Everyday Systems

I'm still awaiting the delivery of my book, but in the meantime I have a (hopefully not too much) redundant question.

The foods that are on our three plates each day....are they supposed to be low-fat, low-cal, or does it matter, since it's only 3 plates of food? I'm not sure if I am supposed to be eating lower fat and calories???? I should throw in here that I'm NOT gorging on junk foods during these meals, but am eating balanced servings. I'm just not paying attention to the ratio of carbs/proteins/fats, etc.

I've been eating "normal fare" for the most part, not so much low calorie or low fat. But, I've only been eating one plate, and I usually don't finish it. I have made some substitutions that seemed to fall under the "sweets" rule, opting out of foods that I know are not healthy, and making better choices. (Example: substituting green tea w/ minimal sugar for my daily Red Bull) I've tried to make the substitutions "worth" it to me - tasting good without compromising their health benefits, if that makes any sense. But, I have still had a small serving of chips with a sandwich, etc.

I've stuck to the No "S"es rules, as far as not eating between meals, not having mass quantities of junk foods and not going back for seconds. I just want to make sure I'm on the right track.

Can someone offer guidelines for how the daily plates should look?

Most people here try to keep their meals balanced...by that I mean whatever they find works for them. Whatever they consider a healthy balance of carbs/protein and fat. I think very few are sitting down and planning it in great detail ahead of time, but maybe are taking a few minutes instead to decide 1) What do they want to eat? and 2) Is that relatively healthy or does it need something else to make it more balanced?

I, personally don't think you need to make it any more complicated then that. We all pretty much know what is healthy and what is not, what is fairly balanced and what is not. Just go from there.

Hope that helps.

Hello. I "divide" the plate into 4 and do 1/4 each of protein, carbs, veggies and fruits, but it's not an exact science. Hope this helps. have a blessed day.

You're absolutely on the right track.

I think you'll be surprised how much "wiggle room" there is in your meals once the "S's" are gone. I eat more heartily at meals than I ever used to, and don't worry about all the counting I used to do. It's such a relief.

And yes, I mostly eat healthy foods because I like them and feel better when I eat them, but I also will eat chips or other junk on occasion. In moderation, it's really not a big deal.

anovelgirl,

sounds like you are doing PERFECT!

I wouldn't change a thing if I were you at this point.
BTW that green tea/red bull exchange sounds like it was a great idea

Blueskighs

Thanks, Blueskighs!

It was hard to give up my Red Bull (and sodas) for the majority of the time, but my hubbie SWEARS that Red Bull is toxic to one's body. A friend of his was drinking like 6 a day, and had some serious health problems. As soon as he stopped drinking them, he was fine.

As far as green tea - I have Richard and my son to thank for it. Richard popped the idea back in my head when I read it on the home page, and my son is a tea freak - loves all flavors and always knows the best way to drink them. And he's 12!