THE SKINNY RULES!

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  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    Not attacking you - these are not your 'rules' - but most of these are not necessary for weight loss, especially if you are logging your food.

    My rules:

    Rule 1: Eat at a reasonable calorie deficit with mostly nutritious foods
    Rule 2: Hit your macros for body composition (protein) and health (fats) reasons
    Rule 3: Strength train
    Rule 4: Sleep
    Rule 5: Eat ice-cream every night
    Macros are protein, carbs, and fats. You need all three for proper body composition.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    My rule.. 80/20. 80% good, 20% bad.. and exercise.

    Plus, why the hell would you want to go to bed hungry? Thats just setting yourself up for failure my dear.
  • ravengirl1611
    ravengirl1611 Posts: 285 Member
    although I agree with some of these 'rules' in general I dont do the whole rule thing - the more rules that are imposed on me the more I tend to say 'F' you and go my own way - and not just with eating.

    For me IPOARM is perfect because it's basically no rules - that works for me. Also a lot of those rules are just simple common sense

    getting enough sleep - well duh it's always better to get enough sleep
    the no meat thing wouldnt work for me at all - Im a carnivore - meat is manditory
    eat a real breakfast - define real - I personally do a protein shake for breakfast every day with a coffee thats got sweetener in it - as I told my PT - it's either a protein shake for breakfast or nothing - I dont do breakfast.
    The no carbs in the afternoon- that might work for some but dinner without some form of carb (and that includes the veggies) is just wrong - no balance
    Drink your water period - not just when you're thirsty - running at a state of constant low-hydration makes people cranky even if they dont realize it.

    Nothing on that list of rules about strength training either - major deal breaker there -

    So here are my rules
    eat less move more
    quit with the crap that comes out of boxes, cans and factories
    lift heavy **** up and put it back down

    be happy
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    1. Don't eat more calories than your body uses throughout the day.

    2. Don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.

    ^My only rules. It seems to be working pretty well so far.

    And seriously, who can live without potatoes? Why does everyone keep hating on the tater anyway? 110 calories (on average) of deliciousness - and it keeps you full. And it's a good source of potassium. I seriously do not see the problem here :angry:
  • againagain
    againagain Posts: 27 Member
    So on the meatless day, what are you supposed to eat after noon if you cant eat carbs? Lard? Lol
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Go to bed hungry?

    WTF? Yeah, 'cause not being able to sleep because my stomach is growling is a brilliant way to aid my weight loss.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I don't agree with half of these. There is only one "skinny rule"

    1. Don't eat more calories than your body uses throughout the day.

    Yep.

    I eat carbs all day long with no problem. And I have to say, when I was one of those hated naturally thin women, I didn't do ANY of those things.
  • crazyellybean
    crazyellybean Posts: 999 Member
    Love it!
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I agree with less than half of those. I leave the arguments to the "calories in, calories out" camp.
  • VeganZombie13
    VeganZombie13 Posts: 297
    I used these when I first stared.. It works.. He gives you the keys to take control of your life.... AWESOME Book..
  • Sandyslosenit
    Sandyslosenit Posts: 322 Member
    :tongue: love them!!!!
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    um NO.
  • Stenobun
    Stenobun Posts: 166 Member
    1. Don't eat more calories than your body uses throughout the day.

    2. Don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.

    I like this list better.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    My goal isn't to be "skinny," so I'm free to ignore these and eat white potatoes.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    If you don't know how to eat, i would see why you would follow these rules. Everyone has to learn somehow.

    I'm hating these rules, but after eating so bad, I followed a list similar to it, then changed it up. I dont like a majority of these because I know how to eat.

    Bottom line is calories in < calories out. But I do still watch what I eat, for health reasons.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    So on the meatless day, what are you supposed to eat after noon if you cant eat carbs? Lard? Lol

    This is actually exactly what I was thinking.
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    But, white potatoes are so good for you. Very high in potassium and fiber if you eat the skins. Not chipped or fried but a baked potato is sooogood.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    No carbs after lunch!

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Also... if I 'Go to Bed Hungry' there is no way I'm going to 'Sleep Right'. These rules contradict one another.

    The rest of the rules are 'meh'. I could take them or leave them - they don't make much of a difference to me.
  • HealthyBodySickMind
    HealthyBodySickMind Posts: 1,207 Member
    Not attacking you - these are not your 'rules' - but most of these are not necessary for weight loss, especially if you are logging your food.

    My rules:

    Rule 1: Eat at a reasonable calorie deficit with mostly nutritious foods
    Rule 2: Hit your macros for body composition (protein) and health (fats) reasons
    Rule 3: Strength train
    Rule 4: Sleep
    Rule 5: Eat ice-cream every night

    I like your rules better, with just a few modifications:

    Rule 1: Eat [a reasonable amount of calories] with mostly nutritious foods
    Rule 2: Hit your macros for body composition (protein) and health (fats) reasons
    Rule 3: Strength train
    Rule 4: Sleep
    Rule 5: [Drink red wine] every night
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Epic fail!
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    This is how I lost all my weight...except number 12....I might go light on a day but alway eat meat at least at one meal!! I always choose the leanest meats I can.
  • HealthyBodySickMind
    HealthyBodySickMind Posts: 1,207 Member
    But, white potatoes are so good for you. Very high in potassium and fiber if you eat the skins. Not chipped or fried but a baked potato is sooogood.

    Don't forget Vit C. Potatos are a rather good source for Vit C.
  • scruffykaz
    scruffykaz Posts: 317 Member
    Sounds horrific!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    But, white potatoes are so good for you. Very high in potassium and fiber if you eat the skins. Not chipped or fried but a baked potato is sooogood.

    With some extra sharp grated cheddar and light sour cream ...

    Mmmmmm ...

    And a side of roasted asparagus.
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    1) Drink a large glass of water before every meal - no excuses.
    I drink water all day, so um, yeah. I guess I do this.

    2) Don't drink your calories.
    Deal

    3) Eat protein at every meal or stay hungry and grouchy.
    Makes sense

    4) Slash your intake of refined flours and grains.
    Duh

    5) Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber a day.
    I do. Maybe not 50, but 30+.

    6) Eat apples and berries every single day. Every single day. Single day!
    How bout every single week? It's cold out. I'll eat a year's worth of fruit in the summer when it's actually good.

    7) No carbs after lunch.
    This sounds like torture.

    8) Learn to read food labels so you know what you are eating.
    Does anyone really not know how to read a label? :huh:

    9) Stop guessing about portion size and get it right - for good.
    Word.

    10) No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones.
    Roger that. Unless I really want dessert. Then screw you, Bob.

    11) Get rid of those white potatoes.
    Don't really like 'em anyway.

    12) Make one day a week meatless.
    I make probs 50% of my meals meatless, so I'm counting it.

    13) Get rid of fast foods and fried foods.
    I'll agree with this until someone puts fried zucchini or something delish in front of me.

    14) Eat a REAL breakfast.
    I do. But I don't think everyone needs to.

    15) Make your own food and eat at least ten meals a week from home
    mmmkay.

    16) Banish high-salt foods.
    Or drink lots of water.

    17) Eat your veggies - JUST DO IT!
    You can't tell me what to do! You're not my real dad!

    18) Go to bed hungry!!!
    No.

    19) Sleep right.
    If the baby lets me.

    20) Plan one splurge meal a week if you must.
    Nah. I'll splurge when there's something fun going on. Might be twice a week. Might be once a month.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Nevermind
  • SPBROOKS68
    SPBROOKS68 Posts: 561 Member
    18) Go to bed hungry!!!



    Can't do this one--stomach growls all night and I can not sleep---but good advice...going to get some water.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    How are you supposed to do 3 and 12 at the same time

    There are plenty of meat-free foods with protein.
  • agamy4
    agamy4 Posts: 31 Member
    10) No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones.

    Why not artificial sweeteners? I'm sorry but I love my Splenda.
  • DMW914
    DMW914 Posts: 368 Member
    I got that same pin & repinned :drinker: !

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