Tue, Aug-03-04, 08:53
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Senior Member
Posts: 696
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Plan: fat, fat, fat
Stats: 225/212/160
BF:
Progress: 20%
Location: US midwest
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Thanks for your replies -- I'm going to try doing some testing on the yoghurt issue, see what kinds of glucose responses I get when I eat it in combination with various other foods. But to be safe, I'll probably just count all the carbs listed on the label. <g>
The funny thing about the protein is that for one meal, it seems like a reasonable amount. It's just when looked at as an all-day thing that it becomes more of a problem, especially for my son. He's a big guy, and not a delicate flower with no appetite, but he can't eat the amount needed for 3 meals a day. His "goal for protein" is supposed to be 40 grams per meal, which works out to 6 eggs (he looked at me like I was nuts when I tried to tell him that) or about 6 oz. meat. He could do this for one meal (well, not the 6 egg omelet -- he'd fight me on that one) but if he did eat a meal that included, say, 3 of the chicken sausages we cooked out on the grill (they are 2 oz. each) *plus* veggies, he'd be stuffed and wouldn't want to eat another similarly-sized meal again in a few hours.
I know the amounts don't seem all that large, but I suspect the problem is that we don't have large enough appetites. I know how weird that sounds considering my size, but it's true. <g> If I eat one good-sized meal, I have to *force* myself to eat 2 more later in the day, and would really prefer to just skip lunch entirely (maybe have a cup of hot tea) and then have a very small supper.
I'm trying to work this program the way it is written, though. I think if I try just making a whey protein shake for lunch (packs in a lot of protein but a big glass feels less filling than food) then I can have another real meal for supper. This may work for my son as well.
Sorry, kinda working this out in my mind while typing. <g>
Thanks for your advice on the yoghurt and on the protein -- I appreciate it!
Lene'
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