befreckled Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I started on a modified south beach meal plan. I function best when I'm on a high protein with a side of complex carbs. I am certain that I have a food allergy but I don't have time to figure out what it is. A lot of the simple carbs give me a tummy ache, makes me feel lethargic etc. When I first started losing weight a year ago, I was 100% with the change with zero alcohol intake and the weight melted off. A year later, I cheat more often than I should. For me, alcohol is the biggest challenge. I work for a brewery so, often I drink for work. It's hard to say "No" . It's often a domino effect - I drink on Fridays, I can't wake up on Saturday to work out or I wake up and I can't work out to my fullest potential. I just started a fitness/diet goal for myself: to be sober for a month. Does anyone else face this issue? How do you cope with it? Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I beleive in everything in moderation. I drink, but I rarely get drunk or have more than a couple of beers at a time. Mixed drinks are obviously the worst. Wine is not so hot either, but dark, dry reds are a better choice. I believe beer to be the most beneficial to maintaining muscle mass because of its abundance in good nutrients and its relatively low alcohol content (by comparison). Another thing you could do is lower your intake from other carb sources. This isn't ideal since alcohol has little nutritional value compared to complex carb sources, but it could help you get the best of both worlds though. I guess the bottom line is that no matter how you try to justify it, booze is bad for physiques, especially if you're trying to maintain a very low bodyfat percentage. Link to post Share on other sites
Romance Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It's all about the calories. Alott yourself enough calories a day for the beer. It's all about calories in vs. calories out. Sooo..if you can fit some beer into your diet, go for it. Just watch the rest of the intake. Link to post Share on other sites
Star Gazer Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Alcohol has an impact on weightloss not only because it's empty calories, but because it totally changes the way your body metabolizes fat for a period of time after you drink. Look it up. Link to post Share on other sites
USMCHokie Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Alcohol has an impact on weightloss not only because it's empty calories, but because it totally changes the way your body metabolizes fat for a period of time after you drink. Look it up. +1. It also affects your athletic performance. I've also read that a "night out" it can set your physical training progress back by weeks... Very infrequent alcohol consumption has been a huge benefit for me... Link to post Share on other sites
Rorschach Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Gosh, I have a hard enough time losing weight, I'm glad I'm a teetotaler XD Link to post Share on other sites
Author befreckled Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 Alcohol has an impact on weightloss not only because it's empty calories, but because it totally changes the way your body metabolizes fat for a period of time after you drink. Look it up. My trainer told me that before. For me, it's about saying no to drinking totally which is a feat because, I'm in marketing so it's kinda of odd not to be able to drink at events/networking etc. I guess I have to use the old "I'm driving" trick and not drink at all. Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It's all about the calories. Alott yourself enough calories a day for the beer. It's all about calories in vs. calories out. Sooo..if you can fit some beer into your diet, go for it. Just watch the rest of the intake. It is definitely not all about calories. Different types of calories (carbs, protein, fats, alcohol) metabolize in different ways depending on a variety of factors. If it were just about calories, I could eat 10 twinkies a day, train hard, and still be muscular and in good shape. The idea that all calories are equal is a myth. I don't know where people get these ideas. I can't see anyone who trains hard believing this kind of ****e. Wow, apparently I need my coffee. *Steps off soap box, wipes spittle off chin* Link to post Share on other sites
Author befreckled Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 It is definitely not all about calories. Different types of calories (carbs, protein, fats, alcohol) metabolize in different ways depending on a variety of factors. If it were just about calories, I could eat 10 twinkies a day, train hard, and still be muscular and in good shape. The idea that all calories are equal is a myth. I don't know where people get these ideas. I can't see anyone who trains hard believing this kind of ****e. Wow, apparently I need my coffee. *Steps off soap box, wipes spittle off chin* I wish all calories were equal. I wouldn't have to eat x5-6 times a day, I could eat a meal or two only in a day and be done! It's sucha pain to keep munching! Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I wish all calories were equal. I wouldn't have to eat x5-6 times a day, I could eat a meal or two only in a day and be done! It's sucha pain to keep munching! A while back I used to think how cool it would be to design some sort of "pill" or slow release capsule or whatever that would provide a person with all of their nutritional needs over the day. They could be customized or combined for different results (i.e. more protein, fats, carbs) and allow the user to easily find the best combination of macronutrients for their ideal body type. They could also be taken at different times to optimize how the body utilizes the calories (such as pre-workout carbs, and post workout protein). Then I thought about how much I would miss eating real food... This fact becomes painfully obvious for me when I go backpacking for a week at a time. After getting all your nutrition from freeze dried meals, energy bars/gels, and trail mix, and Tang you start to crave things like fruit, vegetables and greasy cheeseburgers. Link to post Share on other sites
Author befreckled Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 A while back I used to think how cool it would be to design some sort of "pill" or slow release capsule or whatever that would provide a person with all of their nutritional needs over the day. They could be customized or combined for different results (i.e. more protein, fats, carbs) and allow the user to easily find the best combination of macronutrients for their ideal body type. They could also be taken at different times to optimize how the body utilizes the calories (such as pre-workout carbs, and post workout protein). Then I thought about how much I would miss eating real food... This fact becomes painfully obvious for me when I go backpacking for a week at a time. After getting all your nutrition from freeze dried meals, energy bars/gels, and trail mix, and Tang you start to crave things like fruit, vegetables and greasy cheeseburgers. Two words: THE JETSONS! Remember how their meals were in pills? No dinner! I tried the V-Diet a couple months ago and failed miserably. Day 3 I found myself hallucinating for a piece of roasted chicken leg! I wasn't hungry though, I just missed eating and, the sucralose in the shakes were totally giving me migraines. Link to post Share on other sites
RedDevil66 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 it's probably not a food allergy but more like systemic candida. here is the symptom list Gastro Intestinal problems such as: bloating, gas, intestinal cramps, chronic diarrhea, constipation, or heartburn Chronic fatigue, especially after eating Depression Poor memory Lack of concentration Muscle pains Rectal itching. Allergies (including both food and air born) Severe pre-menstrual syndrome Impotence Memory loss, severe mood swings, and feeling mentally "disturbed". Recurrent fungal infections such as "jock itch", athlete's foot, or ringworm Extreme sensitivity to chemicals, perfumes, smoke, or other odors Recurrent vaginal or urinary infections Prostatitis A feeling of being light headed or drunk after minimal wine, beer, or certain foods Aching joints Irritability Acne Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Awww man! I thought was being so original too... Yeah, I could never do the Velocity Diet. Don't get me wrong, Chris Shugart knows his stuff, but a supplement only diet would make me feel like hell. It works for people who need to drop a lot of weight fast, but I don't think it's ideal for athletes or otherwise highly active people. They (T-nation) like to plug it as if you can gain muscle at the same time while on it, but I'm not buying it. Link to post Share on other sites
Author befreckled Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Awww man! I thought was being so original too... Yeah, I could never do the Velocity Diet. Don't get me wrong, Chris Shugart knows his stuff, but a supplement only diet would make me feel like hell. It works for people who need to drop a lot of weight fast, but I don't think it's ideal for athletes or otherwise highly active people. They (T-nation) like to plug it as if you can gain muscle at the same time while on it, but I'm not buying it. Sorry to burst your bubble then! yeah, my trainer told me about the v-diet as a last ditch attempt to get out of my plateau but, that kinda of failed so I'm changing my training styles for a month. From strength training/HIIT to muay thai..we'll see if that works. Red Devil: Yeah, I read up on the illness you were talking about, I don't think so. Link to post Share on other sites
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