I've decided to modify my eating habits as opposed to starting a diet. There is so much information out there, not sure exactly where I should be, looking for a collective opinion or strong advocate.
Currently I'm eating: Spread throught the Mornings-
16oz, 1% milk
12oz, V-8 (normal high sodium)
8oz, Smoothie Yogurt (Dannon)
Kashi bar (Go-lean variety)
3 pitted dates
1 packet Quaker instant oatmeal (variety with water)
2 boiled eggs (large)
tea (16 oz, no sugar) + 32oz water
L U N C H = 1.5 pounds of salad from buffet bar, no dressing. Variety of tomatoes, brocholli, mushrums, banana peppers, lettuce, onions, carrots, etc.
D I N N E R = 1/2 pound (.5 lb) of variety dinner, typically 7oz salmon with mixed veggies.
I'm guessing this puts me at about 2000 calories for the day, mostly consumed in the mornings.
I'm 5'8 , 217lbs (goal 170), workout 4 days a week (2 days running 20 min, 1 day long run (60 min), 2 days strength training, 1 day core training)
Recommendations?
Allow me to make some modifications to your eating plan. For lunch, you're consuming only sugar(carbohydrate). You should food combine at every meal for maximum benefit. BREAKFAST... with whole eggs, nitrate free bacon, turkey, etc. , sliced tomato and a teaspoon full of coconut oil covering your food along with a tea of your choosing(use Stevia as your sweetener). The theanine in tea leaves will put you in a favorable zen like state for work and although tea contains caffeine, the theanine negates the common side effects of anxiety / jitters associated with coffee. LUNCH....chicken (don't worry about the skin)..brocolli/spinach...coconut oil. DINNER..Fish(never fried)..leafy veggy of your liking...coconut oil. I recommend lemon or limes squeezed into gal of water with Stevia (taste like delicious lemon or lime aide) to be kept in the frig for easy access. Drink at meals and, if needed , place in small water bottle for travel/work. This takes the place of fattening fruit juices, sodas,etc. I have been preaching Stevia for 11 years and now even Coca Cola/Cargill get the picture with their Stevia brand TRUVIA. In the past, the FDA would not allow Stevia to be called a sweetener so that they could prolong the life of the corrupt /harmful artificial sweeteners liIke Aspartame. If you are feeling blue(mild depression) then you may need to address supporting healthy brain chemistry(Serotonin/Dopamine). DO this meal plan for one month and include some moderate exercise (walking) and you will be on your way to long term, healthy fat loss. Let's Go!
P.S.The medium chained triglicerides in coconut oil can safely turn up your metabolism without the anxiety/jitters associated with scam like weight-loss products that promise rapid weight loss using caffeine/ephedrine/ fucoxanthin, etc. or analogous ingredients and provide ,at best, only temporary weight loss(bone, muscle, water).
I think that eating plan is perfect. Let me know the update okay.
Hi. First off I want to say it sounds like Kaposta has a good eating plan. What I've been told is that you want to build your fire in the morning so you want to consume most of your calories at breakfast. During the day it is best to eat healthy mini meals to keep that fire going. Somebody introduced me to Advocare nutritional products and I started eating right because I get a support team along with the products. We share recipes and tips with each other. If you want more information e-mail me at ramiller4jc@aol.com.
Hope this helps.
Rachel Miller
The best eating plan is one that you are willing to sustain for the rest of your life. That's why you need to learn how to eat appropriately (instead of learn how to white-knuckle a restrictive diet). Because this post has been listed for a while, I ask you-- it is a sustainable, successful plan? If you have been losing about 1/2 to 1 pound a week, then you have created a good plan that will help you chip away at losing weight--and be able to keep it off for the rest of your life.
For the plan you have outlined to be sustainable, it needs to balance in the foods you truly enjoy eating within your calorie budget. But if you end up going "on and off" a restrictive diet that leaves you too hungry, you are likely feeling frustrated more so than successful.
For help designing a food program that will help you reach your weight, health and energy goals, I recommend you meet with a local sports dietitian. You can find one on the referral network at www.SCANdpg.org.
At the risk of sounding self-serving, I'll also mention my Sports Nutrition Guidebook. It has a strong section on how to lose weight and maintain energy to exercise, as well as how to manage dieting gone awry.It teaches dieters how to eat healthfully and manage the American food supply.
With best regards,
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
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