getting into a diet

timbo · 04-04-2004, 09:08 PM

well i am new on here, and going by most of what i have read in the last half hour or so it seems that the diet is really important. I understood that the gym/workout is a catalyst and that the food and goodness is the factor that affects the bodysize etc, but boy, not in this much detail.

i dont have a diet at the moment, its very fatty and i wish to lose a bit of tummy fat.

so could anyone recommend a diet to get into, i have been reading a few posts where people have put up their diet content, but i obviously couldnt jump straight into that.

and whats this about the carbs percentage per body pound of weight

i weigh 12 stone 4 am 22 yrs old and 5ft10 in height, i am looking for a good diet to start me off , then i can progress into a more intense diet and then work up a routine

any help appreciated

Tim

TJ · 04-04-2004, 09:30 PM

Tim,

What are you eating at the moment?

Are you a vegetarian?

You will need to cut down on anything like fast foods for a start, Make sure your eating a balanced diet and eating lots of food with fibre in it and friut and veg.

Im not going to really go into Protein and Carbs at the mo as you mentioned you dont want to jump in at the deep end and wish to adjust slowly (which is a good way to go about it).

Eating less fat and doing more exercise will burn off fat and as long as you workout with your weights you will maintain the muscle you have.

themule · 04-04-2004, 09:34 PM

Hi all, I have to echo TJ's answer timbo, but as you go along with your'e training and diet, if you hit any problems help is at hand.

Dave.

timbo · 04-04-2004, 09:35 PM

na im not a veggie,

dare i say it, a cooked breakfast for mornings,

sandwichs, crisps, choccy bar for lunch

chicken and chips sometimes fish for evening tea

not very good i know! so ill be down tescos next week buying some decent food produce to start getting to grips with

Anonymous · 08-04-2004, 06:44 PM

get rid of the chocy bars and crisps

tuna,chicken,turkey,
brown rice,skimmed milk

eat these instead ,youll notice good changes very quick.

steve

Anonymous · 29-05-2004, 06:42 AM

A few guidelines
*Eat 5-7 smaller, nutritionally dense meals instead of three large ones.
*Choose foods from a variety of food groups, especially those from fresh sources.
*Try to get about two-thirds of your calories from carbohydrates and about one-third from protein. Don't worry, the fats will take care of themselves. If trying to lose weight cut out from your carbs not your protein.
*Divide the amount of protein you need in a given day by the number of meals you eat, and
make sure you consume at least that amount in any given meal.
*Complex carbs (grains, pasta) are a better cource of sustained energy than simple sugars. In fact, cut back on your consumption of simple carbs (sugars).
*Remember to have a pre and post workout drink or meal.
*When eating is inconvenient, supplements can fit the bill. A protein shake can be a life saver.
*Don't forget about water, especially in the summer. Even slight dehydration will adversely affect your training performance. Always drink more than you think you need; shoot for 8 to 10 large glasses per day and a few more on workout days.

here is 2 examples of how I eat

Meal 1
egg whites
whole wheat bread toasted
banana, apple & strawberries
glass of 2% milk
multi-vitamin

Meal 2
whey protein shake
with banana

Meal 3
grilled chicken breast
pasta
grilled vegetables

meal 4
1/2 whey protein and 1/2 nighttime protein shake
with strawberries

Meal 5
Lean steak
sweet potato
mixed vegetables

Meal 6
nighttime protein shake

Meal 1
Whey protein shake
with strawberries
multi-vitamin

Meal 2
chicken breast
sweet potato
mixed vegetables
orange

Meal 3
lean steak
potato
grilled vegetables

meal 4
1/2 whey protein and 1/2 nighttime protein shake
with bananas

Meal 5
baked fish
brown rice
mixed vegetables

Meal 6
nighttime protein shake

Good luck Bro,

8)

04-04-2004, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
timbo Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: essex Posts: 41 Rep Power:	getting into a diet well i am new on here, and going by most of what i have read in the last half hour or so it seems that the diet is really important. I understood that the gym/workout is a catalyst and that the food and goodness is the factor that affects the bodysize etc, but boy, not in this much detail. i dont have a diet at the moment, its very fatty and i wish to lose a bit of tummy fat. so could anyone recommend a diet to get into, i have been reading a few posts where people have put up their diet content, but i obviously couldnt jump straight into that. and whats this about the carbs percentage per body pound of weight i weigh 12 stone 4 am 22 yrs old and 5ft10 in height, i am looking for a good diet to start me off , then i can progress into a more intense diet and then work up a routine any help appreciated Tim

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04-04-2004, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
TJ Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Gym Posts: 269 Rep Power:	Tim, What are you eating at the moment? Are you a vegetarian? You will need to cut down on anything like fast foods for a start, Make sure your eating a balanced diet and eating lots of food with fibre in it and friut and veg. Im not going to really go into Protein and Carbs at the mo as you mentioned you dont want to jump in at the deep end and wish to adjust slowly (which is a good way to go about it). Eating less fat and doing more exercise will burn off fat and as long as you workout with your weights you will maintain the muscle you have.

04-04-2004, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	Hi all, I have to echo TJ's answer timbo, but as you go along with your'e training and diet, if you hit any problems help is at hand. Dave.

04-04-2004, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
timbo Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: essex Posts: 41 Rep Power:	na im not a veggie, dare i say it, a cooked breakfast for mornings, sandwichs, crisps, choccy bar for lunch chicken and chips sometimes fish for evening tea not very good i know! so ill be down tescos next week buying some decent food produce to start getting to grips with

08-04-2004, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	get rid of the chocy bars and crisps tuna,chicken,turkey, brown rice,skimmed milk eat these instead ,youll notice good changes very quick. steve

29-05-2004, 06:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	A few guidelines Eat 5-7 smaller, nutritionally dense meals instead of three large ones. Choose foods from a variety of food groups, especially those from fresh sources. Try to get about two-thirds of your calories from carbohydrates and about one-third from protein. Don't worry, the fats will take care of themselves. If trying to lose weight cut out from your carbs not your protein. Divide the amount of protein you need in a given day by the number of meals you eat, and make sure you consume at least that amount in any given meal. Complex carbs (grains, pasta) are a better cource of sustained energy than simple sugars. In fact, cut back on your consumption of simple carbs (sugars). Remember to have a pre and post workout drink or meal. When eating is inconvenient, supplements can fit the bill. A protein shake can be a life saver. Don't forget about water, especially in the summer. Even slight dehydration will adversely affect your training performance. Always drink more than you think you need; shoot for 8 to 10 large glasses per day and a few more on workout days. here is 2 examples of how I eat Meal 1 egg whites whole wheat bread toasted banana, apple & strawberries glass of 2% milk multi-vitamin Meal 2 whey protein shake with banana Meal 3 grilled chicken breast pasta grilled vegetables meal 4 1/2 whey protein and 1/2 nighttime protein shake with strawberries Meal 5 Lean steak sweet potato mixed vegetables Meal 6 nighttime protein shake Meal 1 Whey protein shake with strawberries multi-vitamin Meal 2 chicken breast sweet potato mixed vegetables orange Meal 3 lean steak potato grilled vegetables meal 4 1/2 whey protein and 1/2 nighttime protein shake with bananas Meal 5 baked fish brown rice mixed vegetables Meal 6 nighttime protein shake Good luck Bro, 8)