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Johnlogic121
Orange Belt
Joined: 23 Jul 2007
Posts: 156
Styles: Montgomery Style Karate, Ninjutsu, Isshinryu, Judo, Mang Chaun Kung Fu, Kempo
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A person's diet can help them or hurt them in ways that nothing else can. You can try to compensate for a poor diet, but the better option is to improve a poor diet, since compensating for vitamen deficiencys or too many meals from McDonald's is hard in the long run. Does anybody have any good suggestions for diet improvements? I believe that the USDA requirements are a good guideline (you can see the food pyramid on the web by searching under Google). I think taking a multivitamen is also essential. One book I read recommended a diet called a macrobiotic diet, but the details are not easy to research. I generally try to follow a kind of South Beach Diet, and it has some good results. My Dad lost 67 pounds on the Adkins Diet, but later found research that discouraged the Adkins diet because it can lead to health problems; apparently, Adkins died of his own diet(!). Cutting out soft drinks and candy bars is an excellant way to lose surplus weight. Does anybody else have any good suggestions, or even some good recipes they could share? Thanks in advance for your replies.
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Throwdown0850
Green Belt
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
Posts: 382
Styles: Kodokan Judo, Enshin Karate
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| Grilled Chicken, Protein shakes, tons of water.. and more grilled chicken.. |
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ying&yang
Purple Belt
Joined: 29 Jan 2008
Posts: 513
Location: melbourne
Styles: JKD , and 15 others
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I eat alot of tuna and fish , also eggs and chicken. and lots of water and fruit.
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ninjanurse
KF Sensei
Joined: 13 Feb 2003
Posts: 3946
Location: Upstate NY
Styles: TKD;Shotokan;JuJitsu;Tai Ji
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:07 am Post subject: |
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1.Whole, unprocessed foods with plenty of complex carbohydrates will keep your muscles fueled with glycogen and increase endurance.
2. Plant based protein sources are easier on the kidneys and reduce your exposure to harmful oxidates that can decrease performance.
3. Supplements are not needed(not to mention a waste of $) if you eat a balanced diet which includes whole grains, fruits and veggies.
4. Good hydration practices are just as important as diet!
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12676
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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Don't eat cookies, like I do! 
Portion control is something that is important as well. Many dieticians recommend eating 5 or 6 smaller meals in a day.
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Throwdown0850
Green Belt
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
Posts: 382
Styles: Kodokan Judo, Enshin Karate
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| bushido_man96 wrote: |
Don't eat cookies, like I do!
Portion control is something that is important as well. Many dieticians recommend eating 5 or 6 smaller meals in a day. |
LOL!!!  I ate a whole bag of Oreo's this morning!! 
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12676
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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| Throwdown0850 wrote: |
| bushido_man96 wrote: |
Don't eat cookies, like I do!
Portion control is something that is important as well. Many dieticians recommend eating 5 or 6 smaller meals in a day. |
LOL!!! I ate a whole bag of Oreo's this morning!! |
Its good to know that I am not the only one here who is weak...
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Throwdown0850
Green Belt
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
Posts: 382
Styles: Kodokan Judo, Enshin Karate
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| bushido_man96 wrote: |
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| bushido_man96 wrote: |
Don't eat cookies, like I do!
Portion control is something that is important as well. Many dieticians recommend eating 5 or 6 smaller meals in a day. |
LOL!!! I ate a whole bag of Oreo's this morning!! |
Its good to know that I am not the only one here who is weak... |
yeah... stupid oreos and their creme centers..  how dare they control me!
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on the post.
