Carb Formula
Well, I got back home from Texas this afternoon and found my notebook
with the formula information. I must make a correction. The formula is
actually for figuring calories. Perhaps Barbara or someone knows how to
convert calories per day to carbs per day? Sorry about the mix-up, but
here’s the info anyway.
1. Steps to figure desirable weight:
*Medium Body Build (bone structure): WOMEN - Allow 119 lbs for first 5
ft. of height, plus 3 lbs. for each additional inch; MEN - Allow 135
lbs. for first 5 ft. of height, plus 3 lbs. for each additional inch.
*Small Body Build: WOMEN - subtract 10%; MEN - subtract 10%
* Large Body Build: WOMEN - add 10%; MEN - add 10%
2. Steps to figure calorie needs:
*Sedentary/Moderate Activity Factor: WOMEN - 11; MEN - 12
*Very Active: WOMEN - 12; MEN - 13
FORMULA:
(Current Weight) X (Activity Factor) = (Calories needed to maintain
current weight)
If current weight is more than "desired weight" in #1 above, decrease
caloric intake from your maintenance level by 500 calories per day. (7
days @ 500 calories = 3500 calories = 1 lb. loss per week)
(Calories needed to maintain current weight) - 500 = (Calories needed to
lose 1 lb. per week)
I hope this helps. Once you have figured what your daily caloric/carb
intake, be sure to check with your Dr./CDE/Dietician for verification.
Connie & Dot … going to bed early to make up for sleep lost on the way
to the airport in the middle of the night (yawn)