Hi all,

I had this already typed up so decided to send it along to the group.

Diane

From "The Right Mix" Booklet

Weight less than 225 pounds

Balanced / Higher Protein / Higher Carbs
Fruit & Veg 0-3/ 0-1/ 0-3
Milk/Milk Products 4-6/ 4-6/ 4-6
Protein-Rich foods 6-8/ 8-10/ 4-6
Grain-Based foods 6-9/ 4-8/ 9-12
Added sugars, fats, alcohol 2-3/ 2-4/ 1-2


Weight more than 225 pounds

Balanced / Higher Protein / Higher Carbs
Fruit & Veg 1-4/ 2-3/ 2-5
Milk/Milk Products 4-6/ 4-6/ 4-6
Protein-Rich foods 8-10/ 10-14/ 5-7
Grain-Based foods 9-12/ 6-9/ 12-15
Added sugars, fats, alcohol 4-5/ 4-5/ 3-4


Examples of "natural foods" grouped by macronutients:

CARBOHYDRATE-RICH FOODS
Breads
Cereals
Corn
Flour
Fruits
Honey
Jam/Jelly
Pasta
Potatoes
Rice
Table Sugar
Tortillas
Vegetable

PROTEIN-RICH FOODS
Eggs
Fish
Meat (lean cuts)
Poultry
Tofu

FAT-RICH FOODS
Butter
Cream
Oil

FOODS RICH IN PROTEIN & FAT
Cheese
Meat (high-fat cuts like ribs, sausage)
Nuts
Seeds

FOODS RICH IN PORTEIN & CARBS
Dry beans
Soybeans

FOODS RICH IN PROTEIN, CARBS, & FAT
Whole milk

If you need any further clarification, just let me know.

Thanks Diane for posting so much great stuff! Typing up that Right Mix quiz must have given you hand cramps! The recipe sounds good too, I'll have to try it this weekend. We went out of town for the weekend and didn't get back until late Sunday, so I haven't even been to the store yet. This week will probably be a strange, use up all the leftovers I can find menu! How is the program going for you? I am finding the new Weight Watcher's program very accommodating. People keep asking can you do low carb, high carb, low fat, etc., with Weight Watchers and I've been telling them that that's what's so great about it - you can accomodate any eating style using Weight Watchers to control portions. That's what I need the most help with anyway! Have a great OP week!

Hi Millie,

The program is working pretty well for me. I lost another 2 pounds this past two weeks. And that includes the 6 days I was in Minnesota at that family reunion/fishing tournament. So, I would say in view of that I was VERY SUCCESSFUL!!!! And, I am really happy about it.

I did bring along some food items on that trip that made the visit less deadly foodwise for me. My WW leader calls it planning for success!

Definitely limiting the carbs is a huge part of it for me!

Thank you so much for having this site available. It is so great to have people who are in this together. Thank you and I wish you a successful OP week too!!!!!

Congratulations, Diane! You are a big winner...having a good time and sticking with the program. Planning ahead is the key to success. Keep up the good work and keep in touch!

Hi Susan,

I will!! Thanks for the encouragement.

I'm trying that Cheese Danish recipe tonight. I'll report in and let you all know how it turned out.

What a great bunch of "losers" we are!!!

Hey everyone! Our server was down almost all of yesterday so I didn't get back on until now. Diane, you are doing so well! Going out of town is always hard for me - it seems like if I lose my resolve at that first meal, it's all downhill (and up in pounds) from there on! I think it would be OK if I could just over-indulge for an occassional weekend, but the weekend always seems to extend well into the next week! I am still working on that one - I think it's my hardest thing so far. Facing the "holiday spirit"! How as the Cheese Danish? The peach custard recipe reminded me of that somehow, so I posted it. The apricots we're getting right now are terrific, so I'm going to try it with those. Or maybe a combo of apricots and raspberries?

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Hi everyone. This is the question, I'm having trouble finding an answer to, and I'm not at all that dumb. I understand the points. So, is it safe to say that if I keep within the point range for the low carbs sections, I'll also be within the low carb range as well??? I know it seems as though I'm thick headed, and at times I must admit I am, but I just can't seem to get the drift of this. I've read the other threads, and like I said, I understand the points, its the carb amount I'm having trouble working out. For example, and I'm only using this as an example on the atkins diet you can have up to 20 carbs a day. Is there a limit, or total carbs to the ww low carb????? thank you for letting me rant. I hope someone can put this question finally to rest.

No - weight watcher's doesn't have you count carb grams. What they're trying to help you do by taking the "Right Mix" quiz is determine your body's eating style and help you stay more satisfied so you can stay within your points range. Some people do better with more carbs, some people do better with more protein, and some people do better with a balance between the two. Once you've determined that you do indeed stay more satisifed with some extra protein, weight watcher's gives you a range of points for each of the basic food groups they feel help you stay with that eating style. Depending on how many points you get per day should help you determine how many you should "spend" on carbs, protein, etc. Always ask questions, none of us are experts on any of this or we wouldn't be on this board at all! And we're all so different - the example I always give is fruit. Fruit doesn't bother me at all even though a lot of fruits are considered high carb - other people eat an orange and it sets them off on a carb bender. You really do have to experiment and find what works best for you -

Thank you. Now I understand what their saying. I find that if I keep my carbs to a mim during the day, I have a much better chance of staying on program and I am less hungry. I appriciate you help very much. Its easier counting only points, the thought of counting carbs and points was making me nuts. Thanks again.

Kathy - Glad to help anytime! We are all here to support each other get healthier, feel better about our bodies, and of course, LOSE SOME DARN WEIGHT! I admit it, I also would like it to be as easy as possible and finding the right protein/carb mix that helps me stay more satisified has been a real help. I went about 2 - 3 months with only eating my carb servings at dinner, it really showed me how they affected my appetite. Then, I gradually added them back in to other meals really watching the portions and the types of carbs so I could see how I did on them. I kind of see it like an allergy test the doctor would give you. What I really like about the Weight Watcher's approach over others is they don't have you eliminate anything - that's such a freeing thing. I have a binge eating problem and when trying to follow other programs where I couldn't eat something, I would become obsessed with that item. Then, when I finally did break down and eat it, I'd just go "whole hog" (what a good expression!) and eat and eat and eat, sometimes days or even months of being out of control. And then it becomes some kind of moral issue - I'd rate myself as being "good" or "bad" based on my food choices. It just doesn't have to be that hard!

Hi Millieb. i know exactly what your saying. I have to admit I tried the atkins diet, but no carbs was totally impossible for me. Everytime I tried a birthday, or holiday would come up and I'd sit there like a martar and wouldn't eat. Only to go home that night and binge until I was sick. But I did learn from that experience that without the carbs during the day, I wasn't hungry. I also forgot about food for long periods. But I do enjoy my baked potato on occation, and I'm not set in my ways where changing from white bread to rye or wheat would hurt me in the least. So this lite carb program sounds like it might just be the right mix(pun intended). I plan to give it my full attention. Thanks again for your help.

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