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nbomb wrote:I'll preface this by mentioning I've done this diet for 2 years now and am, quite simply, finding it too restrictive now. It's affecting my lifestyle, happiness, and social life.
I can either do a vegan diet (including coconuts, avocados, nuts) or I can do a low fat (including low fat dairy or fish - ie. Ornish diet) but I cannot do both.
What is the healthier option between the above? Does it have to be all or nothing? I don't want to fall off the wagon completely. I really think McDougall should be including a transition plan or some advice for people who can't fully commit to this type of eating 24/7 for the rest of their lives.
*Please do not bother posting comments that are negative, condescending or judgmental. They will be ignored.
Thanks
nbomb wrote:I'll preface this by mentioning I've done this diet for 2 years now and am, quite simply, finding it too restrictive now. It's affecting my lifestyle, happiness, and social life.
soul food wrote:nbomb, Well great to know that you cook. I can see that not being able to have wheat and corn is an even further restriction. Can you have brown rice? They are making all these gluten free products now, like brown rice pasta. What about quinoa? What about hominy? What about beans? What about soy, like tofu and tempeh? Maybe just need to consult a vegan nutritionist to tweak your food plan or brainstorm here.
Soul Food
nbomb wrote:It has gotten me pretty down since i'm only 29 and athletics/sports is a big part of my life. At the same time i want to be as healthy as possible. Not sure what to do?
Ltldogg wrote:Hi nbomb,
I hope you are well. A couple questions for you:
1. What is your height and weight?
2. What are the reasons you can't do this any more? How is it affecting your lifestyle, happiness and social life?
Thanks, I look forward to your answers.
Sincerely,
Scott
colonyofcells wrote:Starch solution diet with maybe some weight training and aerobic exercise should be able to get rid of more body fat.
nbomb wrote:colonyofcells wrote:Starch solution diet with maybe some weight training and aerobic exercise should be able to get rid of more body fat.
no. I weight train 3-4x per week. Hockey once per week. Eat a ton of McDougall approved foods. My weight goes down or stays the same. My belly appear fatter if i force-feed myself extra but the weight doesn't go up.
nbomb wrote:height: 5'10.
Used to be 180lbs (muscular and lean) when i was eating more liberally. It was still plant-based but included: dairy, chicken, fish and eggs. And whey protein shakes after workouts. Not red meat though. Never had a taste for it.
After 2 years on McDougall down to 155lbs (not by choice). I look much more skinny and much less muscular. Sports/athletics has always been big for me.
eat beans and brown rice or quinoa pretty much everyday for dinner. Although lately i've been substituting brown rice for quinoa or millet more often as i'm trying to avoid the arsenic found in brown rice.
Gluten-free sandwiches and sweet potatoes for lunch.
Oatmeal for breakfast. Fruit as a snack.
soul food wrote:nbombeat beans and brown rice or quinoa pretty much everyday for dinner. Although lately i've been substituting brown rice for quinoa or millet more often as i'm trying to avoid the arsenic found in brown rice.
Gluten-free sandwiches and sweet potatoes for lunch.
Oatmeal for breakfast. Fruit as a snack.
Well..ya got me kid. I don't know.
I know that I have seen a vegan bodybuilder magazine, but god knows what they are eating?
Oh wait... where is veggies, the greens, the salads...? For the alkalizing ph part.
soul food
ETeSelle wrote:And, BTW, 180 at 5'-10" is overweight according to the BMI chart.
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