Eat only fruit, vegetables, and lean protein

cwolfman13

EvanKeel wrote: »

I'm actually excited about it because I think it'll be a nice change and hopefully "confuse" my body and kick it into weight loss mode again. But it's going to be tough because I eat a good amount of fat free greek yogurt, lowfat cheese, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, egg whites, Luna bars...

All this to ask...

Do any of you eat this way already? What are the challenges? Any advice you have for me to make this week successful is greatly appreciated!

I'm not suggesting you don't do this. It's great that you're excited about it. Assuming you get the appropriate amount of nutrients, there's no reason not to do it. Yay for whole foods! However...

Your body isn't going to be confused. Any "kicking in" of weight loss mode would be due to an decrease in caloric intake. Remember that weight loss is not linear. As you get closer to your goal weight, and depending on what BF% you're at. your weight loss will slow down. That's completely expected. Eventually you'll want to decrease your deficit (ie increase your intake) too.

Belaboring this point...

RockstarWilson

DanielCathers wrote: »

You need a carb source that isn't simply sugars from the fruit, they are simple sugars too so you'll feel full from the fiber and cellulose but the sugar will burn quickly, it's not a steady carb source.Throw in some grains and I think this is actually a decent diet.

You don't need a carb source like grains. Yes, you need some glucose, but the amount your body will get from the fruits and vegetables and high protein will be plenty.

You ONLY need to eat enough protein that your body needs. High protein diets are irrelevant, as the body will only take what it needs, and breaks the rest down into glucose via gluconeogenesis. So, essentially, protein is glucose past a certain point, and then your proportions become irrelevant.

My proportions are 75-80% Fat, 10-15% protein, and 10-5% carbs (from veggies, or food that has trace amounts).

RockstarWilson

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

Grokette wrote: »

For those of you who already eat like this, what do you have your daily carb/protein/fat percentages set to?

Carb / Protein / Fat
10% 30% 60%
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This sounds fine, but would not meet the requirement as described in the OP. Eating only vegetables, fruit and lean meats would not include added fat. It would be hard to get 60% fat without added fat or dairy and including only lean meat.

OP, did the instructor give any instructions regarding fat? Are nuts and seeds considered "vegetables" for this diet? Or is this meant to be 5 days on a low fat diet?

I would assert myself that if it is a "boot camp" instructor, any amounts of fat above either carbs or protein is "bad", especially if it comes from animal sources (because, you know...saturated fat is the devil and will assuredly kill you).
-signed, guy who eats almost a pound of bacon each day

Need2Exerc1se

RockstarWilson wrote: »

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

Grokette wrote: »

For those of you who already eat like this, what do you have your daily carb/protein/fat percentages set to?

Carb / Protein / Fat
10% 30% 60%
*text deleted*

This sounds fine, but would not meet the requirement as described in the OP. Eating only vegetables, fruit and lean meats would not include added fat. It would be hard to get 60% fat without added fat or dairy and including only lean meat.

OP, did the instructor give any instructions regarding fat? Are nuts and seeds considered "vegetables" for this diet? Or is this meant to be 5 days on a low fat diet?

I would assert myself that if it is a "boot camp" instructor, any amounts of fat above either carbs or protein is "bad", especially if it comes from animal sources (because, you know...saturated fat is the devil and will assuredly kill you).
-signed, guy who eats almost a pound of bacon each day

This is kind of along the same thoughts I had (minus the saturated fat remarks). I figured since it was only 5 days it was probably meant to be low fat, since fat has the most calories per gram.

Showcase_Brodown

lmr9 wrote: »

Her challenge is to only eat veggies, fruit, and lean protein for one week. I'm actually excited about it because I think it'll be a nice change and hopefully "confuse" my body and kick it into weight loss mode again. But it's going to be tough because I eat a good amount of fat free greek yogurt, lowfat cheese, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, egg whites, Luna bars...

Veggies, fruit, and "lean" protein are great, and perfectly fine for a 5 day thing, but for the long-term I would question the omission of your yogurt, cheese, pasta, oatmeal, eggs, etc. Those are all good things, used appropriately. If those are things you love, there is no shame in implementing them into your diet.

Another thing that's been mentioned but I want to mention again is that you don't want to skimp on your fat intake. This sounds like a "low-fat" kind of diet, so if you extend it beyond your week or whatever, bring in some more fat sources (aka "non-lean" protein). Carbs are basically "optional" in the diet and will take care of themselves, but you actually need to get fats.

Another thing is that, although eating veggies, fruit, and lean protein is a great idea, it's not automatically going to kick your body into weight loss mode. "Weight loss mode" is a calorie deficit. You can obtain a deficit while you're eating any type of food. And it's entirely possible to eat at a surplus with only fruit, veggies, and lean protein, especially if you can eat like me. So just make sure you keep track of your calories to gauge the results.

I'd personally encourage you to drop the idea of "confusing" your body into anything. There aren't really any hacks or shortcuts worth pursuing. It just takes some diligence in the sometimes boring task of accounting for your calories in/out.

mitch16

If you plan on eating a diet like this long-term, you might want to track calcium to make sure you are getting enough from non-dairy sources.

RllyGudTweetr

cwolfman13 wrote: »

EvanKeel wrote: »

I'm actually excited about it because I think it'll be a nice change and hopefully "confuse" my body and kick it into weight loss mode again. But it's going to be tough because I eat a good amount of fat free greek yogurt, lowfat cheese, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, egg whites, Luna bars...

All this to ask...

Do any of you eat this way already? What are the challenges? Any advice you have for me to make this week successful is greatly appreciated!

I'm not suggesting you don't do this. It's great that you're excited about it. Assuming you get the appropriate amount of nutrients, there's no reason not to do it. Yay for whole foods! However...

Your body isn't going to be confused. Any "kicking in" of weight loss mode would be due to an decrease in caloric intake. Remember that weight loss is not linear. As you get closer to your goal weight, and depending on what BF% you're at. your weight loss will slow down. That's completely expected. Eventually you'll want to decrease your deficit (ie increase your intake) too.

Belaboring this point...

This.

Robby131313

That's a good point Need2Exerc1se! I personally would add the fats for the most part using coconut oil (which has sooooo many benefits and is very efficiently utilized for energy), olive oil, some pastured/"grass-fed" butter, or even macadamia oil. I would avoid most other nut and seed oils due to the high Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios which can be inflammatory.

Nuts and seeds would help as well, but a lot of people can have some issues with digesting nuts and seeds and/or allergies to them. If not then as long as they don't make up the majority of calories the person should beok with them. They are kind of two sided in their nutritional benefit as they are nutrient dense, supplying a lot of vitamins and minerals, however also contain a lot of phytic acid (an "anti-nutrient") which can inhibit the gut's ability to properly absorb certain nutrients. And for me the copper-zinc ratio is much higher than what I would consider ideal anyway.

That being said, I do include both nuts and seeds in my diet here and there, but try to keep them to a minimum. You can always improve their ability to be digested and utilized by methods such as soaking and drying them to remove the phytic acid.

F00LofaT00K

I hope you fit some fatty foods in there like avocado, olive oil, etc. Fat is hugely important in proper organ and hormonal functions.

Francl27

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The choices you were making before are all very healthy (fat free greek yogurt, lowfat cheese, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, egg whites, Luna bars). Some tend to have higher calories so you need to eat them in moderation to stay at a calorie deficit to loss weight. However, eating something like oatmeal or egg whites does not cause some weird chemical reaction that confuses the body into gaining weight, even if you are staying in the same calorie count that you would if you didn't eat these items. Of course, vegetables forming the largest part of you diet is always a good thing - being the only part of your diet is too restrictive. I have certainly never heard of a diet where egg whites or nuts were considered "bad" for weight loss (as opposed to an allergy or health issue). If you want to eat this way because it is sustainable for you (and you can still get enough protein and fat somehow) this is fine. If it isn't don't worry that it may be "the One True Way" there are other options. However, if it works good for you.

jrline

Yes not enough fat and you will remain hungry feeling. Fat helps you feel full longer.

Icandoityayme

I eat whatever I feel like eating. I just don't go over on my calorie goal and sodium and I exercise about a half hour to an hour after dinner. Last night I had McDonald's for dinner and woke up with 1.8 lbs lost this morning. Works for me. I know, clean eating is better but that is something I don't feel like I can stick too. It's too restrictive for me.

tiffanybrooks530

When I eat that way I lose weight quicker. I would take the challenge for the week. Then add back in greek yogurt and oatmeal - i find those two help improve my digestion.

50sFit

Icandoityayme wrote: »

I eat whatever I feel like eating. I just don't go over on my calorie goal and sodium and I exercise about a half hour to an hour after dinner. Last night I had McDonald's for dinner and woke up with 1.8 lbs lost this morning. Works for me. I know, clean eating is better but that is something I don't feel like I can stick too. It's too restrictive for me.

This is me.
I need to life program - not a "boot camp" that sheds fast weight.
My results need to be healthy, steady and lasting. Too many folks lose-gain-lose-gain-lose-gain...give up...
Don't be that person...

karmabear06

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

Grokette wrote: »

For those of you who already eat like this, what do you have your daily carb/protein/fat percentages set to?

Carb / Protein / Fat
10% 30% 60%
*text deleted*

This sounds fine, but would not meet the requirement as described in the OP. Eating only vegetables, fruit and lean meats would not include added fat. It would be hard to get 60% fat without added fat or dairy and including only lean meat.

OP, did the instructor give any instructions regarding fat? Are nuts and seeds considered "vegetables" for this diet? Or is this meant to be 5 days on a low fat diet?

I would think that nuts and seeds would be considered a lean protein source. My nutritionist at the boot camp I was at suggested to add nuts and seeds to increase my fat intake. He even advised me to change my macros to 60-80% Fat, 15-20% Protein, and 0-5% Carbs.

Need2Exerc1se

Icandoityayme wrote: »

I eat whatever I feel like eating. I just don't go over on my calorie goal and sodium and I exercise about a half hour to an hour after dinner. Last night I had McDonald's for dinner and woke up with 1.8 lbs lost this morning. Works for me. I know, clean eating is better but that is something I don't feel like I can stick too. It's too restrictive for me.

It's a five day challenge. Sticking to it long term isn't an issue.

missjazminenicole

Thinking of doing this for a week soon here. I imagine that my weight loss will start to slow in a month or so and that's when I'm considering implementing a week here and there of only fruits, veggies, and lean protein. I find that I lose weight much faster when I cut out dairy...I love cheese and carbs but it doesn't agree with my body type. I still eat them in moderation currently. I make switches where I can, like almond milk, and whole wheat for any bread. yum. Thanks for the thread. Glad I was able to find some insight. I think it's a good way to give your body a break.

lemurcat12

How are nuts and seeds "lean protein" but not low fat dairy?

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Francl27

emily_stew wrote: »

This thread is from 2011. That is all

And clearly people don't read replies before answering either, or they would have seen the picture I posted, lol.

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