Introduction

May 16, 2005

Hello,

I'm . I have been interested in metabolic manipulation via diet

for a couple of years now. It began with my diagnosis of Type II

diabetes and the subsequent dietary education from medical

professionals, and later with my investigation into low-carb diets.

The biochemical world of human metabolism is fascinating.

I have been successful in recent years in controlling my blood sugar

levels through diet, and now I'd like to see if I can gain some

greater control on my metabolism and weight.

I am 31 years old. 345 lbs. and 5'10 " . I am, however, very large of

frame (a radiologist once had a devil of a time fitting my rib cage

into a thoracic X-ray). The lightest I have been in my adult life

was 225 lbs. and I felt very good at that weight.

I've just been reading the Elle Magazine thread, and the subsequent

side-discussions, and admit that I am a bit confused. I'd love to set

a target for calories/day for myself, but I don't really know where

to begin. I already know what types of food I want to eat for this

diet... that being the most healthy and successful combination I have

already used for blood-sugar/insulin regulation. (Mostly nuts, seeds,

greens, nutritional oils, berries, cottage cheese, eggs & yogurt,

along with a daily glass of red wine.) But now I want to try to

calculate the amounts I'd like to limit those foods to.

My current weight goal is 260 lbs, as I feel I could reach that

weight readily with diet and light exercise. Less than that will

likely require more exercise than I am currently comfortable with

doing... but I will re-evaluate my activity level once I approach

that goal.

I understand that CRON is more than weight loss, but that is an

important side goal for me.

By the way, I am extremely skeptical of BMI. For me, at least, I know

that it is way off base. Given that I have approximately 185 lbs. of

lean body mass, I don't think it's reasonable for me to have a goal

of 150 lbs. total weight. :-\ Or am I SUPPOSED to reduce my muscle

mass?

Thanks,

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