Guidelines for carbs and protein

Hi everyone!  I am having a bit of a problem.  In the last month, I have gained 10 lbs.  I have been destructive in my eating and need to get back on track.  I have been reading a lot and trying to come up with a sensible eating and exercise plan that I can live with.  I am pear shaped so the weight comes on quickly on my hips and thighs and comes off very slowly, so I am committing today to accept this fact and quit beating myself up and wishing it were different.

I am almost 1.5 years out and need some guidelines on grams/day of carbs, fat and protein.  I want to lose the weight I've gained and be able to maintain it.

Thanks!

You have taken an important step to getting on track just by posting. Others can help you with the guidelines. I stick to at least 80 grams of protein per day (often more), and keeping simple carbs, fats and sugars to a minimum. I would encourage you to look at other factors such as liquid intake, exercise, and portions. Also, Roz's menus and miles is a great way to keep track of daily intake - join us!

Hope you post often during this transition. You can do it!
Amy

In addition to the choices you made you might want to look into an on line food journal. Several sites have great journals. I too am pear shaped so I know your pain and frustration its so hard because it takes me a lot to drop a pant size or see a difference in my body. I am almost 5' 8' and at 153 I still wore a size 10 some 8's and it really hurts. I too gained in the last year I am up 18lbs from my lowest and so I am also working it off again.

Welcome.  I'm not to goal yet but there are lots here who are and have been successful keeping it off.

I use the tracker on this site.  Seems to do everything I need for it to do.

I aim for 100 protein, under 30 carbs.  Only good carbs but I do include beans and some WW bread maybe once a week.  When I have had a bad day, or weekend, I try to do only dense protein and greens for a day or two, plus my protein drinks.  Works for me.

You might think about doing the 5 day pouch test to get started and back on track.  Seems to work for lots of folks.

Glad you took the first step by posting.  High Protein and low carbs is what I live by.  Hopefully MajorMom chimes in tomorrow because she is our resident DSer.

I aim for 115g of Protein a day with shakes and any food protein I eat is a bonus.  I try to keep my carbs below 50.  My carbs usually come from Beans, Vegetables, and Fruit. I never eat rice or mashed potatoes and I rarely eat bread or pasta. My weaknesses are chips and sweets so those are no no's in our house.

The best way is to start tracking every bite that goes in your mouth.  Use the OH site, dailyplate, fitday.com, or anyone of the other sites that let you enter what you eat and then breaks everything down for you.