I bought the book, "The Abs Diet" and was wondering what the opinions of others are on it. There is one problem I have. A lot of the recipes or snacks are or contain fruit. The problem is I really hate fruit. I'll drink orange juice, and I'll eat apples. I know, it's not good, and fruit is very important in your diet. Bananas....I can get threw one, those aren't too bad.
Anyways, here is the diet:
Monday....
Breakfast: One tall glass Abs Diet Ultimate Power Smoothie Snack#1: 2 teaspoons peanut butter, raw vegtables Lunch: Cold Turkey Sandwhich, 1 cup milk, 1 apple Snack#2: 1 ounce almonds, 1 1/2 cup berries Dinner: Mas Macho Meatballs Snack#3: Abs Diet Ultimate Power Smoothie
Tuesday....
Breakfast: Eggs Beneficial Sandwhich Snack#1: 2 teaspoons peanut butteer, 1 bowl oatmeal or high fiber cereal Lunch: Salad Snack#2: 3 slices deli turkey, 1 large orange Dinner: Bodacious Brazilian Chicken Snack#3 1 ounce almonds, 4 ounces cantaloupe
Wednesday.... Breakfast: One tall glass Strawberry Field marshal Smoothie Snack#1: 1 ounce almonds, 1 ounce raisins Lunch: Guac and Roll Snack#2: 1 stick string cheese, raw vegetables Dinner: Chile-Pepper Steak Snack#3 Strawberry Field Marshall Smoothie
Thursday....
Breakfast: 1 slice whole grain bread, 1 tablesppon peanut butter, 1 medium orange 1 cup all bran cereal, 1 cup milk, 1 cup berries Snack#1: 8 ounces low fat yogurt, 1 can low sodium V8 Lunch: Guilt Free BLT Snack#2: 3 slices deli roast beef, 1 large orange Dinner: Philadelphia Fryers Snack#3 2 teaspoons peanut butter, 1 cup low fat ice cream
Friday....
Breakfast: One glass Banana Split Smoothie Snack#1: 1 once almonds, 4 ounces Cantaloupe Lunch: Hot Tuna Snack #2: 3 slices roast beef, one large orange Dinner: Chili Con Turkey Snack#3: Banana Split Smoothie
Breakfast: Sanwhich Snack#1: 2 teaspoons peanut butter, 1 can V8 juice Brunch: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices whole grain toast, 1 banana, 1 cup milk Snack#2: 3 slices of roast beef 1 slice cheese Dinner: BBQ King Snack #3:1 ounce almonds, 1 cup low fast ice cream
So, here's what I need help on. Would it be bad if I took out the cantaloupe, almonds and berries? Because I don't like either of them. And what if I substituted the actual oranges for orange juice? Would that be ok? Also, Thursday and Friday, they're hot lunches, I'm in school, so I can't be cooking, any ideas on what to replace those lunches with?
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I ordered the book, not for the abs or diet(the all-knowing Cord advised me not to go on it), but it hasn't come in the mail yet. I think I might go on the diet, since I'm starting to get into parkour and most traceurs use the abs diet. Um.... as far as I know..even when there are things I don't like in a smoothie, it tastes great when its all mixed up?
Quote: the all-knowing Cord advised me not to go on it
Look guys, I appreciate that i have strong opinions on certain things, diets being one of them, but i only give advice, not orders, you must all do as you see fit, but look at the above 7 day regime, it involves weighing, measuring, avoidance of some foods, reliance on others. Why?
Lets say you do great on this plan, you achieve all you want in your physique. Do you stay on the diet forever? imagine that, 'Groundhog Day' for your taste buds week in, week out, year in year out. Or do you come off the diet and resume your normal habits- you know, the ones that made you so out of shape that you decided to spend money on a diet book in the first place.
What happens when you go on holiday? how do you adapt it to the festive season? What happens if your blender breaks and you cant make your 'special power shakes'?
You would be better served spending your money and effort on some basic academic literature on nutrition, and its relationship with your physiology, this would allow you to make informed decisions of your own on how to eat, rather than blindly following the opinions of those intent on making money out of your ignorance. It is in the best interests of the diet industry for you to fail in your goals. Without failure there is no repeat custom, and no sustainable revenue.
Common sense and sustainable healthy eating will triumph over set diets and forced periods of willpower, but you will learn this yourselves over time.
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Quote: Breakfast: One tall glass Abs Diet Ultimate Power Smoothie Snack#3: Abs Diet Ultimate Power Smoothie Breakfast: One tall glass Strawberry Field marshal Smoothie Snack#3: Halle Berries Smoothie Breakfast: One glass Banana Split Smoothie
Wow, this book doesn't sound like it's pushing products now does it? I wonder which came first...the product and then a book full of it's adverts or vice versa!
I bought a different version of the book that I think could be better. Instead of a set diet like I posted, this book gives recipes for 60 actual meals, as well information on how to chose the right foods when eating out.
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Any eating plan that is based around achieving physical 'beauty' or aesthetic improvement stands a good chance of treating healthy nutritional balance as a secondary concern. Just remember that health and wellbeing are more important than a 6 pack, and that being ripped does not always equate with being fit and healthy. Also, any eating plan that relies on things you actively dislike is doomed to fail long term. You dont like fruit, so it is common sense to have the minimum amount per day for health, and make up your vit/min quota with fresh vegetables. I hate avocado, therefore I dont make it part of my staple diet- to do so would be masochistic and miserable. Think about it, and best of luck with whatever you choose to do.
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Well, you're suppose to have what? 2-4 servings of fruit a day right? So, an apple, a banana, a glass or two of orange juice a day.....is that enough? Those are the only fruits I'll get near. However, if eating a variety of fruits is needed to stay healthy, then I'll try and find a couple more I like, or at least can tolerate.
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