I know the sure fire Diet to lose weight. . .

[Lihu]

Eat stuff that tastes terrible.

I'm eating this " Military Diet " modified for men, and the stuff I am eating tastes terrible. I've come to the conclusion that if you eat stuff that tastes crappy it will train your body to associate the terrible tastes with food. Then you will lose your appetite before getting hungry.

Good luck anyone who wants to lose weight, because this diet seems to work. It also makes you learn to hate food.

[Cody Book]

I guess some people would say I'm on a diet but I like to think of it more of a lifestyle change. Here is a run down of my day. With the chicken and turkey burger(which is usually cheaper and healthier then regular burger) I do some Franks Buffalo sauce and Sauce is the boss BBQ.

Totals
Calories 2500 -2700
200-220 grams of protein
60-80 g of fat
200-220 g of carbohydrates

Meal 1

5 egg whites and 1 whole egg with cheese on top. 1/4 cup of oats   3 strips of turkey bacon, you can drink a glass of milk with this meal only - ( 1% )

*Option* - If you don't always like making breakfast,  this can be a substitute.

Blend - 1-1/2 scoop of whey protein, 1/3 cup of oats, 1/3 cup of plain greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter ( you can add a touch of agave, or honey to sweeten it )

35-40 g of protein , 35-40g of carbohydrates , 10-15 g of fat

Meal 2

Protein bar or meal replacement bar. 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt. 1/2 cup of fruit

30-35 g protein, 30g carbohydrates, 8g  fat

Meal 3 - This should be consumed within 30 minutes after your workout

-  1-1/2 scoops of whey protein in water ( approximately 8 oz, 1 cup of fruit ( your choice- banana, raspberries, strawberries etc. ) or pre made protein shake with a banana.

*Option* - Add 10 of glutamine and 5 g of creatine to post workout shake. ( beneficial )

30 g protein, 30 g carbs, 3 g fat

Meal 4

6 oz of lean ground beef , 2 cups of spinach (cooked or not ),1  medium size pepper ( red bell etc) cut up , onions, light  salsa , 2 table spoons of fat free sour crème, 1/3 cup of jasmine/brown/white rice ( pick one ) , light sprinkle cheese

*Option* - Get yourself low carb honey wheat wraps and make yourself a burrito

30-35 g protein, 35 g of carbohydrates, 20 g fat

Meal 5

6 oz of lean ground turkey, 1-1/2 cups of butternut squash ( with microwaved peanut butter and cinnamon on top), 5 asparagus spears

30 of protein, 35 of carbohydrates, 15 g fat

Meal 6

6oz of chicken ( seasoned any way you like it ),  1 medium sized sweet potato, 1/2 avocado

*Option*

Meal bar/protein bar /protein shake /meal shake.  Any of the snack chips ( xs or tortilla ) xs energy trail mix or body key mix seeds and nuts

30 g protein, 35 carbohydrates, 4-10 grams of fat

***Snacks if you get hungry*** but don't over indulge.

- anything snack wise from xs and body cut ( energy mix, nuts etc)
- Your protein bars
- Protein shakes within reason
- celery, carrots , broccoli and other vegetables

* Things that are ok: Seasonings, stevia, sauces ( don't go crazy )

* You can have as much xs and perfect water as you want
* only drink sports drinks during workouts unless it's sugar free orange.
* You can mix and match meals as long as you get in all 6 every day.

* You  can take symmetry to help curb your appetite

* Drink at least 100 oz of water per day.

[saevel25]

Eat stuff that tastes terrible.

I'm eating this "Military Diet" modified for men, and the stuff I am eating tastes terrible. I've come to the conclusion that if you eat stuff that tastes crappy it will train your body to associate the terrible tastes with food. Then you will lose your appetite before getting hungry.

Good luck anyone who wants to lose weight, because this diet seems to work. It also makes you learn to hate food.

Pretty much.

Neurologists have done studies showing that sugar activates pleasure areas in our brains similar to cocaine.

You have to look at the way processed foods are designed for us. If you have low fat foods what do they add more of, sugar. Fat + Carbs is a very appetizing thing. Look at skim milk versus whole milk. Skim milk is basically bad tasting sugar water. You add in the dairy fat and it becomes very tasty.

[RussUK]

Eat stuff that tastes terrible.

I'm eating this "Military Diet" modified for men, and the stuff I am eating tastes terrible. I've come to the conclusion that if you eat stuff that tastes crappy it will train your body to associate the terrible tastes with food. Then you will lose your appetite before getting hungry.

Good luck anyone who wants to lose weight, because this diet seems to work. It also makes you learn to hate food.

Dissentry also works

In victorian England the  "upper classes" were known to use tapeworm to not gain weight. And we think you yanks are crazy!!

[GolfLug]

Eat stuff that tastes terrible.

I'm eating this "Military Diet" modified for men, and the stuff I am eating tastes terrible. I've come to the conclusion that if you eat stuff that tastes crappy it will train your body to associate the terrible tastes with food. Then you will lose your appetite before getting hungry.

Good luck anyone who wants to lose weight, because this diet seems to work. It also makes you learn to hate food.

That is a reasonable diet actually. If I can sneak in a few spoons (really, 5-6 is all I eat at a time) of ice cream on most days, I can survive on the rest. The banana allowance is nice too!

Coffee with a bit of cream and sugar (2 cups) might be the only cheat I am not sure I can give up.

[GolfLug]

Dissentry also works

In victorian England the  "upper classes" were known to use tapeworm to not gain weight. And we think you yanks are crazy!!

Hahahahaha...

[cubby44]

Black coffee is best way to not cheat on a diet in my opinion. Suppresses your appetite and is only a few calories. You can give up the cream and sugar its just like drinking beer you will get a taste for it.

[Lihu]

Black coffee is best way to not cheat on a diet in my opinion. Suppresses your appetite and is only a few calories. You can give up the cream and sugar its just like drinking beer you will get a taste for it.

I noticed this as well. That's probably why it's in that "Military Diet". . .

[billchao]

It also makes you learn to hate food.

I'm going to be "that guy" here and just say it: that sounds terrible

[Lihu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lihu

It also makes you learn to hate food.

I'm going to be "that guy" here and just say it: that sounds terrible

You aren't the only one that thinks that, the only difference is you have no need to subject yourself to it.

[billchao]

You aren't the only one that thinks that, the only difference is you have no need to subject yourself to it.

That's why I'm being "that guy." There's no way in hell I'm going to do something that makes me hate food

[Stijen]

I find the best diet is the no eating diet.

[Dave2512]

Really amazing how much you can eat if you make smart choices. With food knowledge is power. I make huge low cal meals that don't leave me wanting more. How much and how many calories hard to judge by the eye if you don't know what is what. Even with proteins there are low cal choices. Where I see people wasting calories is condiments, snacks and drinks. And people do dumb shit like drinking a 300 calorie supposedly healthy protein shake after spending 45 minutes at the gym burning 250 calories. When I am cutting cals to lose weight my meals are significantly larger than say a double whopper combo. No reason to starve.

[Lihu]

Really amazing how much you can eat if you make smart choices. With food knowledge is power. I make huge low cal meals that don't leave me wanting more. How much and how many calories hard to judge by the eye if you don't know what is what. Even with proteins there are low cal choices. Where I see people wasting calories is condiments, snacks and drinks. And people do dumb shit like drinking a 300 calorie supposedly healthy protein shake after spending 45 minutes at the gym burning 250 calories. When I am cutting cals to lose weight my meals are significantly larger than say a double whopper combo. No reason to starve.

Agree, I noticed that even with the chopped salad from Subway with Turkey breast is very filling, but only 110 calories. . .

[Dave2512]

I make epic salads. When I pack my lunch my typical 250ish cal salad fills a 3 qt. storage container. I like to grill a bunch of lean meats on Sunday and use it through the week for salad protein. When I am lazy I order tripe extra tripe medium pho' with half noodles for lunch and use just half with the veggies. Sodium blast but tripe is just 80 cal for 3 oz. Despite my Italian heritage I eat more Asian food than most Asians.

[Patch]

Assuming your body is working correctly, the only sure fire way to lose weight (fat) is to burn more calories than you consume.  Burn 3500 calories without consuming any, and you will most likely lose 1 pound of fat. Eat 1000 calorie meal, and you probably have to burn 4500 calories to lose that same 1 pound of fat. To stay at a desired weight, you burn, and consume the same amount of calories.

So, if I want to lose this extra 20 pounds of fat I am carrying around, I would have to burn 70,000 more calories, than I consume,  over a period of time.

[Lihu]

Third week. Lost about 6 pounds so far.

I've substituted the lunch with a chopped salad from Subway. Turkey is 110 + 35 honey mustard dressing + 60 crouton for 205 total. Meatball is 540 for 8 meatballs and 285 for 4 meatballs with marinara sauce over the salad. Going to try the double chicken with a Thai peanut sauce today with supposedly 220 + 50 calories with the peanut sauce.

In between snacks are now celery and some carrot 5:1 ratio. I eat up to 2 per day before dinner.

The next 4 days I can eat regular stuff, but it is interesting that I don't really feel the urge to eat all that much.

[Dave2512]

My new lunch is two shrimp and pork spring rolls with fish sauce instead of peanut sauce.