less carbohydrates for this older gurl
Did a little reading thanks to a buddy who shared some info. on carbohydrate intolerance from a book called the Woman’s Perfect Diet. I am very thankful to Ann Marie, my fellow Intuitive Eater. *wink* I needed to read the chapter she sent, because as much as I feel I “know” what my body needs, I have not been getting the fact that I eat too many carbs and good fats and not enough protein. Plus the month has been tough - eating foods for the food sensitivity test and when you have to eat food/not so much choice, NOT FUN. Yuck. I feel for kids! Then there was V-day and my B-day so I have been all over the place. Anyways, finding that right balance is tricky sometimes, but I am up for it and a new approach. I want to see what happens with less complex carbohydrates and a little less good fat. I did not do the test to actually see, I just thought, how do I feel when I eat a high protein breakfast (hours after) and then how do I feel with a high carb breakfast? I never use to be like this, actually feel more energized with more protein and less carbs. I felt good and lost with high carb (about 60ish %) but no more. So I actually do have more energy with higher protein and still lots for veggies and a decent amount of fruits. I do not know, about 1400-1600 or a little more cals I would guess. Just thinking a little less carbs and going with the actual hunger. I have not been hungry so much, but I am hoping my metabolism will bless with me it’s presence. 
I am maintaining like a champ *rolls eyes a little* but I can not get upset. I will not. Just realise what is and make changes. It is all just so tiring and I can not go there. So if anyone knows of a site where you log your food and get the macro nutrient (fat, protein, carb) percentatage that is not here 
can you relay the address? Thanks. If I do not find a good site, that is cool. It is a certainty that I will become bored with it. In fact I am giving myself a couple days of recording to get a feel for eyeballing about 40% carbs. The trick for me is to be getting enough fiber….gawd I need fiber!!! When did I become old? Because seriously, my metabolism really has changed. I just refuse to exercise like a nut because that kind of activity is not something I can maintain and it is too hard on my body. So, me, trying to find some good balance and my ideal-for-me body. Ahhh I would be so pleased with 160ish and 29/37 measurements. But like the big guy says in the second or third Austin Powers, I just want to be “toyght” LOL. All good with me.
YAH, so glad Slumdog Millionaire kicked butt at the Oscars! So postive and uplifting. Yah for Kate!…Winslet.
Happy belated Jenn! Fitday.com has a really good nutrition breakdown report system. Love it.
Don’t forget protein from beans/legumes. I’m really loving them lately. Never thought in a million years I would like kidney beans to the extent that I throw them in salads, but it’s really been a pleasant change for me.
I missed seeing the Oscars. Was rooting for my man Pitt in the Button movie. I never even heard of Slumdog Millionaire until the Oscars rolled around, so I’ll have to check it out. The Reader too as I LOVE Kate Winslet. Revoluntionary Road is on my “must see” list also.
Keep working on that balance sweetie. I’m right there with ya on that.
Oh…… and don’t EVEN go there about your age missy. hehe…
Hugggggggggggggggs,
Older Than You Shan
I like what Buttercup said about beans - them are pretty good package, with fiber and protein both.
Fish is nice too. A couple of days ago, I by chance threw together a tuna salad that I really liked: a can of tuna in water (100-120 cals), red onion, a celery stick, 1/2 cup of black beans (though I am certain every other ones will do just fine, will do fava next time for more fiber), and a couple of broken down plum tomato+ juice out of the can. It tasted surprisingly good.
Good luck with your plan!
OLD????????? did you say old Ms. Jennifer? OMG…you are just a baby my dear LOL!!! I’d give anything to be your age again and look as fantastic as you do!!!
A belated birthday Jennifer. I am so sorry I missed….a mutual friend here gave me the heads up, and this weekend just got lost somewhere
I hope it was fabulous. Did David spoil you???????? I sure hope so
I know you will find the right foods and balance, because YOU ROCK and I’m always so happy to read your blogs!!!
Take care…find peace….and keep that beautiful smile glowing
Sending Hugs and love
Jane
Try www.livestrong.com as well.
Ok, Jen, OLD????? I am older than you!!! Happy birthday, late, too!!
Good luck on that site, I don’t know of one.
I used to track mine on www.caloriecount.about.com (til I got bored with it! LOL) One thing I did like about it though, is that it will not only track carbs/fat/protein, but also things like sodium, sugar, and vitamins, and tell you what percentage of the recommended daily amount you’ve eaten. I *REALLY* wish Buddyslim would update their food journal to include those things.
Thank you fot the ideas everyone. And Leida, THANK YOU for the yummy lunch idea…. I had lentils, tuna and tomato sauce and it was so yummy.
I know I am not old, but with all the sleepiness, ill feeling and weight gain, I have felt so much older then I am. But today seems promising. I am not hungry and am not sleepy. I am surprised and happy. I still like my vegetarian type meals, but 40% carb is good for me right now. Health first, weight loss second. I can feel it now.
All right, felt completely satisfied with 1300ish calories yesterday. Groovy…lol
Tomorrow should be interesting. I am attending a seminar on Veganism held by a lady who completed the course that I am taking. I look forward to attending and talking with her about this and weight loss and if the two can go hand in hand. As many of my buddies know, I prefer eating vegetarian. At present I am also working at increasing my protein intake for health (from 50 to somewhere around 80-90ish) and weight loss. So I am looking forward to this.
Jennifer, happy Bday belated!
Hope the cold is over any time soon, as it’s a lot easier to deal with foods, weights, and such without it. Either way, many sunny days to you!
p.s. I tried fitday.com too and liked it.
Inna you are such a sweetie.
I have had an epiphany with this all and I need to just go with this… You know if I speak or write of it, it will just go poof! lol
I am finding some good balance with 50-25-25ish.
Good news out of Harvard that it does not matter what diet you follow (high carb, a little higher fat or protein), as long as it is healthy, something you can stick to and so important, as long as you have good support once achieving goal, the weight loss is a success. Neat!