What's a good diet that works? =)

[iheartkpop]

I wanna try a 7 day diet plan or at least a diet plan that works
Do you know any?

[rdrr]

There is no "7 day diet plan". A lifestyle change is in order, in regards to healthier eating, routine exercise, and good night's sleep. Becoming vegetarian in order to lose weight is not a diet plan.

[JimmyDeansRetartedCousin]

A simple pointer on how to eat healthy, half your plate should be fresh vegetables,one quarter plate good carbs, and one quarter lean protein. Eat six small meal a day that add up to your basal metabolic rate, bmr calaculator (google). It's a good starting point. Avoid high sodium, high fructose corn syrup , and overly processed foods.

Or just eat whatever and let your doctor balance out your bad health with statins, and calcium channel blockers, when you're old, fat and out of pocket. It's what most people are doing! :c

[Kon]

Diet for what purpose? Is it for:

1. Fat loss
2. Weight/muscle gain
3. General health, prevention of disease
4. Athletic competition, etc.?

[Jollygoggles]

You already said you can't adjust what you eat because of the home you live in.

[niacin]

The candida diet. It is the hardest diet out there, but it works. I tried it for my acne. I saw improvement after 3 days, but caved in. I lost about 2 lbs in that period.

[iheartkpop]

Originally Posted by Kon

Diet for what purpose? Is it for:

1. Fat loss
2. Weight/muscle gain
3. General health, prevention of disease
4. Athletic competition, etc.?

Weight loss

[iheartkpop]

Originally Posted by Jollygoggles

You already said you can't adjust what you eat because of the home you live in.

I just want to know just in case I change my mind

[Paloma M]

Weight watchers?

[Hiccups]

drink more water, more so in the AM
eat more fruit preferably first thing in the morning
don't mix fruit with any other food
exercise during the AM
regular cardiovascular exercise
eat higher water content foods
eat less carbs and only around midday not for dinner
eat more vegetables, in-particular the green variety
eat smaller portions
don't eat meat and starch foods at the same time (pasta, rice, potato etc)
only eat protein as the last meal of the day if at all
don't eat anything after 8pm
sleep 7-8hrs

[GroupHug]

Originally Posted by Hiccups

drink more water, more so in the AM
eat more fruit and only in the AM
don't mix fruit with any other food
exercise during the AM
regular cardiovascular exercise
eat higher water content foods
eat less carbs and only around midday not for dinner
eat more vegetables, in-particular the green variety
eat smaller portions
don't eat meat and starch foods at the same time (pasta, rice, potato etc)
only eat protein as the last meal of the day if at all
don't eat anything after 8pm
sleep 7-8hrs

Some of that stuff just seems completely arbitrary.

[Hiccups]

Originally Posted by GroupHug

Some of that stuff just seems completely arbitrary.

drink more water, more so in the AM
drinking water is just good for you, with more water your body functions better; aids digestive tract, flushes out toxins and fills you with energy and vitality.

eat more fruit preferably first thing in the morning
eating fruit first thing helps flush/cleanse your digestive tract as it's coming out of the elimination stage while also providing your body with the most ideal nutrients to start the day. not bogging your system down like some heavy foods can.

don't mix fruit with any other food
mixing fruit with other food makes the fruit ferment which disrupts its actions making it less effective. It takes approx. 20-30mins for fruit to leave the stomach.

exercise during the AM
this allows the body to switch to stored fat as it's primary source of energy as opposed to new, incoming energy. Though eating fruit is less likely to interrupt this process when consumed during the AM. This also helps kick start your metabolism.

regular cardiovascular exercise
does this need any clarification!

eat higher water content foods
higher water content food passes through you quicker which helps clear your digestive tract which in turn helps avoid feedback loops of any fats, toxins that are in your system.

eat less carbs and only around midday not for dinner
carbs convert to sugar and are stored if not utilised before too long, they're ideal around midday to provide the energy required to see one through until dinner.

eat more vegetables, in-particular the green variety
high water content, high nutritional value. food is primarily a fuel so shifting the focus to what we NEED instead of what we (our taste buds) WANT is a positive not just for weight loss but healthy living.

eat smaller portions
larger meals are more likely to trigger energy storage.

don't eat meat and starch foods at the same time (pasta, rice, potato etc)
meat and starches require different variations of stomach acids to break down to a point where the digestive system can assimilate the nutrients more comprehensively. Mixing disrupts this, sure you'll still assimilate some but not all.. plus it's just more efficient to not overload your system this way.

only eat protein as the last meal of the day if at all
Proteins, particularly meat proteins take approx. 8hrs to leave the stomach so it's more ideal to let this happen while you sleep. Adding food on top of this process can disrupt the process.

don't eat anything after 8pm
things like chocolate even though fun to eat later after dinner is more likely to be energy stored instead of energy utilised. I try to think of 8pm at the time when the "kitchen closes".

sleep 7-8hrs
important things happen inside your body when you sleep, regular sleeping patterns help your system to carry out these events.. systematically.

[Kon]

Originally Posted by iheartkpop

Weight loss

I found these guidelines the most useful for fat loss:

1. You need to eat less, exercise more and concentrate on eating foods that are not overly processed. If you don't cut down calories and/or exercise more, it's almost impossible to lose fat.
2. Total caloric balance (intake minus output) is by far the most important factor determining body fat. There are a number of studies done where patients are basically locked up in a building and calories are controlled. In almost all such studies, it doesn't matter what % of total calories comes from protein, carbs or fat. Total caloric intake - energy expenditure (and of course, genetics) is by far the most important factor determining fat lost/gained. Upping % protein in diet, however, may limit muscle loss which is a good thing.
3. In terms of health, a diet rich in a variety of foods with particular limitations in trans fats and high-GI, refined carbohydrates is a good option recommended. Substitute such foods in the diet, with more fiber-rich, unrefined low-GI carbohydrates (e.g. fruits, vegetables and legumes). So more veggies, greens, nuts, seeds, fish, lean meats, eggs and good fats (omega-3s, even saturated ones may be okay) and less crappy carbs (refined, processed ones) and crappy fats (trans, hydrogenated and omega-6) is the way to go, in my opinion.
4. Having said that, to the extent that a particular dietary approach inhibits total calories consumed over the long-term, will lead to best results.
5. The psychological part is very important. We have way too easy access to nutrient-poor but calorie-dense foods and anything that limits this access or motivate you will aid you.

[paulyD]

Originally Posted by iheartkpop

Weight loss

for weight loss this is definately the best:

*6 meals per day. spaced every 2-3 hours
*each meal consists of 1 portion of protien plus 1 portion of carbs(e.g baked potatoe with chicken breast)
*a portion is the size of your clenched fist
*remove the carb portion from your 6th meal and make up for it by having 1 piece of fruit 1st thing in the morning 45mins-1 hour before breakfast
*add some vegtables to at least 2 meals per day
*take 2 spoons of udo's oil per day
*on sundays eat absolutely anything you want. it's a free day.

for this deit to be effect it has to be combined with exercise. weight training 3 times per week mon, wed, fri and cardio for 20 mins 3 times per week tue, thurs, sat

[paulyD]

Originally Posted by Hyperborea

Become a vegetarian. Ive never seen overweight vegetarian. If loosing weight was even your goal. Plus its ethical, saves the planet, morals, poor animals..

Why try only for a 7 days? Why not make a life lasting change and feel good forever..

the ph miracle

[paulyD]

Originally Posted by Hiccups

drink more water, more so in the AM
eat more fruit preferably first thing in the morning
don't mix fruit with any other food
exercise during the AM
regular cardiovascular exercise
eat higher water content foods
eat less carbs and only around midday not for dinner
eat more vegetables, in-particular the green variety
eat smaller portions
don't eat meat and starch foods at the same time (pasta, rice, potato etc)
only eat protein as the last meal of the day if at all
don't eat anything after 8pm
sleep 7-8hrs

fit for life by harvey diamond

[Hiccups]

Originally Posted by paulyD

fit for life by harvey diamond

lols... yeah the condemned book...etc xP

[plsgr]

Originally Posted by paulyD

for weight loss this is definately the best:

*6 meals per day. spaced every 2-3 hours

^ agree. Small frequent meals throughout the day keeps the metabolism going. If you eat 2-3 meals a day, your metabolism slows down.

And always have a big hearty breakfast, and eat dinner by 6PM the latest (and keep the dinner portion smaller, fewer carbs). After 6PM, metabolism slows down, and the things you eat are stored to fat, not energy.

[Kakumbus]

Depends on how you can stick to things

I eat the EXACT same thing every day since over 4 months , i vary a lite , switch the ingredients, but its like went from white to brown rice or different yogurt flavor, different milk brand but the core remain the same, it still felt very delicious every time, choose something healthy that you like to eat, I eat the same noodle with tamari sauce , changed the sauce type a few time but always similar , doing it since i am 10 years old. yes ive been eating this about 3-5 times a week for 12 years and i still like it every time.

[ahimsa33]

Has anyone seen the documentary called Forks Over Knives? It's on instant netflix, or it might be available at your local library. It follows several people with severe, life threatening illnesses that were all healed/reversed just by following a whole foods plant based diet.

Though I have a hard time sticking to such a clean diet due to depression and self destructive tendencies, I have been able to do it twice. The first time was a bit over a month with animal products (butter, yogurt, chicken, no red meat or cheese) and second time for three weeks vegan... I gotta tell you, there is a certain inexplicable clarity and calm that occurs when you put into your body whole, natural foods that come straight out of the ground. I'm not saying all issues will disappear but it definitely left me with a much stronger ability to deal with certain emotions that always lead to bad decisions & habits. But like I said, it's hard for me to stick to it (harder than quitting smoking has ever been!) I love sugar, the taste, the feel, the destruction it causes within my body.

This modern western diet...oh man... it really takes a toll on our bodies to consume such lifeless, poisonous foods. Our bodies require a wonderfully balanced variety of minerals and vitamins to function properly and without them it's no wonder it goes haywire when we don't give it what it needs.

I've tried so many times before and failed to stick to it...it is restrictive but has so many benefits that outweigh that one drawback. But of course there's always that little voice that tells me to jump without thinking that gets me into all sorts of trouble. That's such a huge part of my insecurities and anxieties, when that voice takes control. I suppose it's a matter of training my "rational" side to actually be rational!!!

Alrighty, if you're still with me, thanks for reading such a long (1st!) post. I can't urge you strongly enough to research all of this nutrition stuff for yourself. There are a lot of great books and documentaries out there. Plus it's really easy to see results just by cutting out toxic processed foods and especially sugars - you notice a difference in a couple of days once you've gone through withdrawal. Basically just cut out anything that isn't "alive" or wasn't recently...say the last couple of days Think of it, when you put legumes in water, they sprout, i.e., still have life force. Make sure to get a b12 supplement if you're going to go vegan!

As hard as we try, scientists can't create what our bodies truly need. Anyway, nature offers us it for free

Two good reads I would recommend:

Nutritional and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price (a dentist in the 30's who traveled around the world to study the effect of diet on health...guess what he found?!)

Sugar Blues by William Dufty