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Originally Posted by shalizbet
Giving up the fruit will be hard----I don't mind the sacrifice if it means losing the weight, but I'll just have to build some new plans without it, especially since I've been eating cottage cheese w/fruit for lunch every day forever (it seems).
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Hello Shalizbet,
I know cutting back on the fruit will be hard, but it's only temporary. Down the road, you may even realize you don't need/want that much. It can be a challenge to figure out what to replace it with. You'll manage. This is not "standard" advice, nor would I give it to just anyone. Fruit has alot of sugar, albiet good sugar, it's sugar nontheless. Try to stick with the lower gycemic ones and keep them earlier in the day. If you really want to get tough, no fruit after noon.
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I know the walnuts aren't on the favorable list but thought I could have unfavorable choices as long as I don't let them dominate.
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That is true, esp. when applied towards carbs. Overall, higher monounsaturated fats are the best choice. I'll see if I can find a chart I have with numbers, and post. I am absolutely addicted to toasted slivered almonds!
They go great on a salad.
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I'm pretty sure 11 blocks is where I belong.
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Based on what you've said, I think you're right. Is there any way you could begin to incorporate resistance/weight training? The more muscle you have, the more you burn. It would not be a temporary endevour though.
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In the meantime, I'm going to drop one carb and add a fat for a few days.
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That is not a bad idea. Remember, drop one carb per meal (9grams = 39.6 calories). Replace with 4.5grams fat = 40.5 calories) Do not adjust your snacks.
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tried adding a second 30 minute walk here and there when I could get it into the schedule
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That's good, and should help. Perhaps get your heart rate up there during one of your walks (220-age X .75), which means you're really going to have to pick up the pace. I've seen some ladies walking in my neighborhood with hand weights, doing bicep curls as they go. Can't hurt, and would get the heart rate going more. We'll get you past this stall yet!
As far as meat goes.... Well the rule is pre-cooked weight and I think that equates to approx 1/2 ounce. Personally, I'm not that precise, and I've not had a problem, but I do a lot of weight training, so I can get away with extra protein. Maybe, just for now, weigh out the precooked weight, see what it comes out to, cook it, and then weigh it. Then you'll know for sure.