consult with a dietician - key lessons learne

pandafoo

Hi TourThePast, I was thrown off initially by the lime recommendation since it's very acidic. But here's an example of an article out there that says how limes/lemons' effect on the body is alkaline: http://www.acidalkalinediet.com/alkaline-diet-for-cancer

As for the multivitamin AND vitamin D supplement, you raise a good point. But for people who don't take a multivitamin, the vit D would be important to add since most people including myself do not get enough. I don't know if I'll run into Ryan this week at the gym, but if I do, I'll ask him about it.

TourThePast

But here's an example of an article out there that says how limes/lemons' effect on the body is alkaline: http://www.acidalkalinediet.com/alkaline-diet-for-cancer

Hmm.. It doesn't explain "how" limes and lemons have an alkaline effect on the body, it only states that they do. I'm reserving judgement on that one for now.

It may possibly be that the article is severely "dumbing down" its explanations for the benefit of laymen but statements such as the one below send my scepticism alarm ringing loud and clear. Ash? Really??

the diet usually focuses heavily on fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts such as almonds, and soy products, because they leave an alkaline ash within the body.

callipygianchronicle

Thank you for this update, Hsin! I have learned a lot by following this discussion.

Rodneymc4

Thanks for the update.

I'm not to far off from these recommendations now so cleaning my diet even more will not be too far of a leap.

I'm in phase 2 of the P90X program which calls for less protein in my diet. I'm always over MFP's suggested protein intake. I realize that a sufficient amount of protein prevents fatigue and soreness in my muscles...I can not afford to be sore or miss a scheduled workout. I got places to go and abdominal fat to burn. I feel better with higher levels of protein in my system.

In 60 more days or hopefully before, I will be at my goal weight and body fat percentage. This sounds crazy but then, I will be in the weight gaining or MUSCLE building phase of my program.

Thanks again and don't start charging for the valuable info.

rayfromtx

This info that you have shared is in agreement with what I have gathered in the last 8 months. It has served me well. Thanks for consolidating it here.

DavyRockhit

awesome thanks