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The Abs Diet
Razor X:
I just got the book The Abs Diet by David Zinczenko, who is the editor-in-chief of Men's Health. It's a pretty quick read. There is nothing radically different in it from what I'm doing now, but I have plateaued lately in my quest to lose the love handles, and I've also gotten into a rut as far as my menu goes. I've reached the point where I just can't face another breakfast of egg whites and toast.
The book has some good exercise tips with illustrations on how to do them. It also has some good, simple recipe ideas to help get some variety in your diet while still eating healthy. It's not at all restrictive - no low-carb, low-fat nonsense. I've been making some of the Smoothie recipes for breakfast and my evening snacks. Today was my first full day eating on the program, and I have felt very full (something that rarely happens). They claim that on average, a guy can lose 20 pounds of abdominal fat after six weeks on the plan, without feeling food deprived. I don't need to lose as much as that, so if I can just lose a few pounds and get a flatter stomach I'll be happy.
This seems like a good sensible plan, so I think it's worth tryiing if anyone is so inclined. We'll see if it works for me or not. Stay tuned.
Tyler:
Yes, great book RazorX! I'm also following this plan right now in my quest to lose fat. I love the smoothies. I have one for breakfast and leave the second half for after my workout/nightly snack.
I also like the workout as it allows me to get a very good workout in less than an hour. I usually finish in 40 min. This also allows me to add 20 min off cardio on the end if I still have the energy.
Robmeister:
Helpful posts, guys.....bookmarking this for future reference
Razor X:
--- Quote from: Tyler on January 15, 2007, 08:53:33 PM ---Yes, great book RazorX! I'm also following this plan right now in my quest to lose fat. I love the smoothies. I have one for breakfast and leave the second half for after my workout/nightly snack.
I also like the workout as it allows me to get a very good workout in less than an hour. I usually finish in 40 min. This also allows me to add 20 min off cardio on the end if I still have the energy.
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Well, I am cheating a bit because even though the smoothie recipes all say they make two servings, I am drinking the whole thing all at once. I've been making one in the morning with 3/4 cup of oatmeal in it, 1 cup of milk, 2 tbspns of yogurt, 2 tsp natural peanut butter and 2 tsp of whey powder. It's extremely filling, but I can't imagine how that is two servings. If I were just eating oatmeal, I'd have a full cup - or else I'd have half a cup and some egg whites with it. So it doesn't seem like two meals' worth of food.
Tonight I made a lower calorie smoothie without the peanut butter and and oatmeal. I used 1/2 cup of fat-free yogurt, 1 cup of 1% milk, some fresh strawberries and 2 tspns of whey powder. The milk and yogurt come to about 150 calories, and how much more calories can the strawberries and whey powder possibly be?
Hope I am not going overboard and sabotaging myself, but I am working out five days a week, so I think I should be able to handle this calorie intake. Guess I will find out in a few weeks' time. :-\
Razor X:
--- Quote from: Tyler on January 15, 2007, 08:53:33 PM ---Yes, great book RazorX! I'm also following this plan right now in my quest to lose fat.
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BTW, based on your latest photo, it looks like you have lost some fat. I can see a difference. Keep up the good work.
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