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If I needed or post work out I was allowed carbs and I wanted an apple or some sort of fruit I would just do it. The window is at least a few hours in duration when nutritionists are saying it is best time for carbs, I can't think it would make too much difference. I need a few carbs before a workout. I am on a really strict diet, damned if I am going to eat glucose in some crappy drink, a little of the best chocolate for me.
If I needed or post work out I was allowed carbs and I wanted an apple or some sort of fruit I would just do it. The window is at least a few hours in duration when nutritionists are saying it is best time for carbs, I can't think it would make too much difference. I need a few carbs before a workout. I am on a really strict diet, damned if I am going to eat glucose in some crappy drink, a little of the best chocolate for me.
Sometimes I eat Hot Tamales as my high gi carb source. Don't tell.
Ok, I finally decided to break free from tracking every single morsel that goes through my mouth. Lost Dog seem to be a very happy guy, so I'll give this diet a shot; I'm eating a lot like this already anyway., so, what the heck... One question though: Is there a high-carb day in this diet? zig-zag? anything? How do most of you people do this? Any advise is greatly appreciatted. I am trying to lose those dreaded five pounds of fat wich are located mostly in my middle.
I do whole body workouts 3x week and 3 Afterburn intervals on the other days.
Thank you all.
Olga.
There's no specific high carb day, here in Adam's Diet. I'd say that for max fat loss, drop those carb meals to the minimum. Maybe just after a workout, if that. They do the lest amount of damage, there.
Better yet, cut out the fruit and starchy carbs for a while and see how that works for you. You can save the starchy carbs for special occassions or the once or twice on the weekend, maybe.
THANK YOU SOO much LD ! There's always a birthday party or that 4th of July picnic where I can have those carbs, right? I'll definitely go with that.
Olga.
What about all the caffine and sugar in the coffe and diet drinks? What about the phosphate lowering of the drinks? Is that a concern or are you offsetting it with the vegtables and such?
JTD
What about all the caffine and sugar in the coffe and diet drinks? What about the phosphate lowering of the drinks? Is that a concern or are you offsetting it with the vegtables and such?
JTD
plain coffee and diet soda don't have any sugar, so you're fine there.(you can put some splenda, ect. in coffee to sweeten it.) Caffeine isn't terrible as long as you're not having 10 cups of coffee a day.
The main point is everything in moderation..1 diet soda a day is fine...5 a day is a little bit too much.
Hope this helps.
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You get habituated to caffeine levels, so that's not much of an issue. No sugar in diet soda.
As to the acidic part. Soda's not that bad. 0.4. Compared to bread, which is 4.0, at best. Or beans, at 3.5. Heck, brown rice is 12.5! Takes a lot of veggies to counteract those!
hello fellow adam's dieter's. I am just beginning the Adam's Diet as of yesterday. I am very excited to follow such an easy program and not have to count absolutely everything that I eat. I am also on a break week during NROL. So my question is, would you suggest during my break week cutting out ALL starchy carbs until I begin Fat loss program? Would you even consider cutting out fruit until beginning the program? I have cut out all starchy carbs but have left fruit in. What would your suggestion be? Thank you in advance!
hello fellow adam's dieter's. I am just beginning the Adam's Diet as of yesterday. I am very excited to follow such an easy program and not have to count absolutely everything that I eat. I am also on a break week during NROL. So my question is, would you suggest during my break week cutting out ALL starchy carbs until I begin Fat loss program? Would you even consider cutting out fruit until beginning the program? I have cut out all starchy carbs but have left fruit in. What would your suggestion be? Thank you in advance!
Welcome!
The thread doesn't say, but you're on the right track. You would be better off limiting starchy carbs until you are back on your lifting workout. The fruit is up to you. Fruit's not so bad.
I don't have NROL with me, does it have you continue with intervals during your off week? Likely, huh?
The thread doesn't say, but you're on the right track. You would be better off limiting starchy carbs until you are back on your lifting workout. The fruit is up to you. Fruit's not so bad.
I don't have NROL with me, does it have you continue with intervals during your off week? Likely, huh?
Lost dog you are the best. That was such a quick response and I am very great full for it. You know it's not nice to keep a lady waiting.
Well, they don't specifically say you should do the intervals. I have been on break since Saturday. I will start my program again on Saturday. Do you think I should be doing intervals?
Lost dog you are the best. That was such a quick response and I am very great full for it. You know it's not nice to keep a lady waiting.
Well, they don't specifically say you should do the intervals. I have been on break since Saturday. I will start my program again on Saturday. Do you think I should be doing intervals?
You're welcome!
I would do some intervals. If it was me...
Other exercise is fine, too. Cycling, walking, tennis, etc., etc. Just take a break from the lifting, since it's new. You'll come back stronger after the week off from the weights.
Other exercise is fine, too. Cycling, walking, tennis, etc., etc. Just take a break from the lifting, since it's new. You'll come back stronger after the week off from the weights.
Awesome, I will do that. Shoot wish I would have started some more cardio earlier! Eh, oh well. I will begin tomorrow. Or maybe even tonight. Thank you LD. YOu tha man.
Adam (and for that matter low carb diets) recommends learning, sooner or later, how many carbs you body does well with. To some degree you can dial your weight up or down by changing carbs. You look pretty slender, so imagine you are not too far off. The advantage of Adam's diet is that you are encouraged to eat enough to feel satisfied.
what is your thought on red wine. I have been doing Adams diet now for a week w/ good results.
But I like a glass of wine on occation...any thoughts on fat loss issues.
I'm not talking all out drinking here, just a glass of red wine a night or two a week.
what is your thought on red wine. I have been doing Adams diet now for a week w/ good results.
But I like a glass of wine on occation...any thoughts on fat loss issues.
I'm not talking all out drinking here, just a glass of red wine a night or two a week.
big no no?
its fine. Adam's response re wine/alcohol from original thread:
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Not a problem. (It will slow your results from "optimal", but it won't have much of an impact in the big picture, assuming you're sticking with wine, vodka (no fruit juice or soda unless it's "light" or diet), and lite beer.
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Hello, Lost Dog I have been reading all of the posts and I have had questions answered in this thread that I have been searching for a long time. I am kinda stuck and I really need some assistance. I just want to give you a quick idea of my dieting history. About five years ago I weighed about 265 lbs size 42 pants and discovered the atkins diet, I started dieting and working out about 5 times a week with 45 minutes of cardio to begin and another 45 minutes of weight training. My weight dropped all the way down to 180 lbs size 32 pants in about 1 year. I still could not see my abs though. I lost the weight, however, my skin was not tight, it was a bit loose and my muscles were large, however they were immediately flat after my workouts. I wanted to acheive that tight and fit physique, so I started eating very clean. Salmon, chicken breast, tuna and very lean meats. I also included alot of green vegetables and only pre and post workout carb drinks, mainly similar to what adams diet recommends, only difference was that my post workout carb drink was a can of coca cola. My physique became much tighter, but I also put on more weight, which was probably mainly muscle, my bodyfat percentage was at 15% and my weight went up to 218lbs size 34-36 pants, but very fit and cut looking except for the belly. My question is since I have been eating clean for so long, I cannot see me adding fat in my diet it feels kinda dirty after eating for the last 3 years. If I start to incorporating more fats to my diet and making sure I get 1 gram of protein per body weight in lbs and get about 40-50% of my fats from my total daily calories, would I lose the excess weight to start seeing my abs. I get so close and lose it as soon as I increase carbs on my cheat days. Will I loose my tight and cut look by increasing fats like cheese for example. Because I used to do the atkins and my skin was loose at that time, was it because I was not having pre and post workout carbs? Please help, I have been experimenting for years and I come so close to fine tuning and I loose it. Thanks in advance, sorry for the long post, I hope I have not confused you. Regards, Mike
While actual loose skin is possible, it's likely that you still have a layer of fat hanging on there, just under the skin. I have that, too. It's frustrating to be lean and not see the abs, I know. The last two are still hidden, for me.
So, it seems like you're on the right track by trying to get leaner and a diet "shakeup" might do that. A change to a lower carb, higher fat diet might be good right now. Adam's Diet is a good example, but you might be better off if you get the new TNT book. TNT is Adam Campbell's new book, and a more detailed and effective version of Adam's Diet, really. It's got all the diet direction you'd need AND great workouts, too.
That being said, you have to eat fat to keep your hormones going strong. If you've been avoiding fats, then that could be a reason why things stopped. Plenty of fats are required to keep testosterone higher and estrogen lower, get those out of whack, and you start to add or retain fat. Especially in the wrong places, too.
Don't be afraid of fat, either. Dietary fat really has no bearing on being, staying, or getting fat.
Hello all, I have been reading for a while, but this is my first post.
Does this menu selection follow Adam's suggestions. I will be following this menu as I start, in two weeks, NROL (break-in followed by FL2) approx. 7 weeks
Breakfest @7am:
1/2 cup of oats
1/4 cup of sultana raisins
Hello all, I have been reading for a while, but this is my first post.
Does this menu selection follow Adam's suggestions. I will be following this menu as I start, in two weeks, NROL (break-in followed by FL2) approx. 7 weeks
Breakfest @7am:
1/2 cup of oats
1/4 cup of sultana raisins
Supper @7:30pm
non workout- beef or chicken with veggies and salad
workout - pasta or brown rice with beef/chicken and veggies/salad
Before bed:
250g of Cottage cheese
Thank you in advance for any insight
hemmi
Close, but there are a couple of things. I put them in red, above.
You only get starchy/grainy carbs at one meal. Up to two servings, but both servings need to be at just one meal. You've got oatmeal, bread, and pasta/rice. Three meals.
Carrots aren't the end of the world, and some carrot in your veggie mix isn't a big deal, but carrots aren't technically part of the diet.
Raisins aren't a fruit on the list, either.
As to your snack question. Just eat whatever. some veggies, a piece of cheese or two, lunch meat, salami, pepperoni, slim jims, etc.
First I want to say I really enjoy this way of eating. I have had great success with Adam's plan. I'm going to take a next step and try "TNT" soon.
I have a question about "Adams diet" for a friend.
He was in an accident and for a few months he will not be able to use his arms for any kind of workout and probably after that no heavy work while in therapy. He can do about 20-30 mins of cardio on a stationary bike and some squats. Really limited workouts for now.
So my question is, he asked me if he could still have success on this plan with his limited workout right now? I told him yes if maybe he omitted #8 from the plan for now.
Was that good advice?
Any suggestions?
Without being able to use his arms at all, he's limited in the number of workouts he can do, right? Unless he gets pretty creative. I (meaning you) might post a question in the training sub-forum, asking for an armless workout.
That being said, a lower body workout needs workout nutrition, too. If he wants to follow Adam's Diet, then he can try the pwo nutrition when he does a weight workout. See if it works. He can always drop it later on.
This is my first week on the TNT diet and so far I'm doing pretty good. I do miss eating fruit and oatmeal, but that's about it. I haven't had any of the side effects others mention, so I was wondering if I was doing something wrong.
I know you don't have to count calories, but as someone with a history of overeating in the past, I find that tracking everything I eat in FitDay keeps me accountable. I have been averaging between 2000 to 2200 calories per day and my macro breakdown is roughly 45% Fat, 40% Protein & 15% Carbs. All of the carbs are from the approved veggies (I love veggies and usually have 8 or more servings per day) and a little from two servings of nuts per day.
Is it possible to eat too many vegetables (even the low starch variety)? I was just wondering if my carb ratio was too high since I didn't seem to be experiencing any withdrawl symptoms.
Does my calorie and macro breakdown seem reasonable? I am 33, 6'5" and weigh 220. I feel satisfied when I eat and never feel hungry.
I am traveling for work and don't have access to a gym, so instead of the TNT training, I'm following the Turbulence Training Bodyweight workout put together by Craig Ballyntyne. I'm assuming that this might not be optimal, but it's an okay substitution until I am able to get back to the gym.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am just beginning the Adam's Diet as of yesterday. I am very excited to follow such an easy program and not have to count absolutely everything that I eat. I am also on a break week during NROL. So my question is, would you suggest during my break week cutting out ALL starchy carbs until I begin Fat loss program? Would you even consider cutting out fruit until beginning the program? I have cut out all starchy carbs but have left fruit in. What would your suggestion be? Thank you in advance!
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