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Another question, STW.
As previously stated, whilst doing the 100 days of exercise before Christmas, I am considering doing the 75 Hard challenge this year. One of the aspects is to follow a diet
"a structured plan designed with a physical improvement in mind"
I am not too concerned with weight loss, although I could lose an inch or two around my waist, my BMI is in the normal range. I thought about intermittant fasting and keto but I don't think this is ideal whilst doing such intensive activity. Because the requirement is so flexible, I could make my own plan, but I need something to base this on. I had thought about adapting a mediteranean diet (wikipedia gives three options).
So basically I'm after some ideas or inspiration or resources from you guys to start me off.
My ‘Get the Greggs Dadbod’ nutritional regime book will be in all good bookshops soon
My opinion is that most of the diets are short term fads and not always healthily and sustainable. Just do a balanced and varied diet controlling your portion sizes.
You'll get all the nutrients you need and will not impair your exercise regime but at the same time make sure you are not over indulging.
Combined with an exercise regime you should see your self getting stronger, faster, better while also getting leaner and in better shape.
if you are not too concerned with weight loss, maybe think pescaterian, vege or vegan?<br />will give you health benefits, likely some weight loss and not calorie restrictive so allowing you to deal with the 'challenge'.<br /><br />from:<br /> https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/75-hard#75-hard-rules<br />which i by no means claim is a reputable source....
SummaryThe 75 Hard program is a self-improvement plan created by supplement CEO and speaker Andy Frisella
- Follow any nutrition plan designed for your goals, with zero alcohol and no cheat meals (link removed).
- Complete two 45-minute workouts every day, one of which must be outside.
- Drink a gallon of water every day (link removed).
- Read 10 pages of an educational or self-improvement book every day.
- Take a progress picture every day.
The guy pushing the 75 Hard thing seems to be in the Andrew Tate mould to some extent, and sells supplements, so it might be a good idea to get motivation from multiple sources, not just him.
Do you consider that there are any shortfalls with your current diet? If so maybe just try and address them by stacking some good habbits into your normal eating routine, like starting meals with a small leafy salad before you eat anything else or if you have a unhealthy mid morning/afternoon snack don't try and just resist instead always have an apple at those times.
Just do a balanced and varied diet controlling your portion sizes.
This.
Fill your plate with veg, avoid sugar (i don't mean be a vegetarian, just fill up on veg)
A (presumably USA) gallon is more than 3 and 3/4 litres. If drank that much water daily, I wouldn't be able to do any of the other things as I'd be weeing. Constantly.
Intermittent fasting 100% (sorry). If your experience is anything like mine (not guaranteed) then it might just be the best thing you every do (in terms of health/diet).
Your worries about intensive exercise are unfounded IMO. I have 1 rest day per week usually, sometimes not even that, and I have no problems (once adapted). Start with 2 days per week - just eat lunch and tea/dinner (no snacking, no milk in drinks etc) everything should be eaten in a 7/8 hour window. You don't even need to reduce calories - you will probably end up eating bigger meals anyway.
The Butterfield Diet, if only for the Bonbonbonbons.
What jairaj said.
Greggs and GLP-1 agonist diet. If the pies don’t get you, the nausea and vomiting will keep the weight off. Nobody needs a gallon of water a day in our climate and that includes pro cyclists. I’d be worried about hyponatremia.<br /><br />
Moderation, fewer carbs except for fuelling for hard days, slow release porridge for breakfast and give up butter. If that fails, gene editing.