Wed, Dec-19-07, 18:03
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MAINTAINING ON CALP
Posts: 4,838
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Plan: CALP/CAHHP
Stats: 180/125/150
BF:
Progress: 183%
Location: usa
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hi-
not a pro- just doing it a long time and sticking with it!
I have never counted calories, but I do know that there are people who find they need to reduce calories and carbs. You can look on the genreal area or Atkins - use the search.
For me, having a complex carb for my RM carb was really helpful when I was losing. Like no pasta/rice/bread/cake/ice cream/candy/beer/potato. Instead yogurt, fruit, squash, sweet potato, bran cereal, and that kind of thing. For me, sugar and alcohol really make a big difference. For others, it seems to be dairy and grain.
This is a YMMV issue, but I look at CALP as healing your body. I didn't become insulin resistant overnight and it didn't get better overnight either. I just stuck with it and I did really balance my RMs. I also did not eat carbs outside of RM and did try and stick to the 1 hr rule. I also walk and lift weights, and know the walking was really important. Another thing I do (still ) is not eat frankenfoods- no artificially low carb foods, very little artificial sweeteners. very few diet sodas. I eat real food and I think that helps.
CM:2 eggs, 2 slices turkey bacon, cheese, black coffee
CM: beef hot dog, coleslaw, mustard, water
RM: salad, lamb burger, sauteed squash, hummus, 1/4 pita, 1 small piece dark chocolate.
I am on my way to a holiday party at a bar! I plan on having a club soda and lime. No way am I having a beer (love them, but all carbs and I finished my RM!) or a glass of wine (too much $ for a lousy wine in this bar)- will be fine with my club soda. Feeling very satisfied with my RM so do not plan on anything else.
HTH-
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