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First off thanks for all the info that's posted in the forums. I know that the results are not typical for everybody. Is there any typical results that I can expect? I've read about moodness, tiredness, headaches.
I'm currently 270 lbs. overweight male at 5'9". Im moderately active during the day.
In reading the book it talks about some Whey powders for protien drinks. Any recomendations on some brands? I'm getting the proper food in my pantry so I can start this program with full force. Thanks
First off thanks for all the info that's posted in the forums. I know that the results are not typical for everybody. Is there any typical results that I can expect? I've read about moodness, tiredness, headaches.
I'm currently 270 lbs. overweight male at 5'9". Im moderately active during the day.
In reading the book it talks about some Whey powders for protien drinks. Any recomendations on some brands? I'm getting the proper food in my pantry so I can start this program with full force. Thanks
I did TNT for the first 5 months of the year. I experienced about 1 lb of weight loss a week, on average -- some weeks more, some weeks less. But, I just kept going and didn't weigh myself all that often. I did not get any moodiness, tiredness, or headaches. In fact, I felt great. I didn't do the workouts in the book, as I was doing New Rules of Lifting for Women. I found I had plenty of energy to do the weight lifting -- no problem.
I used Nitrean, which is recommended in the book, and love it. In fact, I continue to use it daily. I like the Chocolate the best or Chocolate and Vanilla mixed.
It's hard to say what's typical. I'd expect about .5 to 2 pounds lost per week, but don't get discouraged if yours varies. The moodiness/tiredness/headaches -- well, no one can predict. I'll just say try it and see, and trust that if you experience these, they usually only last a couple days or perhaps a week at the worst. I didn't experience any of those, though.
There are quite a few threads on whey powders if you do a search. Any brand is fine; as TNT recommends, look for one with no sugar added and a low carb count.
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
Which book has the best method for weightloss. They are similar to each other than the carb intake in the begining phases. If both are followed closely which plan will provide the best results.
Which book has the best method for weightloss. They are similar to each other than the carb intake in the begining phases. If both are followed closely which plan will provide the best results.
With TAP you count calories. It's a moderate carb diet. Lower volume workout, with no cardio or intervals.
With TNT, you're on a low carb diet. No counting calories. Higher volume workout, with intervals.
I've done both. In fact, TAP was the first weight workout I did. I had good results from the diet and lifting program.
TNT is easy, because you don't have to think much once you get used to what you can and can't eat. But, you can't have a sandwich until you get a ways into the diet, either.
Both are good choices. I can't say one is better than the other. Depends on what you want from diet and exercise. They both can work.
With TAP you count calories. It's a moderate carb diet. Lower volume workout, with no cardio or intervals.
If you follow the food plan as given, you can get away with no calorie-counting. Granted, it gets a bit boring with the same seven dinners and even less variety in the breakfast, snack and lunch items.
Personally, I rather liked the no-brainer aspect of it. Use the shopping list from the book, follow the recipes and daily plans, no "what will I eat today?" decisions.
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Both are good choices. I can't say one is better than the other. Depends on what you want from diet and exercise. They both can work.
Totally agree. It's not a matter of one being better than another, just a different approach.
__________________ The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -- Carlos Castaneda
Not as much detail on the food side, but you get the calories to eat for your goal, etc.
Personally, I think people should start anything and read the next book(s) as they go along. You should always be ready for your next step. Don't give yourself a chance to get frustrated or dissatisfied and NOT have a next plan to jump to. Just in case.
I started with TAP
(TT) Turbulence Training with TAP eating
Adam's Diet (the precursor to TNT) with TT
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various diets (Peleo Diet for Athletes, TNT, etc. and lots and lots of weight programs
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Lost Dog's own program with Lost Dog's own diet
You just have to always have a next step, so read up. Buy both of those books. Or all three.
I am nearly through week one of the TNT plan, and it has been hard. First, I really like beans, indian dhals, mexican black beans, italian chickpeas, whatever. They are a staple for me, and I miss them. Luckily I like canned sardines and hardboiled eggs (though not at the same time).
The headaches and ickiness have subsided, and I hope the energy swings subside. Sometimes I just get real tired, even after a solid meal. I sleep enough, and I feel like I eat a lot; breakfast is two eggs with various vegetables and a good hunk of sausage. Lunch is a couple of HB eggs and a salad fortified with a big handful of meat (steak, turkey sausage, something). I get home and for dinner fry up some more sausage and eggs, with more veggies. I slice cauliflower stems thin and fry them like potatoes; very tasty!
I do eat a lot of veggies, and I cook with more fat than I used to (all that frying). Mostly though the energy lulls have been hard. Today wasn't so bad, so maybe they are receding.
All in all I will finish the four weeks, and see how things feel.
I will confirm that it does indeed work. Really well done. 
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