"Adam's Diet" Thread

[RobLL]

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.

[Lost Dog]

Originally Posted by RobLL

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.

[Ciao]

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.

[Lost Dog]

Hi, Olga!

I am feeling pretty happy, these days!

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.

[Ciao]

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.

[JTDaddy]

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

[ParanoidAndroid]

Originally Posted by JTDaddy

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.

[Lost Dog]

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!

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[Lifty]

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!

[Lost Dog]

Originally Posted by Lifty

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?

[Lifty]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

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?

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]

Originally Posted by Lifty

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.

[Lifty]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

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.

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.

[RobLL]

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.

[martann]

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?

[ParanoidAndroid]

Originally Posted by martann

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:

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.

[BIGMIKE2]

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