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skinnyninja · 11-10-2006, 12:15 AM

Here is my quick background: I’m 30 years old, male, and I quit smoking a year ago and I also exercise regularly. I’m tall and skinny. My diet is terrible and consists mainly of junk food, red meat, and mayonnaise. Therefore, I'm going to try some dietary changes.

Here is what I bought at the store today:

bananas
red grapes
pears
kiwi
carrots
raisins
apples

It cost 20 bucks and felt like it weighed about a million pounds. I have never bought any fruits or vegetables before in my entire life.

I'm not even sure which stuff goes in the fridge and what can sit on the counter. Any help there would be appreciated. Right now, I've got the bananas on the counter and the rest in the fridge.

My strategy at this point is to try and do a "regular" dinner (bacon cheeseburgers) but have all those fruits and veggies and maybe some rice or noodles for lunch/breakfast. I just can't give up meat entirely....at least not yet. (please note: I'm also allergic to nuts, beans, and seafood). Note also that when I exercise (jog 4 to 6 miles) I get extremely hungry and feel like I need to eat a lot of meat in order to feel anywhere near full. That's why I'm thinking to keep meat in my dinners.

Any thoughts on this as a plan for healthier eating?

11-10-2006, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
skinnyninja Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 132	Any advice for this diet plan? Here is my quick background: I’m 30 years old, male, and I quit smoking a year ago and I also exercise regularly. I’m tall and skinny. My diet is terrible and consists mainly of junk food, red meat, and mayonnaise. Therefore, I'm going to try some dietary changes. Here is what I bought at the store today: bananas red grapes pears kiwi carrots raisins apples It cost 20 bucks and felt like it weighed about a million pounds. I have never bought any fruits or vegetables before in my entire life. I'm not even sure which stuff goes in the fridge and what can sit on the counter. Any help there would be appreciated. Right now, I've got the bananas on the counter and the rest in the fridge. My strategy at this point is to try and do a "regular" dinner (bacon cheeseburgers) but have all those fruits and veggies and maybe some rice or noodles for lunch/breakfast. I just can't give up meat entirely....at least not yet. (please note: I'm also allergic to nuts, beans, and seafood). Note also that when I exercise (jog 4 to 6 miles) I get extremely hungry and feel like I need to eat a lot of meat in order to feel anywhere near full. That's why I'm thinking to keep meat in my dinners. Any thoughts on this as a plan for healthier eating?