Need help with an amazing diet?

Wishtobethinagain
Wishtobethinagain Posts: 40
edited October 5 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok so I know a lot of carbs are bad. So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet
ex: milk, bread, flour, sugar, pasta...I also do not eat meat so that is also a no. I would plan on eating fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables of all kinds.

On top of this diet I would plan on weight lifting twice a week, and doing some type of cardio at least four times a week.
What are your thoughts? Tips? Opinions?
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  • Texas501
    Texas501 Posts: 274
    So no onions?
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    Ok so I know a lot of carbs are bad. So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet
    ex: milk, bread, flour, sugar, pasta...I also do not eat meat so that is also a no. I would plan on eating fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables of all kinds.

    On top of this diet I would plan on weight lifting twice a week, and doing some type of cardio at least four times a week.
    What are your thoughts? Tips? Opinions?

    Carbs aren't bad. Eat at a moderate caloric deficit, consume adequate fat and protein, and increase physical activity.

    The best diet are the one you can eat for the REST of your life to maintain your weight. Can you give up milk, bread, flour....etc...for LIFE?
  • J_Lopez
    J_Lopez Posts: 23
    Don't forget the beans.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Ok so I know a lot of carbs are bad. So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet
    ex: milk, bread, flour, sugar, pasta...I also do not eat meat so that is also a no. I would plan on eating fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables of all kinds.

    On top of this diet I would plan on weight lifting twice a week, and doing some type of cardio at least four times a week.
    What are your thoughts? Tips? Opinions?

    I think you should instead focus on consuming enough protein and fat, and not worry about what foods to eliminate.

    It's fine to eat lots of fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables and in fact I'd say it's healthy, but there's nothing wrong with white foods and there's no reason to eliminate them unless your overconsuming them and it's preventing you from eating foods that are more nutritious.

    In the context of adequate variety and a "mostly" healthy diet (and assuming you do not have any insulin related medical conditions), there's just no reason to eliminate carbs and furthermore there's no need to strictly remove white ones.

    Your workout plan is good. I'd recommend weights 3/week instead of 2 but you should make progress with both.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    as a rule, i generally refrain from following any advice that starts with "cut out all _____"

    I don't believe deprivation is the key to weight loss. i prefer moderation.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Ok so I know a lot of carbs are bad. So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet
    ex: milk, bread, flour, sugar, pasta...I also do not eat meat so that is also a no. I would plan on eating fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables of all kinds.
    You're welcome to avoid white foods, but there is no proof that doing so will be beneficial. Sidesteal speaks wisdom.
  • melianne125
    melianne125 Posts: 90 Member
    as a rule, i generally refrain from following any advice that starts with "cut out all _____"

    I don't believe deprivation is the key to weight loss. i prefer moderation.

    This ^^
  • pelleld
    pelleld Posts: 363 Member
    as a rule, i generally refrain from following any advice that starts with "cut out all _____"

    I don't believe deprivation is the key to weight loss. i prefer moderation.

    I agree.........I didn't cut out anything totally, just did moderation. I know some people can't just have a little of someting, there are foods folks lose contraol around. Its OK to cut those out while you're working on gaining the control. But giving up foods just to lose weight will cause you to gain when you add them back in. Unless you plan to give them up FOREVER, and I just couldn't do that!
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Since when is fish not a meat? I must have missed that memo.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    Cauiliflower is white. Raisin pumpernickel bagels are brown.
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet
    I thought about this same thing with a friend of mine. We were going to market the diet as "Kill Whitey" and become rich. But the name just didn't stick.
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    Since when is fish not a meat? I must have missed that memo.

    Please consult the Pyramid of Greatness

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  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Are you particularly Carb sensitive?
  • Tujitsu56
    Tujitsu56 Posts: 392 Member
    I love the advice provided here. Permenant weight loss is the goal, not necessarily quick.
    Ok so I know a lot of carbs are bad. So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet
    ex: milk, bread, flour, sugar, pasta...I also do not eat meat so that is also a no. I would plan on eating fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables of all kinds.

    On top of this diet I would plan on weight lifting twice a week, and doing some type of cardio at least four times a week.
    What are your thoughts? Tips? Opinions?

    Carbs aren't bad. Eat at a moderate caloric deficit, consume adequate fat and protein, and increase physical activity.

    The best diet are the one you can eat for the REST of your life to maintain your weight. Can you give up milk, bread, flour....etc...for LIFE?
  • adrian_indy
    adrian_indy Posts: 1,444 Member
    I think not eating white food is a form of racism.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I don't think all whites are bad...turns out, I quite like white wine.
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    I think not eating white food is a form of racism.
    If you only order white rice, you are a ricist.
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    I don't think all whites are bad...turns out, I quite like white wine.
    :heart:
  • Rose200
    Rose200 Posts: 48 Member
    Hi,
    You should google the 12 day Wild Rose Detox. It eliminates flour, sugar & dairy from your diet for 12 days. It's more of a cleanse. You can also buy the cookbook, which was a life saver for me. I discovered all these spices I never knew were out there. There are some fish recipes and lots of brown rice and veg recipes. Very tasty. And it's not forever. 12 days.
    Good Luck on your journey!
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    I don't think all whites are bad...turns out, I quite like white wine.

    I love this open mindedness.
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    what did whites ever do to you? :laugh:
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet

    What are your thoughts?

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  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    Hi,
    You should google the 12 day Wild Rose Detox. It eliminates flour, sugar & dairy from your diet for 12 days. It's more of a cleanse. You can also buy the cookbook, which was a life saver for me. I discovered all these spices I never knew were out there. There are some fish recipes and lots of brown rice and veg recipes. Very tasty. And it's not forever. 12 days.
    Good Luck on your journey!


    do we get to EAT roses?!? And, what happens after the 12 days is up? Do we gain it all back?
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Foods of all colors provide different nutrients that our bodies need. That is why many nutritionists will advocate a rainbow of colors on your plate as part of your consultation. Anything that tells me I can't have x for extended periods of time is not something I view as sustainable. I will say that if I start to have a lot of high sugar cravings, I will cut out processed sugars for a few weeks to get rid of the cravings, but I won't ever say that I will never eat something again, except liver and onions, that is gross.
  • anyonebutmehaha
    anyonebutmehaha Posts: 174
    but but yogurt is white! and egg whites and cauliflower, fish, etc. if you mean cut out all processed white foods like white bread, pringles and the like -then yes, you most certainly can (and imho should) cut those out for life. :smile:
  • Jadesfattorment
    Jadesfattorment Posts: 112
    I think that works just fine, have you ever heard of the south beah diet? Well it is sort of like that. I eat just whole grains and no added sugar and it has worked some what, I do drink milk but not a ton of it. :)
  • GretchenReine
    GretchenReine Posts: 1,374 Member
    So I was thinking about maybe trying a diet that consists on cutting out all whites from my diet
    I thought about this same thing with a friend of mine. We were going to market the diet as "Kill Whitey" and become rich. But the name just didn't stick.

    This ^^ I just don't understand how WW didn't pick that up!
  • WarriorMom2012
    WarriorMom2012 Posts: 621 Member
    Why's it gotta be a "white" thing?!
  • Wishtobethinagain
    Wishtobethinagain Posts: 40
    Wow, I never expected such negativeness. I would not be cutting out carbs completely from my diet as you can see that I said I would be eating fruits...since when were fruits not loaded with carbs? Except they are the good carbs. I do not call white bread, and candies, and milk in any way GOOD for anyones body so by me cutting out this bad stuff and eating stuff that has one natural ingredient instead of stuff I could barely prounounce in it is bad then it looks like a lot of you need to hit the books. Yes I did say I would be eating fish, and I know it is a meat, I also will very occasionally be eating chicken and other meats that have been raised on my farm. I do not eat any meat that is raised on a factory farm. But I did not mention that as it is off topic and would of brought back a totally different debate.
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    Wow, I never expected such negativeness. I would not be cutting out carbs completely from my diet as you can see that I said I would be eating fruits...since when were fruits not loaded with carbs? Except they are the good carbs. I do not call white bread, and candies, and milk in any way GOOD for anyones body so by me cutting out this bad stuff and eating stuff that has one natural ingredient instead of stuff I could barely prounounce in it is bad then it looks like a lot of you need to hit the books. Yes I did say I would be eating fish, and I know it is a meat, I also will very occasionally be eating chicken and other meats that have been raised on my farm. I do not eat any meat that is raised on a factory farm. But I did not mention that as it is off topic and would of brought back a totally different debate.

    No negativity, but if you don't have any insulin related issues, then there is no need to "cut" bad carbs. I eat what people would consider "bad" carbs regularly, but it doesn't affect my weight loss. My suggestion is eat at a moderate deficit, increase protein and fat grams, and increase physical activity. Just be realistic about the diet you can sustain long term. I can't live without wine, bread, ice cream and pasta. I enjoy them in moderation and still lose weight. Assuming no medical issues (diabetes, etc), weight loss is simply burning more than you take in.
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