invited my coworker who is a non-twwer to the dietbetya'll are over it
4/5/2013 1:11:48 PM
I thought about asking another friend of mine too, since we'd been talking about doing a health challenge together lately. Might see if she's interested.
4/5/2013 1:25:12 PM
4/5/2013 2:58:59 PM
I consistently take in way more than 30g of protein at a time...actually anywhere from 50-100g...granted I only eat 2-3 meals/day. I take creatine and protein powder, too.I've been doing something similar for the past 3+ years.Just had bloodwork done recently and everything was normal. Just felt like sharing.
4/5/2013 4:17:15 PM
4/5/2013 4:17:34 PM
For those of you in the southeast and trying to eat paleo/primal, I made a facebook group for sharing grocery store deals and sale info. PM me for the info so the group doesn't get trolled.I'm posting sales at regular grocery stores so if the idea of non-grass fed beef offends you it might not be as helpful. SO thinks grassfed beef tastes funny so I have to buy conventional stuff anyway.
4/5/2013 4:30:05 PM
Lol at 1 in a million using his outdated science. 30g of protein in a sitting? Sure you don't work for a protein powder company? And a huge LOL at protein converting to fat. Maybe if you're eating an entire cow. Protein converting to fat is not something anyone needs to worry about one bit.
4/5/2013 5:34:32 PM
4/5/2013 6:02:44 PM
4/5/2013 6:48:30 PM
Ok, so you agree everyone has different needs. Why does it matter over the course of a day if you eat 6 meals to hit that or 3?
4/5/2013 8:03:27 PM
4/5/2013 8:03:28 PM
Let's say my daily caloric maintenance is 2300 calories.If I eat 2400 calories of protein that is SIX HUNDRED GRAMS OF PROTEIN.THAT IS TWENTY FOUR CHICKEN BREASTS.RIP LIVER ENZYMES.If you eat fucking 24 chicken breasts a day okay you might have some health problems. No one is recommending that. And actually, protein has a very high thermic effect so each gram of protein is really only 3.2 calories per gram. So it's more like THIRTY TWO CHICKEN BREASTSNo one needs advice not to eat 32 chicken breasts and you are stating it matter of factly like this is something normal people should concern themselves with.Protein for all intents and purposes will not store as fat and will not make you fat. Carbohydrates won't make you fat unless you fill your glycogen stores and continue to stuff your face with pasta well past the point of feeling full. And even then the process of glucogenesis is ridiculously inefficient.FATS MAKE YOU FAT.If you eat trace amounts of fat you aren't going to get fat, period.If you're already fat and you eat your daily maintenance level of calories, you will however stay fat.
4/5/2013 8:17:35 PM
It's much easier to get "fat" eating a diet high in carbs than a diet high in fats. After switching to little carbs and more fat I started losing weight like crazy. Last year when I tried limiting fats but not watching carbs I had to count calories to lose any weight. No longer am I counting calories and it's much easier to lose and/or maintain my weight at will. Fat only makes you fat if you eat lots of fat along with lots of carbs/sugar. Generally the reason is because it's a lot easier to get all your calories from a very small amount of simple carbohydrates. On the other hand it's really really hard to over eat and have a calorie surplus on a low simple carb but fatty diet. In fact you would have to literally stuff your face with meat and starchy veggies to have a calorie surplus. You just get full too fast when you're eating good lean fatty food. You simply don't over eat.
4/5/2013 8:26:00 PM
face, thats a nice strawman argument. i never said that protein is not satiating nor am i arguing that. im just giving you basic biochem facts and that is, protein will turn to fat if you have caloric excess and if the body cannot store it anymore. caloric excess can mean from any diet. if you want to work out you will need to intake carbs otherwise protein only diet will lead to ketosis. your example is silly as it is not sustainable. as you say for "all intents and purposes" nobody is JUST ingesting protein in their diet.
4/5/2013 10:12:15 PM
1in10, let's be pragmatic. So we can actually use the information we are discussing practically.You're smoke blowing about protein and carbs turning to fat. It just doesn't happen in the real world in a significant matter for it to influence decision making.For carbs to be converted to triglycerides, all glycogen stores must be capped off, and activity level must be low for days. I suppose if you cruise on the couch 24/7 drinking nothing but soda and eating sugar then this is an issue.For protein to be stored as fat, it first needs to be transformed to glucose, then if all glycogen stores are full, it then MAY be converted to fat if it isn't oxidized first.I clipped a relevant article quoted below (if you want the whole thing, the link is at the bottom)
4/6/2013 7:40:39 AM
What is your basic diet MattJMM?Both bulking and cutting diets, preferably.]
4/6/2013 1:03:08 PM
^^ That's basically exactly what I was saying.You can't get fat without eating fat under reasonable circumstances (not talking about 32 chicken breasts/per day). You can however, stay fat if you are eating so many carbs/protein that you are inhibiting your body from burning fat.Also, we know that protein is the most satiating nutrient of the three. We know that FAT is the 2nd most satiating (though it takes a little while), and carbs are the least satiating.Think about eating a big fatty meal. You aren't exactly racing to the fridge 45 minutes later, right. It "sticks to your ribs", i.e. it stays in your gut longer. Fiber also has these properties.Simple carbohydrates (sugars) you can stuff your face with and be hungry five minutes later. Think candy, fruit, etc. Stay away from simple carbs this time of year. Repeat. Put down the banana. Step away from the strawberries.You need to eat nothing but protein, fish oil, and leafy vegetables starting TODAY if you want to lose 20 lbs by May 31st. Period.
4/6/2013 1:32:09 PM
Matt, 35% percent of the population or 110 million people in this country are overweight/obese because of carbs. That's not exactly rare or uncommon. Glycogen storage is quite easily filled. To be pragmatic... soda, Breads and pasta will make you fat EASILY if you are not paying attention how much you eat/drink. And it is quite easy to eat more than you actually need. I think we can both agree on that?No, protein does not convert easily to fat, but PRAGMATICALLY most people dont eat protein alone. They also ingest carbs and fats. Extra protein they take will convert to fat because more often than not carb storage if filled to the max!Im sure these articles (bodyrecomposition and wannabebig) have good overall points, but most people writing these articles don't have educational background to understand how body breaks down protein. I suggest looking up citric cycle and protein catabolism or how how kidneys and liver process protein. It is the case when littlebit of knowledge can be more dangerous than no knowledge. Start from there and then draw your conclusions. Im out.
4/6/2013 1:45:43 PM
Haha I'm certain that Matt could school most of us on metabolism - he is currently in possession of two of my grad school text books on nutrient metabolism (and from his posts I assume he's also read them). He knows his stuff. Sometimes he can be a dick about it but the man is educated.
4/6/2013 3:09:40 PM
4/6/2013 3:11:11 PM
actually over 2/3 of Americans are overweight and over 1/3 are obese, mostly from eating too much and moving too little
4/6/2013 3:18:06 PM
That's where Nintendo and Michelle Obama step in..]
4/6/2013 4:15:17 PM
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4/6/2013 4:33:13 PM
Thank you for those posts. Answers a lot of my questions.
4/6/2013 4:52:20 PM
yeah LOL at Lyle Mcdonald not knowing what he is talking about compared to some idiot saying protein can make you fat. You're "out" on this argument because you realize you're wrong
4/7/2013 5:23:44 PM
My biggest obstacle is night time cravings... after dinner I find myself rationalizing carbs (ice cream and cookies).A mental game I play to combat this is visualizing the actual cookie, brownie, or whatever being the mass that doesn't come off my waistline or goes back on. Helps me refocus. Last resort is a protein shake.
4/8/2013 6:29:05 AM
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4/8/2013 9:56:09 AM
^^The feeling is mutual. Solid diet overall, but still not strict on random cravings.But, I am of the philosophy that I just need to put in extra work to account for extra candy, chips, etc, and then all will be well.Seems to be effective, mostly. now if I could only cut out all these "beverages"..]
4/8/2013 1:08:01 PM
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4/8/2013 2:38:01 PM
Is there a scientific reason cravings suck so bad at night? Is it just lack of distractions and increased availability of craved foods?
4/8/2013 3:39:13 PM
Hunger is a "recovery" mechanism? Do you workout in the evenings? I don't think it really matters what time of day you excercise but I think hunger is a recovery mechanism after a long or hard workout.
4/8/2013 5:43:21 PM
For people in this thread that makes sense, but it seems like most people have night cravings regardless of whether they actually work out.
4/8/2013 7:36:29 PM
I find that my night-time cravings are actually me misinterpreting being dehydrated. I keep beef jerky as an after dinner snack food; if I can make it through more than one piece, then I'm actually hungry and not just thirsty.
4/8/2013 8:42:00 PM
For me, I think it's relaxation and unwinding that brings on the cravings. I am too busy all day to sit around and crave food.
4/8/2013 8:49:57 PM
Yeah no surprise that stres and lack of sleep is involved in hunger and over-eating. And I am with Matt, Fridays, at the end of the work week I get bad cravings for carbs and fats. I am practically over at my parents house every weekend, and my mother feeds me like she hasn't seen me in months.
4/8/2013 9:05:11 PM
I started up taekwondo again tonight feels good, man
4/8/2013 11:06:25 PM
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4/9/2013 10:22:54 AM
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4/9/2013 10:34:26 AM
I spent every extra penny I have this month paying bills. Stupid school and doctor. Maybe next time.
4/9/2013 10:57:48 AM
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4/9/2013 3:43:54 PM
Wow thats a pretty cool deal (diet bet). I randomly keep lurking in these threads hoping one day to talk myself into exercising again. I've been thinking about it a lot lately and it is tempting to join that bet, but I'm going on two different trips this month (total of 9 days) that I know I wouldn't even try to eat right or exercise so I don't think I'll join this time. Maybe next time.
4/9/2013 4:10:28 PM
most of you would only have to lose 6-8 lbs in a month, you can do that the last week with a crash diet
4/9/2013 4:19:10 PM
No one's posting pictures anymore, so maybe this will get started. I've officially hit my beach body...which is good, because it's going to be 80 this weekend and I will more than likely be beaching it. This old picture was from last year when I was in the 160-165lbs range. I am now comfortably in the 145-150 range and hovering around 145 more...which is where I'd like to be if only because it will allow me a little flexibility to eat more. All of this done with watching what I eat (mostly just cutting back overall consumption and lowering the sweets/bad food...but nothing drastic)...Working out only consisting of running, push-ups, pull-ups, and some light ab workouts.Old pic:New pics:[Edited on April 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM. Reason : .][Edited on April 10, 2013 at 12:25 PM. Reason : .]
4/10/2013 12:23:43 PM
wow good going man you look greatoh i got distracted i meant to come in here and post about how I'M ALREADY DOWN THREE POUNDS FROM MY WEIGH IN YESTERDAYBOOYAHprobably from sweating at the gym and then drinking after. yay dehydration. still though. give me my money ]
4/10/2013 12:26:06 PM
DDK on that face workout plan.]
4/10/2013 1:10:31 PM
4/10/2013 3:02:43 PM
True. I canceled my gym membership probably 2.5 years ago.
4/10/2013 3:07:41 PM
did your arms already have some definition? great results.]
4/10/2013 3:11:48 PM
Lookin good, nice development in the delts, chest, bicep tie in.145lbs is light! How tall are you?
4/10/2013 3:18:54 PM