Ideal diet plan

[2in10s]

Hi,
So I just read this from the Kleybanova thread in the pro general section:

The fattest person in the world can have a washboards stomach if they adhere to my diet. But few people have the discipline. Protein is awful these days because of all the hundreds of nano toxins in it. IT causes massive bloating.

My diet is bloat free. And don't ask for it, because someone is taking it to market. Our Hollywood clients use it for when they want to look shredded.

The corollary benefit is that it makes you uber healthy. Literally impervious to disease.

So I was just wondering, I have the discipline and willpower for one of these. At least I think I do, so does anyone have a good plan that I can follow that is detailed?
Thanks.

 

[CanadianChic]

I don't believe in diets. If you are serious about a lifestyle change in the way you eat and exercise I would look into Body For Life. Don't buy into anything...just rent the book from the library (or buy used if you want to).

 

[AM28143]

You know what you have to do to lose weight: lower caloric intake and exercise more. It's fairly simple but, of course, difficult to achieve.

How much weight are you looking to lose? (If uncomfortable, you don't have to answer this.)

-Adam

 

[KenC]

Before undertaking any diet I would suggest grabbing a basic physiology book and trying to learn about how the body uses and stores energy. After that you will realize that mosts diet plans are worthless, and most diets ultimately make people fatter in the end. Why? Because if you suddenly limit your calorie intake the body will go into emergency mode and save as much fat as possible and burn though protein preferentially. Then, when you cave in and go off diet your metabolism is already much lower and the body is conditioned to store as much fat as possible. That is why most people who diet just get fatter over the long term.

The best way to lose weight is to eat a steady amount of calories through healthy foods, including lots of veggies and no processed meats, and just up the energy demand on your body. Start playing a lot more tennis, hike in the mountains, mountain bike, climb stairs, run etc. In this way your body will say "Damn, I got too much fat to carry around while this guy is doing all this exercise." In this way you burn through fat preferentially as the body tries to maintain muscle tone and mass.

In short, the key to losing weight is increasing the metabolic rate more than increasing the calorie intake. Dieting naturally lowers the metabolic rate.

 

[2in10s]

You know what you have to do to lose weight: lower caloric intake and exercise more. It's fairly simple but, of course, difficult to achieve.

How much weight are you looking to lose? (If uncomfortable, you don't have to answer this.)

-Adam

im 17, 5'9 and 173 lbs. I want to be 160. I am not sure what specific foods to eat when, especially since I am a tennis player, and I am not sure how long it should take to acheive this goal.

 

[OKUSA]

nano toxins, i eat a spoonful everyday

 

[2in10s]

what does that do?

 

[r2473]

There are few people who know the diet "secret". I am one of those few people.

My plan comes only costs $200, and comes with a guarantee........and a free toaster!!!!

If you call in the next 20 mins, I'll double the offer (just pay separate shipping and handling).

 

[2in10s]

Wtf...........

 

[maverick66]

step one- throw out your scale. use the mirror to go by your weight. If you look healthy and are happy with your weight then its fine. I looked better at 190 then I do at 170. Its just how my body looks.

step two- Like CC said its a life style change. Diets fail because you lose the weight then go back to bad habits. Start forming good ones with your food choices and your body will start to change.

step three- Get your behind in the gym. Exercise is one of the key things to being healthy and looking good. If you dont exercise you are gonna need some ridiculous genetics to look good.

 

[2in10s]

I am a tennis player I excersize A LOT but then I eat a lot, because I have no disciplined diet plan or calorie intake or sugar intake or any sort of limit to follow, so if I had one to follow than I would benefit from it and use it as a lifestyle rather than a diet. I am not lazy to make one, I just do not know what is needed.

 

[Cindysphinx]

I have finally come across a "diet" that works for me long term. It's not a diet, of course. It's a way of eating.

I eat fish/seafood, veggies, dairy, eggs and carbs. No red meat, pork, turkey, chicken, squab, sausage, bison, cornish game hen, hot dogs . . .

It is easy to find delicious things to eat, even in restaurants. The biggest surprise was that I had previously believed I was eating a lot of veggies, when in fact I was eating veggies as an afterthought -- if at all. Once you plow your way through all that meat, there's not much room left for vegetables . . . .

 

[OrangeOne]

I am a tennis player I excersize A LOT but then I eat a lot, because I have no disciplined diet plan or calorie intake or sugar intake or any sort of limit to follow, so if I had one to follow than I would benefit from it and use it as a lifestyle rather than a diet. I am not lazy to make one, I just do not know what is needed.

Eating by numbers works for very few people.

If you're finding yourself at a weight or shape you're not happy with, and you're already exercising loads - eat a bit less, or a bit better. It's that simple.

If something seems oily & fatty - it probably is. If something seems sugary and sweet - it probably is. Replace a few fatty & sugary things with nothing - or with fibre-rich calorie-light vegetables, and you'll notice the change. Maybe also find one 'bad' thing to cut out - and if you drink non-diet soft drinks, start there.

 

[charliefedererer]

As many have stated above, just cut out sweets, fatty food and junk food and increase fruits and vegatables and complex carbohydrates and you'll be on the right track.

You might find some of the follwoing info helpful without getting overwhelming:

"Nutrition: Performance Diet Principles for Competitive Tennis
Tuesday, October 26, 2004 3:48 PM ET
By Page Love, MS, RD

1. Drink, Drink, Drink! Drink at least 80 oz. of hydrating fluids per day. Drink before you get thirsty. Replace a liter/hour during play. Sports beverages or water are best on the court; juices, milk, and any other decaffeinated beverages are fine during the day. Sports beverages at 6 - 7% absorb quickly from the stomach during match play, i.e. Gatorade. Fruit juices and sodas should be avoided on the court because of the high sugar concentration. Try to drink before you get thirsty!

2. Do not starve the muscles of fuel! Eating at least 8-10 servings per day from complex carbohydrate choices will create the base to maintain your muscle glycogen levels. Choose higher fiber options whenever possible - cereals, bread, rice, pasta, etc. Seven a day from fruits and vegetables will meet extra carbohydrate, mineral, and additional fluid needs from food. Choose a wide variety of colors and types of fruits and vegetables daily - something citrus, something deep green, and at least one other red, yellow, or orange choice. Divide these foods into 5-6 small meals.

3. Eat breakfast everyday! After a ten to twelve hour overnight fast your muscle energy levels are low. It is unfair to expect yourself to perform at a peak without refueling with carbohydrate sources. Many traditional breakfast choices are appropriate choices, i.e. low sugar breakfast cereal, two slices of toast, glass of juice; or, pancakes or waffles, small amount of syrup, fresh fruit, 8 oz. of skim milk. Even if you have not been eating breakfast, try eating a bagel and juice in your car on the way to the court. Starting to eat something again will help to rejuvenate you hunger levels in the morning.

4. Provide the building blocks of muscle tissue everyday! Complete protein sources like turkey, chicken, tuna, tenderloin, and fresh lean deli meats are needed at at least 4-6 oz. amounts during the day. Choose alternative protein options to meet additional protein needs such as low fat milk, cheese, and cottage cheese, light peanut butter, beans, or tofu at smaller meals to aid in satiety and fullness."
- http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Pla...e_Diet_Principles_for_Competitive_Tennis.aspx

 

[rafasclone]

Paleo Diet

Excuse the dramatic tone, but I feel very strongly about what I state below:


If you will let me, I can blow your mind with a few website links. But brace yourself, because the rabbit holes goes far deeper than you ever thought.

What you make of this knowledge depends only on your willpower and perseverance, but it can get you farther than you ever thought possible.

I have nothing to gain from giving you this information. I went on the paleo diet 8 months ago and cleared up blistery dermatitis sores on my face, cleared up acne, lost 25 pounds of fat from what I thought was a lean body, now weigh 140 lbs, 5'10", have just gone up a USTA rating, and feel like I have just awoken from a lifelong slumber (I have high energy and motivation without stimulants).


Brace yourselves:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic_diet (definition)

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/09/19/paleo-diet-solution/
(introductory article)

http://www.thepaleodiet.com/faqs/ (general info)

http://www.paleohacks.com (support from experienced people)


I will answer any sincere private messages or posts about my experiences with this diet. Again, I am not an interested party, except for wishing more people to be liberated in the same way.

 

[Soul]

I liked nutritional writer Gary Taubes recent writing about diets.

"Calories, fat or carbohydrates? Why diets work (when they do)."

http://www.garytaubes.com/2010/12/calories-fat-or-carbohydrates/