REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - Dieting properly, general question, hopefully not beat to death

sebTeggy · 06-26-2012, 08:22 AM

So a quick update for you guys.....

I have started changing a lot of things around regarding the diet.

I usually eat some hard boiled eggs for breakfast (2) and a cup of V8 or some raw veggies, depending on how badly Im rushing to work.

I will drink LOTS AND LOTS of water. It is actually amazing because if I go without water for a couple hours I feel like Im dying. I remember days where I would go the whole day and only drink a coffee and a coke or something.

Drinking lots of water has reduced my appetite significantly. I am no longer hungry, and when I am I can usually put it off with water. Even at my hungriest during the day, i can feel my stomach being hungry but I have NO appetite. I actually prefer this since I don't ever really feel like snacking.

Fruits are EXTREMELY sweet. Drinking all this water instead of pop/coffee really reduced my ability to eat lots of sweets. Although I do still put a fair amount of sugar, I have reduced my coffee sizes to small, so its sweet, but low amounts of it.

I have been trying to eat lots of meat, to minimize my muscle loss, and I have been eating flour-less bread (bread made with whole grain wheat rather than flour). I still need to reduce my carb intake but I am doing well for now.

Lots of fresh fruits and fresh veggies. I usually have a cheat day on sundays but I just eat straight chicken wings, so I'm at least getting protein.

Thanks everyone for the tips. It is actually easy once you get into it. I find it kind of strange to walk around all day with a slight gurgle in my stomach. I know I am still eating good for my size but It is easy to get tricked. Water does the trick usually.

Does anyone know of a store that sells really good bone-less smoked salmon. I am going to start eating it by the pound.... I go to safeway but its like 10-11$ for a filet and it's just not worth it.

06-26-2012, 08:22 AM	#44
sebTeggy Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burnaby Posts: 809 Thanked 56 Times in 26 Posts Failed 178 Times in 34 Posts	So a quick update for you guys..... I have started changing a lot of things around regarding the diet. I usually eat some hard boiled eggs for breakfast (2) and a cup of V8 or some raw veggies, depending on how badly Im rushing to work. I will drink LOTS AND LOTS of water. It is actually amazing because if I go without water for a couple hours I feel like Im dying. I remember days where I would go the whole day and only drink a coffee and a coke or something. Drinking lots of water has reduced my appetite significantly. I am no longer hungry, and when I am I can usually put it off with water. Even at my hungriest during the day, i can feel my stomach being hungry but I have NO appetite. I actually prefer this since I don't ever really feel like snacking. Fruits are EXTREMELY sweet. Drinking all this water instead of pop/coffee really reduced my ability to eat lots of sweets. Although I do still put a fair amount of sugar, I have reduced my coffee sizes to small, so its sweet, but low amounts of it. I have been trying to eat lots of meat, to minimize my muscle loss, and I have been eating flour-less bread (bread made with whole grain wheat rather than flour). I still need to reduce my carb intake but I am doing well for now. Lots of fresh fruits and fresh veggies. I usually have a cheat day on sundays but I just eat straight chicken wings, so I'm at least getting protein. Thanks everyone for the tips. It is actually easy once you get into it. I find it kind of strange to walk around all day with a slight gurgle in my stomach. I know I am still eating good for my size but It is easy to get tricked. Water does the trick usually. Does anyone know of a store that sells really good bone-less smoked salmon. I am going to start eating it by the pound.... I go to safeway but its like 10-11$ for a filet and it's just not worth it.