Help me eat healthy please.

I think if you're looking to eat healthy keto is not the way to do it. However if you're looking to lose weight in a short period it is an option, although a controversial one and I've seen videos of layne norton (iirc) and heard many people saying it screws up your metabolism in the long term.

Personally I wouldn't recommend keto if you're looking for a lifestyle change that you can adapt to, keto throws you in at the deep end (inb4 keto is the easiest best diet ever invented I lost 112313123 pounds off it.).
 
Replace the Cappucino with either just black coffee or a glass of orange juice/water

Have either the banana or the thick slices of toast, you don't need both.

Completely stop eating biscuits/chocolates/crisps, replace them for fruit and vegetables.

Don't worry too much about your dinners, just don't eat a lot of chips/desserts/etc, it's not the steak that's keeping you fat, it's the other things you mentioned that you have in between.

Remember, the only person that can make this commitment is you.
 
cHk4 said:
You say they're not healthy but there are always two sides of the fence, those who say they're fine with studies and papers to back up their claims and those who say they're not healthy again with those studies etc to back up their claims.

I agree with you about the leaning out for a comp but at the end of the day what's more unhealthy staying at this huge pig beast weight I am or diet down hard core for 6 weeks and get down to about 18 stone then jump back on the carbs?
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Neither. You should be bringing your weight down more gradually, or if you feel like you absolutely need to do a Keto diet (which you dont) then at least be doing it with more suitable ratios of c/p/f. If you jump back on the carbs like you say, then you're going to have a hard time not to gain a lot of weight back again quickly. If you know what carb cycling is, then you're basically going to have the same effect. (people use carb cycling to gain mass without having to increase the amount their eating). My advice is to adjust your diet to a more sustainable one.
 
I see nothing wrong with chips. If you go down to the chippy and order a large portion then yes, you are doing it wrong. Likewise if you stick some oven chips in and pile them high on 1side of a plate its also not good.
I can't claim to be healthy eating but I've seen nothing wrong with small amounts of deep fat fried chips (done direct from potatoes). Whenever i make them for me and my gf i usually use 2-3 largish-smallish potatoes and get maybe 10-12 thick cut chips each, quality over quantity, slap on some salt and vinegar and get some Youngs fish and theres not too much there you'll think you're overeating.

Counting calories is easy enough anyway. Obviously if you get take-aways or homemade food you'll struggle but if you count everything else its not too hard. All you have to do is make sure you aren't eating too many calories and that you aren't completely starving yourself of the things you do like. Nothing wrong with biscuits if you eat 1 or 2 of them with a cup of tea (but don't have 5 cups a day and do that :p).
 
cHk4 said:
It's hard to start with after that it's fine.
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I think if you ate a bit more you would have more chance of sustaining the weight loss. Not that I am trying to tell you how to live your life! Everyone's different, and if you think you can make that work - go for it. Its sure going to give you a good bit of motivation seeing it piling off that fast.
 
Why would you take protein shakes when you're trying to lose weight? Protein shakes are meant to help you GAIN weight by increasing your daily calorie intake :confused:
 
O.K so dont laugh or take the ****

I was 21.5 stone and obviously needed to loose a lot for obvious reasons.

I joined Weight Watchers On-Line the new Pro-Point system.

It is around £10 a month and worth every penny.

Once you start with them, you enter your usual statistics weight, height, goal weight etc onto the online form and it tells you how many pro-points you can have daily, you also get a weekly additional allowance for treats.
Every food has a points value and nothing is forbidden it just may have more points associated with it.

I started at 58 points at 21.5 stone and as you loose weight it reduces the number of points, I have lost 2.5 stone in 3 months and it has reduced the points to a daily 52. I never use the additional weekly allowance of points.

It may sound like a faff, chore or whatever, to spend time entering all your food but you do get used to it.

I have found that it helps you to reduce your fat intake and size of portions, and you do eat more heathier.

Take a look, a loss of 2.5 stone in 3 months with very little additional exercise can't be wrong.

You will need the support of those people who cook for you and plenty of will power in whatever method of loosing weight you choose.
 
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franco_22 said:
Why would you take protein shakes when you're trying to lose weight? Protein shakes are meant to help you GAIN weight by increasing your daily calorie intake :confused:
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There is a variety of different supplements available for either purpose. You can get protein powder which is nearly all protein, so would have approx 30g protein for every 2g fat/carb. Approx 120 calories for a scoop of that maybe closer to 170 with a splash of milk.
 
I dont eat breakfast as I can't have milk and toast has to be dry as I cant have butter either. I dont have meals during the day I just pick every few hours on little things, is this bad even tho im not eating junk, just picking at things?
 
Plan what you are going eat for 3-4 days in advance, make sure they are reasonable portions and good balance of carbs, protein and fibre aiming generally lower in fat will help.

Exercise is what will really allow you to lose weight in the long term. You should try cycling outdoors or indoors 2-3 times a week and if possible find somewhere local to go for a walk as another activity. Aim for 30 mins to an hour for each session, building it slowly and not killing yourself early on. Build these things up, going faster, further etc slowly will provide best results. You will quickly find that it gets easier and easier as long as you are pushing yourself a little.

Get a target weight you want to achieve and weight yourself weekly to ensure you are keeping on track and you are giving yourself a positive feed back for your efforts.

Good luck and enjoy it to be honest, the only way you will keep at it. If you can do some sport with mates as they will encourage you to push harder and further than if you are on your own.
 
nickrose said:
Take a look, a loss of 2.5 stone in 3 months with very little additional exercise can't be wrong.
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To me that sounds like you are eating far too little and might not keep it up. Or more likely, when you finish the diet you might put a bit back on again. It just sounds like a lot of weight loss if you aren't really excercising which would up your calorie usage.
 
Drink lots of water!

Dried fruit and/or smoothies are a good, nice and easy way to replace usual snack foods. Don't eat late at night or right before you sleep. Don't skimp on breakfast.

Good luck, you can do it. :)
 
1. Either follow a general 'one size suits all' approach (not that I believe in them, though it is a good way to get in to good habits and reduce the out and out crap in your diet). So, next time you are in the super market, buy products without added sugars, like pure fruit juice (NOT with aspartame). A brief look at food groups might look like this :

Red meat : occasional, organic if affordable. (Yes, really re : organic - I used to work in the health industry, and all independent sources that I spoke to, papers I read, authors all recommended that if you are going to buy organic, then meat should be the first choice, unless someone is vegetarian of course (vegetable or 'live foods' if vegan). In which case then I would suggest dairy). Better to eat less but higher quality foods, doesn't mean you have to starve. No prizes for trying to do it quickly, you are more likely fail.

Poultry : turkey / chicken.

Fish : oily ones such as mackerel, salmon, herring.

Eggs : excellent source of protein, better to boil than any other method, saves destroying any EFA's.

Dairy : again, like red meat, less often but in balance adds variety.

Vegetable proteins : nuts / seeds / e.g. almond butter, higher protein veg like green beans / peas. Tofu, water melon seeds.

Fats and Oils : Ghee, organic butter (so cheap), flax seed oil (don't heat any efa rich oil!) Olive oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seeds oil etc.

Carbs : low glycemic, 'nuff said.

Fruits : nature's best snack.

Live foods (veg) : experiment with something, even if it's roasted parsnips! Failing that, buy a green food supplement. Spirulina is good, as is Chlorella.

Beverages : herb teas, diluted juices, a little weak tea is ok, very little coffee.

Spices : cinammon, rosemary, oregano etc. Spices were used for medicial purposes throughout history.


If and when you want to look at belief systems, try authors like Patrick Holford, Peter D'adamo : blood type / genotype diet (based more on individuality than any other known - which I feel is thee and only way to go forward, ultimately, e.g. genetics.)

Good luck, above all enjoy it and do it gradually at your own pace.
 
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don't forget exercise, walk to the shops do something, no point eating healthily if you aren't going to exercise.
 
Eat within 15 minutes of waking, I usually go with a banana to start the day.

Then eat every 2 - 3 hours a small portion of something healthy (Almonds and raisins are a nice snack, as is any other fruit)

This keeps your metabolism stimulated throughout the day, and as said before, don't eat too close to bed time.

I have a massive sweet tooth and have found if I eat sweet potato (I mash it with some cinnamon powder) it drastically reduces the cravings. (I use to easily eat 3 chocolate bars a day)

And above all, get some cardio in - can you cycle or walk to work? even if its once or twice a week it all helps!
 
nuttyprot said:
Stay away from red meat. If you get cravings for sweet food fruit is a good and none fat yogurts. Mix up so you don't get bored e.g fruit one day yogurts the next ect. Stay away from cereal bars 9/10 times they are ripoff.

To lose weight you dont need a gym membership or weights. Cardio is your best bet for weight loss and if you are out of shape starting weights straight away will do more harm than good. Drink plenty of water/fruit juice. Keeping yourself hydrated will prevent snacking as much.


Also don't eat 3-4 hours before you goto bed. This causes your body to get hungry and call on your fat reserves when you sleep.

Sandwiches are good use wholemeal bread low fat butter (only small amount) better than any microwave junk. Tune is a great sandwich filler and very very very good for weight loss.

Also eat main meals at set times each day if possible.

Remember take your time or you will burn out when doing exercise. Also remember exercise is basicly pointless without the right diet.
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Do you mean, don't eat 3-4 hours before you go to bed, as the distance to bed is then too great and you get hungry, therefore, you should eat just before you go to bed. Or do you mean, eat way way before you go to bed?
 
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