The nutrition thread

[BigO95]

What is the proper human diet and why do you believe that it is?

 

[BigO95]

I personally have tried a lot of things to lose weight and be healthy and I am curious what works for others.

 

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[Velo Vol]

A broad topic.

 

[BigO95]

A broad topic.

It sure is

 

[BigO95]

I know first hand that the shibboleth program is great for weight loss. I'm interested in weight loss and most of all general health.

 

[MAD]

This is a great topic.

I have struggled with it my whole life.

There isn’t a magic diet.

It’s about lifestyle change.

1. Eat a lot of veggies
2. Eat less sugar
3. Eat more whole foods (instead of processed foods)

 

[BigO95]

This is a great topic.

I have struggled with it my whole life.

There isn’t a magic diet.

It’s about lifestyle change.

1. Eat a lot of veggies
2. Eat less sugar
3. Eat more whole foods (instead of processed foods)

I certainly believe that processed food is making us sick. Definitely agree that it's a lifestyle change.

 

[SDV]

It’s calories in vs calories out. I lost 70lbs four years ago by counting calories and have kept it off. Download a food tracking app. I use LoseIt. Days that I eat more or drink, I exercise longer

 

[BigO95]

It’s calories in vs calories out. I lost 70lbs four years ago by counting calories and have kept it off. Download a food tracking app. I use LoseIt. Days that I eat more or drink, I exercise longer

You can certainly lose weight doing that.

 

[Velo Vol]

1. Eat a lot of veggies
2. Eat less sugar
3. Eat more whole foods (instead of processed foods)

Good rules of thumb.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

What is the proper human diet and why do you believe that it is?

I think this really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. "Perfect" is a relative term in this sense.

 

[BigO95]

I think this really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. "Perfect" is a relative term in this sense.

Well, for one weight loss, and two overall health.

 

[BigO95]

Has anyone tried any of the diets that I posted? If so what were the results?

 

[kiddiedoc]

I have always had a good metabolism and exercise regularly, but my pants were getting a little tight over the past year or so, so I recently made some changes with immediate results. I am doing a very low carb diet, maybe 30-40 grams/day, no eating after dinner, no sugared drinks (including beer), and bulletproof coffee for breakfast. Lots of veggies, fruit, and protein, and I'm not afraid of healthy fats. I really never eat fast food, so that wasn't an issue. Cardio one day, time under tension full body workout the next, and repeat. An occasional cheat is OK, but I would think this routine would work for almost anyone.

I've dropped 5 cm around the waist and 13 pounds since Jan without any loss of muscle mass or strength. My goal was a six pack by summer.

 

[BigO95]

I have always had a good metabolism and exercise regularly, but my pants were getting a little tight over the past year or so, so I recently made some changes with immediate results. I am doing a very low carb diet, maybe 30-40 grams/day, no eating after dinner, no sugared drinks (including beer), and bulletproof coffee for breakfast. Lots of veggies, fruit, and protein, and I'm not afraid of healthy fats. I really never eat fast food, so that wasn't an issue. Cardio one day, time under tension full body workout the next, and repeat. An occasional cheat is OK, but I would think this routine would work for almost anyone.

I've dropped 5 cm around the waist and 13 pounds since Jan without any loss of muscle mass or strength. My goal was a six pack by summer.

Awesome! I know for a fact that dropping carbs helps many things! Thank you for sharing.

 

[BigO95]

What do you think about the carnivore diet?

 

[kiddiedoc]

What do you think about the carnivore diet?

Doesn't make any sense to me. Vegetables, fruits, and fiber all contain important vitamins, minerals, and keep you regular. I think simple sugars, excess carbs, and processed foods are the enemies to weight loss/health.

 

[BigO95]

Doesn't make any sense to me. Vegetables, fruits, and fiber all contain important vitamins, minerals, and keep you regular. I think simple sugars, excess carbs, and processed foods are the enemies to weight loss/health.

I tried it for about a month and I was skeptical of it. At first I had a few bathroom issues but I adjusted fine. A lot of joint pain went to a minimum. I didn't lose much weight at the first but after a couple weeks I started losing a pound a day most days. I felt fantastic with more energy and mental clearness. I was really shocked by the results.
After two weeks my wife and I decided to have a cheat day and went to our favorite local Chinese restaurant and I learned really fast that was a horrible idea! We were very sick for hours. I realized that day that bad carbs are killing us.

 

[DocVOLiday]

I've heard about people saying something like "eat 80% good food" (for a given time period) and like that idea. I think of it in terms of meals, days, and weeks. Allows you to have "cheat" days/meals as long as your intake is generally healthy. A general guideline that keeps you thinking about if what you're consuming is "good" or "bad" (granted it's never going to be absolute)

I know in the past I've definitely overeaten, so sometimes I try to go by the "eat until you're 80% full" guideline and not eat the "typical" 120% of what I should have for the given meal. (Not vouching for this source or anything, but wasn't aware of the actual term for this so leaving a link: What is Your Hara Hachi Bu Point? – Cleveland Clinic)

These are food related things, but of course any type of routine, "safe" activity you can do to be active is also good.

Main things for me:
Pretty much no fast food
I don't eat out a ton in general (generally don't have full control of what's in your food)
Try to buy things with low salt/sugar (and other "bad" things)
Don't add sugar to things (food or drinks, including coffee)
Don't add salt to things (in general - of course seasonings/sauces will have some sodium)
Try to buy fresh versions of things
Make yourself eat some healthy snacks (which for me means having more of those around than unhealthy snacks)
Find healthy-ish things (alternatives) for desserts and try to eat less of it (or eat it less often)
Get yourself to like healthy versions of things (example for me: I don't really eat cereal except at night, but I get basic cereals with no sugar added. I eat it with whole milk that already has sugar)
Try not to eat just because you're bored/stressed/etc. - find a more productive outlet

 

[KoachKrab127]

What is the proper human diet and why do you believe that it is?

It depends on what your goals are. If you want to lose weight, you need to eat lots of protein, very little “added sugar,” and be in a caloric deficit (eat less calories than you burn in a day).

If you want to gain muscle, you need to eat lots of carbs and protein before and after your workout, and be in a small caloric surplus (eat more than you burn).

It’s all about calories in vs. calories out, but to be healthy, definitely stick to whole foods - foods you find on the outside of grocery store aisles, not the inside aisles where all the chips and cookies are. An occasional treat is okay, but they shouldn’t make up more than 15% of your calories.