Almost all meat?

[SEA81]

Okay, I'm going to the beach two weeks from today, and I know I won't meet my weight loss goals, but I have hurt my knee and can't exercise with my lower body (no cardio, sigh), so I need to adjust my diet. I'm considering eating mostly meat with some green veggies and cheese and nuts for two weeks.

I do not plan to do this long-term, but it's basically Atkins' induction phase, so I figure it will be okay. Anyone else ever do something similar?

[AnonaMoss]

Everyone's body is different and I'm no doctor. These tips have worked for me.Everytime i've wanted to lose a little weight in a short timeframe I followed this diet. Make sure that you are getting enough calories for your body. Generally, women need atleast 1200 calories per day MINIMUM.

For breakfast:
I'd drink water only.

Natural Steel Cut oatmeal w/ no added sugar. I'd eat some fruit on the side or add it to the oatmeal. If you want to stay away from grains since you can't workout, i'd eat an eggwhite omelet.

For Lunch:
Salmon or Tilapia with veggies.

For Snack:

Any fruit that contains a high water content or nuts.

For Dinner:

A large salad with a few small pieces or cubes of chicken added to it.



One of my favorite bits of advice is "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a peasant."

[SEA81]

Thanks! That sounds about like what I'm doing now.

For breakfast:

Eggs & some form of protein (nuts, bacon, whatever...)

Snack: Celery and cheese

Lunch: Large portion of rotein (usually chicken or lean beef) and a raw green vegetable

Snack nuts (20 or less)

Dinner: Same as lunch, but larger portion of veggie than protein.

[shaun]

Thanks! That sounds about like what I'm doing now.

For breakfast:

Eggs & some form of protein (nuts, bacon, whatever...)

Snack: Celery and cheese

Lunch: Large portion of rotein (usually chicken or lean beef) and a raw green vegetable

Snack nuts (20 or less)

Dinner: Same as lunch, but larger portion of veggie than protein.

I don't see much wrong with your meal plan, it's not perfect but it's not bad either. Make sure you eat plenty of vegetables to counterbalance the acidifying effect of meat. And if you are going to eat a lot of meat, the best quality meat is preferable.

[Waynefire]

I actually would drink a ton of extra water when I needed to shed pounds quickly. This way I would be constantly full and not have to eat a ton of food to get the full feeling.

[shaun]

I actually would drink a ton of extra water when I needed to shed pounds quickly. This way I would be constantly full and not have to eat a ton of food to get the full feeling.

Water can aid fat loss because it gives you a feeling of satiety, but starving yourself is not a healthy approach to losing weight in the long term. Drinking water with your meals is a good idea because it will make you feel well-satiated quicker.

[nene5]

It sounds pretty good. You could also use a protein shake. There are some good ones on the market that also taste good. This gives protein but is low on the fat. Maybe add in some nuts or avocado on your salad.

[btatro]

Sorry about your injury. I recently strained one of the tendons in my foot so I am in a similar situation. Waiting for a good recovery before going back out and injuring worse than it was. As for the diet, protein and nutrient dense is great.

[shaun]

It sounds pretty good. You could also use a protein shake. There are some good ones on the market that also taste good. This gives protein but is low on the fat. Maybe add in some nuts or avocado on your salad.

The protein shakes which taste good are mixed with artificial sweeteners and other ingredients. Buying unflavoured whey is a healthier options and it's about 30% cheaper than flavoured whey because the the added ingredients cost money and need to be mixed.

[Isabellas2007]

I have never done this before. Then again I do not like the Atkins diet that much. However, I know quite a few people who have had quite a bit of success when they are on this diet.