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I love all the grains, farro, spelt, bulgar, wheat berries, barley.....
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Sounds like you're doing great! If you feel like answering, have you always been a fit person?
No, I went through a period of several years in my 50s where I was going through menopause, had a lot of personal problems and depression and literally ate myself sick. Food was my "drug" of choice, especially sweets. I had no control and I did not care. I developed a lot of problems and weighed about 200 lbs. ( I was mostly fit and slim all my life until this period of time) Anyway, I got my act together when I was diagnosed with Type 2 D, (not to mention I felt like crap all the time) started exercising and dropped a ton of weight. I am over 5'8" and my weight now stays between 140 and 143, and I have a good bit of muscle. I work out every single day, although I don't do heavy strength training anymore due to past injuries and some arthritis and disc compression. I ride my bike, take dance classes and do yoga, plus a few bodyweight exercises. Every day.
Bottom line, for me it boils down to all things in moderation. I just never tell myself there is something I "can't have" - that does not work for me. Rather if I want it I have it. Occasionally I go a little too far with a "bad food" (OMG, I am ADDICTED to kettle potato chips!) but when I do that I just get right back on track and make up for it. At the end of the day it is all about what you do MOST of the time, not some of the time.
I love all the grains, farro, spelt, bulgar, wheat berries, barley.....
I had farro for the first time this summer. Had never heard of it. I briefly tried one of those ingredient/recipe food services, and there was farro as part of one meal. I liked it.
There are some great whole wheat variations! Or have bulgur instead! It can be used in similar ways and is whole wheat.
I have had delicious couscous, at a Moroccan place. The best ones seem to be steamed and it turns magically fluffy. But if you do not have time for that, I find that couscous is really sensitive to water ratios. And also, it helps to toast it in some oil before cooking.
Interesting idea. I have been using quinoa in places I would have used couscous. Bulgur is a good option too.
Now that sounds good. I find I like the Moroccan flavors.
No, I went through a period of several years in my 50s where I was going through menopause, had a lot of personal problems and depression and literally ate myself sick. Food was my "drug" of choice, especially sweets. I had no control and I did not care. I developed a lot of problems and weighed about 200 lbs. ( I was mostly fit and slim all my life until this period of time) Anyway, I got my act together when I was diagnosed with Type 2 D, (not to mention I felt like crap all the time) started exercising and dropped a ton of weight. I am over 5'8" and my weight now stays between 140 and 143, and I have a good bit of muscle. I work out every single day, although I don't do heavy strength training anymore due to past injuries and some arthritis and disc compression. I ride my bike, take dance classes and do yoga, plus a few bodyweight exercises. Every day.
Bottom line, for me it boils down to all things in moderation. I just never tell myself there is something I "can't have" - that does not work for me. Rather if I want it I have it. Occasionally I go a little too far with a "bad food" (OMG, I am ADDICTED to kettle potato chips!) but when I do that I just get right back on track and make up for it. At the end of the day it is all about what you do MOST of the time, not some of the time.
Thanks for that. So great that you found what works for you!
We all have a unique metabolic makeup so I don't think that there is one answer as far as the perfect diet plan for everyone.
I think this is key....there are quite a few metabolic types. Some can eat just about all the carbs they want...others can hardly eat a baked potato per day and keep the pounds off. It's a pain to do this...but there are ways you can find out which type of plan you should be on for your body type, and then the going is much easier. I did it, and it makes all the difference in the world for me. My body type is very susceptible to eating a high carbohydrate diet of REFINED CARBS. I can eat "real food" and it's so much better for my level of food cravings and keeping the weight off. I found out I need to cut out all refined foods. Once I committed to doing that, it's been painless, but it took me a lifetime to figure all this out, with a some help from the professionals.
I'm in the boat of carbs = weight gain for my body. I've been able to increase my carbs to around 30g per day and have slowed my weight loss to around 2 lbs per week. I should be moving to 50g carbs per day in the next week to plateau and move into the maintenance phase. I'm within 5 lbs of my target weight for the first time in years. I feel better, sleep better, and have almost zero food cravings. I've found that I now eat when I know it's time and no just because I think I want something.
While it may not work for everyone I think I've found that it works for me. But as with everything in life, others mileage may vary.
I'm in the boat of carbs = weight gain for my body. I've been able to increase my carbs to around 30g per day and have slowed my weight loss to around 2 lbs per week. I should be moving to 50g carbs per day in the next week to plateau and move into the maintenance phase. I'm within 5 lbs of my target weight for the first time in years. I feel better, sleep better, and have almost zero food cravings. I've found that I now eat when I know it's time and no just because I think I want something.
While it may not work for everyone I think I've found that it works for me. But as with everything in life, others mileage may vary.
2 pounds a week should be your target. You really should be not losing more than that per week. As you gt closer to your goal the weight comes off much slower. I doubt carbs are the culprit. But do whatever works for you. Just know if you only have 5 pounds to go it could take 5 weeks to get there. Those last pounds are very stubborn.
My diet while on vacation has largely been full of fatty meat and I've had nothing but digestive issues. I guess my body has fully adapted to a grain based diet so that when I eat lots of fat I'm condemned to unpleasant trips to the toilet. Tmi but it's just interesting.
My diet while on vacation has largely been full of fatty meat and I've had nothing but digestive issues. I guess my body has fully adapted to a grain based diet so that when I eat lots of fat I'm condemned to unpleasant trips to the toilet. Tmi but it's just interesting.
There are other sources of fiber besides grains. I consume a LOT of vegetables to combat this problem.
This is a funny word I heard the other day in a movie called "Victoria and Abdul" and they mentioned the queen was not getting enough in her diet.
roughage
fibrous indigestible material in vegetable foodstuffs that aids the passage of food and waste products through the gut.
It may be TMI but I know what you are talking about. Cheese is the worst thing for this as you may well know.
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