Starting the Ultimate Protein Diet...
So, I have noticed that my stomach is getting bigger and my chin is perching itself on my neck, which makes me disgusted with myself. Breathing while lying down is beginning to become hard because of my encumbrance from my stomach. I truly am at the largest that I have ever been; and with luck and discipline, ever will be.
Therefore, on Monday, I will be starting the best diet that I have ever seen. High protein, no white carbohydrates. I have seen the results and it can cut body fat percentage to lows that many people don't even think are possible. Tim Ferris is who I have to credit for this diet.
SUNDAY-FRIDAY
My diet for each meal will have strict guidelines.
Musts:
Protein
Legumes
Vegetables
Water
No-Nos:
Potato
Rice
Fried Foods
Dairy
Fruits
Bread
Sugary Sauces
Candy
Snack Foods
Alcohol
Good Optional Foods:
Coffee (No sugar; with cinnamon)
Sauerkraut
Kimchee
SATURDAY
I will splurge and eat whatever I like. I mean, whatever I like. Snickers, ice cream, colored pencils.
As far as a workout goes, there is a small routine that should be done for ninety seconds thirty minutes after eating. Thirty seconds of air-squats, thirty seconds of wall-presses and thirty seconds of butterfly pulls with a cable if possible.
SCIENCE!
The science behind all of this "extreme" stuff is actually very simple and very effective. Protein and exercise build muscle and the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. The more calories you burn, the more fat you burn. Making protein readily available in the body allows for more protein synthesis. Legumes help with the protein synthesis while vegetables help to increase water and mineral intake.
Sugar and white carbohydrates are the devil. The splurge on Saturdays will give me the spike in sugar that I need to keep my body functioning properly. As I said, this simple science is so simple and so effective.
Wish me luck, please.
Therefore, on Monday, I will be starting the best diet that I have ever seen. High protein, no white carbohydrates. I have seen the results and it can cut body fat percentage to lows that many people don't even think are possible. Tim Ferris is who I have to credit for this diet.
SUNDAY-FRIDAY
My diet for each meal will have strict guidelines.
Musts:
Protein
Legumes
Vegetables
Water
No-Nos:
Potato
Rice
Fried Foods
Dairy
Fruits
Bread
Sugary Sauces
Candy
Snack Foods
Alcohol
Good Optional Foods:
Coffee (No sugar; with cinnamon)
Sauerkraut
Kimchee
SATURDAY
I will splurge and eat whatever I like. I mean, whatever I like. Snickers, ice cream, colored pencils.
As far as a workout goes, there is a small routine that should be done for ninety seconds thirty minutes after eating. Thirty seconds of air-squats, thirty seconds of wall-presses and thirty seconds of butterfly pulls with a cable if possible.
SCIENCE!
The science behind all of this "extreme" stuff is actually very simple and very effective. Protein and exercise build muscle and the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. The more calories you burn, the more fat you burn. Making protein readily available in the body allows for more protein synthesis. Legumes help with the protein synthesis while vegetables help to increase water and mineral intake.
Sugar and white carbohydrates are the devil. The splurge on Saturdays will give me the spike in sugar that I need to keep my body functioning properly. As I said, this simple science is so simple and so effective.
Wish me luck, please.
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That being said, good luck! If you stick with the diet, have a decent idea of your caloric intake, and add the magical 30 minutes of exercise a day (even just brisk walking!), you will see the weight drop off.
The Saturday is there for a few reasons. It gives you a reward for yourself each week. The body needs the glucose spike to function properly unless you are using drugs. It also keeps the body from getting depressed and helps to keep you regular.
The subsequent days knock the pounds off faster and are when you see the most results. The amount of water intake guarantees that it flows through the body properly. The math works.
If you are simply fat and trying to lose it my advice is dont change the content of your diet drastically. Micronutrient counting isnt important to you, simply eat less. Keep it simple or it is way to easy to lose your way.
Dont drink your calories drink water, keep your calories in check, and exercise more. Your body will have no choice but to lose weight.
Not that every meal should be full of refined carbs and sugar but every meal doesnt have to be a plain salad either. Just be smart and learn how to estimate portions.
For my diet now, instead of a standard dessert, I eat a piece of fruit which gives my body some sugars, but they are much easier metabolized than the high-fructose crap in wrappers.
Also, I would recommend more exercize as well. 90 seconds of exercize is hardly enough to get your blood pumping. Instead of this, trying going out for a 20-30 minute walk each day (if jogging is difficult) and you will find this gives you more results in the end.
I had a friend that walked for 45 minutes a day with no other exercize and coupled with a moderate diet, he lost 70 pounds in a year. Granted, a year is a long time to wait, but lasting results are hardly ever gained overnight. That, and it sets a habit which become routine, which will help you keep the weight off later.
Oh, and BEST OF LUCK!!! I'm starting a crazy routine and diet now too, so we'll both be in misery together!!
As someone who is quite active and has followed a moderately strict diet for a while (over 6yrs) you could ask Tushon about my dinners he's heard of consisting of egg-whites and fish only (that's not all I eat, but these are options I choose), allow me to offer just a bit of info on this stuff you posted.
I understand your need to lose the gut that you may be getting, but these "extreme" diets are extremely unhealthy and usually end up resulting in you having a worse body in the long run than when you started. No one sticks to these diets forever and that's why it's called a rubber band diet.
I would highly recommend staying active when you can (at least 3 time a week) and working on a dietary plan that you can stick to for a really long time, if not forever. It will be both satisfying and better off for you. Extreme diets also make you very irritable when beginning which is why they're also not recommended. The added stress of dieting is very counter productive to your success.
Sugars and white carbohydrates (refined sugars) are absolutely the devil. There are great alternatives to these though. For sugar, use "sugar in the raw" and if you can find it, real sugar canes cut and dipped into a cup of tea, etc... The substitute for refined sugars are whole wheat, brown, etc...the natural stuff. You're going to find that eating better is a bit costly, but the effects are astounding. You'll feel great, the weight will fall off (and if you do get lazy or on vacation) you'll see that you will put on weight much slower than people who eat horribly or take these extreme diets, you'll be more regular which is great in removing junk from your system.
Best of luck to you and I hope that the new diet/lifestyle works for you and keeps you healthy!!! =D
Just some thoughts...
Musts:
Protein - I would recommend unsalted roasted peanuts, all-natural peanut butter, proetein shake (ONLY on days that you lift heavy weights), almonds (unsalted), fish (white fish, Tuna, or salmon) and absolutely egg-whites (either in the carton or separated from eggs). These are GREAT sources of protein for your body.
Legumes
Vegetables - you want to stick with raw. Cooked/steamed only in soup (all veggie soup) and with the legumes it will help flush your system.
Water - If you're going to eat a lot of protein you need lots of water to flush your system. Your kidney's take a beating with a ton of protein, so keeping to a MINIMUM of 1/2 to a gallon of water a day is HIGHLY recommended.
No-Nos/alternatives:
Pasta - both white and wheat. If you're going to eat these, eat them for lunch and eat the wheat/organic. Pasta is a great carb for energy, but not for eating before bedtime, lol!
Potato - not bad to eat. I don't eat white potatoes regularly, but stick with sweet potatoes (if you like them) they're better for you.
Rice - no white rice and not at night with dinner. If you're going to eat rice, eat for an early lunch and make sure it isn't white.
Fried Foods - absolutely.
Dairy - absolutely, but substitute things like milk in cereal and coffee, etc...with Almond milk. It's much better for you!
Fruits - ??? Your body NEEDS these natural sugars. The potassium from bananas helps with cramping, the vitam C from citrus keeps from getting sick, etc...don't exclude raw fruits from your diet, this is a REALLY REALLY bad idea.
Bread - not a lot. If so, eat the all-natural wheat or gluten-free that is almost void of all preservatives, HFCS, etc...If you choose to work out, you'll need carbs for the energy.
Sugary Sauces - absolutely.
Candy - absolutely.
Snack Foods - depends on what you consider snack food. Chips, candy, etc...yes. But snacks such as granola (Bare Naked preferred), fruits, veggies (no dip), etc...no, don't give these up. They keep you healthy =D
Alcohol - if you choose so. I have a beer every now and again or I'll have a liquor such as Tangueray and tonic. Beer
MEAT - You will want to remove a lot of pork (high fat) and beef (especially red meat). While the beef can be a great source of protein, it is extremely unhealthy for your insides and you're better off having these only once in a blue moon. A GREAT alternative is grilled chicken breast. You can add seasoning and cook it a million different ways and it's high in protein and very low in fat.
Good Optional Foods:
Coffee (No sugar; with cinnamon) - eh, not really "good". I usually stick to one cup of coffee a day.
I would highly recommend Green Tea. This is a FANTASTIC anti-oxidant and does wonders for your body. I usually have about 3-5 cups a day, srsly!
Sauerkraut - I love sauerkraut, but sticking to raw cabbage in a salad with vinegar and extra virgin olive oil is much healthier.
Again, GOOD LUCK and if there is anything to add/remove I welcome all words and hopefully you'll get even more great info from this awesome community!
But hey good luck, good start.
I had planned on adding a workout routine, but due to my current situation, I have yet to figure one out. I probably should have mentioned something in the initial post.
@JBoogaloo Thank you so much for the input. The information that you have given me will be invaluable. I like the idea of a cheat day, but I guess that I will have to do more research. I like Chicken better than beef, anyhow.
@Tushon Thank you very much for that video. I actually learned more from that video than I would have if I had read about in an article or a book.
@MAGIC Thank you for expanding on what was said. It is actually more valuable to me than you may think. I you could find that study, I would be most appreciative.
@LazarusXero Good luck to you, sir.
Also, I got into the Fitocracy BETA.
1) Carbohydrates to deliver the protein.
2) Muscles that require protein to be repaired (go lift iron)
And 3) A diet+metabolism that are positioned to turn the protein into muscle, rather than fat.
That's all. Anything else is bullshit. Sorry.
Calorie intake + calories burned = net calorie amount (gain = adding pounds, loss = losing them)
You can either limit your intake and you will lose weight, or you can increase exercise. 12 miles of walking may be the average caloric expenditure of the amount people go over their maintenance calories.
The content of the food, and the nature of your fitness routine, determine how that pound is gained or loss in both cases: fat or muscle.