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[Dean1978]

I was wondering if any out there in a wheelchair is on the six meals a day diet? I've been thinking about getting on it, and was just curious if you body took to it okay

[Bethann]

I was wondering if any out there in a wheelchair is on the six meals a day diet? I've been thinking about getting on it, and was just curious if you body took to it okay

I've never heard of it. All I know is I've gained quit a bit of weight since being in a chair.....)O:

[ebeth]

I was wondering if any out there in a wheelchair is on the six meals a day diet? I've been thinking about getting on it, and was just curious if you body took to it okay

I wouldn't recommend going on a diet. Instead, educate yourself on how to eat healthy food in healthy portions. I log my calories at caloriecount.about.com (it's a free website) and I've lost over 40 pounds. I eat 4 0r 5 small meals each day.

[A trophy guy]

Eating small, frequent meals is the ideal method for keeping your metabolism on an even keel, as well as your blood sugar and insulin levels. This, in turn, helps keep your hunger in check while allowing you to burn calories more efficiently.

I like to avoid the word "diet" as it implies a temporary period of time away from one's usual way of eating. Rather, think of it as lifestyle change. While six small meals in a day might be too many for you, four or five might be ideal. Every three to four hours you should be eating.

I have been eating this way for several years (six meals a day) and it works, plain and simple.

[bbklbozeman]

I was wondering if any out there in a wheelchair is on the six meals a day diet? I've been thinking about getting on it, and was just curious if you body took to it okay

I wouldn't recommend going on a diet. Instead, educate yourself on how to eat healthy food in healthy portions. I log my calories at caloriecount.about.com (it's a free website) and I've lost over 40 pounds. I eat 4 0r 5 small meals each day.

Do you eat the recommended calories for your weight or less? I've thought about doing weight watchers but always wondered if i should do less points than recommended since im not an AB.

[A trophy guy]

I was wondering if any out there in a wheelchair is on the six meals a day diet? I've been thinking about getting on it, and was just curious if you body took to it okay

I wouldn't recommend going on a diet. Instead, educate yourself on how to eat healthy food in healthy portions. I log my calories at caloriecount.about.com (it's a free website) and I've lost over 40 pounds. I eat 4 0r 5 small meals each day.

Do you eat the recommended calories for your weight or less? I've thought about doing weight watchers but always wondered if i should do less points than recommended since im not an AB.

We require less energy due to the loss of the largest source of energy-expenditure; the use of our legs. So it would follow that we require fewer calories, since calories are energy. Add to this the sedentary lifestyle that often accompanies a SCI and most certainly anyone with a SCI who is concerned about losing/maintaining weight needs to keep in mind and adjust to the fact that we don't get to eat as much as our AB counterparts without storing it somewhere (fat).

[kidrock]

I lost 4 stone by eating 4 small meals a day. I kept with 1200 calories. I did start on 800 but, i felt yuk.
I calorie counted through the internet. The only problem is getting weighed. The only time i could weigh myself was when i had a hospital appointment.
The only downside is the loose skin on the body parts you can't exercise. I am the weight now I was before my accident but, my body doesn't look the same.

[brockit79]

Hey Chance,,

Please let me direct you to this page which offers specific calorie guidelines of required daily amounts for weight loss;

http://www.apparelyz...__1#entry233328

The point that A Trophy Guy made about avoiding the term 'diet' I think, from personal experience, tends to end up counter productive to weight loss for the exact reasons he mentioned. I battled for years yo yo dieting when eventually it clicked in to place and I ditched diets. My life was busy with work, fitness and play and I ate around that thus healthy eating is now a part of me; no diet necessary. That said I do have a penchant for French Fancies cakes which I have to monitor.

Like I said this took me a while to master and the first time I lost weight I followed a strict diet, the link above states the facts about weight loss and amounts of calories required to lose weight; 6 meals of steak and cheese sandwiches = weight gain; 6 meals of fruit, vegetables and lean proteins = weight loss/maintenance, if you add exercise to the equation you are on to a winner.

I hope this helps
Broc

[paul1404]

Hey Chance,,

Please let me direct you to this page which offers specific calorie guidelines of required daily amounts for weight loss;

http://www.apparelyzed.com/forums/topic/19568-paraplegic-and-quadriplegic-weight-loss-tips/page__p__233328__hl__calories__fromsearch__1#entry233328

The point that A Trophy Guy made about avoiding the term 'diet' I think, from personal experience, tends to end up counter productive to weight loss for the exact reasons he mentioned. I battled for years yo yo dieting when eventually it clicked in to place and I ditched diets. My life was busy with work, fitness and play and I ate around that thus healthy eating is now a part of me; no diet necessary. That said I do have a penchant for French Fancies cakes which I have to monitor.

Like I said this took me a while to master and the first time I lost weight I followed a strict diet, the link above states the facts about weight loss and amounts of calories required to lose weight; 6 meals of steak and cheese sandwiches = weight gain; 6 meals of fruit, vegetables and lean proteins = weight loss/maintenance, if you add exercise to the equation you are on to a winner.

I hope this helps
Broc

Only French Fancie being monitored? Wagon wheels? Plantains with cheese? Do you want to backtrack?

[brockit79]

I have never tried plantains, boy oh boy I'd like to try the dish with coconut
Wagon wheels are standard and need to mention as is my love of backtracking

Edited by brockit79, 28 December 2011 - 11:44 AM.