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2004/06/15, 09:43 AM
My trainer wants to get all the gluten from my diet. Not sure exactly what gluten is, but she is suggesting eliminating all my wheat and whole-grain breads. I always thought wheat or whole-grain bread was good for you (obviously not in massive quantities). Is there something to this? Should I follow her advice and make my diet free of wheat? It would be a massive change for me, and I'm not sure its on the level -- I've never seen such a suggestion in the article that I have read on nutrition.
She also suggests getting rid of all sugars and go through a sugar detox. Cutting down on the number of sugars for me seems sensible, but getting rid of every single one seems excessive. I don't want to end up as a dietary cripple and worry that her suggestions are too extreme.
Right now I'm 14% body fat and looking to lower that and gain muscle. I could drop maybe 5 more pounds, but not much more than that. I'm weight training three times a week, doing cardio two or three days a week. Historically, I've never really had any weight problems, but building muscle is a slow process with me.
Thanks for the help!
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2004/06/15, 09:53 AM
gluten is only a problem if you have an intolerance or allergy to it. i have read differing stats on it, but a large portion of people are allergic to wheat. i know it makes me feel lethargic and bloated, I cut it out completely when I diet strictly.
What is your trainers certification on nutrition?
It makes sense to cut out sugars, but you need some sugars after your workout (the dextrose and maltodextrin).
Are you getting results on your current eating plan? Have you hit a plateau?
Her suggestions seem a little extreme for your goals.
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2004/06/15, 10:25 AM
That's what it seemed to me. I've only talked to her once, and unless others feel she may have a point, I don't think I plan on using her. Not sure what her certification is.
I just recently got a body fat scale, so I am not sure how my body fat has changed in the last few months. My weight has basically stayed the same, give or take a couple of pounds. I'm hoping that with the body fat scale, I can figure out more easily how I'm doing.
Just to give you an example of my current diet, here's what I ate yesterday. I'm trying to slowly switch things over to better foods and better habits. My diet has improved dramatically over the last six months. Any suggestions on my next task would be greatly appreciated.
Breakfast: Cheerios
Snack: Protein Shake (55g protein) - I would have protein with breakfast, but my stomach doesn't tolerate it well when I first wake up, so I have it about 2 hours later.
Lunch: Tuna steak sandwich with bun, ketchup.
Snack: Cliff Bar (12 g protein, 6 g fat (1.0 sat), 40g carbs (18g sugar), 250 cal)
Dinner: Chicken breast, spanish rice, broccoli
I'm 6'8", 213 pounds, 14% body fat. My goals are to gain muscle, lower body fat, but in all cases try to keep my weight down. About a year and a half ago my weight was 240, and I had high blood pressure. Losing the weight got rid of that problem, and I want to make sure not to repeat it.
Thanks!
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2004/06/15, 02:45 PM
What is a body fat scale???
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2004/06/15, 03:20 PM
I got a Tanita scale that measures your body fat by using electric something or other through your feet. Not 100% accurate, but gives me a rough idea and should be able to tell me if I'm heading in the right direction.
I welcome any diet critiques -- I think breakfast is probably where I need to start, but I'm not sure.
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2004/06/15, 04:49 PM
Sounds like a bioelectric impedance device. You're right in that it can give an indication if you are going in the right direction (as can skinfold calipers), but they cannot reliabley give an accurate measurement of body fat %. Odds are if it is estimating you are at 14% BF, your actual BF% is might be anywhere from 11% to 17%.
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2004/06/16, 10:37 AM
Right -- not really important to me to know my actualy body fat %, but I was tired of thinking I was gaining muscle and keeping the same weight (meaning my % would be dropping), but not sure if I was deluding myself.
Mike
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2004/06/17, 10:24 AM
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Quoting from david613m:
Just to give you an example of my current diet, here's what I ate yesterday. I'm trying to slowly switch things over to better foods and better habits. My diet has improved dramatically over the last six months. Any suggestions on my next task would be greatly appreciated.
Breakfast: Cheerios - oatmeal has less sugar and will take you farther, energywise. Try mixing a scoop of protein powder into it after it has cooled a little, see if your stomach can handle that. Protein in the morning is important for many different reasons.
Snack: Protein Shake (55g protein) - I would have protein with breakfast, but my stomach doesn't tolerate it well when I first wake up, so I have it about 2 hours later.
Add some fibrous vegetables at this time. If you have time for it, whole foods would be more beneficial than your shake (can o'tuna, chicken breast, something lean protein)
Lunch: Tuna steak sandwich with bun, ketchup. Veggies!!!!!
A salad, dressed witholive oil and vinegar, maybe.
Snack: Cliff Bar (12 g protein, 6 g fat (1.0 sat), 40g carbs (18g sugar), 250 cal)That is a lot of sugar - why not have your shake here and some veggies or an apple. Or buy a higher quality bar, like tri-o-plex - worth the cost, better carbs and more protein.
Dinner: Chicken breast, spanish rice, broccoli Good, maybe a little olive oil on your rice and broccoli.
Before bed - some cottage cheese and a spoonful of peanut butter or some walnuts....
I'm 6'8", 213 pounds, 14% body fat. My goals are to gain muscle, lower body fat, but in all cases try to keep my weight down. About a year and a half ago my weight was 240, and I had high blood pressure. Losing the weight got rid of that problem, and I want to make sure not to repeat it.
Thanks!
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Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\" Dave Draper
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2004/06/17, 12:44 PM
I eliminated wheat products from my diet for a while and found I did feel better. I noticed that the fat places, especially around my waist were less 'puffy' for lack of a better word, which made me look and feel smaller, always a good thing. Try it for a month, if you dont notice a difference go back to normal. I got in a habit of using rice products instead, when available, and still do.
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2004/06/17, 05:27 PM
asimmer, thanks for the advice. I know veggies are lacking from my diet. I need to at least include more at lunch.
Regarding the morning protein shake - isn't better having a protein shake 2 hours after getting up rather than waiting until lunch? As for a whole food protein snack between breakfast and lunch -- seems like a bit much in terms of food. Why is whole food better for you than a shake?
Cliff bars do have lots of sugar. However, in terms of vitamins, protein, and low-saturated fat they seemed like a good mix. I can go with the granola type bars that have very little protein, but low sugar and low fat. The energy bars that I see have a bit higher protein and varying amounts of sugar, but I always see the sat. fat number rising. I looked at the Trioplex bars, and the amount of protein is significantly higher, a little 1/3 less sugar, but 3g of sat fat. I was aiming to keep everything 1g or less of sat fat. You think going higher on the sat fat is a good trade off with the less sugar? I assumed sugar was the better of the two evils.
Thanks for the help!
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2004/06/18, 01:50 PM
I didn't say to wait until lunch for protein, I said add some protein to your breakfast in the form of powder and see how it goes.
Whole food is better than shakes because it gives your system something to work on and boosts your metabolism. It will stay in your system longer and digestion has a thermogenic effect.
I think sugar is the bigger of two evils, but that is a personal opinion. I have had better results with lowsugar, moderate-high fat diets than with lowfat, more sugar diets.
Stick with the cliff bars, if you prefer them, try some of the other changes and see how it goes. A little fine tuning can go a long ways.
Good luck!
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If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
\"Inscribe this on the charm that dangles from your navel, girls. Guys, tattoo this on your biceps:
Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\" Dave Draper
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