Thread: I am back ! Need help please

I'm not sure if you're male or female or your stats...so I'll just give some general guidelines:

6 small balanced meals evenly spaced throughout the day.

at least 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight

Stay away from saturated fats

Stay away from sugar-laden foods, except post-workout.

Eliminate all processed foods.

Try to keep your protein high, carbs moderate and fat low....but they should still comprise at least 20% of your diet.

Logging your food is really the best thing to do....it helps you keep track of what you're eating and it helps you make wise food choices.

I am 6`2`` and 190 lb.
I do have a few questions!

My goal is to get my flat abs back , after a period of inactivity due to a illness.

Is sodium bad for a six pack? Oatmeal with honey would be OK?

In terms of meat beef is OK? Or should I stick with chicken?

What kind of dressing is good for a salad in terms of heatthy one?

Thanks for reading

Vito

Beef and chicken are fine. Pay attention to your fat and sugar intake, keep protein on the high end, find out what your daily caloric intake should be.

Is sodium bad for a six pack?

I don't think you have to worry about sodium intake until you are lean enough to actually see your abs. As long as you're eating healthy, non-processed foods w/o adding salt to your foods, your sodium intake will be fine.

Oatmeal with honey would be OK?

Depends on when it is I guess. Honey is just sugar, and sugar will elevate your insulin levels, once that's done, fat metabolism is inhibited. Post workout and breakfast I'd say honey is fine, otherwise, you might want to use a sweetner instead....but technically, if you've created a caloric deficit, it shouldn't hinder you too much if used in moderation.

In terms of meat beef is OK? Or should I stick with chicken?

Lean beef is okay, just keep in mind chicken is lower in fat...as long as it falls within your daily fat levels, then you'll be okay.

What kind of dressing is good for a salad in terms of heatthy one?

I used Kraft Light Done Right Italian dressing. It's low in cals, fat and sugar.

Hi W8lifter,

What do you think about power bars as part of low fat low sugar diet?

I usually have at least two every day. On the label it says sugar=14-16 g/power bar..Isnt too much sugar?

how much sugar is reasonable per power bar?