THE SKINNY RULES!

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  • allthenamesaretaken1
    allthenamesaretaken1 Posts: 98
    I dont eat carbs after lunch. If I do its sweet potato or squash. I have lost so much weight just from doing this. If I eat carbs after lunch you bet your *kitten* I was working out after dinner or early in the morning. Carbs are one of the first things to stick and turn into fat.


    I think the wording for, going to bed hungry, is wrong. If you eat dinner at 6pm and go to bed at 10 pm there is no need to eat in between. You should be able to go 4 hours without eating. If you need to eat, grab a veggie.


    Sleep right, 8 hours... no more. I wouldnt sleep less than 6.

    Everyone is different. These rules will work for some but not all. We all have different metabolism and genetic make up.
  • fcp1234
    fcp1234 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Awesome!!!!!! I love it! However, no carbs after Lunch is hard!

    Can anyone explain 18) go to bed hungry!...why should I go to bed hungry?

    Yes, "go to bed hungry" just means that you shouldn't snack after dinner. If you eat a filling dinner, you won't be hungry anyway. Don't bring food to bed with you, things like that.

    So have a filling dinner, but you cant have any carbs for dinner...so what, like meat and veggies..and then no snack after that??..Nah..Being skinny is not that worth..

    I think these rules are BS myself...My rule is 'everything in moderation and work out as hard as you can"..period
  • ctalimenti
    ctalimenti Posts: 865 Member
    Awesome!!!!!! I love it! However, no carbs after Lunch is hard!

    Can anyone explain 18) go to bed hungry!...why should I go to bed hungry?

    Yes, "go to bed hungry" just means that you shouldn't snack after dinner. If you eat a filling dinner, you won't be hungry anyway. Don't bring food to bed with you, things like that.

    Ok, how about don't mindlessly eat after dinner/near bedtime.

    That is not the definition of hungry.

    And if you are an evening snacker and you have the calories, what's the problem?
  • allthenamesaretaken1
    allthenamesaretaken1 Posts: 98
    Awesome!!!!!! I love it! However, no carbs after Lunch is hard!

    Can anyone explain 18) go to bed hungry!...why should I go to bed hungry?

    Yes, "go to bed hungry" just means that you shouldn't snack after dinner. If you eat a filling dinner, you won't be hungry anyway. Don't bring food to bed with you, things like that.

    So have a filling dinner, but you cant have any carbs for dinner...so what, like meat and veggies..and then no snack after that??..Nah..Being skinny is not that worth..

    I think these rules are BS myself...My rule is 'everything in moderation and work out as hard as you can"..period


    Eat a serving of chicken with sides of raw veggies.. that will keep you full. Raw veggies are really good at keeping people full.
  • brittyboo07
    brittyboo07 Posts: 109 Member
    No 7 and no 5 are also contradictory....

    Actually if you read the book and get into the meat of the rule they are not. He is not talking about all carbs because lets face it most things have carbs in them. He is talking about pasta, bread the heavy loaded carbs not fruits and veggies!


    This actually goes for all of the rules. The list you see is a simplified version of the rules or guidelines whatever you want to call them. A lot of them i do already without really thinking about it. Some people not all need to have a plan, rules, guidelines whatever to keep them focused. Are they all 100% necessary of course not they will vary with each person. If you do not need a set of rules thats awesome! For those of us who need structure these are our rules and right now I'm really enjoying them and they are already starting to work for me 3 days in!
  • ctalimenti
    ctalimenti Posts: 865 Member
    Awesome!!!!!! I love it! However, no carbs after Lunch is hard!

    Can anyone explain 18) go to bed hungry!...why should I go to bed hungry?

    Yes, "go to bed hungry" just means that you shouldn't snack after dinner. If you eat a filling dinner, you won't be hungry anyway. Don't bring food to bed with you, things like that.

    So have a filling dinner, but you cant have any carbs for dinner...so what, like meat and veggies..and then no snack after that??..Nah..Being skinny is not that worth..

    I think these rules are BS myself...My rule is 'everything in moderation and work out as hard as you can"..period

    LOL I know. Last night I ate about 2 cups of butternut squash for dinner and was full the rest of the evening. It was interesting because there's not a lot of protein in it (from what I figure).
  • flabbyjay
    flabbyjay Posts: 95 Member
    Listen skinny people these aren't for you. You obviously have it figured out and/or have great genetics. Most if not all of these are right on point.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Well, he *does* want you to go to bed hungry...


    ETA: that was in response to the question asking what you were supposed to eat after lunch on the meatless day. I forgot to quote...
  • runningfataway
    runningfataway Posts: 262
    Stop getting your panties in a knot over this. They are only strategies for people to lose weight. There's reasons people gain in the first place and this guy is only putting forth some useful strategies to use.

    amen to you my friend.
  • runningfataway
    runningfataway Posts: 262
    I think a lot of these fall into place with a healthy lifestyle. I still have a carb with dinner, but not a white one. For someone who needs a place to start, taking one of these rules at a time would be a great starting point.

    I agree, I'm sure most of the people on here who are healthy and fit probably already do most of these, maybe they're not calling them rules or punishing themselves over one they might not do but like you said these fall into place with a healthy lifestyle. And definitely for someone starting out who may not know any better or where to start, trying some of these may be a good thing. I think we're a little touchy about the word "rule" lol, how about ideas, tips... Anyway, thought I should mention I don't follow all of these either.

    ^ THIS!
  • runningfataway
    runningfataway Posts: 262
    I dont eat carbs after lunch. If I do its sweet potato or squash. I have lost so much weight just from doing this. If I eat carbs after lunch you bet your *kitten* I was working out after dinner or early in the morning. Carbs are one of the first things to stick and turn into fat.


    I think the wording for, going to bed hungry, is wrong. If you eat dinner at 6pm and go to bed at 10 pm there is no need to eat in between. You should be able to go 4 hours without eating. If you need to eat, grab a veggie.


    Sleep right, 8 hours... no more. I wouldnt sleep less than 6.

    Everyone is different. These rules will work for some but not all. We all have different metabolism and genetic make up.
  • runningfataway
    runningfataway Posts: 262
    Listen skinny people these aren't for you. You obviously have it figured out and/or have great genetics. Most if not all of these are right on point.


    Thank you!
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    Before any of the other rules....

    GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!

    :smile:
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    I have to disagree with at least half of these. There are only 4 things(in my opinion) that you need to be successful. Healthy eating, exercise, portion control and moderation.
  • glitterjam
    glitterjam Posts: 145 Member
    Great post! And I am happy to say I already do 14 out of the 20. I gotta get to work on the others!
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    The Skinny Rules

    1) Drink a large glass of water before every meal - no excuses.
    Nope

    2) Don't drink your calories.
    Really? No protein shakes? **** that.

    3) Eat protein at every meal or stay hungry and grouchy.
    I only eat one meal a day, so check.

    4) Slash your intake of refined flours and grains.
    I try to limit these.

    5) Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber a day.
    Yeah, I'm not doing that.

    6) Eat apples and berries every single day. Every single day. Single day!
    Yep, just about everyday.

    7) No carbs after lunch.
    I only eat dinner and there's nothing wrong with carbs.

    8) Learn to read food labels so you know what you are eating.
    Agreed.

    9) Stop guessing about portion size and get it right - for good.
    I use my food scale every day

    10) No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones.
    LOL

    11) Get rid of those white potatoes.
    They're fine in moderation.

    12) Make one day a week meatless.
    Vegetarian for 13 years.

    13) Get rid of fast foods and fried foods.
    Never been a fan of them.

    14) Eat a REAL breakfast.
    I will never eat any sort of breakfast. Ever.

    15) Make your own food and eat at least ten meals a week from home
    I only eat 7 meals a week but I eat them at home

    16) Banish high-salt foods.
    Salt is calorie free.

    17) Eat your veggies - JUST DO IT!
    Yup.

    18) Go to bed hungry!!!
    NEVER.

    19) Sleep right.
    I try.

    20) Plan one splurge meal a week if you must. .
    I don't need to, I eat enough every day.
  • tlacox1
    tlacox1 Posts: 373 Member
    bump
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Listen skinny people these aren't for you. You obviously have it figured out and/or have great genetics. Most if not all of these are right on point.

    So going to bed hungry is what you consider right on point?

    I don't think so.

    BTW- I didn't get "skinny" by following rules.. I got skinny by exercising and portion control.
  • Susantuti
    Susantuti Posts: 168 Member
    Listen skinny people these aren't for you. You obviously have it figured out and/or have great genetics. Most if not all of these are right on point.


    Thank you!

    YES!!!!
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    no carbs after lunch? Good luck getting 30 - 50 fiber a day then
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    Whoa....go to bed hungry?! You can bet your happy *kitten* I'll wake up grumpy and eat like theres no tomorrow if I do that.
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
    Nope. I think #s 1,3,4,8,9,13,15,17 & 19 are pretty good advice. The rest are either exaggerations or plain ole hype that runs rampant in this industry.

    Then again, if your only goal is "skinny", not healthy or fit or actually looking good with muscle tone, then sure - go to bed hungry! That's the way they do it in concentration camps too; it seems to work :huh:
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Listen skinny people these aren't for you. You obviously have it figured out and/or have great genetics. Most if not all of these are right on point.

    So going to bed hungry is what you consider right on point?

    I don't think so.

    BTW- I didn't get "skinny" by following rules.. I got skinny by exercising and portion control.

    I lost three dress sizes in 12 weeks NOT following the vast majority of these "rules." I did some of these things (I read labels and weigh and measure my portions), but I eat carbs when I want, I don't go to bed hungry -- sometimes I eat within a few minutes of going to bed. I could go through the list, but it's mostly stupid, so I won't bother.
  • athenaheim
    athenaheim Posts: 496 Member
    Sorry but I dont get enough sleep at night because I have a 18m old and a job that requires me to get up at two and look at me I am still losing weight. These rules are way to complicating.
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    I see absolutely no reason whatsoever to "go to bed hungry". It simply isn't possible for me to "sleep right" if I'm hungry
  • cecyvaquero
    cecyvaquero Posts: 154 Member
    Hmmm I can live with all of this except go to sleep hungry. If I go to sleep hungry I can't sleep.
  • ruggedBear
    ruggedBear Posts: 295
    I do follow most of these rules at least 5-6 days a week. Not a hardship for me - if it makes me feel this good then sorry <insert junk food of choice here> - I've found a better reward! The results speak for themselves. I would replace the 'don't eat carbs after lunch' and 'go to bed hungry' with these rules of my own:

    1. Workout HARD every day - with lots of variety - run - lift weights - hike - bike - snowshoe - build a stone wall - whatever I feel like doing, I turn it into a real workout
    2. Indulge if you feel like it - and burn it off like mad afterward
    3. Walking may get you from point A to point B, but not pushing yourself as hard as you can gets you NOWHERE
    4. Wear your HRM whenever you exercise - not to count calories burned, but to make sure you are working at your target HR

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  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Thanks for this list.... Below is my response to all the points.
    1) Drink a large glass of water before every meal - no excuses.
    I drink water all day... everyday.

    2) Don't drink your calories.
    I drink water all day... everyday. EXCEPT for one or 2 cups of milk a day. I'll continue to have that milk.

    3) Eat protein at every meal or stay hungry and grouchy.
    AMEN!!!

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

    5) Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber a day.
    Trying to increase.

    6) Eat apples and berries every single day. Every single day. Single day!
    I'll try. I prefer other fruits, though.

    7) No carbs after lunch.
    Ummm.... No. I love carbs... I just have less than usual.

    8) Learn to read food labels so you know what you are eating.
    Done.

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

    10) No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones.
    Done.

    11) Get rid of those white potatoes.
    Ummm.... No. I love a good baked potato (once in a while).

    12) Make one day a week meatless.
    I try to do this every so often.

    13) Get rid of fast foods and fried foods.
    Done.

    14) Eat a REAL breakfast.
    Done.

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

    16) Banish high-salt foods.
    Done.

    17) Eat your veggies - JUST DO IT!
    Done.... Especially Asparagus.

    18) Go to bed hungry!!!
    I dont' see the point in this. A nice, yet small, snack of 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 1 cup of milk seemst o help me sleep better every night.

    19) Sleep right.
    Getting better at this....

    20) Plan one splurge meal a week if you must. .
    I don't really have splurge meals.
  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    Sounds like Biggest Loser BS to me. I've seen Bob's rules before and I don't think they are sustainable. It's no surprise the BL contestants are gaining so much of their weight back trying to follow rules like this. ETA: I don't think the rules about carbs, white stuff, going to bed hungry, etc. even make sense.

    Portion control, reading labels so you know what and how much you're putting in your body makes sense. Drinking water helps DIETERS feel full. I drink a lot of water because I'm prone to kidney stones and UTI's, and this helps.
  • ripemango
    ripemango Posts: 534 Member
    Word.
    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.

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