Food Question for the Experts :o)

Hello My Beautiful & Handsome Fellow Losers! I have a question....now that I am introducing new foods into my daily diet I am interested in what amounts of fats and carbs that you usually take in. For instance, I know I am to get 75 grams of protein in a day and 15 grams of fiber. What are the numbers you go by for fats and carbs? I am trying to break out of my soft food comfort zone and yet stay legal I am kinda at a plateau right now and think my body is regrouping. I am down about 2 and a half pounds since coming come...Vacation was a strain on my food requirements and I came back feeling like somehow I blew my diet....the old way of thinking rears it's ugly head. I always question myself as to if I am eating enough....and the right foods... I always get my 75 grams of protein in daily and my fluids are up to par so I am happy with that. I find that now that I am at 4oz meals my pouch is really doing much better and I love that I can actually get a couple of swallows of liquids in now. I made spaghetti with ground turkey and I did pretty good...I added beef meatballs and suprisingly they went down really well..I kept the amounts small and was so pleased. I am so grateful to those that have been down this path before me and continue to share their information gathered on their journey with those of us following behind. I am at 70 pounds down now at 3 and a half months so I am so blessed. You all have a Glorious Day! HUGS!!! Marianne

Marianne, I stay within a guideline of 1200 - 1500 calories, 65 - 75 grams Protein, and I try to keep my trans fat, sodium, and carbs as low as I possible can. If I can subsitute one ingred for another that's higher protein I will. But mostly I cook alot of vegentarian meals (from cookbooks and cooking shows) because they stay within my dietary guidelines. I don't know if that's the kind of information you're looking for - but I thought I'd offer my two cents worth.

Thank you so much Jodi! I am for all the information I can get! I loved wearing the gorgeous suit and coverup in Vegas...I didn't get any picture at the pool but I promise Jon will get some of me in it on our next trip. I hope all is going good for you! You are such a sweetheart and I so enjoyed meeting you at the exchange. I think you are much better at the food thing than me...I can honestly say I cook very little....My hubby loves to cook and I let him! lol I ususally have different meals than him to go along with my requirements. I tend to go with the quick, easy and simple foods...lol I guess that makes me quick, easy and simple too!! HUH?? lol Have a wonderful holiday weekend Beautiful! HUGS Marianne

Marianne, Here's what I was told by the dieticians: 1200-1400 Calories (1000-1200 if I don't do any exercise that day) 80-100 g protein (60-80 if I don't do any exercise that day) More than 100 g Carb More than 30 g Fiber Less than 30 g Fat At Least 64 oz water (I usually get ~140 oz) For exercise, I walk 5-10 miles a day (depends on how my foot feels), 24 minutes on a stationary Bike (Heels only) 3-5 times a week, 10 different strength exercises 3-5 times a week. My weight has been at a standstill since January, but I've lost 8" and went from a 14 to a 10/12 in that same time period. I would drop your dietician a note and ask her for specifics for you. Sherri

Sherri, Thanks so much for the imput. I am going to email the Nutritionist and see what she says. I knew you were good but my goodness what an exercize program! You are certainly excellent! I just walk and lift weights for my arms. Unfortunatly....some of my walking is at lunch.....walking around the circle center mall at lunch time ....it is starting to get kinda costly...lol I think I need a different scenic route! Thanks again for the imput! Have an Awesome Weekend! Marianne

Circle Centre Mall!!! I work down here too, and sometimes I walk at Circle Centre too. Maybe we could meet up one day and go for a little walk! I only take a 1/2 hour lunch so couldn't go for that long. Or we could just head over to Chick-Fil-A and get a big iced tea (sugar free of course)

HIJACK! Marianne I had to let you know I am going to Monticello this weekend for a little R&R. Too bad we can't get out on the lake (our boathouse is being worked on) but I'll be so glad to just relax for awhile!! Anywho, just thought I'd share! Sam

Have a Wonderful Time There Sweetie!! I hope to get up there in the next month. my parents are coming down fro Jason's wedding on the 17 of June so sometime after that I suspect we will plan a trip for the day. Have fun for me ! HUGS! Marianne

Bear with me this is a test to see if the picture came out right..sheesh!