Diet Suggestions?

[ClicheGuevara]

And i wouldn't take dieting advice from anyone on here... no offense.

Don't know why, considering that I got my plan from a dietitian and it's working for me just fine.

 

[Boomerang]

it's not just eating healthy - it's portion control

i did calorie counting and lost 30 lbs. I was "skinny" for the first time in my life.

The weight stayed off for a long time because after a few months of eating only so many calories your stomach shrinks and your appetite isn't as huge, but your metabolism goes and goes...

eat smaller meals. eat snacks and breakfast.
take in fiber

foods high in protein fill you up faster - lean meat/nuts (peanut butter)

and an apple always filled me up.

Also keep a bag of spinach in your fridge and just stuff it in certain dishes - lasanga, pizza, etc. I used to buy lean cuisines and add in a cup of steamed veggies - the lean cuisines like the alfredo worked the best for that.

don't cook in oil or butter. cook in something like water, broth or lemon juice...

i got a lot. I'm trying to lose too.

Some one told me they thought I weighed 310 lbs. That was enough to get me eating less.

All of this sounds like fantastic advice. Thank you!

I guess the hardest part for me is going to the grocery and trying to pick out food. I am so leery of prepackaged foods. I don't know what to look for on the labels. I like my fruits and I am trying to get better about my vegetables, but I want other options. For example, you mentione peanut butter. Will any peanut butter do? Or should I look for something specific on the label.

I guess I should have paid more attention to my nutrition class in high school.

 

[Boomerang]

30 grams of fat or less a day.

Eat whatever you want, but make sure your total fat intake is less then 30 grams a day. You will naturally start eating healthier because all the bad stuff is so high in fat. You'll start to think like " Should I really eat the pizza which has x amount of fat? I won't be able to eat much else the rest of the day if I do."

Lot's of fruit as well and try and exercise at least 30 minutes to an hour a day. I lost 20 lbs in 2 months doing that and now I'm losing a steady lb a week. .I'll stop when I reach 210 lbs. .I'm at 225 now down from 255.

Does the 30 gram method work for any gender, size, etc? Or should I find something online for my specifications?

 

[ConTRo13R]

And i wouldn't take dieting advice from anyone on here... no offense.

Hmm well ive have done very extensive reseacrh into foods and diets just because it has interested me and that way i can acheive the body i want, plus stay healthy, id keep your 2cents worth out as you have no clue as to diet tips my man...no offen'c'e
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Also, is it normal to feel hungrier at lunch time if you have eaten breakfast?

Whenever I eat breakfast I am starving by the time lunch comes around. Doesn't it get your metabolism going or something? My problem is that I am incredibly hungry for lunch and need to eat more than usual to be full. It seems wrong on some level...

Yes not eating breakfast will slow doiwn your metabolism as your body will want to conserve the energy it has untill the next meal, storing fats in the process. Breakfats will kick start the metabolism from the first hour which is what you want. Try to eat every three hours even if it is only a snack you have.

I can not argue with most of this except the cereal. I eat Cherios and I swear that their claim about reducing cholesterol is not bull shit. I must be a sick puppy because I eat it dry along with drinking a lot of water at the time.

Hmmm cheerios are now whole grain arent they which is good for you and i think they have cut down on the amount of sugary crap in them, which brings down the calories and carb count in them, but as you say you dont have them with milk which cuts out alot of carbs and caloires, though milk is incredibly nutricous and healthy for you

Cereal in general have a lot of sugar, and you want to get your sugar from things like fruit.

Also, carbs aren't bad... What do you think you get from fruit? It's just making sure what you eat.

The carbs you get from fruite are only sugar carbs and will only give you an initial buzz which will wear off very quickly, you need substantial low GI carbs for your bodies energy, even then dont be overdoing say 100-150g a day of carbs, maybe lower and then pack up with carbs more on the weekends

30 grams of fat or less a day.

Eat whatever you want, but make sure your total fat intake is less then 30 grams a day. You will naturally start eating healthier because all the bad stuff is so high in fat. You'll start to think like " Should I really eat the pizza which has x amount of fat? I won't be able to eat much else the rest of the day if I do."

Lot's of fruit as well and try and exercise at least 30 minutes to an hour a day. I lost 20 lbs in 2 months doing that and now I'm losing a steady lb a week. .I'll stop when I reach 210 lbs. .I'm at 225 now down from 255.

Utter shit if i ever heard it im afraid, if you have a low carb intake you need to have an adequete fat intake, fat is NOT bad for you (except trans fats and manufactured fats) saturated, monounsatuyrated and polysaturates are incredibly good for you, your body need sthem for energy. Dont be afraid of fat content, obviously if you go to high then yea it will be bad but thats comon sense. Don't limit yourself to 30g of fat a day your body needs fat

If you seriously want to turn your body into a complete anavbloiuc state then you will need a very strict diet of incredibly high calories, very high in healthy fats and protein and no more than 25g of carbs a day for 12 days, then 2 days carb up then 5 days of low carbs for a couple of months. You will shed body fat quicker than anything despite all the fat you intake, because your body ill be using it for its main energy source therefore you will need more. You'll also feel livlier less tired and more full of energy. But it will take a while to adjust to, and you will spend most your life preparing food so it really isnt practical in the normal lifestyle.

Dont stay strict to the amount of calories you take in every day, keep your metabolism guessing, dont let it settle into a contsant rhythm as you will start to store fat, say one day take in 1800 calories the next 2200, the next 2000 and so on

 

[Boomerang]

So I got up early enough this morning to sit and enjoy breakfast before leaving for work. I took a huge bite of my apple and it is sour.

Bad apple choice I suppose.

 

[Iris]

The carbs you get from fruite are only sugar carbs and will only give you an initial buzz which will wear off very quickly, you need substantial low GI carbs for your bodies energy, even then dont be overdoing say 100-150g a day of carbs, maybe lower and then pack up with carbs more on the weekends

Okay..... What about grains then? You need 5-6 servings of grains a day.

Also, you really want to get your sugar from fruit. Refined sugar is what contributes to belly fat. And cereal can have refined sugar.
MyPyramid.gov - United States Department of Agriculture - Home

Check the site out, Boomboom. It is a good way to check out what you should be eating.

 

[ClicheGuevara]

Utter shit if i ever heard it im afraid, if you have a low carb intake you need to have an adequete fat intake, fat is NOT bad for you (except trans fats and manufactured fats) saturated, monounsatuyrated and polysaturates are incredibly good for you, your body need sthem for energy. Dont be afraid of fat content, obviously if you go to high then yea it will be bad but thats comon sense. Don't limit yourself to 30g of fat a day your body needs fat

If you seriously want to turn your body into a complete anavbloiuc state then you will need a very strict diet of incredibly high calories, very high in healthy fats and protein and no more than 25g of carbs a day for 12 days, then 2 days carb up then 5 days of low carbs for a couple of months. You will shed body fat quicker than anything despite all the fat you intake, because your body ill be using it for its main energy source therefore you will need more. You'll also feel livlier less tired and more full of energy. But it will take a while to adjust to, and you will spend most your life preparing food so it really isnt practical in the normal lifestyle.

Dont stay strict to the amount of calories you take in every day, keep your metabolism guessing, dont let it settle into a contsant rhythm as you will start to store fat, say one day take in 1800 calories the next 2200, the next 2000 and so on

worked great for me and everyone else I know who has tried it. You can limit yourself to the good fats with 30 grams a day you know. Just because it's not the method you approve of doesn't mean it doesn't work or it's wrong. There are a million different ways to lose weight, she asked for everyone's methods and I gave mine.

So sorry, didn't realize you're the resident expert here but I'm going to believe my therapist who is a dietitian as well. .Call me crazy but I think his degree says he knows what he is talking about.

 

[Pabst]

So I have started my diet! I need to lose some major poundage.

It seems like most everyone has been on a diet at least once in their life. What worked for you? Do you have any yummy healthy snack suggestions?

Unfortunately I didn't grow up eating vegetables and now I despise them...at least all the green ones anyway. I am having a hard time finding healthy foods that I do like.

I am tired of feeling chubby. Suggestions wanted/needed.

changing your lifestyle isnt an instant change. it takes time and more importantly, it requires you have the willpower to stick with it.

i wouldnt suggest a diet, i suggest a change of lifestyle. a tad more walking to start, a small change in diet. you cannot and shouldnt make huge changes and then try to stick with it. you'll set yourself up for failure.

anyone can change their lifestyle choices IF they want. despising veggies is a choice, its not genetic and noone is forcing you to dislike them. if you find them unpalatable then find ways to make them more so.

also your mind needs changing, not just diet and exercise. the mind is the most powerful tool you have to changing yourself. it will convince you that you can or cannot do it, but that also means you're making a choice as YOU are in control, not your mind. the mind simply needs to be reprogrammed to make better choices.

diets also tend to be based on fads and dont work for a number of reasons. a change in diet is not a diet, the atkins diet is a diet. so let's make that clear. choosing to eat more veggies gradually is a change in diet, not a diet itself.

think positive. this requires work and that means it will not be easy. so never say things like "i cant do this" because if you say it often enough you'll believe it and that means you're setting yourself up for failure.

i would suggest going to a doctor and talking to them about changing your lifestyle to get healthier. most likely they'll be able to point you in the direction of a dietitian who can help you out. also check out some gyms in your area and and see if they can provide you with a little one on one with a trainer who can help you get started. i always start with walking, its easy and just about anyone can do it.


i also want to say its hard to like veggies because they are not full of fat sugar and salt. these are things we take in far too much of and when our palate is use to that and you throw in a veggie suddenly the palate doesnt like it. like i said, gradual small changes, but you have to stick with it. find veggies that are more palatable than others, so it's easier to stick with it. i like veggies but there are some i simply dont eat, i dont like their taste and we all have preferences. however the green ones are good for you, especially the leafy green ones. i love spinach and broccoli but i grew up eating them. i can eat them cooked or raw.

you are at a disadvantage but that doesnt mean you cant overcome this. you also need support and encouragement. you can always come here and we can help with that.

 

[Iris]

I agree with Pabst. Honestly, what I've suggested isn't a diet like I've been saying, I really should be calling it a lifestyle change.

 

[JanieDough]

All of this sounds like fantastic advice. Thank you!

I guess the hardest part for me is going to the grocery and trying to pick out food. I am so leery of prepackaged foods. I don't know what to look for on the labels. I like my fruits and I am trying to get better about my vegetables, but I want other options. For example, you mentione peanut butter. Will any peanut butter do? Or should I look for something specific on the label.

I guess I should have paid more attention to my nutrition class in high school.

nothing is whole grain unless it has 3g of fiber or more per serving BUT be weary of foods that add fiber into their food because you need a certain kind of fiber, not the kind they can just pour in the food - it will be listed under ingredients as an additive

peanut butter is fatty, but it's a good fat. Although the preservatives they put in them are a bad fat, so if you can get one that doesn't have preservatives in it, then that's the way to do it.

I eat this one from Wal-Mart called Naturally More. It has flax seed in it too - and it tastes very good!!! You have to stir the shit out of all kinds that don't have preserves though because the oil separates.

Naturally More - What Peanut Butter Should Be

 

[ConTRo13R]

worked great for me and everyone else I know who has tried it. You can limit yourself to the good fats with 30 grams a day you know. Just because it's not the method you approve of doesn't mean it doesn't work or it's wrong. There are a million different ways to lose weight, she asked for everyone's methods and I gave mine.

So sorry, didn't realize you're the resident expert here but I'm going to believe my therapist who is a dietitian as well. .Call me crazy but I think his degree says he knows what he is talking about.

Ok basically i'm going to shut up, i think it says it all about your lifestyle that your paying for someone to do the hard work for you *shrugs*

 

[Iris]

Really? That is pretty messed up. Not everyone is knowledgeable about nutrition and if they seek help, that is about the smartest thing a person could do. Would you rather them look up information on the internet or ask a friend? While you may get useful information, that won't always happen. What if he looks up good ways to lose weight and he's given advice that is counterproductive? Or what if his friend gives him advice that helps him lose weight in a way that is not healthy?

Going to a dietitian is the BEST thing someone can do.

 

[Pabst]

Ok basically i'm going to shut up, i think it says it all about your lifestyle that your paying for someone to do the hard work for you *shrugs*

what
the
fuck
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getting help from a dietitian is allowing them to do the hard work for you? are you for real?

the dietitian can only give information and attempt to educate, it is still up to the person to change their lifestyle and that isnt easy. nobody else can do that but the person.

or do you really expect people to just figure it out on their own through trial and error?

if a person can change their lifestyle faster and become a healthier person sooner as a result of good solid advice and council from a dietitian then i say good for them.

 

[Boomer]

I started a diet after Christmas. I was 260, now I'm 243. I started reading a book called Power food Nutrition Plan. I suggest picking it up. It tells you exactly how your body breaks down food. What you should eat and when you should eat it. The diet Im on gives me crazy energy and keeps my metabolism running at full speed. If you really want to lose some weight and get schooled on your body, then you should grab this book.

 

[click BOOM]

my best suggestion to lose weight is to get your heart broken.
another thing that helps is cutting out any pop of any sort. don't just go to diet pop.
stay away from juices that are nothing but sugar. stick to like juicy juice and welchs(sp?).
also if you eat nothing but tuna you'll some weight reallll quick.
just prepare it in different ways.

i'm not sure if that was helpful or not. sorry if not.

 

[Boomer]

You are right about the drinks. Do not drink your calories. I stick with water because it has really good benefits. If you work out and are well hydrated before you sleep, your body can repair your mucles faster. The more saturated your cells the better your body can transfer glycogin and seratonin, which help with your energy levels and mood. The more seratonin the happier you'll be. Turkey , for example, has tryptophan, which can be used to elevate seratonin levels. Also your brain is 60% water. The better you hydrate the sharper you are mentally. But I disagree with eating just tuna. Your body requires complex carbohydrates for energy, fruits for glycocin and proteins that promote the building of lean muscle (which can be gained from tuna).

Losing weight is awesome. Its kicked up my confidence. But there is a difference between just losing weight and being healthy.

My breakfast consists of 1/2 cup of oat meal. An apple or orange and 1/2 a banana to add flavor to the oats with a tall glass of skim milk, folowed by 16 ounces of water. You can also add a bit of flaxseed oil, which contains omega-3. A fatty acid that is also found in fish. I have crazy energy.

 

[Pabst]

But there is a difference between just losing weight and being healthy.

i agree, diet is PART of being healthy, if you dont exercise and make yourself healthy in other respects all you're doing is losing weight which does not equate into being healthy.

that's why it's always bothered me when people tend to think if you're thin you're healthy. that's not always true.

 

[click BOOM]

damn. i think everyone should pick up one of those books you got for yourself.
i don't particularly need to lose weight, but i sure could be healthier.

 

[Boomer]

Yeah its a great read.

 

[Boomerang]

Diet Day 4: The soda withdrawls are killing me. I have been doing good though. I walked about 3 miles yesterday and a mile so far today along with other muscle building exercises.

My eating habits are definitely different. Usually for breakfast I have a small bowl of Uncle Sam's cereal (very low in sugar, includes wheat flakes and flaxseed, high in fiber, etc) and a banana. For lunch I have sliced turkey on a slice of whole grain white bread ( I thought it was whole wheat when I bought it ). Then for dinner I have corn and a small piece of meat (beef, chicken, pork). At some point during the day I also eat and apple and a few grapes.

I need to go to the grocery soon. The lack of variety is terrible.

Do you all see anything I need to change? Obviously I need to add more veggies in there. I will next time I go to the grocery.

edit: I also started taking a multivitamin. My energy disappeared so I figured I needed something else to help.