Re:Ask HN: What are some available force multipliers that mo...
by Eugeleo on Monday August 10, 2020 @09:11AM
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I’d call this a “rational” diet; unfortunately, most of the diet plans I find on reputable sources are for “constrained” people (vegans, vegetarians, or people that are allergic to something). Being unconstrained, I’d assume I’d have an easier time finding a sensible diet that has all the nutrients and energy I need while being reasonably eco-friendly and wouldn’t break the bank, but that’s not my experience. Would you recommend any sources that I could use to build such a diet plan?
Why do I ask for some reputable sources? My attempt to build a plan according to my “common sense” (similar to your advice actually: dropping most of red meat, eating more legumes etc) lead to me developing hypotension and iron-deficiency; of course I can adjust the diet now I know this, but I’d rather do it the proper way this time.
Here is how my partner and I ate for the last five months of working from home:
* Eat more veggies and salad, more beans and legumes, some fruit.
* Eat much less bread and pasta. Cut out most sugar and fruit juice.
* Make 1/3 of your dinners vegetarian, and split the other 2/3 between chicken/turkey and fish. Eat little red meat. * Have dessert as a treat twice a week.
* Evaluate portion sizes. You probably will be perfectly happy only eating 2/3 as much for your evening meal.
* Realize that most snacking between meals is because you really want a small break from work, not because you are actually hungry.
In combination with regular running, I have never felt fitter or been in better shape.