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Re: This is ridiculous!

reptilemom — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:28:29 GMT

eveningsnacker:

I feel like you do. I'm lost on the computer. calories and fat!!! I need help. can someone tell me where to start.

You need something easy to log the food you eat. I use FitDay but there are many other food/nutrition logs available. Some are free, some require fees. Do a search for food or nutrition journal and you should come up with a number of different sites.

Have you read Betty Kovacs articles on meeting you calories and fat grams? Those are two articles I highly recommend to learn why reaching those is important.

Re: This is ridiculous!

shornie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:12:08 GMT

I find the Alli food journalling tool a bit cumbersome to use. I have used and continue to use Calorie King. Go to that name on the web. Has the best database I have ever seen, is easy to add food, and you can tailor the information to as little or as much as you want, e.g. just calories and fat. There is an nominal annual subscription fee, but it is worth it IMHO.

Re: This is ridiculous!

eveningsnacker — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:28:13 GMT

I feel like you do. I'm lost on the computer. calories and fat!!! I need help. can someone tell me where to start.

Re: This is ridiculous!

reptilemom — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:08:18 GMT

You are right, Irish, nuts are high in fats but it's also HEALTHY fats. My 12 raw almonds equals about 7 grams of fat, which I need with my breakfast since everything else I eat is very low fat. They are also high in Protein (3 grams), which is another nutrient that many people don't get enough of. So, eating nuts in moderation is something you can do when you are having trouble meeting your fat grams. :)

Definitely do not "save up" fat grams. You really want to space them out through the day.

There are other nutrition/food journals on the web. Do a search and you may find one that is easier for you to use. I've been using FitDay for the last year and have found it very helpful.

Hope this helps.

Re: This is ridiculous!

irish47 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:21:47 GMT

yeh but arent nuts high in fat? Gosh I looked at may package of raw almonds the other day and it saide 20 g's for 1 ounce! That's more than my meal is supposed to be. I thhought you werent supposed to save up fat grams for another meal or snack? I am finding it really hard to get in the fat grams too. Plus i just cant seem to figure out the computer program...Will i ever get it?

Re: This is ridiculous!

melisacox — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:38:17 GMT

ugh i am on week 2 the first week i lost 3 pounds and i weighed in today and i gained 6 i did everything exactly the same what am i to do im really discouraged now this is why its hard for me to ever stick to a diet.

Re: This is ridiculous!

chani3x — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:08:02 GMT

No one pays me any mind, but to do some calorie stuff I go here : http://caloriecount.about.com/

Freezing your own meals is very easy. Cook whatever it is you like, as much as you like. Cool it to 70 degrees F, then correctly portion it out in some kind of plastic container with a lid, and if you are concerned of freezer burn, wrap the entire container in very tight plastic wrap or tin foil. These can keep for up to 6 months, but I wouldn't go that far. A week or two is much better quality.

Fat v Calorie: Haven't had issue cos I just eat whatever in 1/2 or less portions to control, and eat avocados and nuts alot.

How do I know this? I've been a cook/chef for nearly 20 years.

Re: This is ridiculous!

nita47 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:32:07 GMT

i found out from my doctor why it is they/the frozen food people and lots of other groceries have lots of sodium in them is that it is used as a preservative. that way it lasts longer on the shelves or freezer section. think about it - that's how they used to preserve food in the olden days without refrigeration/electricity.

pretty amazing.

if somehow you are able to prepare and freeze your own meals, knowing how much or little sodium is going into them, how cool is that. easier said than done in this hectic, busy day and age.

Re: This is ridiculous!

loveusa — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:01:05 GMT

If one eats normal non-diet food, in most cases the fat is near 30% as an average, save of course fried foods. That means that one can eat like normal eaters, but would just pay attention to the portion size. So if the calories are 300-500, the fats will be at 30% in the vast majority of meals. Reading labels on readily prepared foods as well as calculating the fat content of home prepared gourmet dishes will prove this; just make regular food instead of diet, and then measure everything, so it's nice to treat oneself to some fun portion measuring cups!

Re: This is ridiculous!

Kels1014 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:57:33 GMT

Thanks so much!! I have been so confused because of the fact that frozen meals are so high in sodium and I have been racking my brain to find a way to eat the right fats and calories and low sodium at the same time!! Thanks!!

Kelsey

SW: 175

CW: 174

GW: 130 or less!!

Re: This is ridiculous!

judyyarnell04 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:38:38 GMT

Kels,

I've done it every which way, and the frozen meals work best for me. When I am behaving myself I eat fat-free yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast, (no need to take an alli for that), and a frozen Smart Ones entree for lunch and another one for dinner. I supplement the lunch one with a piece of fruit and a 100-calorie snack (like Cheez Its). I supplement the dinner one with a salad or other fresh vegetables, (adding avacadoes or nuts is a great way to get your fat grams up there). I always have a snack in the evening, (Weight Watchers makes great desserts). Some of the frozen entrees have a lot of sodium in them, but regardless of that, every 3500 calories represents a pound gained or lost, so keep track of the calories and you will lose.

Judy

Re: This is ridiculous!

Kels1014 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:46:40 GMT

I am so confused on how to meet the right calories and right fat. It seems like if I eat the right amount of fat and calories I have ate the wrong amount of something else. I am thinking about buying frozen meals. Any advice would be great. Do ya'll think this would help or would this be worse. I was thinking about eating frozen meals for the main three meals and then fruit or whatever for snacks. It seems like this is the only way I can do it right.

Kels

SW: 175

CW: 166.5

GW: 130 or less!!

Re: This is ridiculous!

BettyKovacs — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:51:36 GMT

Hi Katie692,

There is no reason why you should be getting dizzy after taking alli. You can post this on the pharmacist's board to see what they have to say. Make sure that you are consuming your recommended amount of calories and fluids. If you are taking any other medications you may want to check with your doctor about side effects-especially when you begin to lose weight.

Let me know if you have any other questions,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

Re: This is ridiculous!

mbara — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:14:07 GMT

Nuts, nuts, and more nuts....Great way to EASILY reach that without exceeding calorie limit. It only takes a tiny handful and it's nutritionally good for you too!

Re: This is ridiculous!

katie692 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:34:58 GMT

I am also on day 2. what I have noticed, and I have not read this anywhere else, is about 1/2 hour after taking the pill I am getting dizzy and lightheaded. I have had no other negative symptoms. Anyone else getting dizzy?