Weight-Loss Team Challenge 2 - The Raiders of the Lost Lard

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bread is the main thing I think about when I think about carbs. But that's just me. Keep up the good work everyone!
 
I don't know how much carbs a person should have a day, but there are carbs in a lot of things. Grain products, veggies, fruits.

There are good carbs and bad carbs. You want stuff that has the complex carbs so it takes longer for your body to breakdown the carbs and that will make you feel full for longer amounts of time.

This is what I've heard. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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Hey Kaitie~ Miss Kallie is correct. Carbohydrates are the body’s supplier of energy. Carbohydrate comes in two forms, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are the sugars in foods such as sucrose (table sugar).
Complex carbohydrate includes both the starch and dietary fiber in foods.


Simple carbohydrates - have no nutritive value. These are the type of carbs that gives us quick lift and shortly after we feel tired again. These are the carbs we find in ice cream, cake, chips, white bread :D . All the good stuff.

Complex carbohydrates - are more nutritious.
Foods high in complex carbohydrates are usually low in calories. Such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans. They also are present in dairy products.
Daily caloric intake of carbohydrates should be between 55-60% (or 25-35 grams) with an emphasis on complex carbohydrates.

I found this link online that should help you determine how much carbs you need depending on how much exercise you do.
 
wow Gothika..you know your stuff :). I think I know who I will go to for nutrition information!

I knew quite alot about carbs..we found out my twin brother has juvenile type 1 diabetes 2 years ago..and learned alot about carbs!! And alot about sugar, etc. I just never took all of the information I received in, which I should have!
 
OK, so My daily intake in percents is about 50% of Carbs but on my calorie counter ( www.fitday.com ) It says I'm getting like 100 to 110 things of carbs (mainly from my one grain product a day and fruits a veggies.) This sounds like too much but looks healthy when looking at the breakdown...I'm a bit confused?
 
Hey Team! Checking in. I have been doing good the past couple of days. I got some exercise done on Monday and Tuesday. I am planning to get some weights done today. It is really hot over here. Feels like 120, so no out door exercise. I am going away this Thursday night so I will not be posting until probably next Monday. I will post my weight for the mid weight challenge either Thursday morning or in the evening.

Miss_Kallie~ I would not worry too much. You are doing good with your food choices. You are getting most of your carbs from Veggies & fruits. These are the complex carbs.
 
Thanks G-girl, that's what my line of thinking was.


So I weighted today to see if my bloat and water weight went away yet and I am proud to annouce that even with yesterday, I'm back down to 317.5 *yay*
 
Hello everyone! I'm hoping you're all doing as well as I am. Just checkin in'. Hope everyone stays cool in this hot and sticky weather!
 
Im doing pritty good, I have discovered rice cakes, which are low calories and taste great, something nice to change things up a bit. I dont know how to post a link to my diary, otherwise I would, well I hope everyone is doing good, weigh in day is right around the corner.:)
 
Hey squidney101~ Copy the url located on the address bar of your diary page and then paste here.

I am glad someone likes rice cakes. :) They are not tasty to me. Too plain.
 
Mid Challenge Weight In

Hey Team! I was 139 lbs this morning (YaY!!!!) :D :D Lost 2 pounds. Finally under 140. :) As I mentioned before I am going to be away this weekend. I am going away with my hubby for our 5th anniversary.:p It is the first time away from the kids. I am going to miss them but I need some time away.

Good luck to everyone with the weight in tomorrow morning. Have a great weekend and see you when I get back.:D
 
*eek* I am seriously panicking. I'm just so afraid that I've done all this work and it won't pay off. *gets a paper bag* Ok. It's only 15 more hours, besides if I weigh myself now it'll be more than I actually am...ok. I think I'm gonna make it.

I am way too competitive. :)
 
hey gang! Checking in again. Ran 2 and a half miles yesterday, and i'm going running againg tonight. Hoping to at least the same amount, if not more. Keep up the good work everyone!:)
 
Hey Guys,

I've had a pretty crazy couple of days. I have so much I want to get done and it always seems like there isn't enough time in the day.

Tomorrow is half way...can't wait to weigh officially. I'm looking forward to it. Must get to diaries some time tonight!!!!
 
ran more than yesterday! *does happy dance* I ran 2 and 3/4 miles today! go me! Halfway date tomorrow! Can't wait!
 
Great job Xorie!!!:)
 
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