Comments on: The Zone Diet Explained http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited life. changing. fitness. Fri, 11 May 2012 21:06:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Why Grains are Killing YOu | Roaring Fork Crossfit http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-40290 Why Grains are Killing YOu | Roaring Fork Crossfit Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:12:07 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-40290 [...] documented the importance of hormonal balance between insulin and glucagon in our article “The Zone Diet Explained.” Grain-based foods  cause huge, nasty insulin spikes, making it almost impossible to achieve [...] [...] documented the importance of hormonal balance between insulin and glucagon in our article “The Zone Diet Explained.” Grain-based foods  cause huge, nasty insulin spikes, making it almost impossible to achieve [...]

]]> By: Paleo Diet Breakdown – Simple Enough for a Caveman to Understand | Exercises, Industry News, Workout Specials, Fitness Videos, Nutrition and Weight Loss | Astone Fitness News http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-40194 Paleo Diet Breakdown – Simple Enough for a Caveman to Understand | Exercises, Industry News, Workout Specials, Fitness Videos, Nutrition and Weight Loss | Astone Fitness News Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:01:11 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-40194 [...] If you are interested in a more regulated way, try following The Zone Diet’s guide for portioning. [...] [...] If you are interested in a more regulated way, try following The Zone Diet’s guide for portioning. [...]

]]> By: What’s Happening This Week? http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-40058 What’s Happening This Week? Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:16:47 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-40058 [...] of the most concise things I’ve ever read about the Zone Diet is right here. But to give you the cliffs notes, The Zone Diet involves eating your food within a strict ratio of [...] [...] of the most concise things I’ve ever read about the Zone Diet is right here. But to give you the cliffs notes, The Zone Diet involves eating your food within a strict ratio of [...]

]]> By: Before Pics! And some thoughts on Weight Loss http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-40014 Before Pics! And some thoughts on Weight Loss Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:24:52 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-40014 [...] the best part! Indulge me and let me tell you my plan, would ya? I’m going to experiment with Paleo/Zone eating. I’ll tell you more about that when I finalize my strategy, but it will involve a little more [...] [...] the best part! Indulge me and let me tell you my plan, would ya? I’m going to experiment with Paleo/Zone eating. I’ll tell you more about that when I finalize my strategy, but it will involve a little more [...]

]]> By: What should I eat? | Crossfit Suncoast http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-39902 What should I eat? | Crossfit Suncoast Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:32:59 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-39902 [...] Buy a food scale. Yes, it costs $20-25. Diabetes costs alot more. Read the CrossFit Impulse article The Zone Diet Explained and figure out your required blocks. Give this an honest effort. It may seem confusing at first, [...] [...] Buy a food scale. Yes, it costs $20-25. Diabetes costs alot more. Read the CrossFit Impulse article The Zone Diet Explained and figure out your required blocks. Give this an honest effort. It may seem confusing at first, [...]

]]> By: Paleo Recipes Blog , Archive » The Paleo Challenge is back on, and you can play along! http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-39494 Paleo Recipes Blog , Archive » The Paleo Challenge is back on, and you can play along! Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:14:03 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-39494 [...] Check out this link for a more-detailed explanation of the Zone diet and blocks system.  [...] [...] Check out this link for a more-detailed explanation of the Zone diet and blocks system.  [...]

]]> By: Naomi http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-39344 Naomi Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:29:29 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-39344 Got it!!! That answered my questions :) Thanks! Got it!!! That answered my questions :) Thanks!

]]> By: Jeff Barnett http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-39319 Jeff Barnett Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:37:31 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-39319 Naomi, The fat blocks prescribed by the Zone Diet will be fine for losing weight. Many athletes end up having to eat 2x-3x as much fat as it prescribes to fuel their performance. Your yogurt sounds good. But I honestly don't know much about the composition of homemade yogurt. Try using this website to find the breakdown: http://nutritiondata.self.com/ By the letter of the law, on the Zone Diet you should always eat a Zone balanced meal. That means 2 blocks of carbs, 2 blocks of fat, and 2 blocks of protein. However, in the larger picture, we know that pre and post workout meals are a little "special." In short, keep having your banana before you workout. That's fine. There's no particular size meal you "should" be eating. If your daily prescription is 15 blocks, you can go 3-3-3-3-3 or 4-1-4-1-4-1. However, depending on your size, you don't want to eat too large a meal at a time. For an average man, the upper limit is a 4-5 block meal. For an average woman, I'd say 3-4. Don't go above that for any one meal and you'll be fine. Naomi,
The fat blocks prescribed by the Zone Diet will be fine for losing weight. Many athletes end up having to eat 2x-3x as much fat as it prescribes to fuel their performance.

Your yogurt sounds good. But I honestly don’t know much about the composition of homemade yogurt. Try using this website to find the breakdown: http://nutritiondata.self.com/

By the letter of the law, on the Zone Diet you should always eat a Zone balanced meal. That means 2 blocks of carbs, 2 blocks of fat, and 2 blocks of protein. However, in the larger picture, we know that pre and post workout meals are a little “special.” In short, keep having your banana before you workout. That’s fine.

There’s no particular size meal you “should” be eating. If your daily prescription is 15 blocks, you can go 3-3-3-3-3 or 4-1-4-1-4-1. However, depending on your size, you don’t want to eat too large a meal at a time. For an average man, the upper limit is a 4-5 block meal. For an average woman, I’d say 3-4. Don’t go above that for any one meal and you’ll be fine.

]]> By: Naomi http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-39306 Naomi Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:06:54 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-39306 Hi Jeff! WOW! Thanks for your fast response! My yoghurt is usually home made so completely natural- no sugars or sweeteners. And when I buy them, I get the same. SO am I understanding correctly that a yoghurt should be counted as a protein? (OR 2?) Regarding the fat. I wanted to know if following the amount of fat prescribed by the diet is too much for someone also trying to lose weight. So how much fat I'm eating now is not relevant. OK, lastly (sorry for all my Q's- I'm trying to get my head around this) do I need to eat a _ block meal at a time? For example, lets say I want to eat a fruit in the morning before I workout which is what I normally do, do I need to make sure I am having at the same time a protein and fat as well? SO lets say I want to eat an apple which is 2 blocks (i think), do I need to have 2 blocks of the others as well or can I 'save' those portions? Okay, hope I've explained myself and I am not totally off the mark... and happy new year, btw Hi Jeff! WOW! Thanks for your fast response! My yoghurt is usually home made so completely natural- no sugars or sweeteners. And when I buy them, I get the same. SO am I understanding correctly that a yoghurt should be counted as a protein? (OR 2?)
Regarding the fat. I wanted to know if following the amount of fat prescribed by the diet is too much for someone also trying to lose weight. So how much fat I’m eating now is not relevant.
OK, lastly (sorry for all my Q’s- I’m trying to get my head around this) do I need to eat a _ block meal at a time? For example, lets say I want to eat a fruit in the morning before I workout which is what I normally do, do I need to make sure I am having at the same time a protein and fat as well? SO lets say I want to eat an apple which is 2 blocks (i think), do I need to have 2 blocks of the others as well or can I ‘save’ those portions?
Okay, hope I’ve explained myself and I am not totally off the mark…
and happy new year, btw

]]> By: Jeff Barnett http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited#comment-39304 Jeff Barnett Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:24:10 +0000 http://crossfitimpulse.com/?p=186#comment-39304 Naomi, If your yogurt is the common variety Dannon or Yoplait, then you should ditch it. It's essentially just carbs with a dash of protein. However, if you're eating Greek yogurt, or any kind of yogurt that doesn't use all that sugar as a sweetener, then you might be OK. Try to give eggs a shot a little at a time. You don't have to fall in love right away. Just try one a week. Start small. They may grow on you. I've seen several women go Paleo and develop affinity for foods they once disliked. Without knowing what your fat portions are I have no way of determining whether you should increase or decrease them. However, in broad strokes, fat is not the enemy. Naomi,
If your yogurt is the common variety Dannon or Yoplait, then you should ditch it. It’s essentially just carbs with a dash of protein. However, if you’re eating Greek yogurt, or any kind of yogurt that doesn’t use all that sugar as a sweetener, then you might be OK.

Try to give eggs a shot a little at a time. You don’t have to fall in love right away. Just try one a week. Start small. They may grow on you. I’ve seen several women go Paleo and develop affinity for foods they once disliked.

Without knowing what your fat portions are I have no way of determining whether you should increase or decrease them. However, in broad strokes, fat is not the enemy.

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