no carb dieting isnt good for you... i lost weight just eating better, stopped my binge snacking and cut out aspartame...
I was eating oatmeal and brown rice for a while as carbs along with obviously fuits/vegetables but I got a bit off track snacking on chips and chocolate here and there so I have to get back to a more high protein/low carb thing for at least a couple weeks.
Lol. I saw Velveeta Mac n Cheese at Meijer last night (the picture on the box) and nearly crashed mah cart into it. I want carbs!
I know...right?!? I really shouldn't do it though. It's not helping my no carb diet that I'm trying to start!
That actually sounds good...oatmeal and brown rice. With chicken, steak, etc. What type of portions and that sort of thing?
I was thinking of eggs or oatmeal in the morning, brown rice w/ chicken for lunch, and chicken or steak for dinner. Thoughts???
That actually sounds good...oatmeal and brown rice. With chicken, steak, etc. What type of portions and that sort of thing?
I was thinking of eggs or oatmeal in the morning, brown rice w/ chicken for lunch, and chicken or steak for dinner. Thoughts???
Have you tried mashed cauliflower instead??? I don't like cauliflower, but I have made mashed cauliflower before and it's really good. If you check the cooking section I have a recipe listed in the South Beach Diet Recipes thread...it should be stickied.
I know you didn't ask me, but unless it's changed Panacea and I are on the same diet. The portion size on chicken and steak is about the size of a deck of cards. Rice and pasta are 1 cup. I would add some veggies to the meals to help keep you full w/ protein, but other than that it sounds good. As for the oatmeal, if you can, get the old fashioned oats and make it up yourself...the instant stuff is full of all kinds of crazy ingredients and tons of sugar. Oh, and also, add in a small snack in between meals. It keeps your metabolism going and evens out your blood sugar to help control cravings and hunger. Good luck!!!
Have you tried mashed cauliflower instead??? I don't like cauliflower, but I have made mashed cauliflower before and it's really good. If you check the cooking section I have a recipe listed in the South Beach Diet Recipes thread...it should be stickied.
I know you didn't ask me, but unless it's changed Panacea and I are on the same diet. The portion size on chicken and steak is about the size of a deck of cards. Rice and pasta are 1 cup. I would add some veggies to the meals to help keep you full w/ protein, but other than that it sounds good. As for the oatmeal, if you can, get the old fashioned oats and make it up yourself...the instant stuff is full of all kinds of crazy ingredients and tons of sugar. Oh, and also, add in a small snack in between meals. It keeps your metabolism going and evens out your blood sugar to help control cravings and hunger. Good luck!!!
Fruits: best in the morning/day
Whole grains: good all day
Animal protein: good when lean; limit portions of animal protein at night to aid digestion
5-6 small meals per day is good.
My suggestion is to find a calorie calculator online and, with your height, weight, and activity level, find out your maintenance and weight loss requirements. I'd guess 1600-2000 calories per day for weight loss for a male, but that's just a guess.
The foods you've listed are good. Brown rice, oatmeal, berries, apples, all sorts of vegetables, salads, olive oil, lean meats and poultry, seafood.
A 1/2 cup of oatmeal or brown rice is usually the serving size, and meat/poultry/seafood should be like 3-4oz, and vegetables are unlimited, I think a cup is considered a serving, and 1/2 a cup is a serving of fruit.
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