Diet....contest?
Calories.
Was reading Men's Health last night, and it had the following:
% of calories consumed that are absorbed:
Fat: 95-99%
Carbs: 95%
Protein: 70-80%
% of calories blocked by fiber:
Up to 20%
So basically, if you eat a high-fiber, high-protein, high-fat diet, you should absorb many fewer calories than SAD (standard american diet).
This matches well with the 4-hour body diet (Which is basically veggies, meat, and beans).
On day 3, have already dropped a few pounds that I assume are water weight, but feels good to see the scale go down.
Day 1 was rough due to almost no carbs (ate some peanut butter with dinner). Day 2 was better as I had beans with lunch and dinner.
Was reading Men's Health last night, and it had the following:
% of calories consumed that are absorbed:
Fat: 95-99%
Carbs: 95%
Protein: 70-80%
% of calories blocked by fiber:
Up to 20%
So basically, if you eat a high-fiber, high-protein, high-fat diet, you should absorb many fewer calories than SAD (standard american diet).
This matches well with the 4-hour body diet (Which is basically veggies, meat, and beans).
On day 3, have already dropped a few pounds that I assume are water weight, but feels good to see the scale go down.
Day 1 was rough due to almost no carbs (ate some peanut butter with dinner). Day 2 was better as I had beans with lunch and dinner.
It's not me, it's someone else.
I've got about 2 weeks to figure out what diet/exercise program I'm going to do, I'm leaning towards the 4 hour body 30 day diet for 60 days along with Insanity, which is a 60 day program.
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Edited By Leisher on 1310282149
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
Are you implying the diet sapped your energy?
I'm really debating the Insanity part. The wife made a good point to me today when I brought it up. She said that I'll do it and look great, but when I stop I'll put all the weight back on plus some, which is what usually happens to folks who do these very effective weight loss programs. So instead, I might just do the diet, plus a lower exercise program like situps, pushups, and some time on the exercise bike.
Not sure yet.
I'm really debating the Insanity part. The wife made a good point to me today when I brought it up. She said that I'll do it and look great, but when I stop I'll put all the weight back on plus some, which is what usually happens to folks who do these very effective weight loss programs. So instead, I might just do the diet, plus a lower exercise program like situps, pushups, and some time on the exercise bike.
Not sure yet.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
Yes. I'm probably not eating enough beans/veggies for carbs. And I'm not doing the post-workout meals that he ate (which had a lot more carbs) cuz I'm not working out.Leisher wrote:Are you implying the diet sapped your energy?
I'm really debating the Insanity part. The wife made a good point to me today when I brought it up. She said that I'll do it and look great, but when I stop I'll put all the weight back on plus some, which is what usually happens to folks who do these very effective weight loss programs. So instead, I might just do the diet, plus a lower exercise program like situps, pushups, and some time on the exercise bike.
Not sure yet.
It's not me, it's someone else.
You'll look great in your dress.Troy wrote:Been on the road a lot for work, but have cut drinking any sort of beverage with sugar from my diet, and have been ordering lots of salads.
Down to about 180, which for me is pretty skinny. Wedding shape baby.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Week 1 results: 5 pounds dropped.
Energy has stabilized, making sure I eat enough beans, and adding a 100-calorie (5g fiber) whole wheat bread thing to my breakfast has worked wonders in keeping me from being hungry.
I'm also taking supplemental fiber with many meals to see if that helps keep food moving along.
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Energy has stabilized, making sure I eat enough beans, and adding a 100-calorie (5g fiber) whole wheat bread thing to my breakfast has worked wonders in keeping me from being hungry.
I'm also taking supplemental fiber with many meals to see if that helps keep food moving along.
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It's not me, it's someone else.
Well, if anyone wants to do a competition, let me know. I need to get in shape, and I keep failing.
I'm in.
I simply haven't had the time to get started, and I want something to force me to make time.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
September first?Leisher wrote:I'm in.Well, if anyone wants to do a competition, let me know. I need to get in shape, and I keep failing.
I simply haven't had the time to get started, and I want something to force me to make time.
How much (%age wise) are you looking to lose? I'm gunning for 20%, but willing to do a competition to that or anything lower.
It's not me, it's someone else.
How about Monday the 29th? That gives us a full week and two weekends to eat terribly before starting a full diet and exercise program.
I'm thinking of a specific weight as a goal, but I think it falls within 15%-20% of my current weight (I'm not 100% on what I currently weigh).
By the way, will there be a wager or any other sort of carrot?
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I'm thinking of a specific weight as a goal, but I think it falls within 15%-20% of my current weight (I'm not 100% on what I currently weigh).
By the way, will there be a wager or any other sort of carrot?
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"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
Fuck me am I stressed out. You're right. The first is fine.
I'll have to weigh myself and get the exact percentage I want to drop.
What's the target date?
I'll have to weigh myself and get the exact percentage I want to drop.
What's the target date?
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell