Hi

[babar]

I have a question that I hope someone here can answer.

If you are watching your weight, what's the recommended fat grams to stay below each day?

I am trying to lose 10 - 15 pounds, but I'm not doing any type of extreme diet, just counting calories and watching my fat intake. (along with exercise) I usually hover between 900 - 1100 hundred total calories a day, and my fat grams can go from 15 to 24. (I am small, so eating that amount of calories fills me up) This is actually more of a lifestyle change for me than a diet. I just want to eat healthier, and look a little leaner. (my exercise I do is to tone, not to really lose weight.)

Is that too much fat? Too little? I'm also watching my carbs, but only in the way of only whole wheat torillas for my sandwiches, (w/lot's of fiber), and no sugar from anything besides fruit. (well, a substantial amount, I won't freak out of .5 grams!) I don't like desserts, or candy, or sweet things, so avoiding extra sugar isn't that hard for me! And I love the taste of diet pop!

anyways, thanks for your answers in advance,
Andrea

***also, I really just started this in full swing on Monday, so I have no results to share just yet!

 

[karebear1]

I think the general rule to lose weight is 30 grams of fat or under and the weight will start coming off. Anybody know for sure????

 

[nativetxn]

Don't know about low fat. I know about low carb-but I don't remember about low fat, I think I have blocked the memory

Hi Babar! It's really great to see you here. Are you going to be joining my support group? I sure hope so. We have a wonderful support group here on WISH. I would love to have you be a part of it.

Katholyn

 

[babar]

thanks guys!

I know my goal may seem small compared to others here, but it's something I need to do for me. I need a little confidence booster, and looking the way I'd like to look would be a great start!

But, you wouldn't believe how hard it is to lose 10 pounds when that's really all I need to. It's tough! And, even though I don't like sweets, I do loooove salty foods like chips and dip, and french fries!! That's going to be the hardest part for me.

Anyways, thanks for any encouragement and good luck to everyone else on this board.

andrea

 

[geetey]

Originally posted by babar
I know my goal may seem small compared to others

Oh, Andrea! ANY goal is important here! Those last 10 pounds are the hardest to lose! You CAN do it!! Welcome to WISH!!!!!

Onward and downward we go!..........