2006-07-25 19:03:59 · 12 answers · asked by msgrl 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
To lose weight I have always heard to eat a 1200 calorie diet, with no sugars. To portion out your meal it should be a lean meat about 4 to 5 ounces, about fist size of a whole grain carb (such as brown rice or whole wheat pasta) or skipping the carb is better, and then about two cups of some green veggie (such as leafy greens, broccoli, or green beans). If you need a snack it should be veggies or fruit (they usually have the lowest calories).Then you add at least 30 minutes of cardio or strength training to help reduce the amount of calories so you'll lose weight.
2006-07-25 19:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Foo Foo Girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
carbs around 30 to 60 grams daily and sugar should be limited to no more than 1 or 2 tablespoons daily, or if it's possible keep it less than that around 2 teaspoons. the more you can cut out on the sugars the better, your goal is 100% sugar free... keep in mind there are 2 types of sugars simple sugars and complex, some sugars actually aren't bad for you....for example, the natural sugar from fruits and vegatables. stuff you want to stay away from completely are the processed foods and starches such as pasta, these foods turn into glucose which is stored and eventually turns into fat. if you just got to have pasta, try alternative pastas that you can buy from lets say whole foods markets or health stores, low carb, no sugar, there easy to find. juices, regular milk and dairy products also contain lots of sugar but their are alternatives i.e. no carb, no sugar milk, no sugar juices and low sugar no sugar type dairy products. remember sugar is put in everything, read the labels if your unsure. hope this helps you.
13 grams of sugar in 1 cup of regular skim milk is equivilant to 1 teaspoon of sugar. hope that can give you a better idea of exactly how much sugar is going into your body. no wonder most americans develope type 2 diabetes...TO MUCH SUGAR.
2006-07-26 02:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the labels of the foods you are eating and try to keep the sugar intake for added sugars to about 24 grams a day. ever 4 grams of sugar equals a teaspoon. the most important thing to keep in mind is that if you eat too much carbs and sugar, it can eventually lead to getting diabetes. focus on eating healthier for the quality of health itself and the weight loss will come.
as far as carbs, carbs wont make you fat. it's the excess calories that will.
2006-07-26 02:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by miss fitness superfox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 carbs total in 24 hours. When you do this, also note the serving size when you're calculating the carbs. If something has 2 carbs for a quarter cup and you ate 2.5 cups...you just ate everything for the day. Also eat things with a lot of dietary fiber, this sort of cancels out the carbs.
2006-07-26 02:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by bombhaus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check with your Dr. before you start any diet. BUT mine said 1800-2000 calories is a reduction diet.i have lost on 2000 calories diet there r carbs in there too. JUSt count your calories.
2006-07-26 02:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:
*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm
Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html
It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.
*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html
Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.
Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/
A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.
*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.
*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
2006-07-27 06:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it totally depends on your body and what is good for you.....like if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes then you should have minimal sugars and carbs.....but if you have special medical conditions then you should stick to what your doctor says.......you should focus on good fats and good carbs and complex sugars........i would recomd the south beach diet.....no counting carbs or calories just eating what you is good for you
2006-07-26 02:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by ca_license_pl8t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're talking about whole wheat and cereal carbs and natural sugars like fruits, then those are okay...but "junk" carbs and sugars are going to just get you fat (cakes, cookies, potato chips, french fries..)
2006-07-26 02:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by forest_without_sounds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares? The equation is: eating less + exercising more = lost weight. Good luck!
2006-07-26 02:05:47 · answer #9 · answered by bionicRod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely no carbs and little sugar, fruit and vegetables and little dairy, no bread. Have a salada or premium instead.
2006-07-26 02:05:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋