utherdoul
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Hi all. I started taking adderall about a month ago and its helped me in a number of ways one of which is its curtailed my appetite by quite a bit. I've gone off most processed foods, white bread, sugars, and fast food. I'm eating alot less (I'd say about 50-60% less) and am trying to eat more vegtables, whole grains, eggs, fruit, and lean meats when I do eat. I should also add I'm taking a multivitamin and an omega 3 gel pill daily. Just on that basis alone I've lost about 18 pounds since my last doctors visit about a month ago with little exercise. I'm starting to exercise again and I'm trying to avoid post workout crashes. Cooking is very difficult for me for a number of reasons and while it may not be ideal I'm looking for advice on protein shakes/bars to help build muscle and avoid after workout depression.
I need to avoid soy for medical reasons and I'm not looking for a cureall I know that most of the stuff is overhyped. I just need something thats (hopefully) reasonably priced which will help give me a little boost thats pre-prepared. I'm hopeful some of the health gurus on here can give me a bit of advice. Thanks in advance! |
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CrazyCatLord
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If you don't like to cook but nonetheless want to eat healthy, I recommend buying a juice extractor. Have steak for dinner and drink your vegetables  I recently bought a juicer myself, since I can't eat much fiber and therefore avoid most veggies. Today I made my first vegetable juice (carrots, parsley, celery, cabbage turnip, and some apples to improve the taste), and I love it  I can finally eat all the healthy things that I couldn't digest otherwise.
If you want a healthy protein shake, just pass peas through a juicer. Peas contain about 25% protein. Otherwise I'd stick to natural protein sources, such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy products and nuts. Omega 3 supplements are a great idea, but I would pass on the multivitamin pill if you eat a healthy diet. Some vitamins and minerals can be quite dangerous when overdosed. |
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Gazelle
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:06 pm Post subject: Health |
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Also make sure you are eating enough calories since you are starting to exercise and you want to make sure you have enough energy. Sounds like you are eating fairly balanced and intaking enough protein, carbs and vitamins. When working out eat within 30 minutes of working out and if you worked out for 30 to 60 minutes then eat one to two carbs and one to two ounces protein. A good choice includes 8 to 10 oz chocolate milk or 1/2 sandwich. When eating on the run protein shakes are ok, but real food is best and less expensive. Good luck and stay healthy. 
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Maerlyn138
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If you want a challenge you can always try the intermittent fasting diet. This is where you eat every other day. It actually does work for weight control; there are scientific studies! It is shown to confer a whole host of healthy benefits like better insulin response and higher resistance to tumors. I have read reviews from bodybuilders that swear by it. An easier method that gives similar results is eat only 400 calories or so one day then the next eat ad lib. I am doing it right now and though it does take some willpower at the start, I do feel more energentic and "healthier". Plus, it gives you a little ego boost knowing that you have the control to do something like this.
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| Maerlyn138 wrote: | | If you want a challenge you can always try the intermittent fasting diet. This is where you eat every other day. It actually does work for weight control; there are scientific studies! It is shown to confer a whole host of healthy benefits like better insulin response and higher resistance to tumors. I have read reviews from bodybuilders that swear by it. An easier method that gives similar results is eat only 400 calories or so one day then the next eat ad lib. I am doing it right now and though it does take some willpower at the start, I do feel more energentic and "healthier". Plus, it gives you a little ego boost knowing that you have the control to do something like this. |
It's so counter-intuitive if you've been told all your life to eat 3 medium (or 5 small) meals a day. But it absolutely works. There are so many different ways to do it. I do the "eat once or twice a day" method also known as "eating window" which means skipping at least one meal per day. For the OP, one benefit of intermittent fasting is that you cook less. If cooking is hard, doing it less is easier. If you have a kindle I recommend the e-book "Toadally Primal Smoothies" (mispelled on purpose) for many nice smoothies/shakes, most of which have plenty of protein.
It sounds completely illogical, but I found that skipping meals is actually much easier than having lots of little ones. The "grazing" method was requiring me to think about food 5 times a day while never quite eating enough to be satisfied. Intermittent fasting sounds like it would be so much harder but it turns ourt to be easier. Plus there's less cooking so you'll like that. |
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utherdoul
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I haven't checked the the thread for awhile (damned rl) but I'd like to thank everyone for the tips. I'll have to look into the intermittent fasting diet and the juicer sounds like a great idea. Since I posted I've lost another 10 pounds or so and I'm feeling great. I've kept up the exercise and I'm still eating sparsely. I did end up finding a few protien shakes and I've settled on a shake called myoplex original. The calorie count is a bit high and it tastes terrible but I drink half of one before a work out and half a one after. I've also started eating more celery two or three small stalks a day. Thats made several things easier The shakes are pricey and I think I'll start the juicer idea once I run out.
I tell you theres very few things nicer than being able to walk up stairs or haul brush without getting out of breath. Of coure my clothes aren't fitting as well anymore but thats a side effect I'll happily endure. Once again thanks everyone for the information. |
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Make sure you aren't losing to much weight, usually diets say you shouldn't lose more than 2 or 3 pounds per week.
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| Nuts and dried fruits are a good source of concentrated calories (and a great pre or post workout snack). I enjoy visiting the bulk bins at the health food store and making my own trail mixes of my favorite ingredients. |
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I use the basic EAS whey protein mix in a glass of milk for post workout fuel. I usually also eat a banana and a handful of dry almonds. It helps me avoid crash and power into my day. Also a little dish of greek yogurt with some honey and walnuts mixed in if I'm especially hungry.
Not exactly helpful if you need to be nut or casein free...but if that isn't an issue the best part is that it takes almost zero prep. I won't eat stuff if I have to do a lot of front-loading kitchen work. |
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Looneytunes
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Cooking is very difficult for me for a number of reasons and while it may not be ideal I'm looking for advice on protein shakes/bars to help build muscle and avoid after workout depression.
Sounds like you need the advice of a dietician.
Those remedies are not the solution for your problem.
Dieting is very hard and takes a lot of will power.
It is very easy to say - I walked a mile today and now I deserve a bag of cookies or some potato chips, and then it isn't very long before you are off the diet.
Just the fact that you have stuck to the diet tells me that you are doing great and to keep up the good work.
Forget about fast fixes to complex problems - stick to your diet and find things to occupy your spare time, the time you usually probably would just sit down and eat something.
I'm sure I do it a dozen times a day.
I'm bored - so I eat
I'm tired - so I eat
I'm aggravated - so I eat
I'm hungry - so I eat
It's 5 Oclock - so I eat
It gets to be a routine...... |
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