Bulletproof Diet?

[squeezyjohn]

So - can everyone hope to benefit from this wonder diet?

[crullers]

Those with weight problems sure can.

[squeezyjohn]

Well I have to say that I expected that kind of selfish response here!

Carbohydrates & sugars, along with dairy and farmed meat are pretty much the only reason we have what is commonly called civilization in this day & age - and without them it would cease to exist and it would take someone who hasn't truly studied prehistory and history to argue otherwise!

Agriculture can barely sustain the current level of human inhabitants of this planet as it stands given how we've adopted "cheap" carbs and sugars!

It had been proven that the two worst things you can do to drain the resources of the planet are to eat lots of animal based food or keep a carnivorous pet.

Just be careful what you wish for without thinking about it first!

[crullers]

Citations?

If eating a diet that improves my health makes me selfish, then I am selfish with no regrets.

[tattooer601]

Coffee with butter...

No....

Way..,.......

[CzechCzar]

Guys,

No one here said that everybody in the world should do this diet, no one bashed all the tremendous things that agriculture has done for human society, no one said that this diet wasn't expensive (although today all I have had was eggs and coffee... about $5), no one has said that this is the one diet and anyone doing anything else is dumb...

All we are saying is that this is an awesome way to lose weight, for us. Because it's grass fed meat, it's by definition sustainable. But we aren't even talking about the earth here - just our energy levels and waistlines.

Other diets, veganism, whatever, is fine. No one is dissing those. Take a chill pill, all.

[Ainkor]

Good ethical questions. I'm vegan, so I have already answered them for myself. Anybody know the long term results of a high animal fat diet? That is not a rhetorical question, I am curious about this. I lost 65 pounds of blubber in nine months on my vegan diet, my combined cholesterol is around 105, I sleep five hours a night, and I feel kick ass.......

I started a new eating pattern last week. It is drop dead simple and I lost 8 pounds in 8 days.

I take a crock pot and put 1 pound of beans in it with water (two to one ratio) and cook it over night.

The next day I add 1 pound of quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), 1 pound of veggies (either kale, spinach, broccoli or cabbage) 1 can of tomatoes and 1 diced onion in it and let it simmer for an hour.

I season to taste (going for low salt so I tend to spice it up with chili powder).

I typically add a low sodium hot sauce on top and off I go.

I'll be honest, I've never felt better in my life. I have REDICULOUS amounts of energy now. Almost over the top really. No carb crash, nothing bad at all. I do have to eat earlier at night so I don't stay too amped when its bed time.

I've done at least 8 different eating styles in the last 8 months and lost over 50 pounds. Guess what? They all work if you follow them. This is one interesting in its simplicity and ease of doing on the run like I am at work all the time. I bet at the end of the month when I get my vitals checked my doctor will shit a brick at how much better they are.

Edit: I do take one supliment: vitamin B12. It isn't available from veggies naturally so that is the one thing I found I need to take. Calcium might be an issue, but checking on that.

[CzechCzar]

Sounds terrific!! What type of beans are they?

[truthwolf1]

I gave up eating anything with wheat and limiting grains about 2-3 years ago and have remained at a better weight then when I was on a mostly high carb lowfat diet. Initially I lost 30 plus pounds but have slowly gained back 10 or more because of a long ass winter and being inactive. I am usually working on something outside or going for a walk everyday during the other 3 seasons but we are pushing winter til May.

One of the major reasons I went on the diet is to drop weight and cholesterol following the advice of Dr. Davis. wheatbelly.

I have researched this topic to end and believe that some people are not physically adapted to eating grains and it is the root cause of inflammation which prematurely leads to the three big diseases, heart failure, diabetes and cancer and relating problems like obesity, acid reflux, migraines, psoriasis etc..

Paleo, Bulletproof, Atkins, South beach etc... are all based on the same principle of eliminating carbs.

There is nothing ethical about Monsanto and the grain industry pushing food pyramids that are killing people. If you have adapted to grains then you probably are skinny while the guy next you is eating the same thing or not being able to stop and blowing up like a corn fed pig.

[Zimobog]

I think I am going to try to reduce a significant amount of carbs and sugar from my diet. I am looking forward to reading more constructive advice and even hearing some pointers on how this is done. In doing some quick internet research, I am finding conflicting information on beans, for instance. My wife makes a great moose chili. I think passing up the cornbread is a no-brainer, but should I avoid the chili on account of the beans and tomatoes if I wish to avoid the carbs and sugars?

[truthwolf1]

I think I am going to try to reduce a significant amount of carbs and sugar from my diet. I am looking forward to reading more constructive advice and even hearing some pointers on how this is done. In doing some quick internet research, I am finding conflicting information on beans, for instance. My wife makes a great moose chili. I think passing up the cornbread is a no-brainer, but should I avoid the chili on account of the beans and tomatoes if I wish to avoid the carbs and sugars?

I would first say to eat your wifes chili but only once a week. Not leftovers into the next day etc.

Although beans are on not so friendly list the hardest part of this diet is sticking to a no sugar, bread, rice and starchy vegetable initial phase for at least three weeks. Very restrictive and most people cannot do it without serious motivation. For me it was just being tired of feeling bloated after every meal and rising health concerns.

If you were a carboholic like myself you will notice significant changes in weight and possibly health. My heartburn went away and also sugar high and lows in-between meals very quickly.

My average day.

breakfast, a couple hard boiled eggs with a slice of cheese and some fruit.
lunch, A unwhich wrap at Jimmy Jhons, salad at Subway or a couple burgers with no bun
dinner, A portion of meat the size of chicken breast with alot of vegetables, salad.

sauce- hot sauce (cayenne- heart friendly), ranch, blue cheese, spices
drinks- coffee with cream, green tea, water, hard booze with club soda and a lime (no more beer)
snacks- nuts, pistachios and peanuts, high cocoa dark chocolate- raises your good cholesterol.

[BadAxe]

I could never do this diet. I would not last. I did the Atkins diet one time, and lost a lot of weight, but went on carb overload when I went off it.

I will say though that I am all for eating grass fed meat, and hand caught fish, i just think that food tastes better than the meat and fish we get at our grocery stores, and I can definitely see it being healthier. I just can't find it readily available in my area, nor do I think I ccould regularly afford it. But I am in favor of it. But there are too many eliminations that I could not do forever. I can, and plan on limiting alot of the things that are bad for me, but I do need a little sugar in my coffee, could never do butter in coffee. In the summer, I live on fruit, well fruit, and smoked meat, lol, as I am at the grill/smoker all summer long.

I am not bashing the diet, as those that it helps, well its a great thing. Just nothing I could live on. I have a pretty good metabolism, but the problem is, as I crossed into my 40's, my physical activity has stopped almost dead. So I am going back to eating sensibly (weight watchers point system always worked for me), and getting some excercise. I find when I eat in moderation, I can eat some things that are not the best for me, because its once in a while, and in small portions. But for me, excercise is of the utmost importance and one thing I have to start doing asap.

[OregonNative]

I never really followed any laid out plan. Now that my injuries are healed up, I've gotten back into weight lifting and I eat a weight lifting diet.

Cutting Diet
1800-2350 Calories
231-250g Protein
100-150g Carbs
100-115g Fat (Healthy fats such as peanut butter, fish oils, etc)

Many of these calories come from fish, chicken, egg whites, etc. I eat whey protein after each workout & casein protein before bed (usually with some cottage cheese).

People get so hung up on numbers, diet plans, and "tricks" to lose weight. You can eat anytime you want during the day. The only thing you need to know about losing weight is, DEFICIT EATING! Don't consume more calories than you're burning. Hit the cardio hard, and don't eat garbage. I'm dropping down to 8-12% BF this summer before going on a lean gain, and I'm still losing weight with 100+ g/carb & 100+ g/fat. I may not always get those exact numbers, but cutting to much carb/fat is only going to drain your energy and slow metabolism. Eat smart fellas, hit the cardio, and lose some poundage.

[squeezyjohn]

The perfect diet that loses you weight is to eat food containing less calories than you burn up every day while getting the right nutrients for your body to function. It's a simple equation! If you're eating a healthy balanced diet but putting on weight then in order to lose weight you need to do more exercise and eat less of the same thing you're eating.

I freely admit that I do not follow my own advice much of the time!

[CzechCzar]

Funny! Various diets operate according to completely different philosophies...

More from the website:

Long term calorie restriction is not an effective weight loss method and it has disastrous effects on your health and your brain. When I was 300 pounds, I ate 1500-1800 calories a day and worked out 9 hours a week. I didn’t lose a pound – if anything, I was gaining. Here’s why:

a) Calorie Cutting
Restricting calories is a stressor. When your body is stressed and believes it is starving, it wants to hold on to fat. By eating more, you tell your body it’s okay to burn fat.

b) Nutrient Deficiencies
Nutrient dense foods are often sacrificed when people restrict calories. Things like grass-fed butter, fatty pasture raised meat, and organs have highest nutrient content of any food. They’re also high in calories, which is why misinformed calorie-fearing people avoid them. Without proper nutrients, your body won’t efficiently burn fat or build muscle. Eat nutrient dense foods like those on the Bulletproof Diet and ignore the calories. It’s food quality and composition that matter, not volume.

c) Low-Calorie Junk Food
In order to cut calories, many people resort to things (I’m not going to call them foods) like 100 calorie snack packs, diet soda, and fat free yogurt. Big mistake. These foods might be lower in calories, but they make you crave more food. They don’t satisfy your appetite or provide nutrition. They contain toxins that will impede your fat loss goals and make you sick. Refined and packed “food products” make you fat. You’re better off to go hungry – seriously – than to eat these junk foods.

2. Maintain High Healthy Saturated Fat Intake

Eating a high fat diet teaches your body to burn fat instead of sugar. It also keeps you satisfied which prevents cravings. Make sure you’re eating high quality fats – not vegetable oils or peanut butter. Saturated fat like coconut oil and grass-fed butter will not cause hardened arteries; they help your brain and body perform and look better. Fats are needed for the formation of sex hormones like testosterone and human growth hormone. A high fat diet prevents blood sugar swings and low energy. When in doubt – eat more fat. I eat 60% of my calories from fat, and often have a meal that is only fat, which keeps my metabolism ready to burn fat for fuel.

3. Avoid Toxins

One of the reasons the Bulletproof Diet is different from a regular paleo diet is the special attention to toxins. Xenoestrogens, mycotoxins, and other substances can act as “obesigens” (compounds that make you fat). Plastics can leach BPA into your water which disrupts hormone production. Molds and fungi produce mycotoxins that can be in your food, your house, or your gut.