What are your eating habits ???
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WildVolley
Legend
I almost always eat three meals a day. I occasionally try skipping a meal for the fasting deal, but that's not the usual. I don't always eat as well as I should, but I try to avoid eating too much junk food.
I think that people who are dieting need to be careful about slowing down their metabolisms. I haven't had a problem with weight because I've always been fairly active and my metabolism rate is still high. My worry about someone eating only one meal a day is that he might be training his body to hold on to all the calories and pack on fat.
I think that people who are dieting need to be careful about slowing down their metabolisms. I haven't had a problem with weight because I've always been fairly active and my metabolism rate is still high. My worry about someone eating only one meal a day is that he might be training his body to hold on to all the calories and pack on fat.
TennisCanada1
Professional
Sounds healthy but really time consuming haha
Shroud
G.O.A.T.
Try to eat healthy and no refined carbs or sugars. Veggies. Little fruit. Nuts berries and seeds. Curries these days. Seaweed too
Examples
Examples
Sample meals. These are my own creations. There are probably better recipes or something.
Its not all greens and seeds:
Leeky eggs and garlic:
Cauliflower medley:
I cook a large pot of veggie soup each week and put it in the fridge - it lasts around a week eating a bowl and a half a day - definitely not time consuming.
I cook a pot of Dahl in another pot - lentils,spices etc.
I then add it to the soup.
I also add a tin of coconut cream to thicken it up.
I use around 5-6 litres of Pureau water to the soup.
Have been doing this for 15 years or so.
I cook a pot of Dahl in another pot - lentils,spices etc.
I then add it to the soup.
I also add a tin of coconut cream to thicken it up.
I use around 5-6 litres of Pureau water to the soup.
Have been doing this for 15 years or so.
onehandbh
G.O.A.T.
I generally eat 3 - 4 meals per day and then snacks in between whenever I am hungry.
Basically, I eat when I am hungry. If I am not hungry, I will delay my meal.
when I wake up:
- 2 glasses of water
Breakfast:
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- some fruit (papaya & 1/2 banana)
- yogurt with muesli
- tea
- something in the bread family (e.g. croissant, muffin, etc.)
Lunch:
- about 3 - 4 hrs later.
Dinner:
- about 4 hrs later
Dinner #2 if I am still a little hungry. But usually a smaller meal.
Snacks:
- whenever I feel a little hungry
Water:
- whenever I feel thirsty
Just before going to bed:
- 1-2 glasses of water
Basically, I eat when I am hungry. If I am not hungry, I will delay my meal.
when I wake up:
- 2 glasses of water
Breakfast:
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- some fruit (papaya & 1/2 banana)
- yogurt with muesli
- tea
- something in the bread family (e.g. croissant, muffin, etc.)
Lunch:
- about 3 - 4 hrs later.
Dinner:
- about 4 hrs later
Dinner #2 if I am still a little hungry. But usually a smaller meal.
Snacks:
- whenever I feel a little hungry
Water:
- whenever I feel thirsty
Just before going to bed:
- 1-2 glasses of water
TennisCanada1
Professional
So for 15 years you've basically been eating soup almost every day? Aren't you tired of that?
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FuzzyYellowBalls41
Guest
Pastas, mexican food, pizza, chocolate, meats, veggies and fruits. I drink no soda at all. Just water and milk. I try to get at least 50 fl oz of water in me each day. My diet is weird. I also don't eat breakfast in the mornings. Only on weekends.
BlueB
Legend
I eat everything and try to keep it balanced. 3 to 4 meals. Rarely buy junk or processed foods. Always cook dinner from scratch. Breakfast and one of the lunches might be a sandwich.
Always eat bananas or energy bars during tennis + coconut water. No pop, except after skiing (like the combo of caffeine and sugar in Coke better then energy drink). Mostly one coffee per day, only. Lots of water. Often 1/2 glass of wine with dinner. No beer.
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Always eat bananas or energy bars during tennis + coconut water. No pop, except after skiing (like the combo of caffeine and sugar in Coke better then energy drink). Mostly one coffee per day, only. Lots of water. Often 1/2 glass of wine with dinner. No beer.
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Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Lol that reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry gets a woman's number off an AIDS walk list, and he's out on a double date with her and George and Susan. She mentions that she volunteers at like a soup kitchen, and George and Jerry are like, "So these bums eat soup for every meal 3 times a day?" Lol
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Eating once a day isn't really healthy at all. It's terrible for your metabolism actually.
user92626
G.O.A.T.
That's a myth.
http://dailyburn.com/life/health/metabolism-myths-weight-loss/
the most important factors to consider are the quantity and quality of the food we consume. Whether you eat 2,000 calories of rice in one sitting or spread it out throughout the day, it still has a similar effect, Freedhoff says. Instead, it might be best to focus on eating quality food in a timeframe that fits your individual schedule.
OP, like you I eat well mainly once a day. But I do eat two tiny "meals" (a couple hard boiled eggs or a small salad or a small pastry) at 9am and 3pm that's because of my activity levels.
The foods I eat are ...usual everyday foods. Not specifically lean or diet-like. But for sure I can use better food selections.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Because that website, which is essentially a blog post, is a super valid source right??
user92626
G.O.A.T.
You could even go up to [URL='http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=1812308']72 hours without food as this study states and not damage your metabolism[/URL] (Not recommended but simply trying to make a point that fasting won’t hurt you):Because that website, which is essentially a blog post, is a super valid source right??
https://www.cambridge.org/core/jour...en-and-women/9B489A336FA5E425637450982AD386AD
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
That's not the point I was making though.
I am not a doctor or scientist but where does it say a human body requires 3 meals a day?? I think half the nation is grossly overweight because of that and other factors. Sure, if your a pro athlete I can see that but 3 meals a day is a lot to digest. I do agree that 2 meals a day is a good goal and maybe I should follow that.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Go to any nutritionist/doctor or what have you and they'll all tell you that it's better to eat smaller meals throughout the day... Also, follow any sensible meal plan by athletes and what have you, and you'll also see they eat about 4-6 times per day...
If you eat one meal a day what will end up happening is that it will be difficult to determine exactly how many calories you really need, and additionally it's not terribly good to put 2000+ calories into your body in one meal. Also, after a while, your body won't know when the next meal is coming, so it will store a considerable portion of what you ate in that one meal as fat, thus slowing your metabolism. Starvation diets are not good for you.
Half the nation is overweight because they eat doughnuts and cake, and drink ****ing soda by the gallon, and there's a fast food place on every corner, and they eat that an average of 3-5 times per week. And then those same people whine, *****, and complain at having to walk more than 30 minutes a day or do any form of exercise. Believe me, I've been there before - the food part, not the whining about exercise part. About 4 and a half years ago, I changed my diet, and over the course of about 21+ months I went from a 337 pound guy to a 165 pound guy...
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
I'm getting the impression that you aren't the brightest crayon in the box.
user92626
G.O.A.T.
One can easily eat 1500 to 2000 calories in one meal, which is the amount for most adults in the US, ie light/average activity day. So, you see it's completely unnecessary to eat 4-6 meals, even detrimental to your health because you constantly stimulate your appetite and things can get out of hand fast.
I don't necessarily advocate 1 meal/day. IMO, 1 light meal + 1 coffee (or any energy booster) + 1 big meal at 3 different time is ideal.
The reason the majority in the US are overweight, I think, is mainly due to the outdated thinking of requiring 3 elaborate meals. A big breakfast, which mommy always says is the most important meal of the day, a big lunch, so you won't binge in the evening as your friends would tell you, and then a big dinner, because dinner couldn't be more traditional (who in the world doesn't eat dinner?). So you see, altogether is just too much and the evidence is clear.
This year I lost 26+ pounds to put me in the top end of normal BMI, simply by changing my mindset. Obviously I eat enough for my activity requirement and since that amount is much less than what 3 meals would call for, I prioritize the meals. It's just math.
I don't necessarily advocate 1 meal/day. IMO, 1 light meal + 1 coffee (or any energy booster) + 1 big meal at 3 different time is ideal.
The reason the majority in the US are overweight, I think, is mainly due to the outdated thinking of requiring 3 elaborate meals. A big breakfast, which mommy always says is the most important meal of the day, a big lunch, so you won't binge in the evening as your friends would tell you, and then a big dinner, because dinner couldn't be more traditional (who in the world doesn't eat dinner?). So you see, altogether is just too much and the evidence is clear.
This year I lost 26+ pounds to put me in the top end of normal BMI, simply by changing my mindset. Obviously I eat enough for my activity requirement and since that amount is much less than what 3 meals would call for, I prioritize the meals. It's just math.
Mongolmike
Hall of Fame
I eat small amounts about every 2-3 hours... a yogurt, a banana, protein shake, PBJ, oatmeal, 4 oz chicken, etc. Counting calories - approx. 1500 day total. Down 50 lbs since Feb (220-170).
It's amazing how many calories are in a sweet tea or a regular Pepsi, let alone a normal American fast food lunch, or god forbid a pizza! Oh, and bacon too... luv it, but it's almost like ice cream, a treat. Because if I eat 6-8 slices of bacon, I'll be skipping something(s) later on in the day to cover it!
It's amazing how many calories are in a sweet tea or a regular Pepsi, let alone a normal American fast food lunch, or god forbid a pizza! Oh, and bacon too... luv it, but it's almost like ice cream, a treat. Because if I eat 6-8 slices of bacon, I'll be skipping something(s) later on in the day to cover it!
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Oh yeah, I don't do that stuff anymore, like ever. Although I may have to, because I just stepped on the scale yesterday and I was down to 155 or so. Been doing too much cardio lately and not enough with the weights, so I probably need to start eating more and putting on the muscle.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
I am like you but I gain weight easily due not only to metabolism but also to drinking about half a liter of wine per day. That increases my appetite etc.
No junk food, no pops, going mainly for fish, sweet feta cheese, seeds/nuts, tons of fruits and plenty of avocadoes, tomatoes, red bell peppers and other veggies...Some dark chocolate.
(White) bread is what usually does me it for gaining weight and I'm much better off when I don't eat bread.
user92626
G.O.A.T.
I avoid the mindset that thinks no junk food, avoids pizza, pepsi.
Unless doctor orders, it's completely unnecessary.
Pizza and pepsi may be low on nutritional value but they are very high value on enjoyment, entertainment and the social food scale. I eat pizza (with beer, with friends after our weekend matches) once every two week. I also eat cheeseburgers, fries and soda every few weeks. I feel happy, non craving and completely in control of my weight. Today I absolutely demolished my friend in singles.
The key is to eat a balance, nutritious style but also meeting psychological need so you can assure long term success. It's unnecessary to give the body 100% fresh vegetables and lean meats. That's overkill to the point of detriment.
Unless doctor orders, it's completely unnecessary.
Pizza and pepsi may be low on nutritional value but they are very high value on enjoyment, entertainment and the social food scale. I eat pizza (with beer, with friends after our weekend matches) once every two week. I also eat cheeseburgers, fries and soda every few weeks. I feel happy, non craving and completely in control of my weight. Today I absolutely demolished my friend in singles.
The key is to eat a balance, nutritious style but also meeting psychological need so you can assure long term success. It's unnecessary to give the body 100% fresh vegetables and lean meats. That's overkill to the point of detriment.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
currently:
cereal for breakfast on which I sprinkle rolled oats, once in a while eggs.
begal with butter
burger & fries for lunch
snack on carrots
pizza or sandwich for dinner
then some more junk food later in the evening
cereal for breakfast on which I sprinkle rolled oats, once in a while eggs.
begal with butter
burger & fries for lunch
snack on carrots
pizza or sandwich for dinner
then some more junk food later in the evening
