Guest guest Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Hi, I am a 52 years old and my set point weight was 136 lbs for about ten years. I never dieted in my life, because I never had a weight problem. Then, a couple years ago, I developed hypertension. I improved my diet tremendously and no longer have hypertension nor any other health problems. Gradually, with no effort whatsoever, other than eating healthy foods, my new set point weight went down to 125 lbs, BMI 20, Temp 97.6. I am very comfortable with this weight, and don't want to lose any more right now. The problem is, after using using Fitday.com for the past few months, I discovered my daily caloric intake is about 2200 per day. I don't know what it was when I weighed more. How can I lower my caloric intake without losing any more weight? When I have deliberately eaten less, my weight has gone down and I became too thin. I have read Dr. Walford's book more than once, and recently read many of the files recommended for newcommers but can't figure this one out. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 The only way to reduce your caloric intake without reducing weight is to lower your metabolism (not easy) or lower you activity level. Without knowing what your activity level currently is I have no idea whether that is an option. I lean toward moderate amounts of mixed exercise to maintain QOL and strength/bone health to prevent future accidents. JR -----Original Message----- From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of connieann11 Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 11:51 AM Subject: [ ] Another Newbie Hi, I am a 52 years old and my set point weight was 136 lbs for about ten years. I never dieted in my life, because I never had a weight problem. Then, a couple years ago, I developed hypertension. I improved my diet tremendously and no longer have hypertension nor any other health problems. Gradually, with no effort whatsoever, other than eating healthy foods, my new set point weight went down to 125 lbs, BMI 20, Temp 97.6. I am very comfortable with this weight, and don't want to lose any more right now. The problem is, after using using Fitday.com for the past few months, I discovered my daily caloric intake is about 2200 per day. I don't know what it was when I weighed more. How can I lower my caloric intake without losing any more weight? When I have deliberately eaten less, my weight has gone down and I became too thin. I have read Dr. Walford's book more than once, and recently read many of the files recommended for newcommers but can't figure this one out. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Connie, Your note does not mention your height which is necessary to use the -Benedict equation for you. However, since your BMI is 20 at a weight of 125 lb, I am assuming that your height is 5 ft 6 in. A female of your height, weight, and age would have a Basal Energy Expenditure of 1265. The caloric requirements for sedentary, lightly active, and moderately active are 1518, 1739, and 1961 Calories, respectively. If you are very active or extra active, you would require 2182 and 2404 Calories, respectively. So how active are you? You could be burning a lot of calories if you are very active. If you are moderately active (1961 Cal), you should be gaining weight on a 2200 Cal diet. There are several possibilities, some of which are: 1) Your calorie counts are not right. 2) The proportion of macronutrients that you eat is not optimal and therefore your diet cannot sustain your metabolism at a lower caloric intake. 3) Intestinal parasites could be causing you to eat extra calories. 4) Poor digestion or not chewing food well which may result in reduced nutrient absorption. If you are really eating 2200 calories and are not an avid exerciser, have a stool test to check for parasites to see if that is where the extra calories are going. If you eat 1961 Calories of a Zone diet (30% protein, 30% fat, 40% carb), you would need 147 grams of protein, 65 grams of fat, and 196 grams of carbohydrates per day. The standard advice of 0.8g of protein per Kg of body weight means that your absolute minimum for protein should be 45 grams per day. What is the composition of your current diet? Tony > Hi, > > I am a 52 years old and my set point weight was 136 lbs for about > ten years. I never dieted in my life, because I never had a weight > problem. Then, a couple years ago, I developed hypertension. I > improved my diet tremendously and no longer have hypertension nor > any other health problems. Gradually, with no effort whatsoever, > other than eating healthy foods, my new set point weight went down > to 125 lbs, BMI 20, Temp 97.6. > > I am very comfortable with this weight, and don't want to lose any > more right now. The problem is, after using using Fitday.com for the > past few months, I discovered my daily caloric intake is about 2200 > per day. I don't know what it was when I weighed more. How can I > lower my caloric intake without losing any more weight? When I have > deliberately eaten less, my weight has gone down and I became too > thin. I have read Dr. Walford's book more than once, and recently > read many of the files recommended for newcommers but can't figure > this one out. > > Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Welcome Judith! And congrats on 49 yrs!!! Browse the files and message archives there is much info in both... And jump right in.. We are a family here (worldwide).. And we strive to help each other. SuziJudith Alta <list@...> wrote: Hello,Just joined your list. I am sick and tired of th poison, cut and burn of conventional docs. Even had a few go rounds with them.I have one GSD that is still trying to toss the effects of the rabies vaccine. And one husband who, at 71, is trying to work himself to death. We celebrate 49 years of battle next week.Looks like a good list. I'm happy to be here.Judith Alta and Oski (the dog) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hi Ev, Thought that sounded like you. Glad you are here! Judith Alta and Oski wrote: Hellooo, Judith! Ev here - nice to "see" another familiar face! Been here just nearly two days, and it feels like home! You'll like it! Ev Hello, Just joined your list. I am sick and tired of th poison, cut and burn of conventional docs. Even had a few go rounds with them. I have one GSD that is still trying to toss the effects of the rabies vaccine. And one husband who, at 71, is trying to work himself to death. We celebrate 49 years of battle next week. Looks like a good list. I'm happy to be here. Judith Alta and Oski (the dog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Welcome Judith. Janet From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Judith Alta Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 4:09 PM To: health Subject: Another newbie Hello, Just joined your list. I am sick and tired of th poison, cut and burn of conventional docs. Even had a few go rounds with them. I have one GSD that is still trying to toss the effects of the rabies vaccine. And one husband who, at 71, is trying to work himself to death. We celebrate 49 years of battle next week. Looks like a good list. I'm happy to be here. Judith Alta and Oski (the dog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Welcome Judith! I hope you grow as much from your stay with us as will from you. Paruse the files, check out the archives, ask lots of questions. Just jump right in. Peace, love, laughter By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. -- Socrates --- In health , Judith Alta <list@...> wrote: > > Hello, > > Just joined your list. I am sick and tired of th poison, cut and burn of > conventional docs. Even had a few go rounds with them. > > I have one GSD that is still trying to toss the effects of the rabies > vaccine. And one husband who, at 71, is trying to work himself to death. > We celebrate 49 years of battle next week. > > Looks like a good list. I'm happy to be here. > > Judith Alta and Oski (the dog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Welcome, Judith! I'm glad to see you here! Sharyn -----Original Message----- From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Judith Alta Just joined your list. I am sick and tired of th poison, cut and burn of conventional docs. Even had a few go rounds with them. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1096 - Release Date: 10/27/2007 11:02 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hello Judith and welcome. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlaeranch@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Folks, I want to warn you about Ev. Be very sure you have nothing in your mouth that would make your keyboard unhappy before you read her posts. ;-) She has a way with words that can leave one in stitches. Enjoy! ;-) Judith Alta and Oski wrote: Mm. I suppose I can no more write "incognito" than can King! (Although, I could wish I had his talent, and thereby his bank account...! But seriously - " Bachman"? Who WAS he trying to kid?) Glad you're here, too! I KNOW you have good stuff to contribute! Ev Hi Ev, Thought that sounded like you. Glad you are here! Judith Alta and Oski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 LOL, Judith! I already warned them above Evie…<G> Now if we could only get ChrisO over here… Sharyn From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Judith Alta Folks, I want to warn you about Ev. Be very sure you have nothing in your mouth that would make your keyboard unhappy before you read her posts. ;-) She has a way with words that can leave one in stitches. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1096 - Release Date: 10/27/2007 11:02 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1096 - Release Date: 10/27/2007 11:02 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I noticed that, and it is very welcome here. My keyboard likes to be fed once in a while ;-) Janet From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Judith Alta Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 10:48 AM health Subject: Re: Another newbie Folks, I want to warn you about Ev. Be very sure you have nothing in your mouth that would make your keyboard unhappy before you read her posts. ;-) She has a way with words that can leave one in stitches. Enjoy! ;-) Judith Alta and Oski wrote: Mm. I suppose I can no more write " incognito " than can King! (Although, I could wish I had his talent, and thereby his bank account...! But seriously - " Bachman " ? Who WAS he trying to kid?) Glad you're here, too! I KNOW you have good stuff to contribute! Ev Hi Ev, Thought that sounded like you. Glad you are here! Judith Alta and Oski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 You know, when I meet a friend of a friend, sometimes I hear, "Oh, I've heard lots about you..." and I never know if I should get an agent or a lawyer. ???? I will quote myself from an earlier, intro post; "Not ME. NEVER me".... anonymous Folks,I want to warn you about Ev. Be very sure you have nothing in your mouth that would make your keyboard unhappy before you read her posts. ;-)She has a way with words that can leave one in stitches.Enjoy! ;-)Judith Alta and Oski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 <sob> My mother warned me about "getting a reputation".... Ev LOL, Judith! I already warned them above Evie…<G> Now if we could only get ChrisO over here… Sharyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 See? I told you so! Judith Alta and Oski wrote: You know, when I meet a friend of a friend, sometimes I hear, "Oh, I've heard lots about you..." and I never know if I should get an agent or a lawyer. ???? I will quote myself from an earlier, intro post; "Not ME. NEVER me".... anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I'm not Shari here. I buy game meat ground in 10 pound rolls. My dog goes wild for that meat and hates chicken. I'm boss so she gets what I have. She hates wings or anything with a bone sadly. I wish she had more chewing action, but at the moment, her action is chasing rabbits non stop. Hardly gets one too. carolg > > Hi, Shari! I'm not even going to say " buffalo " out loud - my dogs would be painfully jealous! > But why do you grind it? > > Ev > > > Ziggy gets a raw chicken neck every morning, first thing. Then for dinner he gets either chicken, duck or buffalo - everything gets ground up. Luckily I can buy it locally and it's organic or as organic as an animal can get! > > Shari > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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