What kind of diet do you favor? Do you follow the same kind of diet consistently, and does it help you meet your health/fitness goals?

[Bricealan]

I have not looked into what is considered a "Mediterranean diet", but I do favor, a diet that consists more of protein, as opposed to carbohydrates, in that i TRY, to avoid, those foods based on starches, sugars, salt, et cetera.

I tend to stick to the following: First I dropped alcohol, (wine) of which i had previously drank on a daily basis with meals. I enjoy avocados, yogurt, boneless skinless, chicken beasts, (at times baked chicken) trout, mixed salads, including tomatoes, baby spinach. Since dropping alcohol, I tend to drink sparkling, flavored water, (36 ounces daily) That said, NOT each and every one of those food groups daily but intermittently, as I TRY to have each of those foods available for consumption.

I belong to a good, "hard Yoga' studio that leaves most of us work hard the entire session.

How does your daily regimen compare especially with regard to the FOODS you enjoy?

Can anyone advise what is considered to be a Mediterranean diet?

Any comments?

[mandyfire98]

My diet is very boring lol. I normally start my day off with egg whites and English muffin and turkey sausage. I also drink a cup of coffee.

Then I eat again for dinner after work and I eat either boneless skinless baked chicken breast, a side of dark leafy greens and brown rice or I'll swap the chicken out with fish like wild caught salmon.

I normally drink a lot of water and only water throughout the day. I also have a cheat day on the weekend. I'll drink a protein shake once a day as well.

[Bricealan]

Sounds like you are on the right track! Stay the course!

[mandyfire98]

Yeah after a while you just get so into the routine of eating clean and boring that you just do it and become numb to it. It does make cheat meals stand out.

[Bricealan]

Agree, but overall, you are better off with what we might consider 'boring'

[mandyfire98]

That's true. Your health is the most important thing.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I mostly follow a pollo-pescetarian diet. Once in a while I'll have something outside of my diet.

[Bricealan]

I'm not familiar with that diet? What does it consist of?

[PBandJ_Nerd]

Pollo-pescetarian is where you eat chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, etc. It's basically no red meat. It's a type of semi-vegetarian diet.

[Bricealan]

Basically the diet I follow, but I only eat egg whites. and very little diary

[Keishio]

Eating for your ethnicity has been something that's helped me. a lot of food was causing me issues and discomfort but switching to whole foods and sticking to things that would have been around my area of the world since way back when has sorted out every problem I was finding. I've managed to shift a lot of body fat, zero bloating and zero discomfort

[Bricealan]

Excellent post. Thank you.

[AdithyaR]

I don't particularly have a strict diet as such. I eat basically everything and don't deny myself from cravings but I make sure to eat in moderation. Other than i just try to get lots of lean protein in and lots of veggies.

[Msputiton]

It is very strict and it does come down to best results for fitness goals

[more_than_a_guy]

Athlete here, my diet is Mediterranean. I don't calculate calories, but I eat a lot because I burn all of it. I really recommend the Mediterranean diet and cuisines.

[RockyHammock]

I follow the vertical diet and lifestyle. Look into it - its amazing

[Fireguy17]

Eat less move more works great!

[Anonymous]

I like to have everything but a balance

[Anonymous]

I follow what i can afford