New diet for me

[Koshin]

Im starting a new diet as of two days ago....

Consists of

Yogurt - breakfast
Salad w/ no dressing for lunch
grilled chicken- dinner
yogurt - dessert

Thoughts?

Im doing this for a couple reasons

seeing if anyone has done something similar

this is going to be at least 5 days a week. I may splurge once a week, but nothing gnarley

[Looneybomber]

You're not getting enough calories in at lunch.
You're not getting enough fat.
You're not eating often enough.
You're not getting enough variety of foods! Eating the same 3 or 4 things every day for a week will cause your body to ingest a lot of certain macro and micro-nutrients, and then have deficiencies in others.

[frapjap]

You're not getting enough calories in at lunch.
You're not getting enough fat.
You're not eating often enough.
You're not getting enough variety of foods! Eating the same 3 or 4 things every day for a week will cause your body to ingest a lot of certain macro and micro-nutrients, and then have deficiencies in others.

This and more. I don't always post in everyones weight loss threads, but you're going to do some serious damage to yourself with this plan and I feel like I really need to step in before that happens.

Its great that you want to make a change and are taking charge of it, but here are some more tips.

Im starting a new diet as of two days ago....

Consists of

Yogurt - breakfast
Salad w/ no dressing for lunch
grilled chicken- dinner
yogurt - dessert

Firtst, there are not enough calories what so ever. You're taking WAY to much away and this isn't safe and you're going to be mighty hungry. Unless you're posting us your "I'm going to jail for the next 30 days" diet, make changes right away!!

You need some fruit with that yogurt in breakfast and dessert- a banana, apple, strawberries, cantelope, watermelon, something!
- Salad- Like Looney said, you need fat. Use olive oil and decent balsalmic vinegar for a quick, healthy alternative to fatty store dressings. This is also a good opportunity to stick in vegetables. I don't care how manly you think you are, eat your goddamned vegetables. Tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, squash, onions, shreaded carrots, celery, etc. PLEASE add a hard boiled egg or two for you essential amino acids!! You're not eating red meat, they need to come from somewhere.
- Grilled chicken- PLEASE add a vegetable and a starch to this meal!! You are deficient in any carbohydrates what so ever. Baked potato or sweet potato, jasmine or basmati rice, cous cous, quinoa, beans whole grain pasta! Starch promotes satiety (sensation of being full). Vegetables- from the freezer section, pour in a bowl with a little water and microwave! Green beans, broccoli, veggie blends, carrots, peas, etc.
Switch it up often!

More tips:
Milk, drink 1-2 glasses of 1% or skim a day. 1 cup (8oz) of fruit or veggie juice also counts as a quick, portable fruit or vegetable serving with the same nutritional benefit. Check labels to be sure they don't have High Fructose Corn Syrup in them. You want "100% juice!"
Seafood- EAT IT! Twice a week.

Use the gov'ts help. This is from a committe I've been on for a year or two now. The report was just released this week to the public. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-DGACReport.htm
Especially read Parts B and D. They're most applicable to you.
Also to here: http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx Launch yourself a meal planner/tracker for free.

Also, I don't know your height an weight, but learn to at least count calories PROPERLY (there are a ton of false counts out there on the web) and since you're trying to lose weight, eat ~1700-2000 calories per day paired with physical activity. 40 minutes per day, 5x a week of some cardio will suffice.

[Koshin]

Im actually in really good shape. I just have a bum digestive system. I am lactose intolerant. I do take a regiment of vitamins everyday. Im more concerned with stuff that is easy on my system.

this is my logic. I havent spoken to anyone about this yet, but I didnt know if it makes sense or not. It makes sense to me, but Im no dietician

[Dattebayo]

If your digestive tract is all fu*kered up, just eat some of that Activia crap they advertise on TV regularly. I know it seems like a gimmick, but it's worked for everyone I know, and we are some hard drinkin barbecue eatin motha-fukas.

[frapjap]

Im actually in really good shape. I just have a bum digestive system. I am lactose intolerant. I do take a regiment of vitamins everyday. Im more concerned with stuff that is easy on my system.

this is my logic. I havent spoken to anyone about this yet, but I didnt know if it makes sense or not. It makes sense to me, but Im no dietician

No problem, I don't mind helping you out. I edited my last post a moment ago, too, so check that out. I used to be a Registered Dietitian, but got out of the job- it was for the best. But, I'm always willing to help others who are actually committed to making a change

As for your special needs- definitely something important to address. Stated plainly, this has to work for you. Simple, non processed foods are best for anyone at any time. But, there are some items that some of us just can't tollerate. Others can't cook and need to learn to, or at least have simple preperations. Other than lactose, what else bugs your digestive system and what are the symptoms that you get? Most of what I listed off should be pretty easy on your stomach and most of them complement each other to aid digestion- like fiber. Do you have basic cooking skills?

Why do you want to lose weight? Whats your interest? Just eating better as a whole? Disease prevetion? Expecting a baby?

[RCA]

Also, it will break you. Your diet won't last too long.

But you took the first step. A little more help and you will take the next step, but in the right direction.

[Koshin]

Im done with the drink as well until I figure out whats up with my s***

[frapjap]

Always a good call to cut out (or down) the booze. Lots of extra and unnecessary calories in those cans and bottles.

Im done with the drink as well until I figure out whats up with my s***

Did you poop blood or something?

Bad cholesterol test at the doctors?

[Koshin]

my cholesterol is perfect. Other than my digestive system, Im a perfect specimen

Ive had issues in the past with it and after this latest episode, Im just trying to be proactive bro. Thats it

make me a diet to eat and I will follow as long as it makes sense

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

You could have intestinal worms.

[tm1218]

Trade that grilled chicken for some grilled pork chops... so d*** good.

I think I know what you mean... A lot of things I used to be able to eat just seem to mess my stomach up nowadays. This sounds retarded, but Mountain Dew cleanses your system. I drink tons of Mountain Dew and I have noticed that my urine is always clear and clean (well, maybe a little green tint from the Dew... but the same for poo too, clean and clear.) Im not joking man, drink tons of Mountain Dew and you will feel cleansed!

Just in case Mountain Dew ever contributes to a medical breakthrough... You heard it here first!

[93coupe]

Trade that grilled chicken for some grilled pork chops... so d*** good.

I think I know what you mean... A lot of things I used to be able to eat just seem to mess my stomach up nowadays. This sounds retarded, but Mountain Dew cleanses your system. I drink tons of Mountain Dew and I have noticed that my urine is always clear and clean (well, maybe a little green tint from the Dew... but the same for poo too, clean and clear.) Im not joking man, drink tons of Mountain Dew and you will feel cleansed!

Just in case Mountain Dew ever contributes to a medical breakthrough... You heard it here first!

This is the dumbest s*** I've read all day.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

Not enough meals, not enough food in said meals. Pretty much a trainwreck, as has been explained.

Plus most yogurts are just creamy vehicles for extra sugar anyway.

[tm1218]

LOL

[gator08]

Plus most yogurts are just creamy vehicles for extra sugar anyway.

Creamy vehicles WITH sugar... I wish my Z was a vehicle like yogurt

[Looneybomber]

Ive had issues in the past with it and after this latest episode, Im just trying to be proactive bro.

Fish tends to be easier on digestive tracts then red meat. Salmon might be a good start with it's high omega3 content.

Also, probiotics, the same stuff add to yogurt, would certainly help. Typically yogurt has an incomplete spectrum of probiotics, but you can buy all kinds of different probiotics. Just look around in your local health food store. I don't know if big brand stores (walmart, walgreens, etc...) carry them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probiotic

Also, maybe see about getting alergy tested. You may have some allergies to certain foods that you didn't know about. If you find you have a lot of food allergies and IBS, check your family history for food allergies and possible celiacs disease.

[Koshin]

I dont eat red meat.

I was talking to someone about the probiotic benefits of yogurt. I may just get some from GNC instead of doing the all yougurt thing.

I never thought of being allergic to anything. There is no history of any sort of condition similar in my family. I hate it becasue I am in really good shape. I just have bad guts I guess. And bad eyes. And a small penor

thanks for the advice guys. I do appreciate it greatly, just trying to do well for my body instead of killing it like I usually do. My old lady wants me around for when we get old.

[nikki99]

Well Koshin i think that your breakfast and lunch is not sufficient for you.I would suggest you not to go for crash diet.You can have some fruits along with yogurt,egg white omlets.This would give you strenght to carry on with your work in the morning.And in lunch you can have grilled vegetables with salads.

[Bubba1]

Im actually in really good shape. I just have a bum digestive system. I am lactose intolerant. I do take a regiment of vitamins everyday. Im more concerned with stuff that is easy on my system.

this is my logic. I havent spoken to anyone about this yet, but I didnt know if it makes sense or not. It makes sense to me, but Im no dietician

I think Frapjap gave some good advice. That much yogurt and you'll find yourself downwind from everyone else. Can't go wrong with more fruits/veggies.

[Looneybomber]

I think Frapjap gave some good advice. That much yogurt and you'll find yourself downwind from everyone else. Can't go wrong with more fruits/veggies.

I've eaten lots of yogurt before and never had that problem. However, devil'ed eggs, brocolli, and beer for lunch