Tried the ABS diet?

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Has anyone tried the ABS diet?


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I'm not typically into South Beach this or all meat that, but this one seems to be a pretty sensible one... and apparently I need to do something.

I run at least 10 miles a week (two 5+ mile runs) lift weights at least 2 times a week and still my pants are getting tight... again...

Thoughts?
 
I know all about the ABS diet. I give a lot of my money to ABS Mastersmiths and Journeyman Smiths, and I have little left for whisky and other fattening items.


:D
 
I did google the ABS Diet and found this write up.



2004全美瘦身类畅销书 “The Abs Diet 小肚肚减肥法”，是由‘Men’s Health’ 主编 David Zinczenko，花了10年的时间研究后所撰写的。据说，在美国已经有无数人因为这本书，改变了身材，也拥有了更好的人生。

“The Abs Diet 小肚肚减肥法”这本书，主要教你如何在任何情况下，杜绝一切堆积腹部脂肪的可能性。只要掌握了书中所介绍的原则，就能让你在6星期内，减去10～20磅（约4.5-9kg）的体重喔！

PART1 饮食正确，就可以拥有平坦小腹喔！

你必须将下列12大项食物融合在每天的菜单当中，每1餐至少要包含2项食物以上。快来看看是哪12项吧！

1.坚果类，如杏仁、榛果、核桃等

2.豆类或其他豆荚类

3.菠菜和其他绿色蔬菜

4.无脂或低脂牛奶、优酪以及起司

5.即溶燕麦片﹙少糖、少添加香料﹚

6.蛋

7.火鸡肉或其他瘦肉

8.花生酱

9.橄榄油

10.全谷类面包和其他谷类，如小麦、燕麦等。

11.富含蛋白质的食物

12.覆盆子或其他浆果类

Seriously , with the exercise that you do, I would think that keep those inches off.

I do know that when I cut down on the Carbs the weight comes off pretty easy.

Or go green and start to use a renewable energy source at home and the office.

Thats right, Firewood.

No kidding, this time of year I find Weight comes off quick getting and stacking Firewood.
 
Cut out sugar, fats, and snacks and gets lots of exercise. Take all the money you save and spend it on knives, cigars, whisky and women.
 
Triton, I bought the book on your suggestion on my "Obese" thread. I've lost 35 lbs doing Atkins, but I'll give the ABS Diet a six week try after Sept. 1st. It's not that I've lost faith in Atkins, it will always be a fall back option for me. But, I've got to start thinking past the weight LOSS phase and start planning how I will be eating the rest of my life.

I can't understand why your waist size is increasing with your workout regime.
Maybe you need to lay off those weighted crunches. ;)
 
I've been eating loads of fruit & soy & just that added onto my usual food plus my usual lifestyle, is decreasing my stomach.

I think its the soy more than anything... I noticed a huge energy increase after I started taking soy protein shakes :D
 
I have to admit up front, that I bought the wrong book. The one I bought is “based on the NYT Bestseller” by the same author David Zinczenko. The title is “Abs Diet Eat Right Every Time Guide”. It may not have all of the info from the first book, but it does seem to cover everything you need to do the ABS Diet.

In April I weighed around 240 pounds, and decided I had to take some weight off. I figured my ideal weight would be around 180 lbs. I decided on Atkins (low carb) for my diet, since it had worked for me before. For exercise I started walking about 2 miles, I added running as much as I could. At home I did crunches, pushups and a light workout with the Lifeline Gym bands. I could sweat off anywhere between 3 to 5 pounds during a run. By August I could jog (slowly) for around 15 minutes.

By the end of August I was down to 202 lbs. (under 200 after a run). I went off my diet for the first time over Labor Day weekend, I put on 8 pounds in two days. My wife and I were invited down to the beach and I ate and drank everything I hadn’t had in four months. Last Monday Labor Day I started on the ABS Diet, I needed a change. The ABS Diet added some variety, it also seemed to be a healthier way to eat with less fat and a lot more fiber. The diet calls for 3 meals and 3 snacks per day. Supposedly losing 20 pounds in six weeks is possible. I started on it at 210 lbs. getting down to 190 in six weeks would be excellent.

So, Sept 1st, Saturday morning I was 202 pounds, Monday (Labor Day) I started the ABS Diet at 210 pounds. This morning, Monday Sept. 10th after one week on the diet I am 204 pounds. I’ve lost six out of the eight I put on. I’m guessing most of that weight was water weight, not fat. This is not going to be a hard diet to stay on for the next five weeks, (or longer). It seems to be an easy and healthy way to eat, long term. Which I never felt that Atkins was.

It is not however without it’s faults. Several of the main foods that the diet is built on have their own restrictions. For example; Almonds 24 a day, Eggs 2 a day, Peanut Butter 3 tablespoons a day. So it’s not an all you can eat, unless you want to load up on; Spinach, Oat Meal, Whey Protein and ground Flaxseed. That aside there is no reason ever to be hungry on this diet, you can eat about every two hours. The shopping list for the diet is simple, and the book does show you how you can eat out, even at the fast food places.

I want to thank Triton for suggesting it.
 
PhilL said:
Triton, I bought the book on your suggestion on my "Obese" thread. I've lost 35 lbs doing Atkins, but I'll give the ABS Diet a six week try after Sept. 1st. It's not that I've lost faith in Atkins, it will always be a fall back option for me. But, I've got to start thinking past the weight LOSS phase and start planning how I will be eating the rest of my life.

I can't understand why your waist size is increasing with your workout regime.
Maybe you need to lay off those weighted crunches. ;)
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Cool, I've read the whole thing and I think it's probably one of the better balanced ideas I've read or heard of. I hope it works out for you. As you say, you have to think about the rest of your life. I can't see living life on the Atkins diet... or at least not a very long or healthy life.

The thing I like about it is that it not only gives you a lot of good health information but even gives you recipes and exercises. It's a total package. I've basically decided to follow it all week and then really enjoy that "freebie meal" on Fridays. :) On weekends I'm not as rigorous but still try to stay sensible. So far I've lost 5 lbs. I'm bouncing around 180 right now.
 
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