i've been getting back into shape, and i've been eating a lot of the same foods because they just arent getting old at all to me. first off, i don't really care about losing or gaining weight right now. i'm going to weigh about the same amount regardless (135-140), because my metabolism is the bomb. i'm not trying to gain a bunch of muscle mass, although i am trying to develop lean muscle (gonna go for the bruce lee look). i just want to get some kind of consistent diet where i get everything i need without spending a lot of money. i think this will be beneficial for my health and my bank account.

right now i consume a lot of:
yogurt (protein, vitamins)
cottage cheese (lowfat, LOTS of protein)
bananas (potassium)
orange juice (calcium, vitamins)
bean burritos (protein, carbs, fiber?)
mueslix (fiber, vitamins) + soy milk (protein, vitamins).

trying to figure out if this is a good basic diet to stick to (of course i still drink beer and wine occasionally, and eat unhealthy foods every once in a while when i feel like it).

1) is there anything major missing from my list? ie. i could see how i have a lack of fruits and vegetables...

2) is there something i should take out of my list? btw i'm vegetarian, so that's why there's no meat in the list.

3) also, how should i schedule my intake of the things i eat? i remember reading a post on another thread that you shouldn't skip on breakfast, and that you should actually eat after working out.

3/9/2006 7:24:28 PM

food pyramid

3/9/2006 7:26:09 PM

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"cheese "

vegitarian?

3/9/2006 7:28:36 PM

^lacto-ovo

3/9/2006 7:31:25 PM

some of the most healthy things you can eat are dark green veggies (broccoli, leafy ones like spinach, lettuce, cabbage), things with lots of fiber (whole grain stuff) and brightly colored fruits (like strawberries, blueberries). This is what they taught us in nutrition lecture. Also, certain nuts are healthy in limited quantities. hope this is helpful.
~skip~

3/9/2006 7:50:42 PM

When you do eat carbs try to make sure they are whole grain, complex carbs, so try to avoid white bread/pasta and potatoes (simple carbs).

Eating the whole grain complex carbs (Whole wheat breads and pasta's etc.) will also make you feel fuller longer since they take longer to digest and are loaded with fiber.

Since you are vegitarian, you might want to add some eggs (The egg whites are a perfect protein) into your diet, but try to limit the amount of yellow yolks (loaded with cholesterol), for example if you are going to make scrambled eggs use only 1 egg yolk out of three eggs. If you miss the flavor since the yolk is what gives it's flavor, I cook a slice of fat free american cheese into the eggs.... Damn good stuff right there.

[Edited on March 9, 2006 at 8:03 PM. Reason : .]

3/9/2006 7:58:02 PM

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"bean burritos"

Real Healthy...sike. Try and post this on another message board like discussfitness.com or something.

3/9/2006 8:00:43 PM

I like the food outline of the Abs Diet (they call them the Power 12).

http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=nutrition&category=abs.diet&conitem=b72a99edbbbd201099edbbbd2010cfe793cd____

Almonds and other Nuts
Beans and other Legumes
Spinach and other green veggies

Dairy products
Instant oatmeal
Eggs
Turkey and other lean meats

Peanut bButter
Olive oil
Whole-grain breads and cereals
Extra-protein powder (whey)
Raspberries and other berries

3/9/2006 9:29:17 PM

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"bean burritos"

Use real beans (slow cooked dried beans).
Canned refried beans are so processed that they have nearly none of the benefits of whole beans.

You need a raw (not cooked, not canned, not frozen) dark leafy green every day.
(Iceberg lettuce is not dark....)

Nuts: raw and unsalted is best, but some roasted salted is OK, occasionally....

Seeds: (flax, hemp, sunflower, pumpkin) mix them, raw, into your bread dough, pancake batter, burritos, mueslix, etc.

Whey protein powder: good stuff.... every day....

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"Peanut Butter"

Make sure the word "hydrogenated" does not appear anywhere in the ingredient list. The same goes for margarine--use Smart Balance or something similar. (real butter is best)

Lots of water. Lots. Peeing is good.

http://www.glycemicindex.com/

[Edited on March 10, 2006 at 11:05 AM. Reason : ]

3/10/2006 11:04:12 AM

http://www.bodyforlife.com/nutrition/index.asp

ignore the challenge, but read everything else here

3/10/2006 12:13:17 PM

^this is a 1 week shopping list from that site

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"Your first week’s Body-for-LIFE shopping list Here’s your shopping list to go with your week’s worth of Body-for-LIFE meals. I suggest taking this list with you to the store on a Sunday, and do all your shopping for the week. Print Shopping List SNACKS Myoplex® nutrition bars Myoplex® ready-to-drink shakes MEAT/POULTRY 1 large bag of frozen, skinless chicken breasts (found in the freezer section) 1 package low-fat sliced chicken or turkey deli meat 24 ounces eye of round beef steaks 1 package turkey burgers ½ pound turkey sausage 1 package turkey bacon 1 pound ground turkey 1 New York choice lean sirloin steak GRAINS 1 container old-fashioned oatmeal 1 package of whole-wheat tortillas 1 box low-fat whole-wheat frozen waffles 1 package whole-wheat English muffins 1 package pita bread 1 loaf whole-wheat bread 1 package whole-wheat hamburger buns 1 box whole-wheat spaghetti Whole-wheat flour VEGETABLES 1 stalk celery 1 portion water chestnuts 1 portion scallions 1 jar dill pickles 2 bags spinach leaves 3 fresh tomatoes 1 cucumber 2 bags frozen carrots 1 bag Romaine lettuce 2 bags frozen broccoli 2 sweet potatoes 1 potato 1 head lettuce 1 onion 1 can whole tomatoes 1 bag fresh mushrooms 2 cans kidney beans SPICES Cinnamon Pepper Salt Paprika Garlic powder 6 cloves of fresh garlic Cumin Parsley Dill weed Basil Oregano Cilantro Chili flakes Ginger Chili powder OILS/DRESSINGS Extra virgin olive oil Low-fat balsamic vinaigrette Low-fat Italian vinaigrette Low-fat mayo Fat-free Caesar dressing Cooking spray FRUIT Blueberries Raspberries Apples Bananas Peaches Strawberries Pears Grapes DAIRY 1 container grated Parmesan cheese 1 package low-fat cheese slices 1 package shredded low-fat American cheese 1 package shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 package string cheese 1 container fat-free sour cream 1 gallon skim milk 2 containers low-fat cottage cheese 2 cartons eggs Low-fat yogurt 1 container fat-free onion chive cream cheese FISH 2 large cans tuna 1 salmon filet TOPPINGS/CONDIMENTS Sugar-free syrup Fresh lime juice Light teriyaki marinade Almonds/slivered almonds 1 jar all-natural peanut butter Green enchilada sauce Salsa Soy sauce Lime juice Honey 1 jar applesauce 1 package brown sugar Baking powder Lemon juice 1 jar mixed nuts Ketchup Dijon mustard"

3/10/2006 12:25:20 PM

whats up jimmy.

i dont know if you eat fish or not but salmon is good for you and tastes amazing no matter how you cook it.

i always buy the frozen bags of broccoli. its a good deal and it fills you up.

i switched from coffee to green tea and it had a considerable effect on my health.

buy barilla plus pasta. it has omega-3 in it and more protein than average pastas.

3/10/2006 12:41:45 PM

Body For Life is an awesome diet. My fiancee got into anazing shape using it. Its actually really similar to the Abs Diet. You really can't go wrong with either. They are more "a sensible eating and exercise plan, not a fad diet."

3/10/2006 12:50:50 PM

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"Instant oatmeal"

steel cut is better

-2 cups oatmeal
-2 scoops choc protein powder
-2 cups milk
-2 cups water
-assload of splenda

thats a meal.



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3/10/2006 12:52:12 PM

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"steel cut is better"

Of course it is... they just used "Instat" because it worked nicely into their little name and because its easy when at work oron the run (zap a few seconds in the microwave and its ready).

3/10/2006 1:02:20 PM

I'll eat whey in my oatmeal, but cot damn it gets so thick and nasty.

3/10/2006 1:11:25 PM

i like it thick

3/10/2006 1:17:12 PM