Fat Man Unleashed - Interview Part 2

Dr. Grossman wrote:

Last week I began my three part interview series with Israel Lagares who runs his healthy weight loss blog Fat Man Unleashed. Part one of the series was about his fitness routine, and this week we continue with his nutritional program.
Describe the diet you’re following to achieve your goal.
I am on a balanced protein, carb, low fat intake diet. I eat a lot of fruit, veggies and chicken. I don’t eat a lot of refined or processed foods. I don’t drink anything but water and green tea. Simple.
Yep, sounds pretty simple. Seems we both believe eathing natural foods is the way to go. What is the main focus of the diet? (ie: cutting calories? cutting fat? eating natural?)
Initially it was cutting calories, but now I have focused on eating more fruits and veggies to “fill” me up.
So Volumization then? High fiber foods? How many meals a day are you eating?
I strive for 5 to 6 but am more at about 4 to 4.75 meals a day.
I’m finding the same thing. As I eat higher nutrient density foods and higher fiber foods, I’m full longer and eating 5 or 6 meals is a little more tricky. Does the rest of your family / household eat the same way as you?
With the exception of my daughter, yes. My wife has been an integral part in our healthy eating.
Nice. It’s always good to have support when it comes to nutrition. […]

Read the rest of this great post here

Technorati Tags: weight loss, health, blog