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I have been trying to lose weight pretty fast. I want to drop at least 20 or 25 pounds in the next five months. So far, I have lost about 7 pounds with the following diet, and I would like to know if it is healthy and how I can prevent from gaining back quickly:
Breakfast- medium sized bowl of all bran fiber cerial with non fat or skim milk.
Lunch- a plate of veggies, OR a couple of eggs
Dinner- small portions of whatever my mom is serving, but no bread. (I am sixteen, by the way)
Snacks- Plain non fat yogurt and plenty of almonds
I have only been doing this for a little over a week, and the results have been good so far. I feel great, and I exercise at least three or for times a week, but very very lightly (weight lifting, VERY short distant jogs, etc. I can't do too much because of asthma).
I drink quite a lot of water as well. (no soda, or pretty much anything else)
Is this diet OK? Do you think I will gain it back quickly?
I'm also a girl, so I don't think I have to worry about man boobs, but thanks for the concern! :D
Answer
Your diet doesn't have enough variety and honestly it sounds boring. Healthy doesn't mean tasteless. Do you seriously eat this everyday? Can you stick to this diet for life? I see you have drastically reduced your carbs you need carbs for energy. Fiber aid digestion and will keep you fuller longer. You will gain back if you don't stick to healthy eating for life. Make a diet and exercise plan you can honestly live with forever. Aim to eat 100 different foods a week, you need to be sure to get all your vitamins and nutrients. Healthy fats (avocado, olives and olive oil, plain nuts and seeds, flaxseed oil) don't cut out all fat boys actually do need some fat cut out too much and you will actually end up with man boobs it causes excess estrogen production just as if you eat too much fat, so moderation is key.
Divide your plate
1/2 fruit and veggies (make sure to eat a variety and try new ones when you have the chance)
1/4 of a lean protein or protein substitute if you are vegetarian. Don't just eat eggs all the time
1/4 fiber rich carbs (red or brown rice, bulgar, oatmeal or oatbran, quinoa etc.)
Your breakfast is good but try a little variety some other options
Oatmeal with honey and fresh fruit
Homemade fruit and veggie smoothies
1 egg, 1/2 cup bulgar or some wholegrain toast, baked beans, fresh fruit, you can have 2 slices of turkey bacon if you aren't vegetarian
1 natural peanut butter or almond butter sandwich, milk, 1 banana.
2-3 oz of fish (if vegetarian skip and add tofu to the miso), miso soup (excellent for weight loss), 1/2 cup brown or red rice, raw veggies or small side salad, green tea, fresh fruit
2 open-faced sandwiches on wasa crackers or a healthy bread, thin slices of cheese, loaded with veg, fresh fruit
Japanese omelet (I add grated daikon to mine and I use only 1 tsp of oil get a good nonstick pan so you need less oil) alternatively a plain egg prepared to your tastes, stir-fried sesame bok-choy, fresh fruit, 1/2 cup rice or bulgar, green tea
Muesli and kefir (it's like plain yoghurt
http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Stir_fried-Sesame-Bok-Choy-Recipezaar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpET8FzGyvI
More breakfast recipes
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/healthy/healthy-breakfast/
http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/raw-food-breakfast-recipes.html
Lunch
Try to add a grain if you will skip carbs do it at dinner not earlier in the day
Add some protein (tofu, meat substitutes there are loads of them, or if not vegetarian fish, chicken, turkey, shrimp)
You might think of making some homemade wraps, a sub on healthy bread
or trying hummus with raw vegetables
One of my favorite salads
grilled chicken (or like the Quorn chicken breast meat substitute), shredded cabbage, avocado, julienned yellow bell pepper, cottage cheese, caramelized cashews, diced red onion, apples) sounds kind of crazy but it's delicious
More healthy lunch recipes
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/healthy/healthy-lunch/
You should be getting at least 1800 calories b/c you are a growing boy so please don't reduce more than that. I am happy to hear no soda =) Treats are okay in moderation be realistic or when the holidays come around you will gorge. It takes about 3 bites to satisfy a sweet craving. So portion out snacks. I like baked chips for fries I bake them or make sweet potato fries. If you like cakes sub oil with applesauce and have a small slice, 1/2 cup ice cream or frozen yoghurt topped with fresh fruit. There should be some healthy dessert recipes on the site too. So you don't need to forever forego treats of course if you honestly don't care for junk food don't eat it but if you love it learn moderation.
Remember you will likely go out to eat again so look up your favorite restaurants (even fastfood joints b/c they are hard to avoid for life) and look up nutritional info so you can plan healthy meals ahead of time. Ask for a smaller plate, order side dishes or appetizers instead of main entrees, split the meal if a main entree, and you can in a restaurant at least specify more how you want food prepared. Be realistic and flexible.
Yoghurt and nuts are good snacks also try some plain seeds (sunflower and pumpkin seeds contain zinc which is crucial for boys), hummus with veg is a good snack too
Your diet doesn't have enough variety and honestly it sounds boring. Healthy doesn't mean tasteless. Do you seriously eat this everyday? Can you stick to this diet for life? I see you have drastically reduced your carbs you need carbs for energy. Fiber aid digestion and will keep you fuller longer. You will gain back if you don't stick to healthy eating for life. Make a diet and exercise plan you can honestly live with forever. Aim to eat 100 different foods a week, you need to be sure to get all your vitamins and nutrients. Healthy fats (avocado, olives and olive oil, plain nuts and seeds, flaxseed oil) don't cut out all fat boys actually do need some fat cut out too much and you will actually end up with man boobs it causes excess estrogen production just as if you eat too much fat, so moderation is key.
Divide your plate
1/2 fruit and veggies (make sure to eat a variety and try new ones when you have the chance)
1/4 of a lean protein or protein substitute if you are vegetarian. Don't just eat eggs all the time
1/4 fiber rich carbs (red or brown rice, bulgar, oatmeal or oatbran, quinoa etc.)
Your breakfast is good but try a little variety some other options
Oatmeal with honey and fresh fruit
Homemade fruit and veggie smoothies
1 egg, 1/2 cup bulgar or some wholegrain toast, baked beans, fresh fruit, you can have 2 slices of turkey bacon if you aren't vegetarian
1 natural peanut butter or almond butter sandwich, milk, 1 banana.
2-3 oz of fish (if vegetarian skip and add tofu to the miso), miso soup (excellent for weight loss), 1/2 cup brown or red rice, raw veggies or small side salad, green tea, fresh fruit
2 open-faced sandwiches on wasa crackers or a healthy bread, thin slices of cheese, loaded with veg, fresh fruit
Japanese omelet (I add grated daikon to mine and I use only 1 tsp of oil get a good nonstick pan so you need less oil) alternatively a plain egg prepared to your tastes, stir-fried sesame bok-choy, fresh fruit, 1/2 cup rice or bulgar, green tea
Muesli and kefir (it's like plain yoghurt
http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Stir_fried-Sesame-Bok-Choy-Recipezaar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpET8FzGyvI
More breakfast recipes
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/healthy/healthy-breakfast/
http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/raw-food-breakfast-recipes.html
Lunch
Try to add a grain if you will skip carbs do it at dinner not earlier in the day
Add some protein (tofu, meat substitutes there are loads of them, or if not vegetarian fish, chicken, turkey, shrimp)
You might think of making some homemade wraps, a sub on healthy bread
or trying hummus with raw vegetables
One of my favorite salads
grilled chicken (or like the Quorn chicken breast meat substitute), shredded cabbage, avocado, julienned yellow bell pepper, cottage cheese, caramelized cashews, diced red onion, apples) sounds kind of crazy but it's delicious
More healthy lunch recipes
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/healthy/healthy-lunch/
You should be getting at least 1800 calories b/c you are a growing boy so please don't reduce more than that. I am happy to hear no soda =) Treats are okay in moderation be realistic or when the holidays come around you will gorge. It takes about 3 bites to satisfy a sweet craving. So portion out snacks. I like baked chips for fries I bake them or make sweet potato fries. If you like cakes sub oil with applesauce and have a small slice, 1/2 cup ice cream or frozen yoghurt topped with fresh fruit. There should be some healthy dessert recipes on the site too. So you don't need to forever forego treats of course if you honestly don't care for junk food don't eat it but if you love it learn moderation.
Remember you will likely go out to eat again so look up your favorite restaurants (even fastfood joints b/c they are hard to avoid for life) and look up nutritional info so you can plan healthy meals ahead of time. Ask for a smaller plate, order side dishes or appetizers instead of main entrees, split the meal if a main entree, and you can in a restaurant at least specify more how you want food prepared. Be realistic and flexible.
Yoghurt and nuts are good snacks also try some plain seeds (sunflower and pumpkin seeds contain zinc which is crucial for boys), hummus with veg is a good snack too
Is Lipton Green Tea (mint) healthy? Does it burn calories?
Ever
Just wondering if this brand of green tea is healthy, if it burns calories and if not, how many calories are in it.
Thanks!
I don't add sugar, just boiling water.
And I'm only drinking it to try and burn calories... and to stop drinking tea with milk & sugar.
:D
Answer
Tea (like coffee or water) has ZERO calories.
Lipton is a good brand (as far as I care to know).
Tea can be a very powerful diuretic...the water loss due to dehydration is often misconstrued as âbody fatâ loss, because itâs still weight loss on a scale.
When you want to lose weight, your goal should not be to end up lighter with chapped lips, dry, itchy skin and constipation.
Body fat loss is 3,500 calories of exercising for each pound of fat reserves that you wish to lose, providing that you eat enough to cover your BMR and your growth, so your body does not adapt to lower caloric intake and lower your metabolism.
I eat diuretics with salty food as to not have to fight dehydration by having to drink too much water and also be bothered by having to pee a lot. Youâre not peeing more because you drink more but because of the effect of the diuretics and drinking more water just helps you not dehydrate.
This is why some recipes have ingredients that complete one another. Cabbage is a diuretic so you have to eat it with something very salty in order to not dehydrate, like the âcorned beef and cabbageâ recipe Iâll cook for St. Patrickâs Day or sauerkraut/sausage combination, cauliflower/ham casserole, adding ham/bacon to your lettuce, tomato, onion sandwich, crunchy celery in your tuna salad, salty vinaigrette with artichokes or asparagus. If you eat a fresh tomato like an apple, biting into it (a tasty organic one), it will taste much better with some salt, same with radishes, as your body knows that those are powerful diuretics.
If you eat/drink sodium separately from your diuretics (as you donât add salt to your tea!), try to do it before and not after.
I cannot drink tea without having something containing sodium beforehand (anything salty or things like V8, cheese, canned veggies like carrots, peas or green beans, tomato juice...).
You can add sugar to your tea or coffee, as long itâs not the zero calorie fake sugar (donât get me started on that...). A sugar cube is like 9 calories...sugar = energy, so you exercise instead of lacking motivation. Gosh! Now Iâm going to have to exercise one more minute to compensate for the sugar cube I ate!!
Your other question mentions that youâre a teenage girl...you need milk or at least some form of calcium (dairies, collard greens, turnip greens, sardines with bones, broccoli, beans...). I heard stories about teenage girls having 80 years old skeletons and getting osteoporosis (you fall, you break some porous weak bone) because they donât eat enough calcium. Eating tons of calcium while forming your skeleton while growing (up till you reach your 20s) is crucial for strong bone density.
Milk would make your skeleton strong (or at least not fragile) and sugar would give you energy to be active. You do not eat/drink food to burn calories. You eat/drink food (the kind with calories in it) to get enough energy to be active, exercise, gain muscle mass and become a mean fat burning machine with a high metabolism.
Tea (like coffee or water) has ZERO calories.
Lipton is a good brand (as far as I care to know).
Tea can be a very powerful diuretic...the water loss due to dehydration is often misconstrued as âbody fatâ loss, because itâs still weight loss on a scale.
When you want to lose weight, your goal should not be to end up lighter with chapped lips, dry, itchy skin and constipation.
Body fat loss is 3,500 calories of exercising for each pound of fat reserves that you wish to lose, providing that you eat enough to cover your BMR and your growth, so your body does not adapt to lower caloric intake and lower your metabolism.
I eat diuretics with salty food as to not have to fight dehydration by having to drink too much water and also be bothered by having to pee a lot. Youâre not peeing more because you drink more but because of the effect of the diuretics and drinking more water just helps you not dehydrate.
This is why some recipes have ingredients that complete one another. Cabbage is a diuretic so you have to eat it with something very salty in order to not dehydrate, like the âcorned beef and cabbageâ recipe Iâll cook for St. Patrickâs Day or sauerkraut/sausage combination, cauliflower/ham casserole, adding ham/bacon to your lettuce, tomato, onion sandwich, crunchy celery in your tuna salad, salty vinaigrette with artichokes or asparagus. If you eat a fresh tomato like an apple, biting into it (a tasty organic one), it will taste much better with some salt, same with radishes, as your body knows that those are powerful diuretics.
If you eat/drink sodium separately from your diuretics (as you donât add salt to your tea!), try to do it before and not after.
I cannot drink tea without having something containing sodium beforehand (anything salty or things like V8, cheese, canned veggies like carrots, peas or green beans, tomato juice...).
You can add sugar to your tea or coffee, as long itâs not the zero calorie fake sugar (donât get me started on that...). A sugar cube is like 9 calories...sugar = energy, so you exercise instead of lacking motivation. Gosh! Now Iâm going to have to exercise one more minute to compensate for the sugar cube I ate!!
Your other question mentions that youâre a teenage girl...you need milk or at least some form of calcium (dairies, collard greens, turnip greens, sardines with bones, broccoli, beans...). I heard stories about teenage girls having 80 years old skeletons and getting osteoporosis (you fall, you break some porous weak bone) because they donât eat enough calcium. Eating tons of calcium while forming your skeleton while growing (up till you reach your 20s) is crucial for strong bone density.
Milk would make your skeleton strong (or at least not fragile) and sugar would give you energy to be active. You do not eat/drink food to burn calories. You eat/drink food (the kind with calories in it) to get enough energy to be active, exercise, gain muscle mass and become a mean fat burning machine with a high metabolism.
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