Name a Way of Eating
besee_2000
Posts: 365 Member
Now we often hear the newest fad to eating or the only way to lose weight. How about we share in an open and nonjudgmental way? Nearly everyday I hear of a new "way of eating" which I find incredibly intriguing. The diet that works is the one that is easiest to adhere to but not everyone works the same way. Some have to combat a sweet tooth and others love that juicy burger.
What is your way of getting on track with your weight? Maybe you don't have a specific way that works for you but have in the past done or heard of a diet. Remember share the rules so we all get a chance to understand the guidelines. Maybe there is some pattern/strategy/choice of food that may open others up to world they didn't know was a possibility. I personal have tried a ton of ways and still working things out.
*If you don't know of the rules maybe share where you heard it.
I'll start. Slow-carb Diet introduced by Tim Ferris in the 4-hour body.
*6 days of the week the food is limited to:
Lean proteins like chicken, fish, and also eggs. Limited beef and pork.
Lots of low carb veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, kale, (think green if in doubt) limit carrots and other hidden sugars
Legumes as the carb. Lentils, black beans and pinto beans. They have high fiber and some protein.
*No fruit, no diary, no refined sugars.
*Eat ~30g of protein within the first 30min of waking.
7th day is a cheat day. You start breakfast as slow-carb but then other meals can be whatever you want! Some thought to cheat meals is incorporating Garlic Extract, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Green Tea extract supplements, drinking LOTS of water and caffeinated beverages. Also use of grapefruit/citrus fruits and cinnamon to prevent insulin spikes.
1.5 hours after each meal do 1-2min of simple work-outs like air squats, wall press or "push-ups" and resistance band chest pulls
The 6 days may seem dull but easy to put together vs the ol' "where/what should I eat" dilemma. Its not low carb but slow carb. This is fiber packed and filling. Can eat to satisfaction. Natural diuretic affects. Cheat day is all day. You use it to refeed as well as delayed gratification. Some thought into damage control. Can easily clear a room...
What is your way of getting on track with your weight? Maybe you don't have a specific way that works for you but have in the past done or heard of a diet. Remember share the rules so we all get a chance to understand the guidelines. Maybe there is some pattern/strategy/choice of food that may open others up to world they didn't know was a possibility. I personal have tried a ton of ways and still working things out.
*If you don't know of the rules maybe share where you heard it.
I'll start. Slow-carb Diet introduced by Tim Ferris in the 4-hour body.
*6 days of the week the food is limited to:
Lean proteins like chicken, fish, and also eggs. Limited beef and pork.
Lots of low carb veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, kale, (think green if in doubt) limit carrots and other hidden sugars
Legumes as the carb. Lentils, black beans and pinto beans. They have high fiber and some protein.
*No fruit, no diary, no refined sugars.
*Eat ~30g of protein within the first 30min of waking.
7th day is a cheat day. You start breakfast as slow-carb but then other meals can be whatever you want! Some thought to cheat meals is incorporating Garlic Extract, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Green Tea extract supplements, drinking LOTS of water and caffeinated beverages. Also use of grapefruit/citrus fruits and cinnamon to prevent insulin spikes.
1.5 hours after each meal do 1-2min of simple work-outs like air squats, wall press or "push-ups" and resistance band chest pulls
The 6 days may seem dull but easy to put together vs the ol' "where/what should I eat" dilemma. Its not low carb but slow carb. This is fiber packed and filling. Can eat to satisfaction. Natural diuretic affects. Cheat day is all day. You use it to refeed as well as delayed gratification. Some thought into damage control. Can easily clear a room...
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The "My Way" diet. It was developed over several years of making an adjustment so that I can eat what I want, when I want (note:"Wants" have changed), I don't have to log, I never (ok very, very rarely) feel hungry or deprived of any delicious foods, I never feel guilty and I always have energy. There are no rules to follow and I don't force myself to eat things I don't like. There are many foods that I ate very often that I no longer do, not because they are forbidden, but because I simply don't want them anymore.0
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No diet diet. Just eat to nourish the body for a long, healthy life. Eat to Live.
* If you do the slow carb diet with no dairy products, track your calcium. Beans might not have enough.0 -
Calories In, Calories Out.0
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I do the "Balanced Diet". Plenty of macro/micro nutrients and variety. Less calories than TDEE to lose, TDEE to maintain, and a slight surplus to gain.0
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Same with the other PP...I count my calories and make sure I'm eating a good variety of nutritious foods. Eliminating specific foods or food groups only makes me want them more.0
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Personally I love the idea of getting all of my nutrients in liquid form so those smoothie/juicing diets sound fantastic to me. Unfortunately the only nutritionally complete solutions in liquid form I've found taste foul lol.0
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besee_2000 wrote: »Now we often hear the newest fad to eating or the only way to lose weight. How about we share in an open and nonjudgmental way? Nearly everyday I hear of a new "way of eating" which I find incredibly intriguing. The diet that works is the one that is easiest to adhere to but not everyone works the same way. Some have to combat a sweet tooth and others love that juicy burger.
What is your way of getting on track with your weight? Maybe you don't have a specific way that works for you but have in the past done or heard of a diet. Remember share the rules so we all get a chance to understand the guidelines. Maybe there is some pattern/strategy/choice of food that may open others up to world they didn't know was a possibility. I personal have tried a ton of ways and still working things out.
*If you don't know of the rules maybe share where you heard it.
I'll start. Slow-carb Diet introduced by Tim Ferris in the 4-hour body.
*6 days of the week the food is limited to:
Lean proteins like chicken, fish, and also eggs. Limited beef and pork.
Lots of low carb veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, kale, (think green if in doubt) limit carrots and other hidden sugars
Legumes as the carb. Lentils, black beans and pinto beans. They have high fiber and some protein.
*No fruit, no diary, no refined sugars.
*Eat ~30g of protein within the first 30min of waking.
7th day is a cheat day. You start breakfast as slow-carb but then other meals can be whatever you want! Some thought to cheat meals is incorporating Garlic Extract, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Green Tea extract supplements, drinking LOTS of water and caffeinated beverages. Also use of grapefruit/citrus fruits and cinnamon to prevent insulin spikes.
1.5 hours after each meal do 1-2min of simple work-outs like air squats, wall press or "push-ups" and resistance band chest pulls
The 6 days may seem dull but easy to put together vs the ol' "where/what should I eat" dilemma. Its not low carb but slow carb. This is fiber packed and filling. Can eat to satisfaction. Natural diuretic affects. Cheat day is all day. You use it to refeed as well as delayed gratification. Some thought into damage control. Can easily clear a room...
I am curious why this diet recommends protein which spikes insulin and then says that you should prevent insulin spikes...?
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The "Be Freakin' Brutally Honest Diet" brought to you by my food scale. Having it has opened my eyes to the realities of what and how much I'm consuming. Sometimes I cannot believe how much I used to eat.0
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80/20 paleo-ish. Intermittent fasting. I tend to avoid dairy, mostly because it makes my skin itch. TONS of veggies. Macros are roughly 25/25/50 p/c/f averaged over the long term.0
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I eat the food I put in my mouth. It works for me.0
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I'm going to name my way of eating Steve
Just because I like the name and don't have any sons
Steve = eat appropriate sized portions; concentrate on getting plenty of (but by no means exclusively) whole, nutrient dense foods; get adequate hydration; exercise; get adequate rest.0 -
I support your decision 100% juggernaut.0
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I am curious why this diet recommends protein which spikes insulin and then says that you should prevent insulin spikes...?
why no fruit?
Studies have been done with protein breakfasts resulting in less body fat. Whether it be appetite suppressing or a hormone balancing its not quite clear.
The cheat day is also a junk day. The point is to avoid absorbing as much of the junk food as possible.
No fruit because no sugar in any form. The book is far better at explaining it.
FYI, I don't do this now but its an example of a diet style.
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besee_2000 wrote: »
I am curious why this diet recommends protein which spikes insulin and then says that you should prevent insulin spikes...?
why no fruit?
Studies have been done with protein breakfasts resulting in less body fat. Whether it be appetite suppressing or a hormone balancing its not quite clear.
The cheat day is also a junk day. The point is to avoid absorbing as much of the junk food as possible.
No fruit because no sugar in any form. The book is far better at explaining it.
FYI, I don't do this now but its an example of a diet style.
do you have links to said studies?
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I hit 100g+ of protein, always fruit and some veggies and whatever else I feel like eating within my calories. Why complicate things?0
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stevencloser wrote: »I support your decision 100% juggernaut.
I had a feeling you would0 -
juggernaut1974 wrote: »I'm going to name my way of eating Steve
Just because I like the name and don't have any sons
Steve = eat appropriate sized portions; concentrate on getting plenty of (but by no means exclusively) whole, nutrient dense foods; get adequate hydration; exercise; get adequate rest.
"Steve" makes a lot of sense. Losing weight in a healthy, sensible manner really is as simple as that.0 -
juggernaut1974 wrote: »I'm going to name my way of eating Steve
Just because I like the name and don't have any sons
Steve = eat appropriate sized portions; concentrate on getting plenty of (but by no means exclusively) whole, nutrient dense foods; get adequate hydration; exercise; get adequate rest.
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The "conservation of energy" diet.0
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I've been eating slow carb since 2001 I think. Pre Tim ferris. It works for me!0
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besee_2000 wrote: »
I am curious why this diet recommends protein which spikes insulin and then says that you should prevent insulin spikes...?
why no fruit?
Studies have been done with protein breakfasts resulting in less body fat. Whether it be appetite suppressing or a hormone balancing its not quite clear.
The cheat day is also a junk day. The point is to avoid absorbing as much of the junk food as possible.
No fruit because no sugar in any form. The book is far better at explaining it.
FYI, I don't do this now but its an example of a diet style.
do you have links to said studies?
Additionally, how exactly do you avoid absorbing as much of the junk as possible?0 -
The see food diet. I see food I want to eat and I eat it.0
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »The see food diet. I see food I want to eat and I eat it.
I definitely partake in the "see food" diet...
But really, why complicate how and when you eat. Op's diet sound really OCD for me.0 -
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110519113024.htm ugh you people are no fun. It's about the diet existing not whether or not it works. The cabbage diet is another one. I wouldn't do it but it exists. Details on that one not sure about
do you have links to said studies?0 -
Thank you! If you could elaborate on your "paleo-ish" and intermittent fasting. These terms are new to some.closetlibrarian wrote: »80/20 paleo-ish. Intermittent fasting. I tend to avoid dairy, mostly because it makes my skin itch. TONS of veggies. Macros are roughly 25/25/50 p/c/f averaged over the long term.
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I answered this question in similar thread, so to avoid retyping: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/34872427/#Comment_34872427
Basically I go through phases of modified intermittent fasting (eating more one day and less on the next) followed by a few weeks of "weekly budget" where I lump all of my calories for the week into one budget and any individual day can be as high or as low as needed within reasons as long as it does not cause a huge hole in my budget. No other rules apply regarding the type of food or timing of meals.
OP posted this thread for people to share, not to sit there and defend her diet. Who cares if she doesn't eat fruits? If it makes things easier for her then what's the deal? Some people need rules, even if they sound arbitrary. I do very poorly with rules and restrictions that can't be bent out of shape to fit my preferences and whims, so this diet would be an absolute disaster for me. For someone else though, it may be the answer to life the universe and everything.0 -
besee_2000 wrote: »
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110519113024.htm ugh you people are no fun. It's about the diet existing not whether or not it works. The cabbage diet is another one. I wouldn't do it but it exists. Details on that one not sure about
do you have links to said studies?
Interesting read. I find it kind of funny that a "high protein" breakfast was a Belgian waffle, syrup, and yogurt.0 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »I answered this question in similar thread, so to avoid retyping: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/34872427/#Comment_34872427
Basically I go through phases of modified intermittent fasting (eating more one day and less on the next) followed by a few weeks of "weekly budget" where I lump all of my calories for the week into one budget and any individual day can be as high or as low as needed within reasons as long as it does not cause a huge hole in my budget. No other rules apply regarding the type of food or timing of meals.
OP posted this thread for people to share, not to sit there and defend her diet. Who cares if she doesn't eat fruits? If it makes things easier for her then what's the deal? Some people need rules, even if they sound arbitrary. I do very poorly with rules and restrictions that can't be bent out of shape to fit my preferences and whims, so this diet would be an absolute disaster for me. For someone else though, it may be the answer to life the universe and everything.
I don't care what OP does. i wanted to know why the diet says no fruit, which I find amusing as fruits are nutrient dense and should be eaten.
I also find it interesting that the diet says control insulin spikes and then recommends a food that spikes insulin as much as carbs.
Finally, a lot of people lurk in these forums and read some of these things as diets that one could actually try, so i like to get clarification and will continue to do so.0 -
besee_2000 wrote: »
I am curious why this diet recommends protein which spikes insulin and then says that you should prevent insulin spikes...?
why no fruit?
Studies have been done with protein breakfasts resulting in less body fat. Whether it be appetite suppressing or a hormone balancing its not quite clear.
The cheat day is also a junk day. The point is to avoid absorbing as much of the junk food as possible.
No fruit because no sugar in any form. The book is far better at explaining it.
FYI, I don't do this now but its an example of a diet style.
do you have links to said studies?
that is basically saying eat a high protein diet because you will be more full and eat less.
You could also eat a high carb/high fat breakfast be full, eat less, and you will have less body fat.
not really seeing the correlation between high protein intake and lower body fat…
Protein intake is typically recommended to be high so that one retains muscle mass while in a deficit.0
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