Vegging it for 40 days?

[luv]

I'm not Catholic, so I never observe Lent. However, I'm considering giving up meat for 40 days. I haven't had any today, so I figure I have until lunch to consider it. I know I'm talking to a group of grillers in the BBQ capital, but maybe there are some vegetarians in the group? Any advice?

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

good idea


measuring portions out to see how much you are eating can also be surprising.

this.

get a scale.

youll be surprised at what an actual "serving" is

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

True. I guess the point is many of these individuals don't just eat meat - they eat processed meat and top it with processed cheese and put it on processed, high sugar bread with tons of mayo and sugary ketchup, eat it with greasy sodium-overdosed french fries and wash it all down with a tub of soda.



Maybe fat isn't the best description - and as above it matters how and what you eat it with. Also, cutting excess weight can be done by consuming less calories than what you burn - no matter what you are eating.

exactly...quality meat is actually healthy for you (really healthy)...shitty meat wrapped in shitty oils and shitty breading with shitty fries etc is a disaster

but I really hate talking about food because everyone thinks the way they eat is right (me included)...and there is so much bunk received wisdom about fat and meat (imo, obviously)...i'm going to zip it and go slander someone for not being in suffering love with geno

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

I would suggest you keep a journal of EVERYTHING you eat during that time. It is really amazing what we eat when we don't think about it. If you are conscious about what you eat, you make better decisions about what you eat.

Great idea. Another behavior of those who successfully drop weight - and keep it off - is weighing yourself everyday. (source: http://www.amazon.com/Influencer-Cha...rds=influencer)

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by loochy

myfitnesspal is a good app

Love MyFittnessPal!

[loochy]

FYI Luv, diet stuff and artificial sweeteners have the same effects as the sugar, just without the calories. It will still spike your insulin and it will still make you crave.

Drink more water - it keeps you full and its good for you. Many times thirst is mistaken for hunger.

[Buck]

Yup...best way to get a 100 post thread on CP is to ask or talk about a diet. Guaranteed every time.

[luv]

Originally Posted by loochy

Luv, I think we all agree that you shouldn't just totally cut out meat (even if we are arguing back and forth about stupid crap)

LOL

I'm wading through all of that.

Just doing some reading, and remembering what my trainer told me last year. Carbs before a workout and protein after. So, on derby practice nights, I plan to eat some yogurt before practice, and try to find a protein to eat after. If all else fails I could have a protein smoothie after practice, and try to eat some eggs in the mornings.

The thing I have with eating too much after practice is that we don't get done until 9 or 10 at night, and I hate eating that late. A lot of times, a group of girls will go somewhere for half price appetizers somewhere after practice, so I end up going and hanging out. I may have to start just getting water and carrying a protein bar in my purse.

[luv]

Originally Posted by loochy

myfitnesspal is a good app

I already use it...when I use it.

[Buck]

Originally Posted by loochy

FYI Luv, diet stuff and artificial sweeteners have the same effects as the sugar, just without the calories. It will still spike your insulin and it will still make you crave.

Drink more water - it keeps you full and its good for you. Many times thirst is mistaken for hunger.

Depends on the sweetener. I believe Truvia has 0 insulin response. Not 100% sure on that, but I know its minimal.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by luv

LOL

I'm wading through all of that.

Just doing some reading, and remembering what my trainer told me last year. Carbs before a workout and protein after. So, on derby practice nights, I plan to eat some yogurt before practice, and try to find a protein to eat after. If all else fails I could have a protein smoothie after practice, and try to eat some eggs in the mornings.

The thing I have with eating too much after practice is that we don't get done until 9 or 10 at night, and I hate eating that late. A lot of times, a group of girls will go somewhere for half price appetizers somewhere after practice, so I end up going and hanging out. I may have to start just getting water and carrying a protein bar in my purse.

Yogurt can be a good source of protein. The Chobani yogurt I eat has 14g of protein per serving.

[Mr. Laz]

get a old school hot air popcorn popper and buy some plain popcorn


tastes like nothing but you can munch on it all day long and not worry about it

fills up your stomach, curbs hunger

[tooge]

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

A 24 oz sirloin has about 1400 calories.

You eat that and you're gonna be full for a good part of the day. I'd EASILY skip a meal.

Down a bag of chips and see what happens in 3 hours.

thats why I said I'd eat the steak. Of course, if you skipped a meal, and just at that steak, you'd be deficient in many of the essential vitamins your body needs. If, on the other hand, you had a 24 oz meatless chili with beans, red peppers, onions, tomatos, green peppers, and mushrooms, you'd also be full enough to skip a meal, consume less than 1400 calories, and provide your body with all of the essential fats, minerals, and vitamins it needs.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Buck

Depends on the sweetener. I believe Truvia has 0 insulin response. Not 100% sure on that, but I know its minimal.

actually I forgot all about truvia since it is newish.

if that's true, i might have to start using a bit more truvia. ill look into it.

[luv]

While I do need to lose more weight, that isn't necessarily the reason for wanting to change. I know we've gotten into that side of making changes. I've just heard so many people that have tried it comment (in passing, not that they're pushing that lifestyle change on anyone else) on how great they feel. I've heard it from enough people, that I want to try. I really think that just eating seafood will be good. I just have to watch how it's prepared. Sure, shrimp is good, but not really if it's battered and deep fried, cooked and served with gobs of butter, etc.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Yogurt can be a good source of protein. The Chobani yogurt I eat has 14g of protein per serving.

Chobani FTW!

We buy the big cases at Costco. I go through this stuff like crazy.