Well.. Diet question( I know .. many asked)

[((The_King))]

Hey.. I'm new to the forums and I'd like to say Hi.. Anyways
I'm 15 and 5'9 weighing in at 160. I went on a diet last year and I belive i lost 40 pounds. I was around 180 then decided to lose off 20 pounds. I've recently cutt 10 pounds and now I weigh at 160. I dont think I've been doing it healthy though.. I didnt do ANY cardio or anything but walked alote.. Also I dont know but I dont think Ive been eating that much (Atleast i think).

Heres my current diet:

10am : Cereal (Apple Jacks)
11am - 2pm : Drink alote of water/An Apple
Dinner(6pm) - Footlong Bourbon Chicken Subway (sometimes, otherwise Chicken Breast)
Ingreadients for Footlong
Toasted Wheat Bread
Cucumbers, Olives, Lettuce, Tomatos, and the Bourboun suace

Then Just drink lots of water until 10pm
10pm : Cereal (Apple jacks)

Is there anything wrong with this diet? I used to weightlift a long time ago and since ive lost all this, I have got alote leaner Although, I've broken my leg but I still continue with this diet.
Can Anything be changed or am I starving myself?
Also.. I have a small stomach at 160, is that normal? after i'm recorverd from my broken leg, I'm going HARD cardio until I lose the stomach.. Any tips and stuff would be helpful! thxs

 

[gjohnson5]

Do your best. Not so sure how much of a choice a 15 year old has in thier diet. Don't drink alot of soda pop.

 

[((The_King))]

Oh yeah, I do not eat JUNK food at all, I dont drink Pop.. I used to a long time ago, explains why I was 200, I didnt eat my all time favrote Hot chettos for a long time ! Alright thansk for the reply

 

[gjohnson5]

I wish we had some articles that explained the basics as protein , fats , carbohydrates and the energy those provide. I will try to look for something that explains this in novice terms

 

[((The_King))]

Alright thanks, I could use that information. Problem is, I dont knwo what kind of fats to eat, Good fats or bad fats.. Also with me, Eating a french fry gains me 5 pounds. So i have to be really careful

 

[poysyn]

at age 15 or not, that diet is shitty. you need to add lean meats to all meals imo and lose all the garbage foods if you are serious about it.

start eating more and start lifting..at your age the bodyfat will still fly off as long as you stay active

 

[gjohnson5]

The problem is that his diet that you call "shitty" is the owness of the people that feed him... Telling him his diet is shitty does nothing to help the situation

With some education as to what is good food and what is not maybe he can "suggest" better choices.

 

[alex2678]

Try to start a weightlifting program as soon as you can while your natural testosterone levels are just starting to kick in. At 15 I knew lots of people I went to school with who did really basic 3x per week workouts and made some pretty solid gains with a typical high schoolers diet and "whatever mom makes" for dinner.

Make small changes in your diet a little at a time too. Start to have oatmeal with splenda a few days a week for breakfast. Throw a few cans of tuna in there whenever you get a chance. Snack on cashews and almonds whenever you can. Ask your parents to start buying yams, brown rice, chicken, and lean cuts of red meat if they could because you want to start eating better.

You're still young. You have plenty of time to "ease" your way into a 6 meal a day bodybuilding type diet.

And don't go crazy with the cardio either. Building muscle tissue is your best overall fat burner.

 

[crossy]

There is a handy thread here http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448537 that will list alot of good foods.

 

[jpt]

i know being 15 is extremely difficult b/c like gj said...your getting what your feed.

here are some staples you should try and adhere to

1. take a multi-vitamin and drink lots of water...at least a gallon a day

2. eat every 2-3 hours....protein +carbs or protein + fat.... NEVER ALL THREE
ie. chicken w/ brown rice or baked potato (protein + carbs)
ie. whole eggs or all natural peanut butter(protein + fat)

3. if you weight 160lbs you need 160g of protein on a daily basis (1g of protien per lb) to gain lean muscle mass

4. you need to calorie count to figure out your macros....fitday.com is a good site
if your looking to lose weight multiply your weight by 12 and that is how many calories you need to cut on

5. train hard and don't forget to do some cardio a few times a week

 

[((The_King))]

from the responces, the diet ive made are shitty, this is just what im picking to eat. About cardio and lifting, at the moment I cant because I broke my leg and im in alote of pain, so all i do is sit on my ass.. I need a good diet to follow.. problem is, everytime i make oen, it sucks.

 

[thelion2005]

from the responces, the diet ive made are shitty, this is just what im picking to eat. About cardio and lifting, at the moment I cant because I broke my leg and im in alote of pain, so all i do is sit on my ass.. I need a good diet to follow.. problem is, everytime i make oen, it sucks.

Food selection is not that hard once you know the basics. Even when you are eating at home, you can have some input into what appears on the table at dinner.

At first glance, I see a lot of fast sugar ... actual sugar and foods that convert. These need to come out.

(1) Tell me about the cereal ... why this selection and why so much?

(2) Can you invest in some reading materials? I can recommend some for you if you have the money.

PM me.

 

[((The_King))]

About Cereal.. I like cereal alote. I know it has many sugars but its just like a breakfest kind you know, when you wake up your hungry. Sure, spill it all out

 

[thelion2005]

About Cereal.. I like cereal alote. I know it has many sugars but its just like a breakfest kind you know, when you wake up your hungry. Sure, spill it all out

I will provide you some basic info and make some recommendations. I do not spill.

Because you are young and growing, your meals must be nutritious and balanced. I normally do not included fast, simple carbs in a diet, but will in your case.

I'd like to see you eat 4-5 times a day, small meals.

Each meal should include a protein, a slow carbohydrate and a fast, simple carb. Fats will come from the foods themselves or a sound supplement.

Proteins:
All meats, fish and fowl ... grilled or baked with no skin or batter covering.
Whole milk. You need the natural fat and not the sugar.
Whole eggs .. again the fats are important as is the protein.

Slow, complex carbs:
Vegetables ... all kinds, all preparations

Fast, simple carbs (in moderation):
Fruits ... all kinds, especially berries and apples

Your drinks should be water, milk and natural juices.

Your supplements should be whey drinks, fish/flax oils, chewable multi-vits.

Yoy are full of testostereone so no steroids ... no other drugs including caffeine.

I consider cereals and breads to be sugar and to be avoided. If pressed, real oatmeal is permitted. If you find fat on your body, this is probably the source.

Books:
So many books are not written by the authors and/or are aimed at seasoned trainees on steroids. I only recommend books that are a value and true.

One of the best is John Hansen's:
http://www.naturalolympia.com/

He will give you the training and exercise info you need.

 

[((The_King))]

wow thanks for the info bro, so your saying my stomach is because of cerael.. well i do eat alote, damnit ! looks like i have to cut out ceraels. Looks like eveything you said I d, I eat veggies, ALWAYS grapes, apples all kinds of fruits. I drink alote of water , i dont drink milk that much, i heard it makes u bloat (fat?). I've never took supplements such as whey drinks, fish/flax oils(never heard of this), cheweable multi vits(when young, i used to take alote but im not sure if ur reffering to those). Do you know where I can get this kinda stuff? BTW, thanks for the information bro, this is helped me alote! thanks

 

[poysyn]

The problem is that his diet that you call "shitty" is the owness of the people that feed him... Telling him his diet is shitty does nothing to help the situation

With some education as to what is good food and what is not maybe he can "suggest" better choices.

When I was living with my parents I told them what I wanted to eat and they bought it for me. I was cooking my own chicken, eating oats, taking efas, and doing what I could to fit around the schedule of school. There are definitely complications with the situation, but in my opinion it is not an excuse..

 

[thelion2005]

wow thanks for the info bro, so your saying my stomach is because of cerael.. well i do eat alote, damnit ! looks like i have to cut out ceraels. Looks like eveything you said I d, I eat veggies, ALWAYS grapes, apples all kinds of fruits. I drink alote of water , i dont drink milk that much, i heard it makes u bloat (fat?). I've never took supplements such as whey drinks, fish/flax oils(never heard of this), cheweable multi vits(when young, i used to take alote but im not sure if ur reffering to those). Do you know where I can get this kinda stuff? BTW, thanks for the information bro, this is helped me alote! thanks

Every large grocery store has vits and supplements at discount prices. In my store, they are in the drug area. Scan the shelves ... read the labels.

If you must do cereal, read the labels and go for the most fiber and no sugar ... like Cherrios, Shredded Wheat. I looked at the sugar content on Apple Jacks today. Off the chart.

Don't be afraid of milk unless you have allergies. See my PM. For a guy on a budget, it is super. Learn to eat canned tuna out of the can with a touch of mustard ... or salmon. Buy the store brand and save money.

Fast food? Salads and grilled meats/fish/fowl. Stay away from the deadly bun and those fatty killer fries. yes ...you'll be different, but isn't that why you are here? To be big and strong, which is different in today's society.

 

[gjohnson5]

Every large grocery store has vits and supplements at discount prices. In my store, they are in the drug area. Scan the shelves ... read the labels.

If you must do cereal, read the labels and go for the most fiber and no sugar ... like Cherrios, Shredded Wheat. I looked at the sugar content on Apple Jacks today. Off the chart.

Don't be afraid of milk unless you have allergies. See my PM. For a guy on a budget, it is super. Learn to eat canned tuna out of the can with a touch of mustard ... or salmon. Buy the store brand and save money.

Fast food? Salads and grilled meats/fish/fowl. Stay away from the deadly bun and those fatty killer fries. yes ...you'll be different, but isn't that why you are here? To be big and strong, which is different in today's society.

You own a store in Detroit?

 

[thelion2005]

You own a store in Detroit?

LOL .... "my" is just an expression. You got me.