Those on maintenance....need input....

bybs54 · 06-26-2005, 01:58 PM

Just wanted to ask those of you on maintenance if you have reduced your fat or calorie intake? I mean like switching to different mayo etc.

I have maintained since December 03, always in my 3 pound window....today at one below....but I was just wondering if I should look into cutting back on my fat intake.

Your thoughts and opinions would be greatly apreciated....

That's why I love this board....so much good info!!

JONAH'S GRANNY · 06-26-2005, 02:35 PM

Gee, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Sounds like you are doing great.

CestMoiMJ · 06-26-2005, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bybs54

Just wanted to ask those of you on maintenance if you have reduced your fat or calorie intake? I mean like switching to different mayo etc.

I have maintained since December 03, always in my 3 pound window....today at one below....but I was just wondering if I should look into cutting back on my fat intake.

Your thoughts and opinions would be greatly apreciated....

That's why I love this board....so much good info!!

Nope. I made no conscious changes. I don't see where my calories or fats have changed at all. I've been maintaining (and sometimes losing) since sept last.

AllieCat0817 · 06-26-2005, 03:09 PM

I tried to cut down on fat........ but I got TOO STARVING. So I'm maintaining well eating good amts of protein/fat, about 1700-1950 cals per day. Had 2200 cals on Friday. Not gaining. As long as I eat my protein and fat, I am good to go.

I am also eating higher carb maintenance items (beans, apples, a slice of lc bread if I want, etc). I LOVE my menu and wouldn't trade it for the world.

mephy · 06-26-2005, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bybs54

Just wanted to ask those of you on maintenance if you have reduced your fat or calorie intake? I mean like switching to different mayo etc.

I have maintained since December 03, always in my 3 pound window....today at one below....but I was just wondering if I should look into cutting back on my fat intake.

Your thoughts and opinions would be greatly apreciated....

That's why I love this board....so much good info!!

I have never cut back my fat or food intake. Keep in mind, though, that I have reactive hypoglycemia and haven't added a slew of maintenance carbs back into my menu either.

Mandy · 06-26-2005, 03:20 PM

If i want to lose a few pounds I'll cut my calorie intake but won't eat low-fat foods.

CorgiGirl · 06-27-2005, 04:47 AM

No, I don't do low fat except for non-fat plain yogurt when I can't find the full fat plain. I don't keep track of carbs or calories anymore although I do keep a daily food diary. My weight fluctuates--one day last week I was at 112.25 lbs; Sunday I was 108.75; today I am 109.25. Vickie

MichelleM · 07-02-2005, 05:54 PM

I havent really cut my fats back too much either. I do cut my calories if I want to see a few lbs drop though.

just4peas · 07-05-2005, 04:35 PM

Hi ladies, need your help!

I was wondering about this question as well. I see lots of posts calling for loweing your fat intake as you increase your carbs. I wonder if this applies to me.

Here is my average numbers from fitday for the past month:

Calories kcal 1422.8
Total Fat g 84.82
Total Carbohydrate g 71.53
Protein g 107.14

Lowering my fat intake to around 50-60g takes my calories down to 1100-1200.

I really don't want to keep my calories that low. I am not hungry at that level, but I am still losing weight at the above numbers. 3.5 pounds in the past month at the above numbers. I really don't want to lose any more weight.

I lost my weight at 1200-1400 cals 20-40g carbs 75-100g fat. I thought I'd do what MJ did, adding in carbs, weight loss picked up and I spun right through the last ten pounds, and I am now 7 pounds below my goal weight. I am ready for it to stop now, but I don't want to add in junk, only good stuff. To be honest though, I am having a hard time getting more carbs in my day. I also don't know how many fat grams I should be concerned with if at all. I rarely if ever go above 100g. I get 20-35g of fiber daily as well from coarse bran, veggies, irish oats etc. I just would really like my calories to be in the 1500-1700 range, but how do I do that without overloading on protein (my numbers look high to me there already) and with lowering my fat?

I am beyond confused. Help!

just4peas · 07-06-2005, 07:22 AM

anyone?

LoveMontana · 07-06-2005, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JONAH'S GRANNY

Gee, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Sounds like you are doing great.

Ditto, I totally agree.
Low fat???

shawneesioux · 07-06-2005, 10:14 AM

Seems most everyone must "juggle" their own personal Maintenance foods to keep themselves on the right healthy, satisfying WOE.

What works for some successful Maintainers doesn't necessarily work for others. Fats and Proteins are still my appetite surpressors, after 4 1/2 years of LCing; almost four at maintaining..

As has been said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

AMI: You could increase your Fruits to up your carbs.

Good Luck to everyone

Shawnee

just4peas · 07-06-2005, 11:11 AM

That's a great idea. I only usually have about 2-3oz. of fruit a day. I'll try that.

Thanks!

moonmirror · 07-06-2005, 04:54 PM

Question for maintainers: I get heartburn with all grains, but I can eat potatoes without problems. I have to cut out grains for life, but could I eat potatoes again someday in moderation? Or would that be lowcarb heresy?

LoveMontana · 07-06-2005, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonmirror

Question for maintainers: I get heartburn with all grains, but I can eat potatoes without problems. I have to cut out grains for life, but could I eat potatoes again someday in moderation? Or would that be lowcarb heresy?

Grains aren't all that good for us anyway but a potato?? I wouldn't. It does the same thing to our bodies as eating 1/4 cup of sugar.

CorgiGirl · 07-06-2005, 10:16 PM

I just saw the additional posts.

Ami, I agree that adding more fruits is the way to go. Also, if you can tolerate it, I would add plain yogurt.

moonmirror, I eat sweet potatoes sometimes without any problems. I had one bite of white potato a few months ago but it tasted so bland that I don't have the desire to try them again.

Vickie

shawneesioux · 07-06-2005, 10:51 PM

OH, YUM! I do love plain Yogurt, sometimes sweetened with a dab of SF Davinci..and some berries sprinkled over it.

Shawnee

zip2play · 07-07-2005, 06:43 AM

PErsonally, I feel that if one is maintaining using calories and getting enough protein (as almost everyone in America does) I think the balance of fats and carbs is purely a matter of choice.
Thus if the carbs go higher, to 100, 200 or even 300 grams the balance can be maintained by lowering the OTHER big calorie source: fat. Given that protein is a bit of a constant you must endlessly balance your carbs off against your fat while keeping an eye on the total calories. THe road back to obesity is the high carb- high fat diet.

Of course some foods are just bad in excess...like sugar, but I think potatoes and grains are fine foods. But now when you look at a potato slathered in a lot of butter, that might be opening the floodgates a little...but not if you are counting the caloric total. As Gertrude Stein might say: "Two thousand calories is 2000 calories is 2000 calories."

moonmirror · 07-07-2005, 09:25 PM

So no more salt and vinegar chips? .....Ever?

Nean · 07-07-2005, 09:36 PM

salt and vinegar pork rinds?

06-26-2005, 01:58 PM	#1
bybs54 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Central, Illinois Posts: 4,733 Gallery: bybs54 Stats: 58 pounds GONE! WOE: Low Carbing it! :) Start Date: 1-27-03 GOAL 12-03! Still Maintaining!! :)	Those on maintenance....need input.... Just wanted to ask those of you on maintenance if you have reduced your fat or calorie intake? I mean like switching to different mayo etc. I have maintained since December 03, always in my 3 pound window....today at one below....but I was just wondering if I should look into cutting back on my fat intake. Your thoughts and opinions would be greatly apreciated.... *That's why I love this board....so much good info!!*

07-05-2005, 04:35 PM	#9
just4peas MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,348 Gallery: just4peas Stats: 209/145\|161/136 WOE: Whole Foods LC Start Date: 9/14/04\|11/25/07	Hi ladies, need your help! I was wondering about this question as well. I see lots of posts calling for loweing your fat intake as you increase your carbs. I wonder if this applies to me. Here is my average numbers from fitday for the past month: Calories kcal 1422.8 Total Fat g 84.82 Total Carbohydrate g 71.53 Protein g 107.14 Lowering my fat intake to around 50-60g takes my calories down to 1100-1200. I really don't want to keep my calories that low. I am not hungry at that level, but I am still losing weight at the above numbers. 3.5 pounds in the past month at the above numbers. I really don't want to lose any more weight. I lost my weight at 1200-1400 cals 20-40g carbs 75-100g fat. I thought I'd do what MJ did, adding in carbs, weight loss picked up and I spun right through the last ten pounds, and I am now 7 pounds below my goal weight. I am ready for it to stop now, but I don't want to add in junk, only good stuff. To be honest though, I am having a hard time getting more carbs in my day. I also don't know how many fat grams I should be concerned with if at all. I rarely if ever go above 100g. I get 20-35g of fiber daily as well from coarse bran, veggies, irish oats etc. I just would really like my calories to be in the 1500-1700 range, but how do I do that without overloading on protein (my numbers look high to me there already) and with lowering my fat? I am beyond confused. Help! __________________ ~Ami Plan: My Own ~ Total Lost: 70+ pounds in a year ~ 56.5 inches gone ~ Maintaining since 04-26-05

07-06-2005, 10:14 AM	#12
shawneesioux Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,927 Gallery: shawneesioux Stats: 170/128 Maintaining since Aug. 2001. Young 62 Y.O WOE: just Low Carb my own style Start Date: 01/30/01	Seems most everyone must "juggle" their own personal Maintenance foods to keep themselves on the right healthy, satisfying WOE. What works for some successful Maintainers doesn't necessarily work for others. Fats and Proteins are still my appetite surpressors, after 4 1/2 years of LCing; almost four at maintaining.. As has been said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. AMI: You could increase your Fruits to up your carbs. Good Luck to everyone Shawnee Last edited by shawneesioux : 07-06-2005 at 10:16 AM.

07-07-2005, 06:43 AM	#18
zip2play MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 2,676 Gallery: zip2play Stats: 232/197/209/205 WOE: Calorie Counting Start Date: 1973 :D	PErsonally, I feel that if one is maintaining using calories and getting enough protein (as almost everyone in America does) I think the balance of fats and carbs is purely a matter of choice. Thus if the carbs go higher, to 100, 200 or even 300 grams the balance can be maintained by lowering the OTHER big calorie source: fat. Given that protein is a bit of a constant you must endlessly balance your carbs off against your fat while keeping an eye on the total calories. THe road back to obesity is the high carb- high fat diet. Of course some foods are just bad in excess...like sugar, but I think potatoes and grains are fine foods. But now when you look at a potato slathered in a lot of butter, that might be opening the floodgates a little...but not if you are counting the caloric total. As Gertrude Stein might say: "Two thousand calories is 2000 calories is 2000 calories." __________________ Roger ******

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06-26-2005, 02:35 PM	#2
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,655 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Not telling WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	Gee, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Sounds like you are doing great.

06-26-2005, 03:09 PM	#4
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,738 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/133.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	I tried to cut down on fat........ but I got TOO STARVING. So I'm maintaining well eating good amts of protein/fat, about 1700-1950 cals per day. Had 2200 cals on Friday. Not gaining. As long as I eat my protein and fat, I am good to go. I am also eating higher carb maintenance items (beans, apples, a slice of lc bread if I want, etc). I LOVE my menu and wouldn't trade it for the world.

06-26-2005, 03:20 PM	#6
Mandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: East coast Delaware Posts: 1,039 Gallery: Mandy WOE: Atkins maintenance and intermittent fasting Start Date: April 1999	If i want to lose a few pounds I'll cut my calorie intake but won't eat low-fat foods.

06-27-2005, 04:47 AM	#7
CorgiGirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,099 Gallery: CorgiGirl Stats: 181/164.75/107/110 WOE: Atkins (began Atkins at 164.75) Start Date: June 9, 2003	No, I don't do low fat except for non-fat plain yogurt when I can't find the full fat plain. I don't keep track of carbs or calories anymore although I do keep a daily food diary. My weight fluctuates--one day last week I was at 112.25 lbs; Sunday I was 108.75; today I am 109.25. Vickie

07-02-2005, 05:54 PM	#8
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,812 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	I havent really cut my fats back too much either. I do cut my calories if I want to see a few lbs drop though.

07-06-2005, 07:22 AM	#10
just4peas MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,348 Gallery: just4peas Stats: 209/145\|161/136 WOE: Whole Foods LC Start Date: 9/14/04\|11/25/07	anyone?

07-06-2005, 11:11 AM	#13
just4peas MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,348 Gallery: just4peas Stats: 209/145\|161/136 WOE: Whole Foods LC Start Date: 9/14/04\|11/25/07	That's a great idea. I only usually have about 2-3oz. of fruit a day. I'll try that. Thanks!

07-06-2005, 04:54 PM	#14
moonmirror Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 898 Gallery: moonmirror WOE: Atkins	Question for maintainers: I get heartburn with all grains, but I can eat potatoes without problems. I have to cut out grains for life, but could I eat potatoes again someday in moderation? Or would that be lowcarb heresy?

07-06-2005, 10:16 PM	#16
CorgiGirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,099 Gallery: CorgiGirl Stats: 181/164.75/107/110 WOE: Atkins (began Atkins at 164.75) Start Date: June 9, 2003	I just saw the additional posts. Ami, I agree that adding more fruits is the way to go. Also, if you can tolerate it, I would add plain yogurt. moonmirror, I eat sweet potatoes sometimes without any problems. I had one bite of white potato a few months ago but it tasted so bland that I don't have the desire to try them again. Vickie

07-06-2005, 10:51 PM	#17
shawneesioux Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,927 Gallery: shawneesioux Stats: 170/128 Maintaining since Aug. 2001. Young 62 Y.O WOE: just Low Carb my own style Start Date: 01/30/01	OH, YUM! I do love plain Yogurt, sometimes sweetened with a dab of SF Davinci..and some berries sprinkled over it. Shawnee

07-07-2005, 09:25 PM	#19
moonmirror Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 898 Gallery: moonmirror WOE: Atkins	So no more salt and vinegar chips? .....Ever?

07-07-2005, 09:36 PM	#20
Nean MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,087 Gallery: Nean Stats: (280ish) 223/196/135 Start Date: 5/21/05	salt and vinegar pork rinds?