deexiaolong
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Post by deexiaolong on Jan 28, 2016 9:51:36 GMT -8
Any one else enjoying the low carb life? I cannot say enough good thing about it!
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Post by Admin on Jan 28, 2016 18:47:57 GMT -8
It sounds great. I know Jocko talks about it quite often. I'm trying to make the change.
Can you expand on what you are doing and what benefits your seeing?
Thanks,
Admin
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Post by asdf on Jan 28, 2016 20:51:14 GMT -8
I did it for about 8 months but fell off the wagon. During that 8 months though I experienced huge gains in energy and memory. It was great and I'll get back to it. But I think a big reason I fell off was I got to a point where the major gains was my new normal and could slack off a little without losing much efficiency. One thing led to another and the wagon crashed. It can also be a bit pricy, but I'm sure there's ways to cut down on price.
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deexiaolong
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Post by deexiaolong on Jan 28, 2016 21:42:51 GMT -8
It sounds great. I know Jocko talks about it quite often. I'm trying to make the change. Can you expand on what you are doing and what benefits your seeing? Thanks, Admin I've been limiting carbs in my diet for a full year now. A year ago I was much more strict than I am now though, call that the zeal of the new convert hehe. So at first I went full ketogenic. That's the extreme low carb/high fat diet. It's good but it shouldn't be attempted as a beginner and also shouldn't be maintained for too long without reloading on carbs once in a while. It works wonders though! You're never hungry, you're full of energy and you burn fat for fuel so you look amazing. I'm moderate now. I never eat pure sugar though. Never. No gluten either. My carbs sources are quinoa, sweet potatoes, rice and the occasional vegan protein bar ( but that's only because I'm working on gaining a couple of pounds these days). Today's ratio was: 16% carbs. That's about 80grams 61% fat. That's about 138grams. 23% protein. That's about 120grams. That's more or less 3000 calories. Felt amazing today I must say. It's 00h42 and I'm still riding the wave. |
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Post by Admin on Jan 31, 2016 0:03:13 GMT -8
Wow. That is pretty amazing. I am definitely going to get into this!
Thanks for the info
-Admin
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Post by kcat428 on Mar 14, 2016 7:51:59 GMT -8
I've been researching Ketogenic and Low Carb/High Fat. The research is incredible and it looks like the benefits are amazing. I am slowly starting to incorporate the changes and I'm feeling really good! I've been reading Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubs (Jocok mentioned this book in the podcast) and I'm amazed at the history of this diet! Fascinating! Also, the Tim Ferriss interviews with Dominic D'Agostino and Peter Atilla were helpful to my understanding of this, and actually got me started on my research. Links: fourhourworkweek.com/2015/11/03/dominic-dagostino/fourhourworkweek.com/2014/12/18/peter-attia/ |
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Post by Admin on Mar 15, 2016 7:46:54 GMT -8
I'm getting ready to creat a challenge. Get people started on this new lifestyle diet and post the results. I need to lose about 20lbs to get down to what I feel would be a healthier weight. Although I've been working out like a madman, I still can't get the weight down. (I wonder if my beer drinking has anything to do with this!?).
How would you guys envision the challenge?
I would love to open it up to all users so we can motivate each other. And for you studs that are already there, I want you to act as coaches. What do you think?
-Admin
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Post by temuginkhan on Mar 18, 2016 6:14:15 GMT -8
I read Wheat Belly and it was eye opening like nothing else. I recommend it highly
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Post by MikeSchiavone on Mar 22, 2016 4:58:41 GMT -8
I've been doing a paleo diet off an on for almost 2 years now. Once I got rolling on it I dropped about 15 pounds in just a few months and had great strength gains. I keep it very simple, eggs, ground turkey, ground beef, chicken, spinach, green beans, and homemade salsa are the staples of my diet.
I also drink about 1-2 cups of black coffee everyday, a ton of water, and the first thing I consume in the morning is 8oz of water with lime juice and pink Himalayan sea salt. This is great for kick starting the adrenal glands and regulating hormone levels. It is a main component of the nutrition philosophy of Charles Poloquin.
Mike
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Post by norrisbuffalo on Mar 22, 2016 18:46:48 GMT -8
I'm getting ready to creat a challenge. Get people started on this new lifestyle diet and post the results. I need to lose about 20lbs to get down to what I feel would be a healthier weight. Although I've been working out like a madman, I still can't get the weight down. (I wonder if my beer drinking has anything to do with this!?). How would you guys envision the challenge? I would love to open it up to all users so we can motivate each other. And for you studs that are already there, I want you to act as coaches. What do you think? -Admin I have always been an active hard working guy and every weight gain I've ever had followed a few months of hanging out with the guys drinking beer. I was RAISED on pasta with no problems but add 6 or 7 beers per night 5 or 6 nights per week for a few months and suddenly I need new pants. I thought I was eating healthy because I cooked all my dinners and controlled the protein and fats. Then I had a buddy who got serious about everything that spiked his blood glucose. He lost 30+ pounds in 6 months. Two years later I did the same thing (basically) and I did it the same way (except I had a spreadsheet). So, start reading labels change what you buy at the store, stop eating anything anyone else prepares. Cut out all the refined sugars and simple carbs first. Count calories for a while if you need to. I lost 20 lbs like this no problem eating all the apples, bananas, peaches, pears, greens and meats I could stand. Keep in mind that the first 10lbs is all water weight you lose from the inflammation caused by carbs. The last 10 lbs is going to be the toughest. If you can, work your way up to going full ketogenic. I can't explain the change to someone who hasn't undergone it but it's like Dorothy stepping out of her crashed farm house in the land of Oz ad putting on the wicked witch's shoes. You become magical. I fast for 12-24 hours and then ride my bicycle as hard as I can for 30 miles with no lack of energy. You don't run out of gas. You don't feel weak. You eat a meal and are satisfied. No starving feelings. If you stop sweet stuff entirely (don't do the diet soda/stevia crap) you don't crave sweet stuff. Fat and tart satisfies. Watch your sodium intake. Vary your diet. Be sure to get plenty of dietary fiber and don't over do the protein. And have fun with all the steak and eggs you want. Remember that your body burns the easiest calories first and that is alcohol > carbohydrates > fats. Good luck. |
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Post by kettlebellsc on Mar 24, 2016 11:33:44 GMT -8
What is the thought of Dairy on the low carb high fat diets? Yay, Nay, Moderation?
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Post by norrisbuffalo on Mar 25, 2016 5:13:37 GMT -8
Dairy is a broad group, but once you've eliminated a few things, I come down firmly on the "pick what works for you" side of things.
Milk:
Speaking as a 42 year old man who grew up on a farm drinking fresh cow's milk, pasteurized milk is a waste of valuable grocery store shelf space.
I do very well with unsweetened almond and enjoy a cup each morning. No digestion problems, no surprise runs for the bathroom. It even tastes great (once I got over the sugar craving.)
Butter:
One of the problems I immediately ran into with the keto diet was getting too much salt. it's in everything including most of the butter we eat. I made sure to switch to unsalted butter on my veggies and now i control how much salt gets dumped on them. I don't really use butter on anything else in my diet right now.
Cheese:
I love me some cheese. This is where I have to apply moderation. I actually built a spreadsheet to track my daily diet for the first few months so I could train myself on what and how much to eat. Cheeses vary a great deal in protein & fat content based on the type. So do your research and enjoys some cheese. I do several 1 oz blocks of various cheeses through out the week usually with another fatty protein source like bacon or avacados.
Other:
I was having trouble getting my daily fat intake up to a specific level (without MCT oil or dipping everything in olive oil/coconut oil) until I discovered heavy whipping cream. This is what cow's milk used to taste like. it doesn't take much. I added 1/4 cup per day in the morning and suddenly my numbers line up with my goals. (I've since then learned better ways to use coconut oil and olive oil)
Quick Post Script: I know that a lot of people who are very concerned about modern agri-business cattle/dairy farming and are looking for better sources of grass-fed, small-farm meat & dairy. If you want to put in the work I believe it does make a difference but if you don't want to, I think you're still building good dietary habits so don't let lack of
hippie-dippie organic alternative slow you down. /pragmaticdieting
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Post by norrisbuffalo on Mar 28, 2016 19:35:18 GMT -8
fast forward many days later:
I totally forgot to mention two things
#1 sour cream. I love it and put it on lots of stuff every week (particularly salads)
#2 ice cream. I love it and it's the devil; I haven't had it in months. I know that certain companies claim to make sugar-free ice cream but it's all crap. Save up your cheat days and enjoy real ice cream when it counts. In fact, I strongly urge you to have a proper ice cream sundae and/or float with someone you love. If you're going to Hell, be sure to know what your sins are.
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2016 23:32:10 GMT -8
It's funny how you mentioned grass fed beef. Even though I'm from California, I'm a farm boy at heart (former FFA President). I raise all the meat our family eats. There is nothing like the taste and nutrition of home grown meat. You also know everything that goes into the animal. Good fed, no unnecessary meds, and a comfortable animal equals great meat. Each year we raise 3 steers, 4 hogs, 12 meat rabbits, 50 meat chickens, 6 turkeys, and 25 egg layers. We only consume about 1/4 to 1/3 of what is produced and we sell the rest to offset our costs.
I am very fortunate that I'm able to do this and my wife hasn't divorced me!
-Admin
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Post by norrisbuffalo on Apr 3, 2016 19:11:04 GMT -8
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