Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I always try to eat lean protein with my (good) carbs. I don't have as many cravings this way. I try to eat 5-6 small meals a day like that. Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Hey all -- I was reading various things recently and was wondering if any of you carefully balance the amount of protein/fat/carbs you eat, and if so, if you feel more satisfied when you eat more protein. Not to the extent of an Atkins diet, but consciously eating protein at each meal and/or snack. I don't do this -- I gravitate towards carbs -- and was wondering if it might not be a good idea to try to include more balance? If so, does anyone have any advice about this? JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Carbs make me feel fuller right after eating but seem then I seem to be hungry again in less time than eating protein. I eat lots of protein for lunch and can go all afternoon without getting that hungry feeling, but if I have a more carb lunch, I am starving again in a few hours. > > > Date: 2005/05/19 Thu AM 10:14:35 EDT > To: Serious-Weight-Watchers > Subject: Protein/ carbs > > Hey all -- I was reading various things recently and was wondering if > any of you carefully balance the amount of protein/fat/carbs you eat, > and if so, if you feel more satisfied when you eat more protein. Not > to the extent of an Atkins diet, but consciously eating protein at > each meal and/or snack. I don't do this -- I gravitate towards carbs -- > and was wondering if it might not be a good idea to try to include > more balance? If so, does anyone have any advice about this? > > JB > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I don't try to 'balance' things out. But I do notice if I eat more protien that I am not as hungry or munchy the rest of the day. If I eat more protien during lunch I am not wanting that 3pm snack. Moe To my Christian friends, remember you may be the only Bible your neighbor reads. Protein/ carbs > Hey all -- I was reading various things recently and was wondering if > any of you carefully balance the amount of protein/fat/carbs you eat, > and if so, if you feel more satisfied when you eat more protein. Not > to the extent of an Atkins diet, but consciously eating protein at > each meal and/or snack. I don't do this -- I gravitate towards carbs -- > and was wondering if it might not be a good idea to try to include > more balance? If so, does anyone have any advice about this? > > JB > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 for me I find if I have protein in the mornings for breakfast I don't get as hungry during the morning hours. But that also seems to take up a bunch of my WW points for the day. So I don't do it as often as I probably should Kiti jbrown14464 jbrown14464@...> wrote: Hey all -- I was reading various things recently and was wondering if any of you carefully balance the amount of protein/fat/carbs you eat, and if so, if you feel more satisfied when you eat more protein. Not to the extent of an Atkins diet, but consciously eating protein at each meal and/or snack. I don't do this -- I gravitate towards carbs -- and was wondering if it might not be a good idea to try to include more balance? If so, does anyone have any advice about this? JB --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 i found that i lost weight well and consistently when i stuck to eating about 6-8 points a day in carbs, and no more. the older points program week 6 book (before flexpoints) was all about finding the right balance and what works for you. i eat protein at every meal and would be starving without it! check out that week 6 book! michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 I balance mine but with 65% carbs, 15% protein, and 20% fat (although often a little less fat and a little more carbs). Why? Because if you eat too much protein your body can't use it and it will end up harming your kidneys in the long run. There is no benefit to eating a high protein diet. Plus as an athletic person I need those carbs to fuel my workouts. _____ From: Serious-Weight-Watchers [mailto:Serious-Weight-Watchers ] On Behalf Of jbrown14464 Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 7:15 AM To: Serious-Weight-Watchers Subject: Protein/ carbs Hey all -- I was reading various things recently and was wondering if any of you carefully balance the amount of protein/fat/carbs you eat, and if so, if you feel more satisfied when you eat more protein. Not to the extent of an Atkins diet, but consciously eating protein at each meal and/or snack. I don't do this -- I gravitate towards carbs -- and was wondering if it might not be a good idea to try to include more balance? If so, does anyone have any advice about this? JB _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 That's why, Kiti. Protein usually contains fat and so you're going to consume more calories than carbs. Also proteins and fats stay in your stomach longer. Carbs are digested and then metabolized quicker. Eating 5-6 times a day (just think of taking three meals and eating portions of those meals throughout the day instead of those three " magic " times...not five or six " regular " meals) will definitely help with that. Also combining a small amount of protein with carbs (complex) and veggies helps. For dinner, my biggest meal, generally half my plate is a fresh salad or two different vegetables, 1/4 is a lean protein, and sometimes I'll have a carb or save that for later. _____ From: Serious-Weight-Watchers [mailto:Serious-Weight-Watchers ] On Behalf Of Kiti Walton Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 8:31 AM To: Serious-Weight-Watchers Subject: Re: Protein/ carbs for me I find if I have protein in the mornings for breakfast I don't get as hungry during the morning hours. But that also seems to take up a bunch of my WW points for the day. So I don't do it as often as I probably should Kiti jbrown14464 jbrown14464@...> wrote: Hey all -- I was reading various things recently and was wondering if any of you carefully balance the amount of protein/fat/carbs you eat, and if so, if you feel more satisfied when you eat more protein. Not to the extent of an Atkins diet, but consciously eating protein at each meal and/or snack. I don't do this -- I gravitate towards carbs -- and was wondering if it might not be a good idea to try to include more balance? If so, does anyone have any advice about this? JB --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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