The Warrior Diet

[Telemark]

@JohnClay

I want to lose stubborn belly fat NOT face fat…

How many times do we have to tell you - you can’t spot reduce. Your body will decide where it wants to burn fat from and you have little control over that.

[MichaelEmouse]

@Telemark

How many times do we have to tell you

One more time, every time.

[Ambivalid]

@JohnClay

Today I noticed that my face is looking thinner - my temples and cheeks are indented and are looking bony. I want to lose stubborn belly fat NOT face fat…

It’s “stubborn” for a reason.

[JohnClay]

After reading “The Renegade Diet” ebook I’ve started reading “The Warrior Diet”.
It begins with 3 and a half pages of praise for the diet which is repeated at the bottom of here:
http://www.warriordiet.com/success-stories.php
It has nearly 400 pages.
From the Introduction:

[Minoans, ancient Greeks and Roman art] the people depicted are lean, muscular, and heroic-looking… They were nomadic, eating one meal a day… Much of their [Egyptian] art depicts a people very soft, almost feminine… instead settled down and farmed the land… eating many meals throughout the day, much of which consisted of refined wheat and other grains, breads and cakes.

The early Roman and Greek art reflected a warrior race. Soon after, though, decadence set in and they began living much the same way as modern man: with frequent meals, a sedentary life, and dulled instincts. Predictably they began to look like modern man and suffer the same ailments. (Until Nero, there wasn’t one emperor who was obese).

Emperor Nero AD 15 - 68 The most evil Roman emperor

Nero…a fat neck, a pot belly and a body which smelt and was covered with spots

…Civilized man lives largely off refined grains; eats often; and is reluctant to engage in intense physical pursuits [the last one is like me, JohnClay]. Contrast that with the warrior who consumed fresh, seasonal, and fermented food; ate sparingly during the day but filled himself up at night; and toiled during the day… eating when necessary or when the workday was done.

[JohnClay]

From the Warrior Diet book:

…Others might point out that this type of diet may induce the production of the catabolic hormone cortisol, which may have negative effects on muscle growth and fat deposition. Ordinarily, yes, but this diet is not about water fasting. By ingesting the right nutrients during the Undereating Phase you will be able to block the cortisol effect.

Well the Renegade Diet usually involves 14-16 hour water fasts… but cortisol is linked to stubborn belly fat so I think I’ll give up on the Renegade Diet.

[JohnClay]

Also in the introduction:

…let’s recap the essentials of the Warrior Diet. The main “trick” is to retrain your body; teach it to become more instinctive. You can do this by avoiding most foods during the day, although I do recommend that you eat vegetables and fruits (mainly as freshly squeezed juices). It’s also okay to have a little protein during the day, such as eggs, lean fish, cheese, yoghurt, or preferably, undenatured whey. As you get used to eating this way, your cravings should disappear. And once you’re done “fighting the battles” of the day, you can eat as much protein, vegetables, and carbs as you want - even if it means eating the equivalent of three meals in one seating.

[JohnClay]

When looking up “undenatured whey”

Undenatured Whey Protein : Why Is It The Best Way To Raise Glutathione?

I found this:

My sisters have a lot of health foods including fermented things but they also have “bath milk” which apparently is technically illegal in Australia for human consumption.

[JohnClay]

…Another key component of the Warrior Diet is exercise…

:smack: Maybe I’ll end up exercising like I have done in the past…

[JohnClay]

From The Warrior Diet book:

…When a wild predator, such as a lion, hunts and eats its kill, it eats in safety and only to the point of satiety. Then it leaves and the surviving prey know that the lion is no longer a threat, at least for the time being, simply because lions don’t hunt when they are not hungry. They become peaceful. They lie on their back, enjoy the sun, and sleep. However, when you put predators in a cage they often eat and eat (bingeing) and usually don’t stop until they get sick. They will eventually die if their captors don’t control their feedings.

[JohnClay]

More stuff about animals:

…While hunters work hard to get their food, scavengers don’t. They pick up leftovers. While hunters have a sense of priority and know exactly what they need, scavengers have no clear sense of priority. While hunters will make a selection, choosing their food, scavengers eat whatever is available. While hunters eat only when hungry, scavengers eat all the time. While hunters eat warm, fresh, live food, the scavenger eats cold, dead food. While hunters like to eat when it’s safe so they can relax, scavengers eat “on the go”…

[JohnClay]

This part is a bit controversial…

…The scavenger, by contrast, is like an idiot. An idiot is someone who doesn’t think about what he’s doing. A scavenger will pick up any food, not knowing its nutritional value or where it came from, not care if it’s fresh, and eat it - just for the sake of eating…

He is assuming that scavengers are only males…

[Penfeather]

Who are you even talking to at this point?

[Smeghead]

@JohnClay

It begins with 3 and a half pages of praise for the diet which is repeated at the bottom of here:

The fact that you think this is information worth sharing serves only to illustrate how out of touch with reality you are.

[JohnClay]

@Smeghead

The fact that you think this is information worth sharing serves only to illustrate how out of touch with reality you are.

Do you mean that it is common for books to begin with 3 and a half pages of “Praise for [title of book]” before it even has the title page or copyright page? If it isn’t common then why can’t I point it out?

[JohnClay]

@Penfeather

Who are you even talking to at this point?

People who are reading this thread who want to learn about The Warrior Diet… I guess…

[Bear_Nenno]

Your plan is too much diet, not enough warrior.

[grude]

@JohnClay

:smack: Maybe I’ll end up exercising like I have done in the past…

I know it sucks, but if you have any hope of losing weight and keeping it off yes you will have to exercise period. Try to find some activities that actually accomplish something like yard work or start walking or riding a bike on short trips. I can’t stand pointless exercise like using a stationary bike or treadmill, but if I am actually accomplishing something with the activity it makes it a lot easier.

[Smeghead]

@JohnClay

Do you mean that it is common for books to begin with 3 and a half pages of “Praise for [title of book]” before it even has the title page or copyright page? If it isn’t common then why can’t I point it out?

For books like this, that are little more than scams attempting to wring money out of desperate, gullible people, it’s not just common, but practically required. Only the weak-minded will find three pages of testimonial from the exact same source as the material at all convincing.

[Qadgop_the_Mercotan]

Have you considered the advantages of getting a blog?

[DrFidelius]

@JohnClay

After reading “The Renegade Diet” ebook I’ve started reading “The Warrior Diet”.
It begins with 3 and a half pages of praise for the diet which is repeated at the bottom of here:
http://www.warriordiet.com/success-stories.php
It has nearly 400 pages.
From the Introduction:

Emperor Nero AD 15 - 68 The most evil Roman emperor

Legitimate works do not need to stuff subsequent editions with “testimonials.”