In working with my personal trainer, Dio, and in studying both Paleo-type eating, Tim Ferriss' work in Four Hour Body, and nurtritional typing as recommended by Dr. Mercola, this food makes me feel great and lose weight:
Lots of water all day, approximately 1 gallon
Upon Waking
two cups of cold water with lemon juice (immediate hydration, lemon juice to alkalize system)
30 g of protein, usually a gross combo of vanilla whey protein and 1/2 cup cold water, as a shot
Early Morning
coffee with cinnamon, 2-3 cups
Mid-Morning
an egg or some nuts
Lunch
1/2 cup beans, black or pinto
4-6 oz protein, usually grilled steak or chicken
2 cups spinach salad with tomato, raw vinegar (Bragg's), sea salt OR 1-2 cups cooked veggies, low starch
Afternoon
nuts or some veggie sticks OR a whey shake with greens OR some berries/protein such as cubed grilled meat
Dinner...eat no later than 7 PM
6-8 oz protein
2 cups spinach salad with homemade vinaigrette, sea salt OR 2 cups cooked veggies, low starch
Add ins:
I seem to do well with an occasional apple, berries, or a couple of chunks of cheese thrown in to this mix.
I can occassionally add a corn tortilla, potatoes, or brown rice without ceasing to lose weight.
1-2 glasses of red wine doesn't seem to slow weight loss.
Saturdays...Stimulate the Metabolism (Cheat)
I eat whatever I want starting mid-day Saturday. As long as I still work out, and drink lots of water, I gain a couple of pounds that are shed by the following Tuesday, then I go on to lose more weight Tuesday through Saturday AM of that week. The cheats make it possible for me to be good all week.
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