nothing but fish

HialeahChico305 · 03-05-2008, 10:47 PM

A lot of people in my gym swear by this, they go in a 4 week diet of nothing but fish as the main source of protein and get good results. This is my first week trying this and I am really seen some improvements on my lifts (maybe im pushing me self harder in the gym, but everything is clicking). How many of you have actually heard of this fish diet thing?

nadirmg · 03-08-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

A lot of people in my gym swear by this, they go in a 4 week diet of nothing but fish as the main source of protein and get good results. This is my first week trying this and I am really seen some improvements on my lifts (maybe im pushing me self harder in the gym, but everything is clicking). How many of you have actually heard of this fish diet thing?

i've never heard of anything like that craziness.
your body needs some of everything. carbs, protein, and fat (essential fatty acids). start eating only one of them, let alone fish to the exclusion of other proteins, and you won't be doing your body a favor.

instead of your muscles getting their energy from the carbs you SHOULD be eating to rebuild themselves they'll go to the next quickest thing: your muscles. yes, your hard earned muscles you sweat in the gym to build up with essentially get eaten.

screw those guys and eat well-balanced and healthy, bro.

there's not such thing as a "the (one food) diet" that works. period.

fufu · 03-08-2008, 02:17 PM

I don't really see anything wrong with eating fish as a main source of protein, but there certainly isn't anything special about it. Maybe people notice a difference in themselves because they don't get enough omega 3 FA's. Other than that it is silly to limit yourself.

nadirmg · 03-08-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

I don't really see anything wrong with eating fish as a main source of protein, but there certainly isn't anything special about it. Maybe people notice a difference in themselves because they don't get enough omega 3 FA's. Other than that it is silly to limit yourself.

my bad! i misread his post thinking he was going to eat ONLY FISH for 4 weeks

i agree with fu. lol!

Witchblade · 03-08-2008, 03:56 PM

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A lot of people in my gym swear by this

Strength of argument = 0.01%

DOMS · 03-08-2008, 04:03 PM

I've never heard of that. I have to wonder how many people benefit from such a diet because they don't eat fish with a bun, a calorie-ladened dressing, and fries.

My thought is that if you're not injuring yourself and it's working for, do it.

I think the idea of eating a lot of fish is dreamy. Make sure to throw some sashimi in there.

Dammit, I think I'm going to give it a try.

danzik17 · 03-08-2008, 04:14 PM

So expensive though

nadirmg · 03-08-2008, 04:19 PM

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Make sure to throw some sashimi in there.

raw fish...

DOMS · 03-08-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by danzik17

So expensive though

But so worth it.

DOMS · 03-08-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nadirmg

raw fish...

It's all about the quality. If you buy cheap fish for sushi, you're going to get cheap tasting sushi.

KentDog · 03-08-2008, 04:45 PM

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I have to wonder how many people benefit from such a diet because they don't eat fish with a bun, a calorie-ladened dressing, and fries.

This is a good point. A lot of people buy into gimmicky diets and swear by them because in the overall picture, it's just less calories than what they were eating before. A lot of people don't seem to take into account that a bun or dressing is extra calories.

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It's all about the quality. If you buy cheap fish for sushi, you're going to get cheap tasting sushi.

I had never really enjoyed seafood until I had went to an expensive seafood restaurant or had expensive, fresh fish cooked for me. In fact, I can't even eat the cheap stuff. I hear with fish, you usually get what you pay for, so I have a tendancy to agree with DOMS.

DOMS · 03-08-2008, 05:11 PM

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I had never really enjoyed seafood until I had went to an expensive seafood restaurant or had expensive, fresh fish cooked for me. In fact, I can't even eat the cheap stuff. I hear with fish, you usually get what you pay for, so I have a tendancy to agree with DOMS.

The best sushi that I've eaten was is a sushi bar in Beverly Hills where it cost $100 to $150 per person. The chef was from Japan.

Damn, the eel (not raw) was incredible! Too bad it came so late in the meal or I would have eaten a lot more of it.

danzik17 · 03-08-2008, 05:11 PM

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It's all about the quality. If you buy cheap fish for sushi, you're going to get cheap tasting sushi.

Well not only that, but non-Sushi grade fish can make you pretty sick if you eat it without cooking it.

Personally I can't do sushi - I've tried it and I just can't do it.

soxmuscle · 03-08-2008, 05:36 PM

Can't eat sushi? Why?

Sushi is fantastic.

HialeahChico305 · 03-08-2008, 06:02 PM

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So expensive though

Yea it is.......this is my last week, back to Chicken breast as my main food.

danzik17 · 03-08-2008, 06:31 PM

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Can't eat sushi? Why?

Sushi is fantastic.

I tried it and really just couldn't stomach it. I can eat a piece of beef rarer than I can eat a piece of fish.

DOMS · 03-08-2008, 06:34 PM

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I tried it and really just couldn't stomach it. I can eat a piece of beef rarer than I can eat a piece of fish.

If you think that you like your steak medium, try medium-rare.

If you think you like you steak medium-well, try medium.

If you think you like your steak well-done, think again, you don't really like steak.

danzik17 · 03-08-2008, 07:19 PM

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If you think that you like your steak medium, try medium-rare.

If you think you like you steak medium-well, try medium.

If you think you like your steak well-done, think again, you don't really like steak.

Sometimes the center of my steak is still raw basically. Rare enough for you?

nadirmg · 03-08-2008, 07:21 PM

i've lived in japan for almost 2.5 years and i STILL can't eat sushi/sashimi... the texture just makes me want to hurl

Hoglander · 03-08-2008, 09:44 PM

I eat a lot of fish that I catch. I eat more than is recommended. By that I mean that fish are polluted. Some more than others. It's a problem that is worse in some areas and again varies by species. Big fish that eat bottom fish near urban areas are the worst.

Merkaba · 03-10-2008, 12:33 AM

Frankhouser said he did this ...I can't remember for what period of time...maybe the last two weeks or so. I read it in an interview in one of the more popular mags...maybe muscle and fitness or flex.

fufu · 03-10-2008, 09:21 AM

Fish isn't that expensive.

I can get a bag of 15 or so large tilapia fillets for 11 bucks.

DaMayor · 03-10-2008, 09:41 AM

I love fish. But there is one thing to onsider....

Eat Fish Often? Calculate Your Mercury Risk Now 2/23/05

Dr. Pain used to address this issue regularly, if I recall correctly.

JailHouse · 03-10-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

I don't really see anything wrong with eating fish as a main source of protein, but there certainly isn't anything special about it. Maybe people notice a difference in themselves because they don't get enough omega 3 FA's. Other than that it is silly to limit yourself.

This is your answer right here most likely

AKIRA · 03-10-2008, 01:38 PM

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I've never heard of that. I have to wonder how many people benefit from such a diet because they don't eat fish with a bun, a calorie-ladened dressing, and fries.

My thought is that if you're not injuring yourself and it's working for, do it.

I think the idea of eating a lot of fish is dreamy. Make sure to throw some sashimi in there.

Dammit, I think I'm going to give it a try.

I was told that sashimi is like sushi, but no rice...is that right?

Reason why I bring this up, is cuz last night I tried a bunch of sushi.

"California roll," salmon, shrimp, tuna, and some roll.... Honestly, I dont see the big deal with it. I used only soy sauce to dip it in and I tried it with nothing...and it tastes like nothing.

Not that it didnt taste good, but I dont get the craze I always hear for something that doesnt taste like much.

Perhaps I am missing something? What else should I try? Oh and be detailistic as to what is what, cuz I wont know labels.

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DaMayor On a Perpetual Bulk Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Posts: 6,145	I love fish. But there is one thing to onsider.... Eat Fish Often? Calculate Your Mercury Risk Now 2/23/05 Dr. Pain used to address this issue regularly, if I recall correctly.