For those working on maintaining weight

[han-grrl]

Thanks Jocelyn

I already plan my outings pretty well, i usually have salad an some kind of protein in a restaurant setting, and my friends are pretty nice about things too...

You see, i had a ruptured ulcer almost a year and a half ago, and since then, i need to watch things

1) when i eat - like if dinner is called for 6 and things take a while, and i am too hungry - i can cramp up...so...i usually just eat something before going and not depend on anyone else for feeding me...

2) fatting foods, even stuff cooked in a little too much butter can be upsetting to my belly

3) over eating...which is a fine balance...i really have to "listen" to when i am satiated, because a bit beyond can have me doubled over in pain.

So its a matter of management, which i am totally used to now. Its on the odd occasion, when "oh this is so good" food moments, when i might have a bite too much, or i didn't know something was cooked in butter then i might have a problem, but its all good...

[Becky]

Interesting topic. I struggle with how to eat enough to keep my weight (and body fat) up when I'm riding a lot, and still make healthy choices. I'm diabetic, and use an insulin pump, so losing weight can actually be a bad thing because I begin to run out of places that are "pinchable" enough to put an infusion set in. (similar to an IV, but in fat, not a vein )


Any suggestions for high-calorie choices that aren't necessarily loaded with bad fats?

[emily_in_nc]

Any suggestions for high-calorie choices that aren't necessarily loaded with bad fats?

Peanut butter or almond butter, yummmmmm We make our own in a Vita-mix. Nuts in general...good fats.

[NbyNW]

Interesting topic. I struggle with how to eat enough to keep my weight (and body fat) up when I'm riding a lot, and still make healthy choices. I'm diabetic, and use an insulin pump, so losing weight can actually be a bad thing because I begin to run out of places that are "pinchable" enough to put an infusion set in. (similar to an IV, but in fat, not a vein )


Any suggestions for high-calorie choices that aren't necessarily loaded with bad fats?

+1 to emily and han-grrl's suggestions, plus organic WHOLE milk yogurt (there are a few good brands out there).

A few more ideas:

Avocados as an addition to any sandwich or guac & chips

Pasta tossed w/ olive oil, parmesan, fresh ground pepper & sea salt. Easy peasy! (google "pasta con cacio e pepe")

I should probably experiment w/ whole wheat pasta but right now good ol' semolina is a guilty pleasure.

Any fish high in omega-3's, like salmon

I'm not sure if my lazy-girl solutions to calories would be compatible with your sugar management needs, but I think they avoid the bad fats:

When I lived in NYC, tasty fresh bagels were always in arms' reach. And so yummy there was no need to pile a lot of fatty unhealthy things on them.

Japanese rice balls -- I get seasoning mixes from the Asian grocery, mix them with sushi rice and squish them into a triangle shape -- voila, portable carbolicious snack.

On days when I bike to work I often have a PB&J on wheat bread (or almond butter with raspberry jam) around 3:30 in the afternoon so I have enough fuel to get me home.

[han-grrl]

fig newtons are also tasty

To maintain my I find i have to eat lower "grain carb" - i dont' say low carb because i eat a lot of fruit/veg especially raw...i'll add in more grains when riding...i just find once i start including too much, i end up eating more and more and more, like i can't stop, but having a higher protein percentage of total makes things more manageable for me (and i feel better too)

ditto on the avocado! mmm....

[Becky]

I never thought of switching to 2% or whole milk, but that would be an easy way to add calories! And any excuse to eat more avocados is a good thing in my book

As far as sugar management goes, if I avoid high GI foods, and anything deep-fried, I do pretty well on the blood sugar front. So most of these suggestions fit right in with what I'm already doing.

[Crankin]

I already use low salt soy sauce at home and I just don't use it when I eat sushi, etc. It is rare that I eat Chinese food anymore, but I never eat the friend junk, like Shooting Star mentioned. I love Indian food, but "it" doesn't love me.
I know I should be even more stringent when eating out, but sometimes, I think I am so damn focused on doing everything healthy, that it takes the fun out of everything! On the other hand, I think I am doing well for my age, so I guess I just have to keep fighting the battle.

[NbyNW]

Sushi is a stealth vehicle for salt & white rice

These days I try to do mostly sashimi and just a few nigiri or rolls, and definitely go for low sodium soy sauce on the sushi.

[tulip]

I've been to a Whole Foods that has sushi made with a variety of grains, not just rice. Things like quinoa and other grains of which I don't know the name. Anyhow, it's tasty, although slightly purple.

I have learned to like brown rice, but only basmati. I've found that my rice cooker is essential in successful rice cuisine. I've also learned to really like whole grain pasta, but it did take me a while to get there. Now I find it so much more nutritious and tasty. It doesn't wear off after an hour, like white pasta does (I always feel hungry an hour or two after lots of white pasta).

Whole milk is so much better than skim. I can't stand skim milk; my grandfather used to call it Blue Death. Whole milk yogurt, with the cream on top, is also fantastic. I prefer to eat foods that have escaped unnecessary processing, and that includes removing the fat from milk and the whole grain from pasta and rice.

Avocados and olive oil are good fats, as is fish, especially cold water fish. I also eat beef (locally farm raised--I buy it directly from the farm) once a week, and chicken (also local-it just tastes better) once or twice a week. I'm a big veggie-eating person, but I have to make sure I get enough protein, so I often add leftover meat/fish/chicken to my salads (with avocado).

I also like smoothies made with yogurt and berries and bananas. I stock up on frozen berries. Berries might not work for someone with ulcer problems, though, I don't know (seeds??)

Can you tell that I ate lunch MANY HOURS ago??

[letsride89]

for this thread?

sounds just like me.

100-105lbs is where i am...

lactoseintolerant and i have IBS. try to eat at a restaurant with that kind of diet. ahhaha

maintaining weight is just as much on my mind as if i was trying to lose weight. its annoying to be honest.

great thread!