My Diet is Better Than Yours (TV Show)
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So apparently the wild diet guy is only eating 800-1100 calories per day. Seems sustainable.
Whaaat! That's crazy, he said he drinks bullet proof coffee which has butter in it, then talked about how he ate cheesecake and carrot cake. Unless he's only eating two bites I don't get it.
Unless that poster is logging and weighing that guys food, he has no idea how much he does or doesn't eat. I doubt the show has enough time to show everything all the clients eat.0 -
She (Dawn Jackson Blatner) also wrote The Flexitarian Diet, not too long ago. That's probably similar. But the ABC site has a good description of her current diet plan.WalkingAlong wrote: »
I don't think there is a "best" diet, much less an "only good one", even from among those few offerings. Though reading about what that Superfood Swap is on her ABC blog, it's the one I'm most interested in.
As far as programs, can everyone agree that the superfood swap is the best and the only good one? Not just because she won the half marathon but it really seems like the healthiest and most practical overall. But it showed in the contestants results, energy levels, and effect on her family.
Yea I meant from the show not in the world in general. I was saying of all the diets on the show that was the best. But yea it is one I'm looking into. Too bad the book won't be out until the end of the year I'll have moved on to something else by then lol.
http://abc.go.com/shows/my-diet-is-better-than-yours/news/updates/abc-my-diet-is-better-than-yours-dawn-jackson-blather-superfood-swap-diet
It's pretty strict but intriguing. Now I think about it every time I have a sweet/treat/alcohol at home and how her rec. is to never do that, only have them when out in social situations. And stick to a monotonous diet at home. I know a lot of people have success through monotonous diets.
I haven't watched the finale yet, I will tonight, but I wonder if the Wild Diet guy was eating so little because he was tired of high-fat foods. That's how I get on Atkins-ish diets. Meat and butter just get unappealing.
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I'm so glad the paleo/wild diet didn't win. I hate that diet. Jasmine totally deserved the win. Good for her. And her superfood swap diet seems sustainable and allows flexibility. Latasha, with all her full makeup and pearls at the gym, did really well too in 3rd place. I bet she'd have lost even more if she hadn't wasted 3 weeks with that loser taskercizing momma's plan.0
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Her wearing make-up or jewelry doesn't bother me. I do that when I work out and it doesn't stop me from getting in a great workout.
I'm sorry I have to respectfully disagree on this one. I think it was cute that Tasha had full makeup all the time but I don't agree that in full (foundation and all) makeup and jewelry you can get a great workout in. A decent one, like walking, yoga, some weights, maybe. But I agree with another poster - it shows you didn't come to break a sweat, and that's not a good start.
Disagree all you like. You are not correct.
Have you ever seen the U.S. women's track compete? At least a fourth of them are in full makeup (visibly heavy makeup on some), some wear jewelry, and there's a few with some really, really long fake and elaborately painted nails that I'd think would be distracting but evidence suggests otherwise.
They wear that stuff and manage to break American and World records. Several wear it every day, including to workouts. Does not seem to be a hindrance.
A good number of people go straight from work to the gym and don't bother to take their makeup off before working out. Some people don't feel 'right' without makeup on and wouldn't dream of being in public without it. Others just enjoy wearing it and how it makes them feel.0 -
Did you see the show? I googled the track team for comparison. That looks like normal makeup levels to me. LaTasha was in full clown mode complete with pearl choker and dangly pearl earrings, and loose pipe curls, and she was getting distracted by it. Not the makeup but the hair and I bet the jewelry.
I would wear makeup to a televised gym session and I do wear some to the gym, but this was crazy level. Purple, yellow, navy and green eye shadow stripes level. If she'd really sweated hard she would've looked like a bag of Skittles left out in the rain.0 -
WalkingAlong wrote: »but this was crazy level. Purple, yellow, navy and green eye shadow stripes level. If she'd really sweated hard she would've looked like a bag of Skittles left out in the rain.
I literally LOL'd at that comment!! Haha.
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WalkingAlong wrote: »Did you see the show? I googled the track team for comparison. That looks like normal makeup levels to me. LaTasha was in full clown mode complete with pearl choker and dangly pearl earrings, and loose pipe curls, and she was getting distracted by it. Not the makeup but the hair and I bet the jewelry.
None of this matters. She still lost 45 lbs and 18.5% of her initial body weight in just 14 weeks. That's incredible. Who cares if she wants to wear pearls and full makeup. If that's what she needs to do to feel confident enough to go to the gym, or go for a run outdoors, then that's what she needs to do. Good for her.
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Who cares that you hate the paleo diet? This is a forum for opinions. I'm not saying she's doomed to failure for overdressing for tv workouts. I'm saying she looked ridiculous, to me. I haven't seen the finale but the "workouts" of hers I have seen, she wasn't exactly serious. Even her trainer was slack jawed over her dicking around. But you don't have to exercise to lose weight. There's a lot of evidence that for short-term, extreme loss events like this, it actually hurts more than helps.Traveler120 wrote: »WalkingAlong wrote: »Did you see the show? I googled the track team for comparison. That looks like normal makeup levels to me. LaTasha was in full clown mode complete with pearl choker and dangly pearl earrings, and loose pipe curls, and she was getting distracted by it. Not the makeup but the hair and I bet the jewelry.
None of this matters. She still lost 45 lbs and 18.5% of her initial body weight in just 14 weeks. That's incredible. Who cares if she wants to wear pearls and full makeup. If that's what she needs to do to feel confident enough to go to the gym, or go for a run outdoors, then that's what she needs to do. Good for her.
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Did anyone catch the finale? It was good! I hope the show comes back on again. Short and sweet!0
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Disappointed with the girl who chose to quit, but we all have choices. I too believe she need counseling which is not calling anyone crazy. I have used a therapist many times and I am very grateful for the help I received indeed0
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Can some one tell me who won, I feel asleep before it was over. Guess it wasn't entertaining0
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noclady1995 wrote: »WalkingAlong wrote: »but this was crazy level. Purple, yellow, navy and green eye shadow stripes level. If she'd really sweated hard she would've looked like a bag of Skittles left out in the rain.
I literally LOL'd at that comment!! Haha.
me too!
I go to the gym straight from work and I don't take my make-up off, but my the end of my workout, most of it is on my towel. I sweat more than a lot of people, but I don't know many people who can keep the make up that perfect while working out. She did well though, so props to her. She had a pretty good attitude for the last couple episodes.0 -
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This was supposedly LaTasha at the end of a half marathon. I think they just did recreations instead of actual workout footage. Why, I don't know. It's not like those ugly-*kitten* "sports bras" they forced the women to wear throughout were attractive.
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WalkingAlong wrote: »This was supposedly LaTasha at the end of a half marathon. I think they just did recreations instead of actual workout footage. Why, I don't know. It's not like those ugly-*kitten* "sports bras" they forced the women to wear throughout were attractive.
I think you're right. I mean, after running 13 miles her makeup is perfectly in place.0 -
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
He said it at a weigh in and his trainer did not disagree0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
He said it at a weigh in and his trainer did not disagree
Not possible. Someone's goofing. I thought the point was that it's NOT calorie counting? Thanks for the reply. cheers0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
He said it on the show last night. Shawn asked him how many calories he was eating....guy guessed 800-1100.
At first I'm like yep, total underestimate, but then he said that the day before weigh in he only had a couple bites of a hot dog and 2 shrimp, but was totally full and he's not starving himself because it's all "quality food".
So ya....if that's accurate....bad idea and a real poor example.
Ya his trainer didn't disagree. The other guy in yellow basically said their doing a starvation diet to win. That's when trainer guy got a huge s-eating grin.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
He said it at a weigh in and his trainer did not disagree
Not possible. Someone's goofing. I thought the point was that it's NOT calorie counting? Thanks for the reply. cheers
What do you mean "not possible"? I figured Kurt wasn't counting to make his decisions throughout the day but he could've been keeping a food log for Abel to keep an eye on. Abel could've counted calories after and told him "dude, eat more, you're only at 800-1100 a day". I can see it being possible if you're trying to win $50k and are truly not that hungry from ketosis, and are tired of the food you can eat.0 -
Did they have the finale already? I just saw the episode where they're 1/2 way through. The show is horrible, but I can't look away! Unfortunately 1/2 of Mississippi is probably putting butter in their coffee now, but it's entertaining.0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
He said it on the show last night. Shawn asked him how many calories he was eating....guy guessed 800-1100.
At first I'm like yep, total underestimate, but then he said that the day before weigh in he only had a couple bites of a hot dog and 2 shrimp, but was totally full and he's not starving himself because it's all "quality food".
So ya....if that's accurate....bad idea and a real poor example.
Ya his trainer didn't disagree. The other guy in yellow basically said their doing a starvation diet to win. That's when trainer guy got a huge s-eating grin.
Guessed. Yeah. Thanks.
What a bizarre show.
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WalkingAlong wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
He said it at a weigh in and his trainer did not disagree
Not possible. Someone's goofing. I thought the point was that it's NOT calorie counting? Thanks for the reply. cheers
What do you mean "not possible"? I figured Kurt wasn't counting to make his decisions throughout the day but he could've been keeping a food log for Abel to keep an eye on. Abel could've counted calories after and told him "dude, eat more, you're only at 800-1100 a day". I can see it being possible if you're trying to win $50k and are truly not that hungry from ketosis, and are tired of the food you can eat.
Yes, I suppose I shouldn't have said impossible. It's reality TV, therefore totally staged, and not really reality.
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WalkingAlong wrote: »Did you see the show? I googled the track team for comparison. That looks like normal makeup levels to me. LaTasha was in full clown mode complete with pearl choker and dangly pearl earrings, and loose pipe curls, and she was getting distracted by it. Not the makeup but the hair and I bet the jewelry.
I would wear makeup to a televised gym session and I do wear some to the gym, but this was crazy level. Purple, yellow, navy and green eye shadow stripes level. If she'd really sweated hard she would've looked like a bag of Skittles left out in the rain.
Everyone's entitled to their opinion on how someone else looks - it's human nature to assess those things and form an initial impression. Everyone has different aesthetic tastes and it's pointless to debate them. I was primarily objecting to Jozzmenia's statement:
I don't agree that in full (foundation and all) makeup and jewelry you can get a great workout in.
That's ridiculous. Makeup and jewelry don't stop someone from putting in their best effort unless it's physically limiting. Basic distractions can be ignored if the person wants to put in the effort.0 -
Yes her attitude did a complete turnaround. That Mama lady trainer was not a good fit for her at all. I did not like her program at all.noclady1995 wrote: »WalkingAlong wrote: »but this was crazy level. Purple, yellow, navy and green eye shadow stripes level. If she'd really sweated hard she would've looked like a bag of Skittles left out in the rain.
I literally LOL'd at that comment!! Haha.
me too!
I go to the gym straight from work and I don't take my make-up off, but my the end of my workout, most of it is on my towel. I sweat more than a lot of people, but I don't know many people who can keep the make up that perfect while working out. She did well though, so props to her. She had a pretty good attitude for the last couple episodes.
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Yeah, technically, you can get a good workout in anything. But I agree with her point that it didn't look like she came there to sweat. Though if the workout footage was as phony as the weigh-ins, which it seems like, I see why she did it, too.
Maybe it was an F.U. to the show for making her wear that hideous green bra-top that wasn't even supportive, and bike shorts, when the men got t-shirts and regular gym shorts.0 -
Yes the finale came on last night!DrifterBear wrote: »Did they have the finale already? I just saw the episode where they're 1/2 way through. The show is horrible, but I can't look away! Unfortunately 1/2 of Mississippi is probably putting butter in their coffee now, but it's entertaining.
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IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »
Yes the finale came on last night!DrifterBear wrote: »Did they have the finale already? I just saw the episode where they're 1/2 way through. The show is horrible, but I can't look away! Unfortunately 1/2 of Mississippi is probably putting butter in their coffee now, but it's entertaining.
Wow, I think I'm caught up... Did they just do the last 7 weeks in one show? ABC must have abandoned it.0 -
The winner for the best diet was the "Super Food Swap" Diet and 2nd place was the "Wild Diet"!
I feel the quy on the "Wild Diet" was eating over 1100 calories a day because at his weight if he was actually eating 800 to 1100 calories a day with working out he would have won the show and would have been losing double digits each week and if my memory is correct I don't think he ever lost over 9 pounds. Avg weekly loss was 6 to 8 pounds, which is a safer rate anyways. I like this show better than all the rest because the weight loss was more moderate and they had to do it on their own for half of the show. I just hope at least one of them is able to keep their lost weight off.
From personal experience I feel it is harder to keep lost weight off than the actually losing and someone should have a show about weight maintenance too....lol!!
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I hadn't heard of this before. I am watching it now. Just got to the part where the no-diet guy camped out. Not sure what to think0
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