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How is my diet?
#7903853 - 01/19/08 10:28 PM (16 years, 13 days ago) |
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this is what i usually eat on a daily basis with the calorie count as well.
...Diet... Cream of Wheat/Oatmeal(two packets) with lowfat milk = 300 Banana = 110 Apple = 85 Orange Juice(large glass) = 220
Subway(footlong turkey on wheat with cheese-heavy spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, bell peppers, carrots...no condiments) = 660 Granola Bar = 180 Snapple Green Tea = 120
Subway(same as above) = 660 or Stouffers Garlic Chicken(2 servings) = 640 V8(large glass) = 100 Snapple Red Tea = 90
Total = 2525
am i getting the nutrients i need?
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7903932 - 01/19/08 10:52 PM (16 years, 13 days ago) |
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IMO, i would cut out the milk, even though its lowfat, its still homogenized and it probably still has antibiotics and hormones in it. try rice milk and see if you like that. i love the stuff. vanilla is great.
subway is not too bad, their meats arent too great though. if its not too much of a hassle, get a publix sub instead with boarshead. its real meat with no fillers.
V8 has alot of salt in it, get reduced sodium instead.
and its tough to say if youre getting enough. what do you do for a living? do you exercise? it sounds like youre eating fairly healthy though.
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would soy milk do?
i work in a warehouse, 4 10 hour shifts. i have been jogging(10 min walk-40 min jog-10 min walk) 6 days a week but i think im just going to cut it down to my 3 days off and then walk for an hour on my work days.
i've been losing weight too. i have about 10 pounds to go until im at the lightest for my height(according to the charts i've been looking at).
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7904036 - 01/19/08 11:21 PM (16 years, 13 days ago) |
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LayYouIn said: would soy milk do?
i work in a warehouse, 4 10 hour shifts. i have been jogging(10 min walk-40 min jog-10 min walk) 6 days a week but i think im just going to cut it down to my 3 days off and then walk for an hour on my work days.
i've been losing weight too. i have about 10 pounds to go until im at the lightest for my height(according to the charts i've been looking at).
i really dont recommend soymilk. if its not edamame or some form of fermented soy product, many people report gastrointestinal problems with them. if you like rice, almond or hemp milk, i would suggest them instead. rice is the cheapest out of the three.
you sound like youre on the right track. if anything i would go jogging less each day, dont cut it down to 3 days. run 1 mile every day, it takes like 10 mins. i run 2-3 miles a day on top of my workouts.
i would also suggest throwing more veggies, grain and legumes into your diet. those three are vitamin powerhouses and wont make you gain weight.
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what if i just cut it down to 20-25 minutes a day?
i am trying to lose weight though. im 5' 11" and weight 155. i want to go down to 145.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7904629 - 01/20/08 03:10 AM (16 years, 13 days ago) |
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dude, are you kidding me? im 5'8 and 155 and i feel that im pretty good, im actually trying to add 15-20lbs of muscle. if anything, if you feel that you arent skinny enough or in shape enough, start working out more. 145 @ 5'11 is too skinny.
and 2 miles a day is roughly 15-20 mins.
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according the weight charts i've been looking at, i can be 145 and still be healthy. i have some "baby fat" that i would like to get rid of.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7904994 - 01/20/08 08:54 AM (16 years, 12 days ago) |
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http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
I think you're decent right now.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Anarleaf]
#7905237 - 01/20/08 10:24 AM (16 years, 12 days ago) |
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Anarleaf said: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
I think you're decent right now.
but i still have some fat in my stomach area and i still have slight love handles. this is why i want to lose another 5-10 pounds.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7905496 - 01/20/08 11:49 AM (16 years, 12 days ago) |
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Losing weight isn't what you need-- try exercise. Build up your abs. I'm a really slender woman --5'6 125 lbs-- but I still have love handles. You can't get rid of them without going under a healthy weight. The only time I've gotten rid of them since I was a kid was when I was in the hospital with pneumonia and hadn't eaten for several days. It's just not worth it.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: NiamhNyx]
#7905514 - 01/20/08 11:57 AM (16 years, 12 days ago) |
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yeah, i would reccomend doing more workouts to build muscle, building muscle also helps burn fat. and you never want to be on the lower end of the BMI scale, the middle is where you want to be. that really isnt the end all to the weight discussion either. i mean if you look at the BMI for me and where i plan on being in a year(im 5'8 and 155, i want to be 175 in a year) then it says im out of range, but in fact i will be very healthy.
build muscle, that baby fat will come off in time my friend.
also, if you want to help burn some of that look up two exercises and do them EVERY morning and even later in the day if you want, you can do them whenever as much as you want, but definately do them when you first wake up, before you eat.
1. farmer burns stomach flattener
2. the vaccuum
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7906801 - 01/20/08 06:31 PM (16 years, 12 days ago) |
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thats it. it works fucking wonders man. it helped me shrink my waist by a couple of inches and tighten my abs in a matter of just a month. it helps strengthen the muscle that helps hold your stomach in when youre not flexing.
definately do it in the morning. do it whenever else you feel like it. youll see results fairly quick. especially if youuse the stomach flattener with it.
i tried to find you a video of the stomach flattener but to no avail, so i will try to explain it as best as i can.
stand with fee shoulder width apart, arms at your side. breath in as much as you can and when your lungs are full, flex/squeeze your abs as hard as you can while at the same time breathing out slowly with your tongue on the roof of your mouth, you should be making a sort of growling, raspy sound out of your nose while doing this. do this until you release all of the air. when you finish, wait 15-20 seconds to catch your breath and repeat. do this 5-10 times. just like the vaccuum, do it in the morning before you eat, and any other time you feel like. it doesnt matter which of the two exercises you do first, but do them both. when it comes to abs, these two exercises are powerhouses. you could build abs just with these alone, but i suggest crunches, situps, leg lifts, L-sits and coffin situps as well. do them all every day and youll have wash board abs in 2 months. guaranteed.
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if youd like Lay, i could show you a weightless workout routine that you can do anywhere at anytime, that if you follow daily, you will be cut and feeling great in 1-2 months easy.
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leftysurprise said: if youd like Lay, i could show you a weightless workout routine that you can do anywhere at anytime, that if you follow daily, you will be cut and feeling great in 1-2 months easy.
sure.
i've been doing sit-ups with my push-up/pull-up routine.
what about the fat that i already have in my stomach area? if im 155 now, shouldn't it be easy to burn off once i gain some muscle. im far from skinny, i work a physical job and have a build in my arms/shoulders but i still have fat around my stomach....that's really the only thing bothering me.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7906904 - 01/20/08 06:56 PM (16 years, 12 days ago) |
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shit man, i was going to reply to this, but the woman is calling. i gotta go make sweet love to her or shes gonna kick my ass ill post the routine tomorrow for ya.
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haha, have fun. thank too.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7909800 - 01/21/08 02:10 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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alrighty then.
well first i would suggest to continue your walking/jogging schedule, 6-7 days a week. however, incorporate your workouts here with that jogging. its best to elevate your heart rate and warm up before doing the workouts.
1. stretch well. spend 10-15 minutes stretching. 2. jump rope or do jumping jacks for 5 mins nonstop. 3. do 15-20 pushups(any variation you want, hindu, diamond, wide stance, normal, elevated, handstand) 4. do 25-50 hindu squats 5. go for jog 6. give yourself enough time to catch your breath and cool slightly then begin workout. 7. do as many handstand pushups as possible(i started out only being able to do one.) 8. do 10-15 hindu pushups 9. do 10-15 situps 10. do 10-15 diamond pushups 11. do 10-15 coffin situps 11. do 10-15 elevated pushups 12. do 10-15 leg raises 13. do 5-10 burpees. 14. do wrestlers bridge for as long as you can hold. 15. do as many crunches as you can 16. do as many hindu squats as you can. 17. hold the plank in all three directions as long as you can. 18. 5-10 chinup/pull ups
you sh0uld be thoroughly exausted after this. once you can do this set and still feel like you could do more, the next time you do it, up each rep by 5. once you double the reps i posted here and can do the set easily, then its time to move to two sets, once you can do two sets easily move to three sets, once you can do three sets then its time to start upping your reps. i wouldnt do more than 3 sets, just keep raising your reps after that point. oh and only do numbers 7-18 2 or three times. i mean, if you can repeat them all go for it, but i dont.
rest no more than 30 seconds in between exercises.
currently i am up to:
elevated diamond pushups- 20 hindu squats- 50 jog- 2-3 miles handstand pushups- 20 hindu pushups- 30 situps- 30/left 30/right 30/center diamond pushups- 30 coffin situps- 30 elevated pushups- 30 leg raises- 30 burpees- 20 wrestlers bridge- 3 mins. crunches- 30/left 30/right 30/center hindu squats- 100 plank in all three directions - 1 min. each. chinups/pullups- 20
i am at two sets of each, i can finish the first set easily, the second set really whoops me. i can finish most of them, but a few of the exercises i cannot finish the second set yet.
i also make a habit of handstand walking whenever possible. my job permits me to do this countless times a day. handstand walking really helps to strengthen everything from your waist up. i also have a chinup bar strategically installed in a doorway in the hallway so that way i have to pass by it when going anywhere in the apartment, i make a habit of doing 5-10 chinups/pullups when passing by it. dont forget to change up the variations also(wide, close, palms facing each other) also do L-sits whenever possible on the bar.
also i forgot to mention another exercise to do in the morning and whenever else you can. the tai chi waist turner.
this workout plus my little tips throughout the day will quickly chisel you into shape. this workout works just about every single muscle in your body. your dedication and willpower will dictate your results. so if youre not happy with the results, step it up a notch. there are tons of other exercises you can throw into the mix whenever you feel ready as well. if you have any questions about any of these exercises or any others just ask.
hope this helps lay.
p.s. look into drinking apple cider vinegar and honey daily to help burn fat. it also cleanses toxins from your body.
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oh and one more thing. to accelerate muscle growth and recovery, you should eat a little protein(a peanut butter sandwich works great, dont use peter pan or jiffy though, use an organic healthy peanut butter, the others are loaded with sugar) an hour before this. eat a well balanced and healthy meal loaded with protein within 30 mins of finishing this workout.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7909912 - 01/21/08 02:33 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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choose veggies from a wider spectrum of veggies, esp. those with lots of vitamins and minerals
add garlic, onions, and leafy green vegetables to your diet. the more color, the better
also consider, all the veggies you're taking in at off-season times have such little nutrition in them that they're probably not doing you much good. unless subway's selling you greenhouse peppers and tomatoes, you're losing out on a lot. cucumbers are pretty much water and cellulose like most type of lettuce. no matter what type of bread you're choosing from their selection, it's going to have a lot of crap that isn't needed to actually make bread.
consider cutting out any prepackaged/made foods. once you get in the habit of it, preparing your own food is easy and much cheaper
maybe try adding a good bean mixture in there as well. rice and lentils are good too
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: demiu5]
#7909932 - 01/21/08 02:38 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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demius is tits when it comes to diet.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7910518 - 01/21/08 04:48 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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I'd suggest splitting your meals up into 4-5 meals instead of the 3 it sounds like you have going on. If this isn't possible then it isn't possible, but splitting the same calories into 5 meals as opposed to 3 could be very beneficial to what you're looking at doing here.
Body weight exercises are great, but if you're going to do a lot of them bump up the calories a little with simple carbohydrates and lean proteins. I'd ditch the Snapples and get some decent energy drinks as well, they really are good for getting that glycogen rush into your muscles which will help you in your jogging and extended periods of body weight exercise. (Not talking about Rockstars or anything, plain Gatorade works great but there's all kinds of Gatorade type drinks now that are a little better).
Maybe you could switch to a 6 inch sub and cook up some more stuff at home? Or better yet start making your own sandwiches with really good meat, lean cheese, and whole grain breads.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Jadian]
#7910623 - 01/21/08 05:07 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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Jadian said: I'd suggest splitting your meals up into 4-5 meals instead of the 3 it sounds like you have going on. If this isn't possible then it isn't possible, but splitting the same calories into 5 meals as opposed to 3 could be very beneficial to what you're looking at doing here.
Body weight exercises are great, but if you're going to do a lot of them bump up the calories a little with simple carbohydrates and lean proteins. I'd ditch the Snapples and get some decent energy drinks as well, they really are good for getting that glycogen rush into your muscles which will help you in your jogging and extended periods of body weight exercise. (Not talking about Rockstars or anything, plain Gatorade works great but there's all kinds of Gatorade type drinks now that are a little better).
Maybe you could switch to a 6 inch sub and cook up some more stuff at home? Or better yet start making your own sandwiches with really good meat, lean cheese, and whole grain breads.
i have one suggestion. instead of gatorades that are chock full of high fructose corn syrup now, have a glaceau vitamin water instead.
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thank you lefty for listed that. im probley going to wait until it warms up a little before getting started on it but i will. if im 155 pounds now, and was like 175 6 months ago(but wasn't looking good like that), how long do you think it would take to look great? it's just so cold in oregon at this time of the year.
also, i like the Snapple Green Teas because they have EGCG in them and i quit smoking after 4 years of doing so. im hoping i dont have any kind of cancer and hoping that if i do, the EGCG will help. are there any other drinks with EGCG added in?
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demius said: also consider, all the veggies you're taking in at off-season times have such little nutrition in them that they're probably not doing you much good.
is this really true?
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7911516 - 01/21/08 07:27 PM (16 years, 11 days ago) |
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Too many sources of sugar and simple starches. If you want to lose the pudge, you'll need to pay attention to the glycemic index rating of the foods and drinks you consume each day.
The Snapple drinks are sweetened with fructose, which isn't the worst form of sugar, but it's much better to consume with with some fiber (like whole fruit). 
I agree with demius' recommendations regarding adding more-nutritious veggies (broccoli, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, carrots) & eliminating the processed foods. Whole grains, beans, lentils, tempeh & tofu would round out your diet nicely.
Also, some healthy fats would increase your satiety level. Try nuts, seeds, hemp oil or flax oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, nut butters (true nuts, not peanuts), Veganaise, Earth Balance spread. A low-fat diet can result in weight loss, but is unlikely to be satisfying for very long.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Veritas]
#7935150 - 01/26/08 01:34 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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i modified it a little. i added in a banana and a granola bar for breakfast because i was getting extremely hungry at work before lunch. lunch is the same. i added in more vegetables for dinner and cut the Stouffer's in half...
...Diet... Cream of Wheat/Oatmeal(two packets) with lowfat milk = 300 2 Banana's = 220 Granola Bar = 180 Apple = 85 Orange Juice(large glass) = 220
Subway(footlong turkey on wheat with cheese-heavy spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, bell peppers, carrots...no condiments) = 660 Granola Bar = 180 Snapple Green Tea = 120
Stouffers Garlic Chicken(1 serving) = 320 V8(large glass) = 100 Pack of Carrots/Broccoli(4 servings) = 100 Snapple Red Tea = 90
Total = 2575
only 50 more calories than before. but now im getting more fruit, more vegetables, and more whole grain.
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Veritas said: Whole grains, beans, lentils, tempeh & tofu would round out your diet nicely.
are there any easy to prepare meals for these things?
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7935182 - 01/26/08 01:41 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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Still WAYYYY too much sugar and starch, and no beneficial fats. Dump the granola bars, packaged oatmeal/Cream of Wheat, OJ, Snapple, Subway bread, crappy frozen dinner, choose EITHER a banana or and apple for breakfast, and add in some nuts, seeds, healthy oils, avocado & whole grains. Oh, and drink WATER, not juice or iced tea.
You can buy canned beans, quick brown rice (Uncle Ben's), whole rolled oats, dry lentils cook in 20 mins. & packaged baked tofu is delicious.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Veritas]
#7935250 - 01/26/08 01:56 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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Veritas said: Still WAYYYY too much sugar and starch, and no beneficial fats. Dump the granola bars, packaged oatmeal/Cream of Wheat, OJ, Snapple, Subway bread, crappy frozen dinner, choose EITHER a banana or and apple for breakfast, and add in some nuts, seeds, healthy oils, avocado & whole grains. Oh, and drink WATER, not juice or iced tea.
You can buy canned beans, quick brown rice (Uncle Ben's), whole rolled oats, dry lentils cook in 20 mins. & packaged baked tofu is delicious.
geez...ill have to slowly work on it. i thought a good amount of fruit was good..? i guess i could take out the Snapples and the frozen dinner. do you know of any ways i could add in healthy green tea with out having to make it myself? any brands?
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7935337 - 01/26/08 02:13 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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Fruit is fine, but when you are trying to lose weight, you want to keep your glycemic load very low. Raw, intensely-colored veggies would be a much better choice as snacks. Adding some bean dip or guacamole to your veggie snack would be even better.
Why not just make up a big jar of green iced tea each weekend, and drink small servings during the week? You could sweeten with xylitol or agave--both low-GI. C'mon, just add boiling water to a jar & 3-4 tea bags, allow to cool off & sweeten to taste, ONCE A WEEK. I'm quite certain you have that much free time on your hands, or you wouldn't be posting here!
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Veritas]
#7935900 - 01/26/08 03:57 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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im actually not going to try and lose anymore weight. im 5' 11" and 155.
after looking at the food pyramid on http://www.mypyramid.gov/ i noticed that im definitely not getting enough meat/beans each day. it said someone my age/height/weight should be getting almost as much as grains.
this is what is says...
Grains = 10 ounces Vegetables = 4 cups Fruit = 2.5 cups Milk = 3 cups Meat and Beans = 7 ounces
how do i compare ounces and cups?
edit: if i wanted to try out some canned beans, what kind should i look for? what brand? and how do i cook them?
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7936599 - 01/26/08 06:34 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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replace the oatmeal/cream of wheat with steel cut oats...much better tasting than rolled oats once you get used to the different texture (if'n you have that hangup about food)
definitely get rid of the granola. there's worthless as the heat that is generated to press them like they are commercially destroys a lot of the nutrition that would otherwise be there...plus they usually have loads of unhealthy sugars and preservatives
i have to disagree with veritas about uncle ben's quick rice. it's just not necessary or worth the money, when, rice soaked for 3-6 or more hours before a meal will cook up in 10-20 minutes. you can even cook rice, lentils, and come diced (or other fresh/canned tomato...check the ingredients on the can, less is best) tomatoes for an delicious, cheap, healthy meal.
garlic and onions goes with almost anything, and think about adding cold-press olive oil (most varieties are) as well as bragg's liquid aminos in there
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7937359 - 01/26/08 08:57 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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dont follow that pyramid lay. its all screwed up. for starters the largest part of your diet should be vegetables and greens. secondly, you dont need milk.
grains are easy to cook, beans are a little more involved, so if you dont have the time for that get canned beans.
this is one example of something i cook the night before, and it will last me all day.
2 cups of short grain brown rice(takes about 15 mins) 3-4 cups of various veggies steamed(takes 5 mins once water is boiling) cut up carrots, celery, broccoli, whatever else you like and snack on them raw. 2-3 cups of mixed beans(must be soaked all day before cooking, so put them in water before you leave for work. taks about 30 mins to cook) batch of tea(takes about 10 mins.) salad
it takes me roughly 30-40 mins to cook and prepare all of this the night before work, and its enough to eat all day. very healthy.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: demiu5]
#7937382 - 01/26/08 09:00 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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demius said: replace the oatmeal/cream of wheat with steel cut oats...much better tasting than rolled oats once you get used to the different texture (if'n you have that hangup about food)
definitely get rid of the granola. there's worthless as the heat that is generated to press them like they are commercially destroys a lot of the nutrition that would otherwise be there...plus they usually have loads of unhealthy sugars and preservatives
i have to disagree with veritas about uncle ben's quick rice. it's just not necessary or worth the money, when, rice soaked for 3-6 or more hours before a meal will cook up in 10-20 minutes. you can even cook rice, lentils, and come diced (or other fresh/canned tomato...check the ingredients on the can, less is best) tomatoes for an delicious, cheap, healthy meal.
garlic and onions goes with almost anything, and think about adding cold-press olive oil (most varieties are) as well as bragg's liquid aminos in there
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: demiu5]
#7939529 - 01/27/08 09:58 AM (16 years, 5 days ago) |
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I do agree with you about Uncle Ben's, but for someone making the transition from frozen dinners to whole foods, it could be a good "bridge."
I love using my slow cooker to prep. beans, as I can start them when I leave for work in the a.m. & dinner is ready when I get home. It's like having a wife, only my slow cooker doesn't complain that I never take her out anymore.
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Veritas]
#7939603 - 01/27/08 10:25 AM (16 years, 5 days ago) |
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Veritas said: It's like having a wife,
i thought you were a girl...
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Veritas

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Re: How is my diet? [Re: LayYouIn]
#7939630 - 01/27/08 10:32 AM (16 years, 5 days ago) |
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I am, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like a wife who takes care of my house & my meals.
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LayYouIn
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Veritas]
#7939633 - 01/27/08 10:34 AM (16 years, 5 days ago) |
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Veritas said: I am, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like a wife who takes care of my house & my meals.
ohhhh  
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MOTH
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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Veritas]
#7939645 - 01/27/08 10:41 AM (16 years, 5 days ago) |
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This is an interesting thread. I eat RAW and really REALLY try to pack the greens in as much as possible, especially kale, spinach and arugula. Intense greens are so detoxifying and nourishing...I get a jolt of energy from kale in my green smoothies that's fucking amazing. Plus the more greens you eat, the less you crave cooked, processed items. Greens are a way to purify your body...
eat more green~ ! I detest the food pyramid. Why would someone else know what I should consume and in what quantities?
just remember...the more fresh and ALIVE the food is, the more benefits you will reap from it.
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LeftyBurnz
Mr. I Eat Butthole



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Re: How is my diet? [Re: Veritas]
#7941963 - 01/27/08 06:45 PM (16 years, 5 days ago) |
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Veritas said: I am, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like a wife who takes care of my house & my meals.
you rock veritas.
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