Diet Time!!! I'm starting, you're invited...
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ironnomad14 said:I guess I'm becoming more convinced that blood types play a role, and maybe everyone just needs a specific type of diet tailored to them.
People wouldn't believe it, but I don't actually eat much. I was even tracking my intake, and my doctor sent me for thyroid hormone tests once she saw how little I was consuming. They're right at the lower limit, but they're still within range.
All those rules—eating less, eating more frequently, cutting out fats—they just didn't work for me. My biggest success was actually doing a hospital diet for 15 days while riding my bike for 9.3 miles a day. Just 15 days of that bland food and I was down 4 or 5 pounds... though it was incredibly boring.
I've cut out carbs now, but it's not really an issue since I've never had a sweet tooth anyway. I love salads, so pairing them with meat works well, and I haven't gotten tired of it yet.
Fitness is a struggle for me. I can't stand aerobics—having twenty women jumping around trying to follow someone's lead isn't my thing. And honestly, I feel a bit self-conscious going to the gym when everyone else seems to have such perfect bodies. 🙂
Cycling is the only thing that works for me because I can just put on some music and zone out without worrying about anyone else. 🙂
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So, I was reading this one forum member's post on another thread where she was talking about her dietary changes—though, truth be told, her motivations were a bit different than mine... Anyway, I decided to implement those exact same nutritional shifts myself, and after pairing them with a good amount of physical activity, I’ve actually started seeing some real results!
So, basically, here are the changes I've made...
I have completely eliminated ALL sugar from my diet. First off, I prioritize all refined sugars, followed by everything else; I simply don't touch any juices, sodas, or alcohol. I stick to just one cup of coffee per day—though, if I’m being honest, it would probably be even better to cut that out entirely, but I just can't seem to shake the habit. I take it with organic 2% milk.
I have officially cut out all white carbohydrates. White rice, white flour, white pasta... that’s usually what people reach for. Personally, I try to lean toward brown rice or whole grain pastas made from various grains—basically anything that’s been processed as little as possible. I stick to organic fruits and vegetables, though I try to be mindful of my intake; I opt for more leafy greens rather than the starchier stuff. As for protein, I go for seafood, and I limit meat to just once a week, sticking mostly to poultry.
Strictly olive oil. .
Massive quantities of water. And some pure green tea—you know, for kidney cleansing. They say you should eat as much fresh produce as possible, but if I can't manage that, I’ll just steam my veggies instead. Otherwise, I try to stick to grilling rather than boiling or roasting everything. And absolutely nothing breaded.
I actually kicked off my dietary changes about six or seven months ago, and through that process, I've managed to shed around 45 pounds. Beyond just watching what I eat, I stay quite active—lots of walking, some cycling, and I find myself climbing stairs several times a day (I should probably mention that I live on the fifth floor of an apartment building without an elevator). Every single day, I commute to work by bike, traveling from the eastern side of town all the way to the western side. So, there's a good number of miles logged on the bike daily. It’s a slow and steady process, but the weight is definitely melting away... 👍 🙂