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Diet advice for becoming lean while eating healthy

  • 06-09-2017 6:59pm
    #1
    Anthony M
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭


    Im al ready slim but i tend to build up fat arround my belly. I want to go on a diet and exercice/running. I want a diet where i know i am eating healthy but stay lean. Anyone have a good diet to go on. Appreciate your replies. The main reason ive been thinking of a diet was because ive been feeling sick eating what i thought was healthy, i think pasta, bread and rice seem to make me feel sick so could be allergic to it. Can anyone help?.


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  • #2
    rolling boh
    Registered Users Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭rolling boh


    from my own experience of having a big tummy i took up cycling and changed my snacks to fruit as much as possible.I watched portion sizes of pasta and rice.I added more veg to my meals.I think its easier to make small changes across the board so it will be sustainable in the long run .All the changes i made are the norm now and i still have treats now and then.I lost two stone and went from 36 waist to 32 in about ten weeks.


  • #3
    c montgomery
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭c montgomery


    rolling boh wrote: »
    from my own experience of having a big tummy i took up cycling and changed my snacks to fruit as much as possible.I watched portion sizes of pasta and rice.I added more veg to my meals.I think its easier to make small changes across the board so it will be sustainable in the long run .All the changes i made are the norm now and i still have treats now and then.I lost two stone and went from 36 waist to 32 in about ten weeks.

    Fair play 😎😎


  • #4
    Anthony M
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭Anthony M


    rolling boh wrote: »
    from my own experience of having a big tummy i took up cycling and changed my snacks to fruit as much as possible.I watched portion sizes of pasta and rice.I added more veg to my meals.I think its easier to make small changes across the board so it will be sustainable in the long run .All the changes i made are the norm now and i still have treats now and then.I lost two stone and went from 36 waist to 32 in about ten weeks.

    WOW, well done, ya, think il try to reduce the amount of pasta and rice i eat. I think il stick to running as i enjoy it, think im going to see if im intolerable to some of the foods i eat. Thanks for everything


  • #5
    Amirani
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,536 Mod ✭✭✭✭Amirani


    Absolutely the best way to improve leanness is through eating properly and doing resistance exercises or weights; if you don't want to join a gym then there are various bodyweight fitness plans you can do at home.

    In terms of eating, I'd focus mainly on good protein sources (chicken, beef, fish etc. - less so processed meats) and vegetables. You can of course have carbs but don't have them as your major food group (particularly makes sense if you have an aversion to pasta/bread/rice).


  • #6
    Dial Hard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,005 ✭✭✭✭Dial Hard


    As Amirani says, there's nothing wrong with carbs and as Darina Allen says, eat potatoes, not pasta.


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  • #7
    willmunny1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭willmunny1990


    Well the general consensus is a whole food plant based diet is the best for your overall health and well being. That's where all the research points too.

    Plenty of youtube videos of experts and top doctors saying so, its even been used successfully in reversing heart disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses.


  • #8
    Anthony M
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭Anthony M


    I have done alot of research and have decided to try for a ballanced diet with protein, dairy, grains, fruit and veg. I did a search for the healthiest types for each section and will try to enquorpiat the healthiest ones where i can. Il let you know how I get on. Thank for your help everyone


  • #9
    Robinio
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Robinio


    Amirani wrote: »
    Absolutely the best way to improve leanness is through eating properly and doing resistance exercises or weights; if you don't want to join a gym then there are various bodyweight fitness plans you can do at home.

    In terms of eating, I'd focus mainly on good protein sources (chicken, beef, fish etc. - less so processed meats) and vegetables. You can of course have carbs but don't have them as your major food group (particularly makes sense if you have an aversion to pasta/bread/rice).
    I second this. Also, you can achieve a lot with some basic dumbbells at home, and it will likely be cheaper than a gym membership.

    In regards to resistance exercise, this is very important. If you lose weight, and you are not including any resistance work, you will just get smaller, and the fat will remain.


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