pescetarianism

ewrob

I tried this for about 2 years. I gained about 60 lbs and developed a few major health problems. I've since lost the weight and reversed/lessened those health problems by adding meat back into my diet.

I did it correctly. I worked with a nutritionist and my doctor. my balance was 60% fruits and veggies and about 40% protein sources - like nuts, beans, fish. I was lifting 2 days a week and doing cardio 3 days a week. I burned more than I consumed and always had a calorie deficit.

I am sure that you and many other pescetarians are very healthy. Diet is not a one size fits all thing. Anyone who tells you otherwise is fooling you.

The OP wanted honest answers from people who had tried and tested this diet and I am one of them. I'm sorry if my opinion offends those who are successful with this diet.

As a counter example, I have lost over 100 lbs in under 6 months by following a vegan diet, additionally avoiding food with added fat and sugar.

Myhaloslipped

I could do this. I am marinating salmon for dinner, and I am psyched about it! I love seafood more than anything. But I would have to have a good steak once per month. I have no desire to give up that occasional indulgence.

KingNitty

I am pescetarian and eat fish about 2-3 times a week. The rest of the time, I eat vegetarian. I stick to fish that are sustainable and low in mercury. My cholesterol levels are excellent. If you have problems with cholesterol, then this is the way to go.

On the other hand, I don't credit my good cholesterol just to being pescetarian. I also cook most of my meals at home, eat lots of fresh veggies and fruits, limit sweets and junk food, and am very physically active. It is definitely possible to be an unhealthy pescetarian or vegetarian.

In moderation, though, red meat can be part of a healthy diet. If you don't have any ethical reasons to give up red meat, why not just cut back your intake to 1-2 servings per week and eat more fish? I think you would see the same benefits without feeling deprived.

I actually dont eat a lot of red meat I eat mostly chicken and turkey

benol1

I've been seriously considering becoming a pescetarian( vegatarian who eats seafood) has anyone else fone this successfully?

I thought about it as I love seafood, but for primarily health (and ethical) reasons, adopted a wholefoods plant-based diet instead.
kind regards,

Ben

ewrob

I've been seriously considering becoming a pescetarian( vegatarian who eats seafood) has anyone else fone this successfully?

I thought about it as I love seafood, but for primarily health (and ethical) reasons, adopted a wholefoods plant-based diet instead.
kind regards,

Ben

That's awesome, I have adopted a plant-based (sometimes but not always whole foods) diet myself, and you can see by my ticker that I have had incredible results in only 6 months. Keep it up! It has worked very well for me.