As part of my efforts to get back in shape, I'm trying to make some changes in my diet. This is very, very difficult for me, but I'm trying.
I wanted an easy way to track what I eat in a given day, then see totals for thing like calories, fat, etc.. I signed up with FitDay.com. The site tracks what I eat and how I exercise, and I can get reports on a variety of things. Anyways, one of the things it tracks in where my calories are coming from (fat, protein, carbs, or alcohol). Where should the bulk of my calories be coming from? Today, I took in about 2200 calories: 63% from carbs, 26% from protien, and 12% from fat (no alcohol).
I've read that lean meats are very good, especially pork, chicken and lean beef. What about ham?
I made an omlet tonight for dinner (3 large eggs, 1 slice of american cheese), and according FitDay.com, there is very little fat or carbs, but a fair amount of protien in that omlet. Looks like this could become a staple for me.
I've read that complex carbs are good - is there a difference between a complex carb and a regular carb? What types of foods fall into which group?
I'm going pretty slow with my dietary changes because I don't want to get frustrated and quit all together. To get started, my philosophy is to eat better as much as possible - more eggs, meats, and fruits, less starch (pasta and breads), fried foods, and pre-prepared foods (tv dinners and the like). When I can't eat better, eat in moderation (something I not good at in the least).
I wanted an easy way to track what I eat in a given day, then see totals for thing like calories, fat, etc.. I signed up with FitDay.com. The site tracks what I eat and how I exercise, and I can get reports on a variety of things. Anyways, one of the things it tracks in where my calories are coming from (fat, protein, carbs, or alcohol). Where should the bulk of my calories be coming from? Today, I took in about 2200 calories: 63% from carbs, 26% from protien, and 12% from fat (no alcohol).
I've read that lean meats are very good, especially pork, chicken and lean beef. What about ham?
I made an omlet tonight for dinner (3 large eggs, 1 slice of american cheese), and according FitDay.com, there is very little fat or carbs, but a fair amount of protien in that omlet. Looks like this could become a staple for me.
I've read that complex carbs are good - is there a difference between a complex carb and a regular carb? What types of foods fall into which group?
I'm going pretty slow with my dietary changes because I don't want to get frustrated and quit all together. To get started, my philosophy is to eat better as much as possible - more eggs, meats, and fruits, less starch (pasta and breads), fried foods, and pre-prepared foods (tv dinners and the like). When I can't eat better, eat in moderation (something I not good at in the least).