I've been toying with this idea about eating only tuna for a whole week just to see the results. I am really trying to cut down, but it seems that the damn stomach fat is too fcking stubborn. What would happen if i just started eating 1 can of tuna for breakfast, lunch, before gym and after gym meal (with 3x whey protein shakes).
I am getting desperate.
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06-02-2009, 05:36 PM #1Forever cutting
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So whats the general opinion about tuna only diet?
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06-02-2009, 05:37 PM #2"Spikes" insulin at night
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Lulz.Originally Posted by SebastianG
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06-02-2009, 05:46 PM #3Registered User
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Right
... if only it were that simple and those damn fish didn't have such a high mercury content. A week of that much mercury would make you sick for sure...
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06-02-2009, 05:49 PM #4Forever cutting
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Originally Posted by favoriteblonde
Right... if only it were that simple and those damn fish didn't have such a high mercury content. A week of that much mercury would make you sick for sure...
Oh really? I didnt know the Mercury content would be such a high hazard regarding eating the tuna. Shhiiiiiittt.
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06-02-2009, 05:49 PM #5LIVING
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Mercury poisoning
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06-02-2009, 06:34 PM #6Bulking
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switch between tuna with some canned chicken (if you're worried about mercury). 1 can of chicken has about 45g protein and 210 calories, one can of tuna has about 33g protein and 150 calories. If you're trying to cut just eat like 3/4 of the chicken to get the same amount of calories and protein
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06-02-2009, 06:39 PM #7Life=Red Sox/Pit Bulls
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No, it wouldn't. Especially if he ate chunk light. Plenty of people have 2 cans of albacore everyday for yeard with no negative consequences. I can't imagine adding 2 cans over the period of a week would do much.Originally Posted by favoriteblonde
Right... if only it were that simple and those damn fish didn't have such a high mercury content. A week of that much mercury would make you sick for sure...
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06-02-2009, 06:42 PM #8Registered User
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Are you serious? Even if he is eating tuna that's been exposed to mercury, which is unlikely, do you have any idea the sort of concentrations that are typically found?Originally Posted by favoriteblonde
Right... if only it were that simple and those damn fish didn't have such a high mercury content. A week of that much mercury would make you sick for sure...
He would have to eat tuna and only tuna for months, possibly years before it had an adverse effect on his health.Milk and Squats FTW!
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06-02-2009, 06:44 PM #9⊙▂⊙
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You're going to die on a protein only diet, son. But before you do, check out the shredded abs you'll get....
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06-02-2009, 06:45 PM #10Life=Red Sox/Pit Bulls
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That's the scariest f'n thing I've seen in months.....Originally Posted by cyde
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06-02-2009, 06:45 PM #11Forever cutting
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LOL i still wanna see that movieOriginally Posted by cyde
You're going to die on a protein only diet, son. But before you do, check out the shredded abs you'll get....
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06-02-2009, 06:46 PM #12Bronze Account Holder
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Sounds like one of the worst ideas I've heard around here. And believe me, that's really saying something.
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06-02-2009, 06:55 PM #13Registered User
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Yep it' true that ou shouldlimit your fish intake, here's why.
Oily fish can contain harmful chemicals, such as.... PCBs ((polychlorinated biphenyls) which mainly come from electrical equipment factories, and.. dioxins.. which come from industrial processes and household fires.. sounds nasty doesn't it.
THESE PCBs and dioxons don't IMMEDIATELY effect you, can take plenty of years, maybe 5 years or 10 years, depends on how much u can handle... but they recommend no more than 300g of fish a week.
Hard to swollow.. i know.. but if you wanna live a lil longer, i guess this is the best advice..Believe to Achieve.
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06-02-2009, 07:20 PM #14Banned
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See my sig noobie.Originally Posted by SebastianG
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06-03-2009, 07:07 AM #15Registered User
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Actually when I was prego my doctor said that not only should I limit my tuna intake to a can or two a week because of mercury, but my Dr. said that albacore has more mercury that light tuna and I should avoid albacore.
Of course i was prego so its different but the fish facts still count
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06-03-2009, 07:10 AM #16Registered User
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Reminds me the first 6 months I left home... 3-4 cans of tuna, 1 bag of baby carrots and a box of spaghetti every day for a good 4-5 months at least. Sometimes I'd buy bread with mayo to make tuna sandwich instead.
I still eat 8-12 cans of tuna per week with mustard, sometimes I get tired of it but I don't really taste it anymore I think LOLGovernment is for slaves
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Since you were pregnant at the time of this advise, You're commparing apples to bicycles.....Originally Posted by favoriteblonde
Actually when I was prego my doctor said that not only should I limit my tuna intake to a can or two a week because of mercury, but my Dr. said that albacore has more mercury that light tuna and I should avoid albacore.
Of course i was prego so its different but the fish facts still count
If your doctor advised you not to do HIIT while pregnant, does that mean no one should do it?Last edited by NDame616; 06-03-2009 at 07:14 AM.
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06-03-2009, 07:28 AM #18I dominate
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You might want to do some research before you just make a random statement like that. Just because you can't imagine it, doesn't mean this guy won't get mercury poisoning.Originally Posted by NDame616
In FACT (keyword being fact) the FDA recommends not eating more than 6 Oz of albacore a week. While this feels low, it is the safe amount. Not saying that if you eat more then that you will get mercury poisoning, but it could happen.
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06-03-2009, 09:24 AM #19Life=Red Sox/Pit Bulls
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The FDA also recommends that you eat like 40G of protein a day, like 10 servings of carbs, etc.Originally Posted by thisiseasy
There's been countless studies and it's been discussed ad nauseum that canned tuna is perfectly safe to eat in large amounts. There's plenty of peopl eon here who eat a can or two a day, and have been for years and years without any negative effects.
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WTF are people debating this ?
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06-03-2009, 09:52 AM #21Registered User
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Mercury levels found in tuna are rising progressively. If you knew someone that had tuna everyday for the last 5 years, it may not be appropriate to compare it to someone eating tuna from now to 5 years in the future.
Chunk light has less mercury than albacore in general. I'd stick to canned salmon, although that's slightly more expensive (1/7th of the mercury in tuna light).You racka disciprine!
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06-03-2009, 10:00 AM #22NYC... Avi is a joke!
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makes me so sad that we can't even eat fish without worrying about pollution
imagine the days where you could just eat and not worry about anything?
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06-03-2009, 10:03 AM #23Registered User
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If you read what I wrote i said that of course I was prego so that does not apply, but the fact that light tuna has less mercury that albacore would apply. Of course i am not so ignorant as to compare a grown mans diet with that of a pregnant woman. LOLOriginally Posted by NDame616
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01-15-2014, 07:49 PM #24
Fish
Why not eat fresh fish, chicken and turkey?
It doesn't just come in cans!
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01-15-2014, 08:06 PM #25Lifting Vicariously
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the OP probably has mercury poisoning by now...
... if only it were that simple and those damn fish didn't have such a high mercury content. A week of that much mercury would make you sick for sure...
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