it happened.

[dville_gt]

While I agree that counting calories may be a bit excessive, until people realize where calories come from, what foods are calorie dense, what a proper diet/macronutrient ration looks like, how much a "serving" of food actually is, etc, I believe they will find they are making a lot of mistakes that could streamline and speed up the process. Weighing your food and being accountable for how many calories you eat FORCES you to accept that the half tub of peanut butter you just ate is NOT HEALTHY and has 1000+ calories. I hear people tell me about their healthy diets, ceaser salads, PB&J's, mashed potatoes, etc. They really think they are eating healthy, if they measured their food, counted the calories, and knew the proper macronutrient ratio they would understand that these foods are pretty much just as bad as fried chicken and Whataburger.

[Steve]

While I agree that counting calories may be a bit excessive, until people realize where calories come from, what foods are calorie dense, what a proper diet/macronutrient ration looks like, how much a "serving" of food actually is, etc, I believe they will find they are making a lot of mistakes that could streamline and speed up the process. Weighing your food and being accountable for how many calories you eat FORCES you to accept that the half tub of peanut butter you just ate is NOT HEALTHY and has 1000+ calories. I hear people tell me about their healthy diets, ceaser salads, PB&J's, mashed potatoes, etc. They really think they are eating healthy, if they measured their food, counted the calories, and knew the proper macronutrient ratio they would understand that these foods are pretty much just as bad as fried chicken and Whataburger.

I think 90% of people have no idea how many actual calories they are taking in. Not until I started writing it down and adding up, did I realize how much it was and the majority for me was liquid calories in sodas. I lost 15lbs the first two weeks alone just giving that up!

[stangin4lyfe]

I'm not saying that you can get satisfactory results without gym time it's just that I believe diet is key with anything.

I concur, I just disagreed with your percentage ratios is all.
Trust me, I know a thing or two about dieting...I used to be a fat boy!

[stangin4lyfe]

I disagree with him needing to weigh his food. From the sounds of it, he's a long ways away from having to go to those lengths. It's not until you're needing to fine tune your diet to get rid of those last few % points of bf that you'll need to weigh your food.

Depending on his currect diet, he could probably just make healthier choices when it comes to meals and see a noticable decline in weight for several weeks before hitting his plataue.

LOL, I don't even weigh my food and I have been training daily for 10yrs+.
I work with numbers for a living, so I do count proteins/carbs/fats as I am eating...of course, this is all within a ballpark range, but it works well for me.
I also eat the same thing everyday and enjoy my food.
Then again, I am content with just chicken, broccoli, and water.

As for the OP, just start with the basics and take your baby steps.

[kingjason]

I think 90% of people have no idea how many actual calories they are taking in. Not until I started writing it down and adding up, did I realize how much it was and the majority for me was liquid calories in sodas. I lost 15lbs the first two weeks alone just giving that up!

I did the calorie thing for years when I first started losing weight. You ever catch yourself telling someone else how many calories they are eating? LOL

One reason I like low carb so much is I dont have to think about it as much. Its like the cavemans way of life once you get use to it.

[Steve]

I did the calorie thing for years when I first started losing weight. You ever catch yourself telling someone else how many calories they are eating? LOL

One reason I like low carb so much is I dont have to think about it as much. Its like the cavemans way of life once you get use to it.

That's helped me alot so far. If it didn't grow from the ground or walk around at some point, I'm trying not to eat it. Fruit, veggies, chicken, fish and then red meat but less much of it.

[pr1042]

Advanced Nutrition
By Jim Wendler
For EliteFTS

Call it a curse or a gift but when it comes to training, I have a tremendous need to break things down to the basics and cut away all of the fat. I have been doing a lot of research on diet recently and decided to do the same. Like many people, I get confused with the amount of information on diet. The “gurus” seem to make things much more complicated than they need to be. So after reading through a mess of articles and books I’ve come up with a basic nutrition quiz which should help you with your diet.

1. Is candy good for you?
a) Yes
b) No

2. Is fast food good for you?

a) Yes
b) No

3. Should your protein come from chicken, lean beef, lean pork, eggs and protein powder?

a) Yes
b) No

4. Are fruits and vegetables good for you?

a) Yes
b) No

5. Should your carbohydrates come from rice, pasta, fruits, vegetables, oatmeal and potatoes?

a) Yes
b) No

6. If you want to gain weight you should;

a) Eat more calories
b) Eat less calories

7. If you want to lose weight you should;

a) Eat more calories
b) Eat less calories

Tips and Tricks

1. All of these diet gurus are missing the boat with diets and helping athletes. Since most athletes do not eat 6 perfect meals a day, how do they expect them to drastically change their diets right away? Start out by eating one or two good meals a day and (maybe) one protein drink per day and progress from there. You wouldn’t throw a beginner into an advanced training routine; diet should be no different.
2. On gaining weight; try increasing your calories by a small amount and let your stomach and body get used to the increase. Don’t try to go from 2,000 calories/day to 10,000.*
3. On losing weight; decrease portion size and take it slowly.
4. Use your fist as a guide; your portions should be the size of your fist.*

We all know what to eat but often choose not to eat good, healthy foods. I am certainly not perfect, but you cannot tell me that diet is that complicated. Everyone knew the answers to the questions listed above. So the next time someone ask about diet and all of its wonders, ask them the seven questions and they will realize that it’s not about knowing what to eat (we all do) it’s really about the discipline to do it correctly.

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[stangin4lyfe]

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Amen brothaaaa!
It's all about being disciplined and sticking to what is right.
Most people in society are very weak minded in general.

[dumpycapri85]

I have been screaming at this fool for the last year when he shows up at my house with the only thing he eats FAST FOOD . I have told him over and over to eat better and he is coming around . He drinks way to much soda , not enough water and his name should be Whataburgersteve . He is out of breath sitting on the sofa watching tv so cardio is a must and Bill I think the bike is a killer idea . I am trying to stay on his ass as much as possible also .

[80coupe]

Allergictoanythinggreensteve.

[GeorgeG.]

So what did you have for lunch today?

[sspstang]

I do not know you personally damnitsteve, but if you do drink alcohol, I would start there. If you can not afford a gym membership. Walk at the park. Then build yourself up to a jog. What is your age? We might be able to help you with what your heart rate, and time needed for cardio should be. For me 3 mph for 45 mintues, is plenty, but I choose to run at 9 mph, for 45- 60 minutes, 4 days a week. I can tell you I did not start at this. I was lucky to make it 15 minutes on a elliptical. GL with your quest. The first step is admitting you need to lose weight, and get healthy.

[WildBill]

Allergictoanythinggreensteve.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! That nailed him!

[Magnimike1]

Allergictoanythinggreensteve.

Haha yeah. I'm allergic to lettuce...green beans etc.

[80coupe]

well since he got banned lol...... it will be a few days till he gets back to this thread