck, and let us know if you need help with lunch!
Amy
Edited to add "Go buy that scale! It's a keeper!"
Edited 7/9/2004 2:31 am ET ET by barkingshark
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