Exercise vs. food intake
 | This exchange was good for me too. I copied and pasted the info Ossie posted as, because of suffering various conditions (see ‘Medication and Diet’ (Diet & Nutrition) and medication for life, I increased weight from 63 kilos to 76 kilos gradually over 4 years, and I’m 5′ 4″. I’ve felt so sluggish because of constant pain that I was ready for throwing the towel in. However, recently was pleased to have a proper weighing in at the hospital and was told I’d lost almost 4 kilos since my last visit. I struggle to exercise because of pain of fibromyalgia but I try to keep moving and have tried to stick to the recipes I love in the programme. So it was good news as I never believed that this would work! So Alexis and R2b2 – don’t give up! Persevere and you’ll soon start reaping the rewards! |
 | I agree with Cynt. You need to have faith in yourself and stick with it. |
 | Lots of fat people marry..it’s all in your attitude..your wt is making you miserable…soooo come on and stick with us..in 6 mts you’ll be a new you!! |
 | hi can i marry someone, im fat and lonely |
 | Hi, r2b2. You need each day about 200 grams of carbohydrates, 73-95 grams of protein (though the program gives you over 100), and 65-70 grams of fat. The ratio between these should be for every gram of fat, 1.5-2 grams of protein, and 2.5-3 grams of carbohydrates. |
 | Hi Ossie, |
| | Hi, r2b2. Could you list your height and weight? |
| | Hi Ossie, Thank you for your response but I live in a small country town and am unable to get lots of the food. I work full time, care for my husband and try to set time aside for my grandchildren as a priority. I am time poor so would love to know the basics to be sure I am getting the correct proportions of everything. I have picked out certain things from various days which I use constantly. Hope you can help me. |
| | Hi, R2B2 – just follow the menus you get from the Menu Planner – that is the basic pattern. |
| | OSSIE Re your response to Jacqueline. What is the rule for us regular people with little exercise – for meals and snacks. And where is fruit in all of this. |
| | 1 carb exchange is equal to 1 slice of bread, 1/2 cup cereal or cooked grains, a handful of crackers, 1 small tortilla or wrap, 1 potato, etc. |
 | Please clarify When you say 3 carbs, 2 proteins, & 1 fat. As I am very new to all this lingo! Thanks so much. |
| | Yes – it is recommended that you add 3 carbs, 2 proteins, and a fat each day to your program, preferably between “major” meals. |
 | I have been doing the TrimDown program for 2 weeks and have had great success. However, the day after I do alot of exercise (running between 4-6 miles) I find that I am hungry all day long. Should I be adjusting my portion sizes/food intake to account for the extra activity? |
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