I needed to lose some weight. I went from 220 pounds to 200 pounds in a month.
 I went on a one steak or fish salad a day diet plus a one a day vitamin pill.
 Salad dressing OK. No wheat. You'll save money on food.

 The steak and fish for the needed protein and the salad for roughage. No salad and
 you won't poo for days. Some dried fruit now and then if you get really hungry but
 only if you get really hungry. If you are not hungry from time to time you are not
 losing weight.

 Rode my bicycle at least 5 miles every day. Other sustained exercise like running
 will work. Horse Power needed to ride the bike consumes fat or food fuel.

 I have a scale that is supposed to have a resolution of .1 pound but I don't think it
 is that good. More like .2 or .3 pound resolution. Every day I was somewhat lighter
 in weight. About a half pound a day. It is important to weigh your self after you
 empty your bladder and bowls and while you are naked. The scale gives you positive
 feedback so you know the diet is working.

 I also noticed I lost weight while I was sleeping. Curious?  I applied the laws of
 thermodynamics and decided body temperature was causing me to lose heat to the cooler
 atmosphere. It takes fuel to generate heat or HP. Fuel weighs. Those of us in the
 engine biz know that all too well. The body burns fat to make heat.

 The accurate scale is the key.

 Paul Lamar


Great work Paul!

That sounds very similar to the Paleo/Primal/Caveman diet.

Getting rid of grains is probably really good for you.  Reducing
lectins and phytic acid means you get more nutrients from the rest of
your food.  And the starch in grain just makes you hungry, increases
triglycerides, and increases insulin and fat storage.

Fiber isn't required for normal digestion, but fat is and so is a good
mineral balance.  But, fiber from vegetables won't hurt anything
either.


Don't forget water lost through breathing / respiration, and
perspiration (even if you don't feel sweaty).  Water is heavy.

Overly vigorous exercise can tend to drive your hunger higher.  But,
it sounds like you have the diet vs. exercise really well balanced
now.  If you find your hunger rising, be sure you're sleeping and
resting enough.

How are you feeling after this healthy diet change and losing 10% of
your body weight?


Regards,

Matt-

Dizzy :) The body is an interesting auto stabilizing feed back servo.

Paul Lamar

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