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Originally Posted by hourglass
I'm VERY nervous about gaining this back. I think LAWL worked for me because I'm the type of person who NEEDS restrictions to lose weight. Maintenance on LAWL is less restrictive than the weight loss phase, but I still LOVE carbs.
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Carbs are not bad for you. Actually carbs are the brains most favorite source of energy. The key is getting them from whole grains, veggies and fruit more than simple sugars.
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I was somehow able to cut back on them enough to lose and maintain this long, but sometimes I just need (?want) more than is allowed. I'm wondering if doing WW at this point would help me to lose 7-10 lbs AND keep it off a little more easily.
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W/W has what we call the 8 Healthy Guidelines to follow and they kinda give you some ideas on how to break down points with the Points Pies:
Points Pies
Balanced (under 250 pounds)
Complex Carbs/Grain Based Foods – 8-9 points a day
Protein-rich Foods – 6-7 points a day
Fruits and Veggies – 0-3 points a day
Fats, added sugars – 2-3 points a day
Milk and Milk Products – 4-6 points a day
20-28 points a day
Higher Protein (under 250 pounds)
Complex Carbs/Grain Based Foods – 5-6 points a day
Protein-rich Foods – 9-11 points a day
Fruits and Veggies – 0-1 points a day
Fats, added sugars – 2-4 points a day
Milk and Milk Products – 4-6 points a day
20-28 points a day
Higher Carb (under 250 pounds)
Complex Carbs/Grain Based Foods – 9-10 points a day
Protein-rich Foods – 5-7 points a day
Fruits and Veggies – 1-3 points a day
Fats, added sugars – 1-2 points a day
Milk and Milk Products – 4-6 points a day
20-28 points a day
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I DO NOT want to (or plan to) abuse/take advantage of the way WW should work. In other words, I don't plan to use all my points for carbs; I know that doesn't work (unfortunately). I think I can incorporate what I've learned at LAWL (eating from ALL food groups EVERYDAY, especially fruits, veggies and proteins). I THINK I'm strong enough to make smarter food choices when given more freedom.
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If you follow the 8HG it is hard to really over do it...for the most part your minimum daily points are taken up with them. However W/W does have another arm called Core. It is basically eating healthy and listening to your body for your satisifaction level.
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I know it's probably better to stick with one program, but I'm very nervous about gaining weight when I go over my allotted carbs for the day.
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Weight loss is calories in vs calories out and maintenance is calories in = calories out (basically). If those calories come from carbs, or protein, or fats it really doesn't matter because a calorie is a calorie. However if you dno't have balance you can feel poorly even staying within a restricted caloric intake.