Also, because they're "cheap" people who are tight for cash are pushed towards the nutritionally poor alternatives. Even if they do thir ow research, they might not be able to (or might not feel that they are able to) afford the better alternatives.
Quote from: SasquatchThere's been a lot of talk about calories, but very little about sleep and stress and the impact those have on weight loss.Agreed, although I am aware that these have an impact. I sleep very well thankfully, usually 7-8hrs per night with little if no interruption (much to the chagrin of my wife..). I'm generally a laid back person and although work does occasionally cause me to be stressed, climbing/training/fishing/sex all help with this
There's been a lot of talk about calories, but very little about sleep and stress and the impact those have on weight loss.
According to the app I'm averaging the following spread of calorific intake;Carbs - 52%Fat - 26%Protein - 22%This against the app recommendation of;Carbs - 55%Fat - 30%Protein - 15%Any thoughts on this?Over all, I'm feeling pretty good and seeing gains in my training almost weekly. Am climbing fairly poorly but expected that with the amount of training and changes in diet etc. Also the hunger thing is much better/easier to deal with...
So what you're saying is you're sleep deficient You really should be aiming to average 8+hr per night. I know for most people this seems unreasonable, but it makes a massive difference.
Quote from: Sasquatch on January 10, 2014, 04:07:29 pmSo what you're saying is you're sleep deficient You really should be aiming to average 8+hr per night. I know for most people this seems unreasonable, but it makes a massive difference. I think this is too much of a generalisation; different people work better on different amounts of sleep. For me about 7 hours a night is right, and if I get more I feel sluggish. I know some people who require a lot less sleep too.
Good work fella.Seems these sweets guarantee rapid weight loss!http://slightlyviral.com/beware-sugarless-gummy-bears-on-amazon-com/
Quote from: SA Chris on January 16, 2014, 09:22:36 am....was fine after though and relieved ......Relieved - I'm sure you were!
....was fine after though and relieved ......
Quote from: tomtom on January 16, 2014, 09:28:28 amQuote from: SA Chris on January 16, 2014, 09:22:36 am....was fine after though and relieved ......Relieved - I'm sure you were!Well at least I didnt pay for them.. :D
Quote from: Lund on January 06, 2014, 02:40:54 pmI think Luke's diet is too high in protein: quickly jotting things down suggests it has nearly as much protein as carbohydrates and that's just going to fuck up your liver unnecessarily on it's way to being sugar.I've never read anything about taking on too much protien being a problem?I've been eating the same way for the last 4 years and I haven't had any problems, I'm lean and happy with the results i've had.
I think Luke's diet is too high in protein: quickly jotting things down suggests it has nearly as much protein as carbohydrates and that's just going to fuck up your liver unnecessarily on it's way to being sugar.
You need to check your scales FD. I am 80kg.Or maybe i need to check mine.
Quote from: gme on January 16, 2014, 01:55:28 pmYou need to check your scales FD. I am 80kg.Or maybe i need to check mine.This was at the GPs so I assume realistic. I am much shorter than thee.
- If it wasn't food 100 years ago don't eat it.
Doylo - step away from the cheesecake!
Damn, my homemade cookies have 170g of butter but 250g of sugar. Will 100g of peanut butter even it out?
So I've always been known for being an underachieving fat nature helm and every year I work hard at losing weight before Font and put it all back on over the course of a summer's fishing! I can climb 7a on a really good day but would like to do this more often and expect that losing weight is a key ingredient in being able to do this.I currently weigh around 90kg and last year I managed a four year low of 87kg before I left for Font, I'd like to beat that this year and would like to be around 85kg. (I say "around" because my weight never settles and varies a kilo either way with great regularity!) I have always loved fatty foods and seem to be able to put on weight easier than anyone I know (family included) so this is hard for me! Oh to be 25 again and able to eat what I want at stay at 80kg!! Other info - my wife is incredibly fussy about food, this limits "acceptable" family meals and as I do all the cooking I prefer not to have to cook two different meals. I hate running and always seem to get injured when I try but i do walk to work most of the time (2 miles each way). I'm doing the January Sharkathon, training 3 nights a week and currently climbing indoors twice a week and outdoors when I can. Here is my current diet plan, please let me know what changes you might suggest and/or alternatives to what I am doing...Breakfast - 1 bananaLunch - Large box of salad containing variously - 1 carrot, some onion, a tin of tuna/sardines, some sweetcorn, raw mushrooms (4) half a bag of pre-packed salad leaves, some diet salad dressing.Tea - assorted meals with the rest of the family with a focus on reduced portion size and increased amount of veg (green beans, carrots, broccoli, peas) - typically from the following list of acceptable meals;Toad in the holeSpag BolPasta with various meats/fish, cheese, pesto etcChicken in bacon type affairsPizza/chips/chicken nuggets etcPotatoesSnacks - I will typically eat 2 apples and 2 tangerines through the day.I have cut out all the crisps, nuts, beer etc. Never been a big fan of chocolate/sweets...Questions - 1. Am I eating too much/not enough fruit - aware that there is a lot of sugar etc.2. Should I bite the bullet and cook one meal for me and one for the rest of the family?3. Will the feeling of being hungry all the time fade?Many thanks!
The bottom line is really in order to lose weight you just need to put less in your gob.
Everyone who commented on this thread re: diet, protein, sugar, fat etc. should watch this:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03t8r4hincredibly informative and it challenges some popular preconceptions. The long and short of it is all faddy diets are misguided and a 50:50 ratio of fat and sugar (rarely found in nature but [un]surprisingly often in processed foods) are to be avoided like the plague.Doylo - step away from the cheesecake!