Diet and Workout Routines

[McIntyre]

Has anyone heard of/tried Shakeology? I know someone who sells it/uses it. I think a month supply is about $120. Of course, since he sells it, he swears it's the best thing. I ask him for a sample, because I'm not about to shell out that money for something I'm not going to like.

I've tried to cut down on the sweets. Very hard for me to do.

I guess I'll give the greek yogurt a try. I always pass it up in the grocery store.

[Triumph36]

Has anyone heard of/tried Shakeology? I know someone who sells it/uses it. I think a month supply is about $120. Of course, since he sells it, he swears it's the best thing. I ask him for a sample, because I'm not about to shell out that money for something I'm not going to like.

I've tried to cut down on the sweets. Very hard for me to do.

I guess I'll give the greek yogurt a try. I always pass it up in the grocery store.

lol

it is yet another pyramid scheme/scam that manages to lure in the very naive (read: idiots looking for a shortcut), a la acai berries, "superfoods," juice cleanses, et all. basically, all the trendy bullshit is rarely anything more than just that - trendy bullshit.

[brownindian]

i burnt 500 calories today. And then ate a 14 oz cup of icecream. My shit is gonna be soooo sweeeeeeeeeet !!!!!!!

[3 Da Hard Way]

Juice cleanses work

Vitamix Is the way to go. I don't anything about some Shakeology.

[Triumph36]

Juice cleanses work

Vitamix Is the way to go. I don't anything about some Shakeology.

lol. except they don't and in fact are more harmful than helpful.

but feel free to post some scientific evidence! (or consider some critical thinking, instead of believing any bullshit you hear, perhaps).

[Dave K]

the thing about these juice diets is that theyre still fucking full of calories, I really dont see any benefit but rather the inability to eat your food every day

[Triumph36]

the thing about these juice diets is that theyre still fucking full of calories, I really dont see any benefit but rather the inability to eat your food every day

gotta cleanse your body of toxins, bro!

[3 Da Hard Way]

lol. except they don't and in fact are more harmful than helpful.

but feel free to post some scientific evidence! (or consider some critical thinking, instead of believing any bullshit you hear, perhaps).

Why are they harmful ?

[Triumph36]

Why are they harmful ?

a minimal intake of protein and fats is not good (coincidentally enough, most of those ever-important vitamins in cleanses are fat soluble). also, limiting sodium and fiber intake = no bueno.

the additional sugar is also obv absolutely awful for a subset of the population (diabetics, those with kidney issues, etc).

there is nothing wrong with including a smoothie or juice or whatever the hell you want to call it each day. but it should be on top of an already-healthy, well-rounded diet. basically, to complement your overall diet...but a diet shouldn't be built around them.

[Dave K]

Fucked my shoulder up which means cardio for a few days. Waist down a half inch from when I started, weight up 4.5lbs

[brownindian]

how do u guys control ur cravings? I cant seem to pass one day without giving in to my cravings !!!

[Triumph36]

being fat is disgusting. resisting cravings is the easiest way to avoid getting fat.

not difficult.

[Dave K]

brown indian - a few strategies I've found helpful:

ephedra. this is found in bronkaid at your local drug store. you dont want to eat.

make your foods filling and low cal. Protein fills you up more than any other macronutrient. 100 calories of chicken breast will hold you oever much longer than 100 calories of a twinkie.

stay away from sugar as it ends up making you hungry.

a new addition to my menu is miso soup; 35 calories a bowl, 3 grams of protein. salads are good (fat free catalina) and spinach (huge can is 150 calories minus fiber and will fill you up)

[brownindian]

Sometimes when im hungry i get cravings and i want to eat anything that is fried or sugary. Seems like i cannot stop it. And i feel it always on the weekends. Weekdays i seem to be fine.

[Triumph36]

and spinach (huge can is 150 calories minus fiber and will fill you up)

wtf is a can of spinach? i thought those only existed in the world of popeye