Diet foods

[Guest]

Hey guys,

I am trying to make changes to my daily diet. However, I didn't get fat for no reason.

I was curious and wanted to ask the ones whom I know eat healthy if they could recommend any dietary changes that would keep a good flavor along with foods that aren't loaded with fats and such.

I've done stuff like the whole, Tuna packet with mustard, and while that's a great snack... it's got virtually no carbs and isn't rounded at all. Plus who wants to eat that every day. Day in and day out. I am looking for things I can incorporate my diet into to, overtime, make it a healthier lifestyle over all.

[Guest]

Here are a few guidelines that are easy to follow:

1) Diets are no good. You must make a lifestyle change.
2) Eat whole, unprocessed foods. Stick to the outer edges of the grocery store. If it doesn't go bad, it isn't food.
3) Eliminate all sugar, refined carbohydrates, and fast food.
4) Regardless of the BS you have heard, fats are good for you. Fat does not make you fat. You need to eat fat to burn fat. Refined carbohydrates make you fat, especially when you mix carbs with fat in the same meal. Include steak, eggs, olive oil etc..
5) Eat fresh, organic if possible, fruits and vegetables.
6) Optional, but preferred. Start exercising with resistance. Weight training, sprinting, interval cardio work the best. Jogging is the worst way to try and get fit.

Follow those 5 dietary guidelines 90% of the time and it's impossible that you will not lose weight.

For quick results eliminate all carbs for one month. Follow a diet high in fat, protein, and water and you will lose a lot of fat. This will make you a little low on energy but the weight WILL come off. You can add one carb meal every 4 or 5 days to replenish glycogen stores.

Or, you can try the Warrior Diet. Also known as intermittent fasting. You fast through the day and then you have a 6 hour period at night when you have one giant meal, or a few meals. This provides ecxellent clarity of mind and gives you tremendous energy. Unless you are an athlete or have a very physically demanding job big meals throughout the day are simply not needed and only serve to make you lethargic. Think about everyone in the office who wants to fall asleep after lunch.

Those 2 are great, but if you just follow a healthy eating plan as outlined above it will work very well.

[Guest]

I agree with most of what lion said, but I will say what worked for me (since we're talking about diet, I'll leave outthe exercise stuff)

let's start with the obvious.

-No more fast food, or slowly deacrease the frequency until you no longer crave it.
-no more soft drinks. They have a TON of empty calories and sugar, definitely not good for trying to lean up
-limit the sugary snacks (candy bars, chips, etc.)
-eat more fruits and vegetables
-eat 5-6 small meals a day, approximately every three hours. This will prevent you from feeling hungry and will help eliminate cravings
-drink alot if water. This will help you feel full and will prevent you from reaching for that candy bar.

Some foods you can work into your diet:

-beef jerky. Very low in fat and is high in protien. But, it's very high in sodium and is expensive.
-almonds (or other nuts). I go for the natural ones that do not have any salt on them. Or I might opt for low sodium. A handful of almonds and a banana is a great snack.
-baby carrots, celery, bell peppers, broccoli (or other veggies). Make sure these are not cooked. They have fiber and is a much better option than a bag of chips.
-bananas, apples, oranges (or other fruit). These taste good and is a healthy breafast/snack option. Combine with nuts for a healthy treat
-lean meats instead if fatty meats. Opt for the chicken breast instead of the thigh, the top sirloin instead of the ribeye

[Guest]

[QUOTE=Prodigy;36325]
Some foods you can work into your diet:

-beef jerky. Very low in fat and is high in protien. But, it's very high in sodium and is expensive.
-almonds (or other nuts). I go for the natural ones that do not have any salt on them. Or I might opt for low sodium. A handful of almonds and a banana is a great snack.
-baby carrots, celery, bell peppers, broccoli (or other veggies). Make sure these are not cooked. They have fiber and is a much better option than a bag of chips.
-bananas, apples, oranges (or other fruit). These taste good and is a healthy breafast/snack option. Combine with nuts for a healthy treat
-lean meats instead if fatty meats. Opt for the chicken breast instead of the thigh, the top sirloin instead of the ribeye[/QUOTE]


This is more of what I was looking for. I know the whole diet= bad, thing.

I'm trying to incorporate good foods into my life. But I need something that tastes good.

But more along the lines of what do you guys cook and prepare for yourselves on a regular basis that you have found to taste yummy? Do you season? Ground pepper, cayenne, etc... leave natural? I'm looking for all things that can be incorporated into a diet. Easy on the go, something you prepare, something that keeps well etc...

[Guest]

BTW prod... the ostrich/beef jerky at GNC only has like 80 calories. its 98% fat free. I think it also only has like 17% DRV of sodium and it's about the same price as regular jerky.

The only thing though is it reminds me more of slim jm than actual jerky.

[Guest]

I eat a lot of the Healthy Choice Steamers. Basically its a frozen entree that consist of meat, rice, vegetables. Heat it up in the microwave for 4minutes and walllaaa it taste good and fills you up and is healthy. They have good protein and no preservatives.

[URL]http://www.healthychoice.com/frozen-meals/cafe-steamers.html[/URL]

[Guest]

[QUOTE=Finesse;36326]This is more of what I was looking for. I know the whole diet= bad, thing.

I'm trying to incorporate good foods into my life. But I need something that tastes good.

But more along the lines of what do you guys cook and prepare for yourselves on a regular basis that you have found to taste yummy? Do you season? Ground pepper, cayenne, etc... leave natural? I'm looking for all things that can be incorporated into a diet. Easy on the go, something you prepare, something that keeps well etc...[/QUOTE]

Ah. 90% of my food is eaten raw with no seasoning. While this is the healthiest way to go, it is not the tastiest.
*Eggs are easy to cook, fry over easy or make scramby, add some salt (sea salt is best) and pepper and they're delicious and nutritious. Add hot sauce if you like. Cooking takes only a couple of minutes. You can hardboil them and keep them in the fridge to munch on later.
*Fruits and veggies can be munched on throughout the day and don't take any work at all.
*You can bring a jar of natty peanut butter with you so you have a filling snack.
*While not my favorites, yogurt and cottage cheese take no work at all and can be enjoyed directly from the carton. Add some pepper to cottage cheese to make even more delicious.

The key is to eat nutritionally dense foods. This way you eat less but are more fulfilled.

[Guest]

I love salads. I typically buy a pound or two at whole foods (it's like 2.99 a pound or something like that) and that would last me 2-4 meals. I top that with carrots and light Italian dressing, making sure I only use enough for taste, but not too much that it's unhealthy. To make the salad more filling, I add a boiled egg or two and about 6-8oz of chicken breast. I typically season my chicken breast with Mrs. Dash garlic and herb, salt and black pepper. I cook it in a little bit of olive oil until done (I'd rather use a George Forman grill or grill, but don't have one).

-Top sirloin with Chicago steak seasoning, salt and pepper with sauteed vegetables.

-baked fish with lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste with roasted vegetables.

-a sandwhich on wheat bread with 4oz of lean sandwhich meat, lettuce, tomatoes and mustard (no mayaonnaise). Have an apple and a handfull of almonds if you're still hungry.

-apple with peanut butter as a pre-workout snack.

-hard boiled eggs with salt and pepper

[Guest]

[QUOTE=Lion;36329]Ah. 90% of my food is eaten raw with no seasoning. While this is the healthiest way to go, it is not the tastiest.
*Eggs are easy to cook, fry over easy or make scramby, add some salt (sea salt is best) and pepper and they're delicious and nutritious. Add hot sauce if you like. Cooking takes only a couple of minutes. You can hardboil them and keep them in the fridge to munch on later.
*Fruits and veggies can be munched on throughout the day and don't take any work at all.
*You can bring a jar of natty peanut butter with you so you have a filling snack.
*While not my favorites, yogurt and cottage cheese take no work at all and can be enjoyed directly from the carton. Add some pepper to cottage cheese to make even more delicious.

The key is to eat nutritionally dense foods. This way you eat less but are more fulfilled.[/QUOTE]

Just any peanut butter? Or is there a particular kind you guys prefer for any reason? Fat free etc..

[Guest]

Last time I saw you Finesse, I was just under 200 lbs at around 23% body fat and a hell of a beer belly. I'm now at only 13% body fat, belly gone, and within 5% of my ultimate goal. What's more, I've lost about 30 lbs.

I said in a previous thread...

[QUOTE=Grimm1111;36263]

Here is how to lose fat.

- Work out 3 times a week with weights.
- Eat 1g protein / lb lean body mass.
- Reduce calories to lose 1-2 lbs / week. (calorie counters are available online)

Success is 100% guaranteed. There's really not much more to it.[/QUOTE]

The attitude is cocky, but that's been my plan and so far has worked for me in cutting fat and holding on to lean body weight.

Now as far as what foods to eat, the other guys said it pretty well, the only difference is that since I started with more fat to lose and they are more in what I'd say is a maintenance phase, my diet is probably more strict at the moment. For me, I need a lot of convenience just because I am on the road so much and don't have the time to cook. So I need pre-packaged food with calories and protein content right there on the label, no guesswork.

My diet includes beef/turkey jerky, canned tuna, yogurt, apples, bananas, cereal bars, hard-boiled eggs, baby carrots and lettuce during the week. On weekends, when I can cook a bit, I'll go for salmon, Swedish Vasa bread with turkey, and mixed greens.

I never drink anything but water.

If I have to eat out or cook, I always go for fish if possible because it is leaner, healthier, and lower cal than beef. Turkey is another good alternative. BTW Jack Link makes a Turkey jerky that is pretty damn good.