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Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: will a diet high in protein and low in fat make you lose weight and become leaner? I started a high protein low fat diet the other day will this eventually help me become leaner….and if i eat to much protein will that make me fat ? ANSWER: The problem that I see as an armchair nutritionist with protein diets is they tend to skip other food groups that are critical to all around good nutrition. It is almost impossible for anyone to eat to little protein in the typical american diet. And yes, anything in excess will lead to weight gain. Protein is not a panacea. You need fats and carbohydrates too. If you skip on the fats and carbohydrates, then you will pay for it later. We call that malnutrition. You said some interesting things. You sound willing to take control. But, I have a feeling that you haven’t accepted yourself yet. Eventually you will realize that it’s okay not to be perfect. QUESTION: Is it healthy to go on a High Protein Low Fat Diet? Iam a body builder,trying to get big and I have small amount of body fat like 7 kg at most.I am planning to go on a High Protein ,Low Fat Diet.I want to get big and lose the excessive fat at the same time. Is this healthy for my body? Doesn’t a body builder’s body need any fat to grow the muscles? Is it easy a body builder to keep growing their muscles when there’s no fat in their body? Is it ok for the body to have no fat at all? ANSWER: Anyone who claims they’ve gone on the Atkins Diet who have lost their gall bladders due to infection have never read the book. So, don’t make that mistake when going on a high protein diet. Protein is obtained by food combining leafy green vegetables and beans and whole rice or many varieties of fruits and vegetables. The human body has a symbiotic relationship with plant foods, so don’t ignore them or your immune system will suffer. Also, don’t avoid a certain kind of fat and avoid others. Avoid trans fats, like man made oils, such as margarine, Kraftfood products, Skippy type peanut butters, or Wesson Oils… Why? They stiffen cell walls and create oxidative stress so that you tire more easily when working out. Eat fatty acids, a type of fat that takes the bad fat out of your body. Such as Olive oils, Flax Seed Oils, Avocados, nuts, seeds, or Fish Oils. Those fats reverse heart disease and improve your nervous system. There’s more, but be healthy, stay healthy, and you will reduce overall body fat, increase lean muscle, and increase bone density through the proper nutritional tools. QUESTION: How much fat, carbs, protein to consider the diet low or high in fat, carbs, protein? How much fat (in proportion to the total calorie intake) to consider the diet -low-fat -medium fat -high-fat How much protein to consider the diet low-protein medium-protein high-protein How much carbs to consider the diet low-carb medium-carb high-carb Make sure to cite your sources. References to .edu and .gov sites are a plus. ANSWER: 32 carbs for every 15grams of protein. QUESTION: What are some good food choices if I go on a high protein, low fat diet? I’ve recently started working out at a gym and I’m trying to add some muscle mass. If I went on a high protein-low fat diet, what would you recommend that I eat and not eat? ANSWER: low fat yes, but switch ALL grains to whole grain.. pasta, rice bread cereal. no more white bread! grill/bake fish chicken and even red meat with loads of veggies or side salad! also make sure you get enough calcium, Milk, baby! QUESTION: Are eggs good for a high protein, low fat diet? I want to try the high protein low fat diet, i know people on these diets generally eat alot of meat and green veg but what about eggs? I know generally eggs are high fat, i read you should eat around 4 per week so would eating more than this increase body fat? ANSWER: The white part is protein and is what is good for you,the yoke is fat and cholesterol QUESTION: Can a high protein , low card and low fat diet work for someoenwho does cardio( 20 mins+) AFTER excercising? I wanna add muscle and want to loose fat at the same time. But i don’t wanna get huge. just lean. I am 20 , 6 ft tall and 175 lbs and I wanna make a plan to achieve my goal. I heard people say concentrate first on getting huge and then cut down on the fat. I lift weights and then do my cardio for 30 mins, and eat a high protein diet. will it work?? I gues it really comes down to how much carb i want in my diet!! Help ANSWER: You need some carbs. You need to take in at least 60 grams a day and with your age and workout 120 would be fine to, That would be considered a low carb diet. Just make you carbs count, eat complex carbs like whole grains and beans, They both add quality protein to your diet. Recent studies have shown that to stay lean you need fat in your diet. Again it is the quality of the fat that counts. Eat cold water fish for excellent protein and fat. Try to stay away from all other animal fats. Olive oil is a very healthy fat.Other studies show that eating some protein before and after exercise causes faster gains. It helps the muscle repair itself faster. QUESTION: What food should I eat for a high protein, low fat diet? I’m trying to build muscle and reduce fat. I also need a moderately high calorie intake too. Any suggestions on what type of foods? ANSWER: Chicken is usually a safe bet. Anything grilled is more likely to be lean. Stay away from pork, which has fat within the meat that can’t be cut off to make it lean. Fish is almost always super lean. Salmon can have some fat but it’s the kind that lowers cholesterol and is very good for you. To increase your calorie intake, complex carbs like whole wheat and oatmeal are the way to go. Whole wheat pasta can be great. Stay away from sugars and white flours, which will slow down your metabolism. QUESTION: Is this a healthy meal for somebody on a low fat, high protein diet? Last night I had Grilled sea bream fillets with spicy red lentils, roast Lemmon newpotatoes and a mint yoghurt dressing. I actualy ate this at a 4 and half star reseraunt. I’m on a low fat high protein diet and need lots of nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Was this a good meal for me? ANSWER: As long as nothing was buttered, it was definitely high protein and low fat with a few carbs thrown in. The beans and fish are both high in protiens and low fat and with the fish being grilled, it was even better. The dressing may have added some fat, but overall, it was a great pick. Any beans, nuts, and fish will fit the bill because they are all high nutrient as well. QUESTION: What’s a good diet (not a ‘I want to lose weight in 4 weeks’ diet) that is high in protein and low in fat? I’m trying to build some muscle, so far in the past month I’ve lost ten pounds just eating a low fat diet, with medium protein and high in vitamins. I’ve basically lost all of my unwanted fat, but I want the muscle to be a little more noticeable. Because of my frame, I’ll have to put on alittle more weight. So does anyone know a good low fat/high protein diet? Thanks in advance! ANSWER: QUESTION: What’s the best type of peanut butter to eat for a high-protein, low-fat diet? I.e. natural/organic etc, maybe even a brand name too LOW is a relative word. I know peanuts are high in fat, but some peanut butters will inevitably be higher in fat than others. Don’t try to be a smart-arse which such a stupid comment. ANSWER: Hi, I am always impressed that there is oftentimes some good advice and good links from people helping others through Yahoo_Answers. After reading your question I saw you were interested in optimizing your nutrition [(-:] so even though I may not be able to answer your question exactly as you may have wanted it answered, I thought I would take the time to pass on some pointers I have learned the hard way from my own bad ‘uninformed’ choices, so you could learn about good advice and bad advice about good nutritional choices. After having many bad healthproblems from listening to people who knew very little about the consequences of choosing LOW nutritional statistics, I really-really encourage you to learn from good nutritionists what to eat for a life time. [See below] My best to you and to your future health, A1 Source(s): I have learned what I now know after my own lengthy research efforts to improve my health – after ‘FINALLY’ listening to unbiased researching nutritionists. I have shared extensively concerning the most critical nutritional statistics that are common to us all at: <> <> Also, after all my previous health problems due to following a-lot of bad advice, I can now understand the frustrations of other health researchers in the following quote within “The China Study” by T Colin Campbell pg 1: >>==> “Even though information and opinions are plentiful, very few people truly know what they should be doing to improve their health.” “This isn’t because the research hasn’t been done. It has. But the real science has beenburied beneath a clutter of irrelevant or even harmful information – junk science, fad diets and food industry propaganda.” “The China Study” by T Colin Campbell pg 1 QUESTION: High protein low fat diet? What foods would i need to buy to go on a high protein low fat diet. Im training for the military and want to gain muscle but shed fat. Does anyone have any programs they currently use, and if so could you post the meal plan, or write out your own, and include how much of each food to buy. Thanks. ANSWER: They make protein shakes and bars. The simplest way would be to eat lots of lean meats. QUESTION: high protein low fat diet? i’m doing trapeze (yes, like in the circus) and i’m being put on a high protein low fat diet. any ideas for good meals/snacks?? (i’m allergic to nuts and mushrooms, if that matters) ANSWER: The first things you want to eliminate from what you eat are: sugar, fried foods, and white flour. You want to eat as natural and unprocessed food as possible. Sugar,anything with it is bad. From Coco-Crispies cereal, nearly all sodas, to a small bag a M&M’s. All turn into body fat fairly quickly. Fried foods. Chips, french fries, etc. All have very high levels of calories and fat. Cut out mayonaisse while you’re at it. White flour. White breads, spahgetti, Ramen noodles, most cereals, tortillas (corn & flour). Your going to want to eat 5-7 small meals/snacks in a day. That may seem like a lot of eating, but look at it this way. Say your lost in the woods and you need to make a fire that will last all night. Will the fire last longer throwing all the wood you’ve collected into the fire once or twice during the night, or if you toss a couple of logs in once every 45 minutes-hour? Your body is pretty similar. You need to feed it a little bit every 2-3 hours to keep it burning fat. The longer you go in between meals, the more likely your body is going to store what you eat as fat. This is because your body doesn’t realize that there is food everywherein the world we live in. It still thinks your a cave-man. And cave-men didn’t get to eat very often. Sometimes once every 3-5 days…starving. So our body is designed to store what we eat as fat, because fat has the most energy (calories) per pound. So, if you sleep all night, then skip breakfast and don’t eat until lunch at say 11:30am…you probably haven’t ate anything in 12+ hours. So, your body thinks your starving, that there is no food to eat. Then you eat a nice, greasy, calorie-loaded slice of pizza. Your body will then store most of it as fat because it thinks there is a food shortage. Aim for 250-300 calories at each meal/snack. Also try to eat 20-30 grams of protein at each meal. And of course, your going to want to keep even healthy carbs to a minimum (less than 80 grams a day). The healthiest carbs are: Yams Oatmeal (no sugar) Sweet Potatoes Brown Rice OK carbs are: Whole-grain bread/buns/tortillas (whole-grain should be the first name on the ingredients list) Fruits Asidefrom the carbs listed above, your meals should consist of: Chicken breast Turkey breast Tuna Salmon Egg whites Almonds Low-fat cheese (cottage, string cheese) Lots of vegtables Lots of water You need to drink 1 gallon minimum per day. Water is what carries the toxins and fat you burn off out of your body through your urine. It also helps keep you feeling full and does wonders for your skin. If your urine isn’t clear like water, drink more. Also, take a multi-vitamin (like Centrum). If you were to do cardio like ride a bike or jog for 20-45 minutes everyday AND diet, you’ll be several sizes smaller in no time. But remember, losing weight is 90% about what you eat, not how much you exercise. Bodybuilders and fitness models basically eat this way. Not only is it low calorie, low carb, high in protein and natural…it controls your blood/sugar levels and how your body uses the food based on the glycemic index. Good luck! QUESTION: Low fat ,high protein diet to lose fat and gain muscle? Imalready thin.I need to tone up my overall body.would a low fat high protein diet help me lose fat and gain muscle instead…along with a workout plan..or would i end up losing more weight instead of gaining muscle.I dont want to look extremely srawnny,i want a nice toned healthy body without looking too skinny or too bulky …any suggestions…im 5’1…107 pounds…i want to be down to 104 and still have a nice round tight booty ANSWER: QUESTION: if i eat a very-low fat diet and just healthy carbs and protein with regular exersice will i lose weight? is this better than a high fat/protein low carb diet? its just everyone in the gym is telling different things ANSWER: You’re on the right track. Keep the carbs low, now matter, if you want to loose. High protein is good . You will need to pay attention to calories as well. Get lots of hydration…water, plain or flovored with 0 carb0 calories, is best.( something like the crystal light, added to water is what I do. Store brands are good.) Exercise isalways good, and don’t for get a good multi vitimin. I always tell people if you aren’t sure about the vitimins, take one, put it in some water, and wait 30 minutes. If it doesn’t start breaking up, dissolving, it is not going to digest. You are waisting your money. QUESTION: which is better a low carb high protein diet or a low calorie low fat diet? obviously either would be paired with plenty of water and exercise. see I quit smoking jan 1st and I know that the decrease in nicotine will slow my metabolism 10% and since I lack a lot of muscle mass I will gain weight. I would like to combat that by dieting so….from personal experience people which diet would help me to lose weight quicker and be able to keep it off? I did the atkins once and lost 17 lbs in 3 weeks but put the weight right back on when I went back to eating normal foods. Never tried a low calorie diet…do they really work? I am wanting to lose 50 lbs in a year and I already lost 25 last year so I know I can do it. I didit last year by cutting out soda completely and walking 30 mins a week. I have hit a stumbling block and now I need to take it that step further. So what do you think my diet should be? Also have you ever heard of a low carb, low cal, high protein diet…and do you think it would work? ANSWER: you should try to select a very balanced diet like the free meal plans that are provided by sparkpeople QUESTION: Is a high fibre, high protein and low fat diet good for weight loss? Im 5’7 – 5’8 and 134-8 pounds I would like to get to quite a low weight, maybe 110/115 ? I would probably eat stuff like tuna, extra light mayo, wholemeal bread and pasta, ricecakes, crispbreads, noodles, fat-free yoghurt, and lots of fruit and vegetables. Noooo stupid answers please ANSWER: Works well! QUESTION: high energy/protein, low fat diet? i weigh 210 lbs and im 5’10 and im a little chubby but i have a big bone structure, and alot of underlying muscle. i start MMA training next week, i want a good diet thatwill give me energy, good protein but low fat. ill only be drinking water from now on too. and ill be taking protein supplements and a fat burner. (oxy elite pro) can someone just give me a daily diet that i can repeat daily? i dont mind repition, and im pretty commited. i just want someone to tell me a diet, with serving size that ican eat monday, through sunday lol. thank you. ANSWER: QUESTION: Any idea’s for a low fat high protein diet? I’d like to get my body fat under 10%, and eat more protein to feed my muscles. I’m already running 2 miles a day and lifting weights every day. I just need some help with my diet. Any idea’s? I will pick a best answers btw lol. ANSWER: For a low fat diet, you need to make sure you continue to eat monounsaturated fats. (Monounsaturated fats can have a beneficial effect on your health… when eaten in moderation and when used to replace saturated fats or trans fats. Monounsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood and lower yourrisk of heart disease and stroke. They also provide nutrients to help develop and maintain your body’s cells. Monounsaturated fats are also typically high in vitamin E, an antioxidant vitamin most Americans need more of. ) You can find these is peanut butter, avocados, peanut oil, olive oil, and canola oil. For a healthy food intake try Also, you can buy protein shakes and protein bars. Peanut butter is also a good source of protein. You can cut out red meats, such as beef and pork, and stick to chicken, turkey, and fish. Eggs are also really good for you in moderation. They are loaded with protein and have a very essential vitamin called b12. B12 is important for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood. For supplements check out QUESTION: Is peanut butter good for a high protein, low fat diet? ANSWER: Yes — Natural Peanut butter is even better. Many Processed brand PB has transfats. Check the label — if it says “hydrogentated” in theingredients, look for something that doesnt. If your trying to gain (bulk), dont worry about the fats. You’ll work em off before they convert. (at least…you better!). Fat doesn’t make you fat — but the “unburned” fat calories will. QUESTION: I am on a high protein, med carb, low fat diet. What are some of the ways to prepare boneless-skinless chicken ????? I make a lot of fajitas (peppers, onions, and chicken), Baked chicken that I dip in hot or BBQ sauce, Cordon Bleu (ham, swiss, and chicken), and chicken salads. Does anyone know any other ways to prepare chicken that keeps the fat content relatively low? ANSWER: Chicken is probably one of THE most versatile meats there is… which means there are countless ways to cook it, and many that are low in fat. How about putting the chicken breasts (2 is best – and just about right for your standard sized jar of salsa) in a small baking dish, baking at 350 deg., with peppers, onions, zucchini (sliced and cut in halves or quarters), and pourover some salsa. Short, sweet (or as spicy as you like depending on your salsa) and simple. About 5 mins. before it’s done, sprinkle on some grated cheese. The one I get at the markets here is a nice blend of cheeses with a Mexican flare. It even comes in a reduced fat version which, believe it or not, is quite good. I’d say to bake that for about 45 mins. Spoon over the juices a few times during baking. QUESTION: Can anyone outline a high protein/fiber and low fat diet? 10 points!? I want to incorporate more excercise and healthy eating into my life. Im starting to workout 3 days a week (treadmill, and weights). I need a good/decent high protein/fiber and low fat diet plan i can follow thanks! ANSWER: QUESTION: Very high protein, low fat diet? I just want to know if this works. I am eating a hell of a lot of protein. I drink casein protein shakes morning, lunch and before i got bed. I am eating twice a day at the most, usually a high carb and protein meal. I am weightliftingconsistently and I am doing cardio as well. Will I lose a lot of fat while keeping muscle? I want to lose it quick, and I am working out very hard. ANSWER: Yes, on this routine you will lose fat and gain muscle. Carbs fuel your muscles and protein builds them QUESTION: Have i eaten too much? bearing in mind i want to have a high protein / low fat diet? I am 17, and weight 168 pounds, with 32 inch waist, i am wondering have i eaten too much today, was the weetabix a bad choice? 8 am – 6 egg whites 10 am – 6 egg whites 12 pm – 1 apple 2 pm – 1 Tin of tuna 4 pm – 6 egg whites 6 pm – 1/4 pieapple & 6 egg whites 8pm – oak smoked ham 10 pm – 5 weetabixes with water ANSWER: Too much egg whites. Smoked ham IS so good,but if you’re trying to loose weight,then you mighte wanta start to be more careful. QUESTION: why do triglycerides decrease on a low carbohydrate high fat and protein diet? you would think the opposite would be true. What do simple carbohydrates do with triglycerides to make themhad my gallbladder removed and was told by my doc that I needed to look into starting a high fiber, high protien and low fat diet to maintain optimal gastro health. I currently eat nothing but junk so I really need some pointers here. Does anyone know of any good websites where I can find food menus? Also I have four small children and would like to get them in the habit of eating healthy also so they are not in my shoes in 20 years. Thanks for the help. ANSWER: Fiber: USDA Nutrition: QUESTION: Can someone give me some high protein low fat diet suggestions?!? I’m trying to gain muscle mass. And yes, I workout. 6 days a week. ANSWER: If you eat protein without sufficient fuel calories from fats or carbs, then you convert dietary protein to fuel leaving no protein for cellular needs, forcing the body to catabolize it’s own lean tissues. Carbs may be optional, but fuel calories are not but they can come from fat or carbs, but not protein. There are not enough calories in fruits & vegs tofuel the body. If you don’t keep your calories high enough, the body will strip it’s own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). Protein is a very inefficient fuel to use exclusively for long term & the byproducts of the conversion to fuel can be dangerous if they overwhelm the body faster than the body can clear out the nitrogen & ammonia.. Just for example – Someone asked “what if” about a diet of 500g of pure protein (2000 calories a day) 500g protein with no fat would be fatal. Fat is essential but protein without fat will cause diarrhea & then death. So this next bit is only hypothetically speaking. 500g of protein only would turn the protein into a fuel source and not be able to be used for tissue repairs & cellular regeneration. So although you would think 500g of protein would be sufficient for these needs, it would beconverted to a very inefficient fuel source with a dangerous buildup of nitrogen & ammonia (byproducts of gluconeogenesis). The body can handle some of these byproducts but not large quantities for long term. So in essence, all this protein would be processed as fuel and the body would STILL have to catabolize it’s own lean tissues for a protein source. 100% of the protein would be needed to convert to 58% glucose – it would be equal to fueling the body with 1160 calories of carbs and NO protein (IF your only ingestion was 2000 calories (500g) in pure protein). It’s confusing to eat SO much protein and have none bioavailable but your body requires FUEL calories (which can come from fat OR carbs or both) AND protein. BUT if you ate more than sufficient protein with more than sufficient dietary fat calories AND controlled carbs to less than 9grams per hour (Maximum carbs would be 144grams day or 576 calories) the balance of fuel calories would HAVE to be from dietary fats – at 9 caloriesper gram. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories because insulin, the fat storage hormone is not activated. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow sex hormones (testosterone in males) & human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean tissue will be gained even without exercise. from the article below - Numerous current studies show that dieters who follow high-protein low-carb strategies--even plans with higher fat intake--lose more fat and maintain or gain more muscle mass than dieters who rely on higher carb diets. Yes, you read that right--many dieters actually gained muscle mass without working out, simply by eating a high-protein diet. This is due to several factors. First, amino acids from protein drive muscle growth. When you consume a high-protein meal, amino acids from the protein travel to muscle cells and actually initiate the processes that causemuscle growth. I highly recommend adding virgin coconut oil to your diet. All fats can be used for sustained energy, but coconut oil is the (only) fat that can be used for quick energy like a carb. It takes awhile to convert the body from being fueled by glucose to being fueled by fat but it does convert. It can take several weeks for the body to be able to compete athletically while using fat for fuel. The body does not become fat adapted though if "carb cycling" techniques are employed. Low carb marathon runners don't "hit the wall" with mid race fuel changeovers. It's not being fueled by fat that slows them down, it's the immediate fuel conversion period. This study: seems to suggest that after one has become fat adapted, endurance exercise performance returns to normal, but sprint performance remains poor. The suggested reason is that this type of exercise can not be fueled by fat, it must be fueled by glucose. QUESTION: High protein low fat diet options? I’m trying to get backinto shape and I’m going for a more lean than muscular physique. And I’m already doing light workouts and working in cardio gradually. Thing is I know I need more protein b/c lean muscle is the main calorie burning aspect of the human body. I know of some good protein rich foods like peanut butter but I’d like something without all the fat. I know milk and peanut butter is good for protein but it’s so high in fat at the same time… I need some recommendations. Inexpensive options are always appreciated. I’m not overly concerned about the fat itself… I just don’t want all the extra calories that come with it for the most part. That’s why I want lower fat… not no fat ANSWER: 1% Chocolate milk Lowfat cottage cheese Nonfat greek yoghurt String cheeses/ grated- crumbeled cheeses/ lowfat ricotta/ etc .. Wholegrains- Breads/ bagels/ wholewheat- durham wheat pastas/ etc .. Kashi Go Lean cereal’s Special K protein cereal Lean sliced deli meats- turkey/ chicken/ ham/ roast beef (sandwhiches/ oncrackers) Chicken/ turkey breasts Salmon/ canned white albacore tuna/ other fish (cod/ halibit/ etc ..) Lean pork/ steak tenderlions Turkey sasuages/ turkey bacon “Amy’s”/ “Kashi” frozen meals- products Egg’s Quorn/ soy (vegetarian meat) Chickpeas/ hummus spread Lentils Baked beans (in tomatoe sauce/ herbs) Nuts/ seeds, natural peanut- nut butters * (higher in fat’s- but there healthy fats the body need’s) Hope i’v helped, goodluck! QUESTION: Will going from a low fat diet to a low carb, high protein diet not work? ANSWER: You will probably lose weight, the issue is when you start eating more “normally” (esp coming off a very low carb diet) the pounds return quickly. That’s a huge issue many people have with the Atkins diet (not to mention it’s just overall terribly unhealthy). Eat a well balanced diet…eat healthy fats, healthy (complex) carbs, and lean protein. You don’t have to seriously reduce any of those things if you just eat the right ones, and in an appropriate quantity.Balance and moderation are the key to healthy eating, weight loss, and keeping it off. You need protien, you need the right fats, and you need carbs. Good luck! QUESTION: Good low fat HIGH PROTEIN diet for a 15 year old? I’m 15 in exactly a month. I’m 5’4.5″ and my weight fluxuates between 125-130. I lift weights 3 days a week and do TORTUROUS offseason workouts (agility drills, running with a bungee attached to a partner, 400s, etc.) 3 days also. I have always been a very bad eater I eat junk food all the time and have fast food like at least once a day. US Navy bodyfat estimation puts me at 7.6 bodyfat, more realistically I’m like 10-15%. I was looking for a diet to follow that has low fat but high protein so I can build muscle still. Don’t even bother answering if it’s just some vague idiocy like “less fast food more veggies” or something I want actual food plans. Thanks ANSWER: List of high protein, low fat foods: Beef (lean cuts from the round or sirlion are lower in fat) Poultry(chicken and turkey) Fish (no fried fish or canned fish) Eggs* (I strongly recommend just using the egg whites and not the yolk because it has cholesterol) beans (not baked or refried/canned beans) dairy (low fat cheeses and milk) QUESTION: Switched from bad/high fat diet to low fat/high protein diet (Herbalife)? I recently just started taking Herbalife, and it was a huge change for me, because I used to eat whatever I wanted (sweets, greasy foods, big portions, etc) and now Im eating alot of fruits, veggies and very lean meats, and barely any fat. Has anyone noticed any changes in their body, in regards to getting sick or anything else happening that i should be aware of. Im just trying to get a feel from someone who has tried Herbalife before. Any insight would be great… Just incase anyone doesnt know about Herbalife, Ive been deleting 2 meals a day and replacing them with shakes. I drink a shake with strawberries for breakfast and Lunch is a balanced meal, and Dinner is anothershake, and inbetween meals, I have a high protein snack. ANSWER: QUESTION: We’ve all heard about low carb, high protein, low cholesteral and low fat diets! But what role do they play in We’ve all heard about low carb, high protein, low cholesteral and low fat diets! But what role do they play in the body? Let’s start at the basic level: What is the significance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to the functioning of a body cell? ANSWER: basically carbs produce quick energy (good before a workout), but doesn’t fill you up, causing you to eat more later. fats store lost of energy, so they are necessary but still not good in large amounts. proteins store lots of energy, but last longer. QUESTION: Do High Protein- Moderate Carb – Low Fat Diets work as well as Low Carb Diets to Bun Fat? It’s just that I feel so uncomfortable on low carb high protein diets, they have brought results to me, but I feel like shit really. I also swim a lot, i know that exercise part helps build muscle andburn fat as well. ANSWER: The first week is rough, there is no denying that but most people feel better than ever after the first week. Carb cycling will stop the conversion process so the body won’t be able to perform athletically while being fueled by fat. Carbs trigger insulin. Insulin is the fat storage hormone & while it’s dominating the bloodstream, fat cannot be released from fat cells. This study: seems to suggest that after one has become fat adapted, endurance exercise performance returns to normal, but sprint performance remains poor. The suggested reason is that this type of exercise can not be fueled by fat, it must be fueled by glucose. from the article below - Numerous current studies show that dieters who follow high-protein low-carb strategies–even plans with higher fat intake–lose more fat and maintain or gain more muscle mass than dieters who rely on higher carb diets. Yes, you read that right–many dieters actually gained muscle mass without working out, simply byeating a high-protein diet. This is due to several factors. First, amino acids from protein drive muscle growth. When you consume a high-protein meal, amino acids from the protein travel to muscle cells and actually initiate the processes that cause muscle growth. I highly recommend adding virgin coconut oil to your diet. All fats can be used for sustained energy, but coconut oil is the (only) fat that can be used for quick energy like a carb. It takes awhile to convert the body from being fueled by glucose to being fueled by fat but it does convert. It can take several weeks for the body to be able to compete athletically while using fat for fuel. The body does not become fat adapted though it “carb cycling” techniques are employed. Low carb marathon runners don’t “hit the wall” with mid race fuel changeovers. It’s not being fueled by fat that slows them down, it’s the immediate fuel conversion period. If you eat protein without sufficient fuel calories from fats or carbs, then youconvert dietary protein to fuel leaving no protein for cellular needs, forcing the body to catabolize it’s own lean tissues. Carbs may be optional, but fuel calories are not but they can come from fat or carbs, but not protein. There are not enough calories in fruits & vegs to fuel the body. If you don’t keep your calories high enough, the body will strip it’s own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). Protein is a very inefficient fuel to use exclusively for long term & the byproducts of the conversion to fuel can be dangerous if they overwhelm the body faster than the body can clear out the nitrogen & ammonia.. Just for example – Someone asked “what if” about a diet of 500g of pure protein (2000 calories a day) 500g protein with no fat would be fatal. Fat is essential but protein without fat will cause diarrhea & then death. Sothis next bit is only hypothetically speaking. 500g of protein only would turn the protein into a fuel source and not be able to be used for tissue repairs & cellular regeneration. So although you would think 500g of protein would be sufficient for these needs, it would be converted to a very inefficient fuel source with a dangerous buildup of nitrogen & ammonia (byproducts of gluconeogenesis). The body can handle some of these byproducts but not large quantities for long term. So in essence, all this protein would be processed as fuel and the body would STILL have to catabolize it’s own lean tissues for a protein source. 100% of the protein would be needed to convert to 58% glucose – it would be equal to fueling the body with 1160 calories of carbs and NO protein (IF your only ingestion was 2000 calories (500g) in pure protein). It’s confusing to eat SO much protein and have none bioavailable but your body requires FUEL calories (which can come from fat OR carbs or both) AND protein.BUT if you ate more than sufficient protein with more than sufficient dietary fat calories AND controlled carbs to less than 9grams per hour (Maximum carbs would be 144grams day or 576 calories) the balance of fuel calories would HAVE to be from dietary fats – at 9 calories per gram. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories because insulin, the fat storage hormone is not activated. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow sex hormones (testosterone in males) & human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean tissue will be gained even without exercise. QUESTION: Is there some website that has a high protein high calorie and low fat diet? I need this diet to bulk up for varsity football next season I really need to gain around 1.5-2 lbs a week from now on to the next season ANSWER: It’s difficult to find such a diet. A lot of international competition sports playersturned to boiled potatoes for carbohydrates (calories) and raw egg white for proteins. Both have very very almost 0 fat content. They don’t taste fantastic, but since nutrition is so important, taste is no longer the concern. QUESTION: Does a low carb diet cause you to lose muscle? If so, what is the most effective way to lose body fat? I’m currently doing cardio 3 times a week coupled with power strength training twice a week. I used to eat good carbs (like multi grain bread, wheat and granola cereal, etc) and have lost 15kg in the past 6 months with about 10% of body fat down. Recently one health instructor I met told me that going on low carb is even better and I’ll lose weight even faster. I have since then (for about a week now) been on a low carb and it feels weird to be on a low carb, high fat & protein diet since I’ve been on a low fat diet for some time. I’ve also been researching and it seems low carb diets are unhealthy. Is this true? Pls advise. Thanks. ANSWER: The weightyou initially lose in a low carb diet is water. The body needs carbs to burn to make energy. It’s not going to get much from your fat cells, but rather your muscle cells. Every professional I have talked to highly discourages low carb diets. QUESTION: high protein, moderate carb, low fat diet foods? im about to start this hight protein, moderate carb, and low fat diet and i was just wondering what are some good foods that fall into this…also whata are some good exercises for women ? ANSWER: QUESTION: Low carb high fat- high protein diet? Will I lose weight? So I started going on a low carb diet and I am eating a lot of protein and healthy fats (nuts, cheese, eggs) and cut down on my carbs. I play tennis vigorously and dance around 30-40 minutes a day. If I keep this up, will I lose weight? ANSWER: QUESTION: High salt diet or high protein & fat (low carb) to blame for my water retention? Hello, I’ve noticed that since I’ve been eating a low carbohydrate diet, I’ve been eating much toomuch sodium. When I mean much too much, I mean, 500% of the RDA of sodium. Whenever I take my socks off I can see a demarcation where my leg is bloated and the foot is normal size. The pressure buildup is easily noticeable. Is my low carbohydrate diet to blame or is it the high amount of sodium? Thank you very much, Charles ANSWER: it’s the sodium, carbs shouldn’t do that to your body. you can take diaretics to take down the bloating. QUESTION: What vegetarian diet is high-fat, high-protein, low-carb? What foods that are typical in a vegetarian diet are high-fat, high-protein, low-carb? ANSWER: Hi! I used to do vegetarian low carb as well although as you are probably figuring out it is super difficult. I wasn’t able to stay on it forever but did it for a few years. Here are some of the things ate. Some of them I still eat because they are so tastey. Just a note. There is no one food in particular that is high fat and high protein and low carb. You find this by putting different foodstogether in combination. Here are some examples: Breakfast: This is much easier for vegetarians. I made a quiche sometimes and ate a piece each week or a frittata. If you get sick of eggs these flaxmeal muffins are also good. You can add blueberries to them too: Here is a good spaghetti squash recipe that is delicious: This stuffed cabbage type recipe is also good: Mexican dish: Use fake ‘meat’ instead of chicken: Stir Fry: I also used a lot of recipes from this lady. She has a whole section of main dish veggie low carb and I also made the ground beef recipes with substitutes. Of course you can always make easy soups such as egg drop soup (super low carb), or salads which are also very low carb. Good luck! QUESTION: Possible to gain muscle size on a high protein, low fat, low carb diet? I eat probably a big amount of cereal in the morning, followed by a protein shake.. A subway footlong or equivelant sandwich for luch.. generally with chicken and steak and vegetable for dinner, withanother protein shake after workout and before bed. Although im gunning for low fat and carbs to obtain abs which are kind of visible but not really? My question being can i bring out my abs, with good size and definition, as well as build muscle elsewhere on my body.. most effectively, on my current diet? ANSWER: That sounds more like a high carb, high protein, low fat diet. All carbs & excess protein is converted to glucose. Low carb will help you gain lean tissue & trim excess fat *if* you don’t have a calorie deficit. A low calorie diet will definitely make you lose lean tissues. Studies have shown that some people can gain fat stores even on a semi starvation diet of 1000 calories a day – if it’s composition is high carb, low fat. So obviously, calories aren’t the key to fat loss. from the article below - Numerous current studies show that dieters who follow high-protein low-carb strategies–even plans with higher fat intake–lose more fat and maintain or gain more muscle mass thandieters who rely on higher carb diets. Yes, you read that right–many dieters actually gained muscle mass without working out, simply by eating a high-protein diet. This is due to several factors. First, amino acids from protein drive muscle growth. When you consume a high-protein meal, amino acids from the protein travel to muscle cells and actually initiate the processes that cause muscle growth. If you eat protein without sufficient fuel calories from fats or carbs, then you convert dietary protein to fuel leaving no protein for cellular needs, forcing the body to catabolize it’s own lean tissues. Carbs may be optional, but fuel calories are not but they can come from fat or carbs, but not protein. There are not enough calories in fruits & vegs to fuel the body. Fructose, the sugar in most fruits is the most lipogenic (fat producing) carb. Fructose creates triglycerides, tryiglycerides “trap” fat in fat cells. If you don’t keep your calories high enough, the body will strip it’s ownlean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). Protein is a very inefficient fuel to use exclusively for long term & the byproducts of the conversion to fuel can be dangerous if they overwhelm the body faster than the body can clear out the nitrogen & ammonia. Just for example – Someone asked “what if” about a diet of 500g of pure protein (2000 calories a day) 500g protein with no fat would be fatal. Fat is essential but protein without fat will cause diarrhea & then death. So this next bit is only hypothetically speaking. 500g of protein only would turn the protein into a fuel source and not be able to be used for tissue repairs & cellular regeneration. So although you would think 500g of protein would be sufficient for these needs, it would be converted to a very inefficient fuel source with a dangerous buildup of nitrogen & ammonia(byproducts of gluconeogenesis). The body can handle some of these byproducts but not large quantities for long term. So in essence, all this protein would be processed as fuel and the body would STILL have to catabolize it’s own lean tissues for a protein source. 100% of the protein would be needed to convert to 58% glucose – it would be equal to fueling the body with 1160 calories of carbs and NO protein (IF your only ingestion was 2000 calories (500g) in pure protein). It’s confusing to eat SO much protein and have none bioavailable but your body requires FUEL calories (which can come from fat OR carbs or both) AND protein. BUT if you ate more than sufficient protein with more than sufficient dietary fat calories AND controlled carbs to less than 9grams per hour (Maximum carbs would be 144grams day or 576 calories) the balance of fuel calories would HAVE to be from dietary fats – at 9 calories per gram. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control &shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories because insulin, the fat storage hormone is not activated. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow sex hormones (testosterone in males) & human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean tissue will be gained even without exercise. I highly recommend adding virgin coconut oil to your diet. All fats can be used for sustained energy, but coconut oil is the (only) fat that can be used for quick energy like a carb. It takes awhile to convert the body from being fueled by glucose to being fueled by fat but it does convert. It can take several weeks for the body to be able to compete athletically while using fat for fuel. The body does not become fat adapted though if "carb cycling" techniques are employed. Low carb marathon runners don't "hit the wall" with mid race fuel changeovers. It's not being fueled by fat that slows them down, it's the immediate fuel conversion period. This study: seems to suggestthat after one has become fat adapted, endurance exercise performance returns to normal. QUESTION: Why do triglycerides decrease on a low carbohydrate high fat and protein diet? Why do triglycerides decrease on a low carbohydrate high fat and protein diet? you would think the opposite would be true. What do simple carbohydrates do with triglycerides to make them increase or decrease? I was worried about my tri levels because I have been low carb lifestyle with great success so far and I was reading a little Dr. Atkins and he said that triglyceride levels drop on a low carb diet but didn’t say why or how. thank you YA!!! : ) ANSWER: Carb consumption raises triglycerides & VLDL (bad cholesterol). Fats raise the HDL (good cholesterol). High triglyceride levels & low HDL levels are an indicator of plaque & glycation – the precursors to a heart attack & heart disease. Plaque build up in the arteries is more attributable to carb consumption than dietary fats, which seems to be the conclusionof the following study. study from the Oxford group examining the postprandial (after-eating) effects of a low-fat vs. low-carbohydrate diet. (Roberts R et al, 2008) Postprandial lipoproteins, you’d think, would be plentiful after ingesting a large quantity of fat, since fat must be absorbed via chylomicrons into the bloodstream. But it’s carbohydrates that figure most prominently in determining the pattern and magnitude of postprandial triglycerides and lipoproteins. Much of this effect develops by way of de novo lipogenesis, the generation of new lipoproteins like VLDL after carbohydrate ingestion. There is no better way to bring the body to the state of optimal health than with a low carb way of eating. Low carb doesn’t cause high blood pressure, high blood sugar or high cholesterol, it cures it. It is actually dangerous to take meds that lower these levels and do low carb at the same time because the levels will become dangerously low. Carbohydrates trigger insulin. High insulinlevels unbalance other hormones. Anything less that 9 grams of carbs per hour controls insulin and is considered low carb (up to 144 grams per day). U.S. government guidelines were changed 35 years ago to suggest we lower our fat intake & increase our carb intake. American society followed these recommendations & lowered their fat intake by 11% & increased their carb consumption. In this same time frame obesity, diabetes, heart disease are all at epidemic levels. Through their direct effects on insulin & blood sugar, refined carbohydrates are the dietary cause of coronary heart disease & diabetes. A low carbohydrate diet is a high fat diet. The protein should only be a little higher than adequate. Although it is completely possible to live on a fat/protein only diet for long term (as proven by research done in a hospital setting) it becomes boring fairly quickly. Luckily many vegetables & some fruits, nuts & seeds are low in carbs & greatly expand the diet. Most long term low carberseat as many, if not more non starchy vegetables than vegetarians. Glucose is the bodies preferred fuel (if you want to get technical, it actually burns alcohol most efficiently, but that doesn’t make it any healthier for the body than carbs), the body can convert 100% of carbs, 58% of protein & 10% of dietary fat into glucose. The body can also be fueled by fat (dietary fat & fat cells) but only in the absence of carbs. Your brain actually prefers* to be fueled by ketones (part of the fat burning process), it does require glucose also, but glucose can be easily converted from excess protein if needed or dietary fat Gary Taubes who wrote “Good Calories, Bad Calories” spent 7 years going through all the studies over the last century & dividing up the real science from the faulty science & concluded that low carb was the best way to control insulin levels which balances out other hormones & allows the body to function properly. His main points are: 1. Dietary fat, whether saturated ornot, is not a cause of obesity, heart disease or any other chronic disease. 2. The problem is refined carbs in diet, their effect on insulin secretion & the hormonal regulation of homeostasis. 3. Sugars – sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup specifically – are particularly harmful, the combination of fructose & glucose simultaneously elevates insulin levels & overload liver with carbs. 4. Through their direct effects on insulin & blood sugar, refined carbs, starches, sugars are the dietary cause of coronary heart disease & diabetes. They are likely dietary causes of cancer, Alzheimer’s & other diseases. 5. Obesity is a disorder of excess fat accumulation, not overeating. 6. Consuming excess calories does not cause us to grow fatter. 7. Fattening & obesity are caused by an imbalance in the hormonal regulation of adipose tissue & fat metabolism. Fat synthesis & storage exceed the mobilization of fat from adipose tissue & its subsequent oxidation. 8. Insulin is the primary regulator of fatstorage. When insulin levels fall, we release fat from fat tissue. 9. By stimulating insulin secretion, carbs make us fat. 10. By driving fat accumulation, carbs also increase hunger & decrease the amount of energy we expend in metabolism & physical activity. QUESTION: im on a high protein,low fat ,low carb diet? im sick of eating chicken and i hate fish,what else can i eat thats low in cals,carbs and fat? ANSWER: beef, lean pork, duck, venison, shrimp, turkey. also vegetables – spinach, lettuce, cauliflower, zuccini, cucumbers QUESTION: can i gain muscle and lose fat by weight training on a high protein low carb diet? i want to gain muscle from my workouts, I also want to avoid putting on any more fat. Can i eat a high protein , low carb diet and acheive these goals? ANSWER: UHHH Yeah!!!! That is the concept. However, You need to make sure you are getting in plenty of Essential fats to make sure your joints are protected. QUESTION: what to eat when on a low fat high-protein diet?body. The more easily digestible and refined the carbohydrates, the greater the effect on our health, weight, and well-being 3. Sugars – sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup specifically – are particularly harmful, probably because the combination of fructose and glucose simultaneously elevates insulin levels while overloading the liver with carbohydrates. 4. Through their direct effects on insulin and blood sugar, refined carbohydrates, starches and sugars are the dietary cause of coronary heart disease and diabetes. They are the most likely dietary causes of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic diseases of civilization. 5. Obesity is a disorder of excess fat accumulation, not overeating, and not sedentary behaviour. 6. Consuming excess calories does not cause us to grow fatter, any more than it causes a child to grow taller. Using more energy than we consume does not lead to long-term weight loss, it leads to hunger. 7. Fattening and obesity are caused by an imbalance – adisequilibrium – in the hormonal regulation of adipose tissue and fat metabolism. Fat synthesis and storage exceed the mobilization of fat from the adipose tissue and its subsequent oxidation. We become leaner when the hormonal regulation of the fat tissue reverses this balance. 8. Insulin is the primary regulator of fat storage. When insulin levels are elevated – either chronically or after a meal – we accumulate fat in our fat tissue. When insulin levels fall, we release fat from our fat tissue and use it for fuel. 9. By stimulating insulin secretion, carbohydrates make us fat and ultimately cause obesity. The fewer carbohydrates we consume, the leaner we will be. 10. By driving fat accumulation, carbohydrates also increase hunger and decrease the amount of energy we expend in metabolism and physical activity. QUESTION: i want a low fat high protein diet? what should i have for breakfsat, lunch, and dinner ANSWER: eat enough protein (grams) for your weight, which is generally yourweight multiplied by .4 Foods include eggs, lean meat, cottage cheese, etc. QUESTION: i want high calorie low fat high protein diet? want to gain muscle ANSWER: Eat a lot of fish (especially tuna), turkey, chicken, and beans. That’s pretty much it. Make sure you get plenty of fruits and vegetables and eat lean meat with every single meal. Some turkey shredded into an omelet with vegetables for breakfast is delicious, tuna on crackers makes for a good snack, have some lean, baked chicken with lunch (maybe in a salad, maybe in a soup, maybe on a sandwich), some black beans on a corn tortilla with an ounce of cheese for another snack, and a nice fillet of fish for supper. Maybe even a lean cut of pork. Look for very low fat percentages and just keep on eating! QUESTION: If I’m on a high protein, low fat, low carb diet is it okay…? to take a fiber supplement. I’m trying to eliminate starch and wheat from my diet but I just noticed some of the fiber pills have cornstarch in them. Is thisokay? ANSWER: I just read an article today out the latest issue of Reader’s Digest, that with the low carb diet you need 1000 mg of calcium. Your bones will develop osteoporosis, with just a low carb diet. They said your bones will be like 2×4′s getting infested with termites. Low fat is OK, it acts as WD40 on your joints. Tuna, almonds, or any kind of fish, has the oil you need. Protein is good. Their comment on low carb was shocking. You need the wheat, too, because it is also a good source of calcium. The fiber pills having cornstarch in them IS okay. QUESTION: low fat/high protein diet? what kind of foods do i need to eat? like, what types of fish should i and shouldn’t eat, what fruits should i eat, is chicken breast exceptable, and what kind of meat? am i allowed to eat cereal w/ skim milk, still? ANSWER: This could be a difficult diet to stick with, so you will have to be creative with your cooking and look for a large variety of foods to choose from. Let’s start with meat as aprotein source. Chicken breast is lower in fat than the legs, but contains less iron. You can get around this and still enjoy the whole chicken by removing the skin and all visible fat before cooking. You will have to dissect the thigh to get to the pockets of fat contained within. You can also have lean pork, beef or lamb, again removing visible fat before cooking. Eat any type of fish, and don’t worry about the fat content. The fats in fish are healthy. Scrambled egg whites will let you continue to enjoy eggs. You can also get protein from nuts, but you will get more fat this way. Again, this is good fat for the most part, but you might limit (but don’t eliminate) your nut intake. Almonds and walnuts are particularly good for weight management and other metabolic issues. Legumes (soy beans, lentils, etc.) are excellent sources of protein, but the protein is not complete, so you will still need some animal protein. Tofu and tofu products are good for variety, but may take some gettingused to if you don’t regularly consume them. Round out the diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Most are low in fat (or non-fat), and what little fat is present is good for you. Remember, eating a wide variety of foods is key to adhering to a diet. When you get stuck in a rut of steak and eggs every day, you tire of the diet quickly. This is what usually causes people to fall off the Atkins/Zone/etc. wagon. QUESTION: (DUKAN DIET) I need high protein, low fat, no carbs diet recipes? I’m going to start the dukan diet on monday and I’m looking for recipes for breakfast lunch and dinner. For the first week of the diet there is no veggies allowalled but on week 2 and on i can have veggies. So if you know some good websites with recipes that would be great. And also if have tried the dukan diet let me know how you liked it and what were your results thank you so much for your help ANSWER: Don’t you have to sign up and pay for this foolishness? I would think they provideyou with recipes. No carb diets are short term and usually result in weight GAIN in the long run. How about this instead? A good healthy diet high in fiber, lean meats, eggs, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, antioxidant foods, healthy beverages and low in added sugar and salt help people lose weight, gain weight, lower cholesterol, increase energy, improve brain function, lower blood pressure, reduce cancer risk and have a more positive lifestyle! You need to eat a lot more food and a lot more fiber! Diets that exclude foods from any food group are fad diets and do not lead to permanent weight loss or solve any other health issues. First, try to kick your fiber intake to 40 grams of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Whatever you do, get your fiber from your food, not from a jar. Fruits and vegetables have good fiber in them. Try a breakfast cereal with at least 20% of recommended daily allowance of fiber in it. They are usually low in sugar so there is a double benefit. Blueberriesor raspberries on top add more fiber and antioxidants. But fresh or frozen, not the kind in syrup. Raw nuts are a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Avocados are the best. Lots of beans, peas, and grains are high fiber. Whole grain breads. Fiber kicks up the metabolism so you actually burn more calories. These foods will give you more gas in the beginning but if eaten daily, the bacteria in the digestive tract will elevate lowering the gas output. This will get you on the path for a healthy daily bowel movement. This helps clean the system and aids healthy digestion. I know it goes against everything you’ve heard but eating lots of the right foods will actually help you lose weight! Next, take a basic daily multivitamin. Don’t look at your multivitamin as nutrition but more as an insurance policy. Think of it as filling in the gaps in your daily diet as opposed to a primary source of nutrients. If you are a woman, you may want a plus iron formula. Last, you HAVE todrink lots of water to be healthy. But you can disguise it. Fill your glass all the way full with ice before pouring low sugar beverages. Try iced green tea with a splash of orange juice in it for sweet. More antioxidants. Add lemon juice to water for flavor. Slice up a cucumber and float it in pitcher of water. Gives it salty fresh taste. But you must drink up to 100 oz of water daily to help your body get rid of waste and the toxins it contains. You must combine a healthy diet with exercise to multiply the benefit. Whether an hour a day in the weight room or just a 30 minute brisk walk every day, the added benefit of a regular exercise program really do increase and accelerate healthy weight loss. You will get motivated when the changes start happening, I promise. Good luck.