Two Week Fat Loss Trial - Only The Serious And Committed Need Apply - Page 2

Dxbhopeful · #16 31st Dec 11, 04:04 AM

I'm in and excited about trying something new and what for me will be something quite radical I think. I'll need a lot of guidance though, are you going to talk us through it all initially so we know the 'rules'?

IanH · #17 31st Dec 11, 06:41 AM

From a quick google, it appears that this is a diet consisting of:

Limited carbs (not like atkins with close to zero, but measured)
No/low processed foods (eg pasta)

Generally, it's living on meat and vegetables that haven't been "messed with", which seems a good idea to me.

I don't think I'll be doing this one, but will watch with interest - I intend to follow a similar diet in some respects - less processed rubbish, more fish and veg, and am keen to understand how you get on

Vixster · #18 31st Dec 11, 06:43 AM

Having 1 tight button on my trousers today tells me I am in!

Dollypip · #19 31st Dec 11, 06:54 AM

Ooooh Paleo diet Im semi as it is!

Wild Runner · #20 31st Dec 11, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JudyC

My thoughts exactly

I'd like to give it a go but I'm not sure I want to commit to anything for another week or so. Can I ask how will we measure fat loss unless we have scales that measure body fat (I don't)

We won't start until 9 Jan, so you have another week.

Re fat loss - Yes, we will be using the scales as an indicator. we will be eating enough protein and drinking plenty of water, so it is 'unlikely' that you will lose muscle mass or be dehydrated.

We will (not compulsory) do a hip to waist ratio measurement too, to get an idea of where we are, and improvements over the two weeks. With the whole carb issue, many people hold body fat around their mid section, so if you see some drop in size there, it will be a good indicator.

This thread is about fat loss, but this should not be your main aim IMHO. Wellness, reduced cravings for carbs and sweet stuff, more energy, uplifted spirit etc are all things to look forward to I hope.

It's a test using eating habits that have worked well for me in the past, and are currently working well now, so hopefully we can all gain some useful insights.

BTW, cheating is not allowed, and if you do, it will mean starting over which is not really possible with a two week test window. I am appalling for stuffing biscuits, chocolate so I am no saint, but when I eat this way, cravings disappear

Wild Runner · #21 31st Dec 11, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dollypip

Ooooh Paleo diet Im semi as it is!

This one does not exclude some types of dairy, milk is out due to the lactose sugars, but small splashes of double cream in your coffee or tea, and non processed cheeses are in. Saturated fat is not a devil, it just needs to be a part of a balanced fat intake.

And I love cheese!!!!!

Wild Runner · #22 31st Dec 11, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IanH

From a quick google, it appears that this is a diet consisting of:

Limited carbs (not like atkins with close to zero, but measured)
No/low processed foods (eg pasta)

Generally, it's living on meat and vegetables that haven't been "messed with", which seems a good idea to me.

I don't think I'll be doing this one, but will watch with interest - I intend to follow a similar diet in some respects - less processed rubbish, more fish and veg, and am keen to understand how you get on

That is the gist, but carbs are limited to vegetables, zero processed or refined products for two weeks, then you can (if you choose), slowly introduce unprocessed carbs back and look at your prior symptoms to see if they return. Then you can balance it for your own body.

For people who are doing just aerobic work for the period then veg based carbs will do you fine. If you are doing a lot of anaerobic stuff, then fruit can be used, but it needs to be low GI.

A lot of this is about managing insulin levels, which most of the population are not very good at

ali-g · #23 31st Dec 11, 07:10 AM

Bognor regis isn't very sunny today

It was a very squelchy sloppy walk over the fields with the dog this morning

Wild Runner · #24 31st Dec 11, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ali-g

Bognor regis isn't very sunny today

It was a very squelchy sloppy walk over the fields with the dog this morning

I was there at my mum's place over chrimbo. Twasn't too nice then either

Dollypip · #25 31st Dec 11, 09:01 AM

Ahhh I cant do dairy anyway so it will make no difference

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Wild Runner · #26 31st Dec 11, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dollypip

Ahhh I cant do dairy anyway so it will make no difference

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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=53.493391,-2.623035

lucky you

Dollypip · #27 31st Dec 11, 12:23 PM

Not really its hard I love cheese but cheese doesnt love me

twinnies · #28 31st Dec 11, 12:27 PM

I'm in.

Elitist35 · #29 31st Dec 11, 04:19 PM

I'd like to try it, problem i have is sticking to eating at certain times of the day-i work nights-mon to thurs.

Wild Runner · #30 31st Dec 11, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Elitist35

I'd like to try it, problem i have is sticking to eating at certain times of the day-i work nights-mon to thurs.

The basis if it is 3 meals a day with snacks in between. There is quite a bit of salad with stuff in it, etc, so you could make something up and take it with you.

I have worked a lot of nights in the past..........never again!!!