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Anonymous
What's up /fit/.

I'm trying to get myself into better eating habits. I'm not terribly fat, but I could stand to lose some weight. I have a regular workout routine I'm set on, and have outlined some preferable eating habits for myself. But I was wondering what others more knowledgeable in this field than I would recommend.
>> Anonymous
seconding
>> Anonymous
oh, well, thirding then.
>> Anonymous
My first point of advice is that I think you should take all advice given to you with a grain of salt, as every self proclaimed expert has something different to say on this matter.

Having said that, what specifically are your goals? Do you know how much of your body is body fat? Generally men will start to look "in shape" at around 10-12% and "ripped" at single digits (9% and below).

If you're trying to lose fat, keep up a good routine of weight lifting and go on a high protein diet. Don't drop carbs TOO low as this also leads to muscle atrophy, you just want enough protein to support protein resynthesis.

Keep carbs for your morning and post-workout, and mainly eat veggies and meat or other sources of protein. Eat a complete protein with each feeding, and if you can, eat smaller portions of food every three hours. It's not too terrible if your schedule only allows for three, but six is probably best.
>> Anonymous
Yeah, I've put protein high up on the list of needs for my meals, and have given myself a routine for workouts that alternates between cardio workouts and weightlifting, on monday through thursdays. Then on the other 3 days I try to keep myself moving anyway. Whether that means taking a relaxed walk, or doing household chores.
>> Anonymous
I honestly believe that getting a steady regimen of cardio is crucial to losing weight. Quite frankly, getting into that 60% or whatever it is helps burn the fat, and if you're just "slightly overweight", then losing the fat is more important than weight lifting.

As far as what you eat, honestly just count calories like its 20 years ago, and don't "Stay away" from carbs, just limit the intake of starchy foods and sugars until just before you head to the gym.