Defense Nutrition and Warrior Diet Forum

help with WD routine

cerebelumsdayoff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:31:43 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I have officially been practicing the Warrior Diet for about three months now (since late August) and I must foremost admit that the energy I have been experiencing has been tremendous in comparison to the days where I practiced eating several small meals a day.

I used to be phobic regarding fats, and would abscond from almost all fats (including essential oils such as olive oil, nuts, avocados, and et cetera). In retrospect, I would posit that this phobia accounted for the listlessness and lethargy I complained about and experienced during that time frame. I felt weak, sleepy, tired, and vexed all day; these experiences left me overly confused as I believed that I was following a truly healthy eating regime.

The day I accidentally stumbled across an article written by Ori discussing ten popular diet myths, my outlook on eating completely and drastically shifted. This iconoclastic approach had stirred much thought into the way people are really supposed to be eating. What really sold me was Ori's evolutionary approach to human behavior, as I consider myself to be an evolutionarist as well (I am a psychology graduate student whose main focus of research is in the area of evolutionary psychology).

With a grain of salt, I took the initial plunge, ate a large meal at night, and fasted the next day. After a few days, I began to realize how free I felt, not worrying about breakfast and lunch. To my largest surprise, I suddenly did not require my usual ambien prescription to fall asleep, as I was on this medication for over a year for insomnia. I have been clean off sleeping medication since the initiation of this lifestyle.

Needless to say, my observations over the last few months have led me to conclude that I now cannot even logically comprehend why people stress the importance of the three meal a day policy, as it seems unnatural to me. Even looking at processed foods and grains, I question the validity behind the popular claim that these products are deemed as proper food, which I claim otherwise.

Aside from the historical prattle, I would like to ask for some general advice regarding weight loss on the WD routine, which was part of the influences that led me to adopt this lifestyle.

Over the course of a year, I lost 80 pounds on the conventional restricted calorie plan, and have managed to keep the weight off despite the lethargy I have mentioned earlier in this post. Being on the WD allowed me to finally remember some foods I used to love but became afraid of because of their perceived notoriousness: cheeses, avocados, nuts, etc. As many people on this website claim, they saw initial weight loss in parallel to energy gain and overall positive results.

In my own perspective, I did see a tremendous gain in energy, but I have not lost weight. As a matter of fact, I am now afraid that I have been gaining weight. As Ori mentioned in his book, the best fuel source to lose weight is fat, avoiding carbohydrates. I naturally avoid carbohydrates because I simply do not enjoy consuming them. The closest thing to carbohydrates that I truly enjoy are fruits and vegetables; I eat those on a daily basis, as part of both the under eating and overeating phases.

During my under-eating phase, I generally consume these foods (If I even decide to consume solid foods):
-Raw fruits, such as a grapefruit, banana, or an apple; eaten either in the morning or mid-day (one fruit total)
-Multiple servings of tea, coffee (regular & decaf), and plain water
-Occasionally, when the wallet allows for it, I drink an 11oz can of organic coconut water (it is delightful!)
-Some days the only things I consume are the drinks mentioned above, whereas other days I consume both live fruits
and drinks; I attempt to drink as much water-based drinks as possible to clean out my system during the day

The fact that I do not need to make time for breakfast and lunch anymore has been very beneficial with the graduate student schedule, as I have more time during the day to get my work finished while staying focused and energetic. At times, I enjoy hearing people complain that they are hungry while I am working in prime condition on an empty stomach (hence the iconoclastic approach of this lifestyle)

The real nature of my concern is the overeating phase, as I fear that I am doing something wrong. As I have mentioned earlier, I do not eat grains at all, and usually have a high fat meal each night. As advised by Ori in his book, I attempt to cycle between types of foods to avoid any possible allergies and sensitivities, especially with dairy (although I have recently made a switch to more goat/sheep milk based dairy products, as they are less allergenic and easier to digest).

My average meal looks something like this:

1. I start every meal with a raw salad consisting of organic spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers, with an occasional sprinkle of organic lemon juice over it for an added zest.

2. My favorite second entree is a simple combination of raw baby carrots and hummus. So I eat a few handfuls of carrots dipped in hummus until I feel that it is time to move on to another flavor and texture.

3. I then proceed to cooking vegetables, either by steaming them or using a the saute method of cooking. These vegetables include peppers, onions, garlic, zucchini, eggplant, occasional artichokes (frozen) cooked in a plant oil such as olive or grape seed.

4. Sometimes I like to roast vegetables in my oven, such as whole eggplants and red peppers by themselves or with other cooked and raw vegetables or proteins.

5. As mentioned in the Warrior Diet book, and in accordance to evolutionary theory, humans have not adapted to digesting meat, so I eat meat sparingly, no more than once or twice a week. My protein sources then include either boiled eggs, an occasional smoked wild salmon, legumes such as chickpeas (hummus or canned), goat/sheep milk dairy such as feta cheese, yogurt or kefir, or nuts.

6. I really enjoy nuts, and I find that I tend to eat a very large portion of nuts at times, often losing count of how many handfuls I took. I especially enjoy almonds and cashews, with the occasional hazelnuts, brazil nuts, walnuts and pecans. One of my largest concerns is that perhaps I am eating either too much nuts, or unknowingly mixing nuts with a group of food that is not supposed to be consumed with them.

7. For dessert, I usually have either a small portion of dark, low sugar chocolate (usually around 85% cocoa), or some fruits such as berries, bananas, apples, or whatever else I have. I am wondering whether or not this could be the reason behind the weight gain I have experienced, but perhaps I am worrying over subtleties.

8. I conclude with a cup of tea or water.

I realize that I have just undertaken a verbose way of explaining my concern to everyone, including an arguably unnecessary history behind my initiation into the warrior diet lifestyle. I am a 22 year old male who is 5 foot, 9 inches tall, and weights approximately 157 lbs (Although I truly do want to question the validity of my scale, as just four days ago I weighed 151 on a more reliable scale I have at home)

I have no idea what my body fat percentage is, but I wear a size 30 jeans if that helps to put my body shape into perspective.

I will also admit that I do not officially exercise, rather my physical activity comes from life as a student: biking to and from school, climbing up and down 5 flights of stairs numerous times a day, and doing a lot of walking across my building and campus.

Can anyone offer any additional advice to me in regards to my routine, and whether or not there is something I must change to see more drastic results for fat loss.

My goal is to be lean, and I still feel that I am too flabby, although I do realize that could just be a product from the years I was overweight.

Any insight is highly appreciated; Thank you!

Sleep? How important is it re: this diet and lifestyle

MG80477 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:42:33 GMT

Does anyone have any suggestions for an all Natural sleep agent. Due to a 7 level cervical fusion I'm generally in pain and have a hard time sleeping.

Juicing Wheatgrass as a liver detox and blood purifier

MG80477 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:27:58 GMT

I've been a avid fan of Wheatgrass and it's amazing benefits. Any reason to stop with the AED/Warrior Diet and CFT? Or any suggestions of what RAW foods and or juice tonics anyone has used would be awesome too!

Cheers,

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Frozen Veggies.

Realety — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:37:40 GMT

On Ori's radio show, Which I greatly miss listening too, there was one session in which a man asked about frozen veggies and Ori as well as Marty agreed that there is a difference between frozen and fresh but most of the enzymes and what not are still present, just not as plentiful. Well what I would like to ask is that while on the undereating cycle would it be adequate to eat cooked frozen veggies since they are much more economical and convenient at this time for me?

Re: Ori's recent looks...

clake16 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:55:08 GMT

I still check back once in a while, but I do still follow the diet. Like Wolf said - not much going on these days here.

Is the Chrysin in EstroX effective?

FadeIntoBig — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:55:12 GMT

In the mid to late 90's, many 'bodybuilding' supplements featured Chrysin as a way to lower estrogen. Since then there have been few products introduced containing Chrysin.

In-vitro, Chrysin apparently works very well however in-vivo it doesn't (or at least didn't in most of those products) because it is very poorly absorbed, as 98% of it is destroyed during digestion.

Giving EstroX the benefit of doubt, what makes the Chrysin in EstroX effective while in other supplements it is not?

Thanks.

PS: An effective natural aromatase inhibitor would be great - it should boost testosterone production - so I'm very interested in an effective product. Excess estrogen in men not only provides negative HPTA feedback (shutting down the release of LH) but also desensitizes the testes to LH and FSH, so it's bad news all around for healthy hormone balance.

Weight loss tips

sherrylouz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:35:18 GMT

If you are going to start a weight loss program, there are some points to consider.

One should always keep in mind that weight loss takes time and is not going to happen overnight. It requires a change in eating habits. It doesn't mean that weight loss requires eating less. It means you have to keep an eye on the calories you are taking and how much your physical activity and other works help them to burn.

Weight Loss Tips

[1.] Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. In provides hydration to your body and help you feel full.

[2.] Eat fruits and vegetables rich in fibers, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast and are also low in calories and help to keep your calorie count low.

[3.] Taking small frequent meals help to balance calorie intake throughout the day, instead of eating 3 big meals, try to eat 5 - 6 smaller meals throughout the day.

[4.] Walk 20-30 minutes daily after your last meal. These will help you to speed your metabolism up before the food has a chance to get settled in and lower your body fat storage.

[5.] Whenever you feel laziness, take several deep breaths and try to do something creative to keep yourself busy.

[6.] When you slip up on your diet or weight loss program, pick yourself back up immediately and make a renewed commitment to your weight loss goals.

[7.] Cardio exercises are the real secret to lose body fat. Cardio Exercises are the only ones proven to burn calories at a sustained rate and hence qualify to be the best Weight Loss Exercises ever.

Re: Who eats their fruit as part of main meal

sherrylouz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:33:47 GMT

Walk 20-30 minutes daily after your last meal. These will help you to speed your metabolism up before the food has a chance to get settled in and lower your body fat storage.

Re: Tarator (cold yogurt soup/salad)

allen797 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:52:50 GMT

Sounds very refreshing, I will add it to the list of things to try out.

Thank you

Re: Morning Athlete

allen797 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:32:13 GMT

This is the first I heard of this diet. I know it's old but how has it done for all you that have tried it. I've been on a all protein diet for a few weeks and weight has dropped and I hit the gym 4 days a week. I lost all the weight I wanted now going to pump more iron to build more muscle.

Re: Tarator (cold yogurt soup/salad)

Renegade — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:51:36 GMT

I made it once, during the summer. It would be a great dish for a group of people to share, maybe as a starter. I made the mistake of eating a whole bowl by myself, which was a bit too much. Also, the garlic comes through very strong, so you may want to put less in if your sensitive to strong flavours/smells.

I hope you enjoy it, and Happy Birthday!

Re: is daily exercise necessary for the WD?

Vella — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:42:59 GMT

its better to do more workout. when your muscles are in stress you can lose more weight.

Re: Tarator (cold yogurt soup/salad)

KapeZer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:45:47 GMT

Maybe I should try this recipe.,I will serve this food to my coming birthday.,What do you think is it great? Do my visitor will like this? I really hope so.,

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Tenacious Fat Solution Kit

beautymarked — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:53:49 GMT

Hello,

I received the kit a few days ago and started today. I had a terrible headache and did not take the last supplements for the day. I have some confusion about the Tenacious Fat Solution Kit. What diet do I follow? The AE diet?

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Milk with protein shake?

jordans4 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:51:23 GMT

If i mix my protein powder with milk, does that negate any effects or nutrient consumption?

Re: daily exercise and warrior diet ..

realfitnessmn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:24:14 GMT

Just keep with it. It is only your second week. It takes about 3-4 weeks for change to start and about 90 days for large changes to take place.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step but you have to keep taking steps to get to the end.
exercise 3 times a week is plenty if your doing it right.
there are alot of effective programs
cft
crossfit
turbulence training
just remember it is an investment you'll get out what you put in.

vegetarian fat day meals

realfitnessmn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:18:59 GMT

I am going to give fuel cycling a try. I am a vegetarian. ( i do eat dairy and eggs)
I was hoping for some good Ideas on fat fuel meals. Ive tried before but find it hard to reach satisfaction/ fullness.
Also, do legumes count ans carbs or fat?

Re: H1N1 flu

Dano3000 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:16:39 GMT

The regular flu kills more people per year than Swine Flu.
I have not had a flu shot since I lost got the flu....7 years ago. I will not be getting vaccinated.

H1N1 flu

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Anyone plan on getting the vaccine shot for H1N1? I have never gotten flu shots before. When my daughter was 2 years old we got her a seasonal flu shot and spent the next 2 days fighting a 104 degree fever she developed. I'm weary of getting her a H1N1 shot , she is 4 years old now. Anyone have thought on this subject?

Re: Diet Tips for Teenagers

thesilentkiller — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:09 GMT

Those are some very useful tips... thank you

Re: all necessary?

thesilentkiller — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:06:15 GMT

Quote from: Webmaster on October 23, 2007, 09:41:49 PM

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I think you dont need any supplements in order to do a workout... Thanks Webmaster for the link.. it was quite useful

Warrior Diet and healthy growth

Soldierboy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:16 GMT

Hi
I'm 16, and I'm thinking about giving the Warrior Diet a try. Some people say I shoud'nt, and some say it won't affect my growth, but I may have touble putting on more muscle mass. I spoke with a fellow Warrior Diet follower, and he said he started it at around the age of 15! This reminds me of the spartans life style. Throughout a young spartan's life he was extremely underfed, but if being underfed would stunt your growth, then would'nt we hear something in the battle of Thermoplea about the 300 spartans beeing short? What do you guys think?

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