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    I think I may be getting the wrong advice from my boxing trainer help me!!

    Height: 6'1
    Weight: 240lbs

    Okay so on October 1st I started boxing at this boxing gym. 3-5 days a week, personal training for around 1 & 1/2 hour per day. I did all of October, watching what I eat. I ate 4 meals a day, not exactly counting my calories but eating VERY clean compared to what I usually eat. Meals consisted of veggies, meats, some fish, and some fruits mostly apples or bananas. I got most of my carbs from veggies and some from brown rice, white steamed rice, and brown bread sometimes. I drank PLENTY of water and barely any sodas or juices. Everything was going pretty smooth, I lost some pounds and was ready to take on November.

    My trainer is an excellent boxing trainer, hes taught me a great deal in just one month. He is also in great shape, hes a professional boxer and has been for over 15 years. He put me on his own diet on November 1st. The diet is not too far off from mine, but there were a few things he said that had me scratching my head.

    First off, 3 meals a day and no snacks in between. As opposed to my 4 meals a day, with 1 or 2 small snacks, usually a fruit, in between.

    Second, drink as little water as possible. This definitely confused me. He wants me to work out everyday in a sweat suit, and NOT to drink water during my work. Just a little bit of water after the workout. And NO WATER with my meals, try to drink a natural juice or a diet soda. WTF?

    Third, keep the carbs limited and get them ONLY from veggies. Meaning no bread (even whole wheat), no rice (even brown rice).

    He thinks this would work for me.

    Breakfast @ ~9:00am (before working out with him) Multi-vitamin, Vitamin B12, Fish Oil, and a yogurt with some fruit.


    Lunch @ ~ 2:00pm (Either turkey, chicken, or fish with some mixed veggies). This should be my biggest meal of the day. NO WATER

    45 Minute running cardio workout before dinner.

    Dinner @ ~7:00pm (A light meal, maybe a chicken salad or something equivilant)

    NO SNACKS IN BETWEEN. CHEW GUM IN BETWEEN MEALS!

    I dont know if I can do this much longer. I go through the day hungry, especially at night. I asked him why I shouldnt drink water and he says he doesnt want my body to retain a lot of water. He says this diet is just temperary for this month and maybe 2 weeks after that. He wants it to be strict so I can lose the majority of my body fat then we can loosen up the diet a little. "This is a boxers diet, not a regular diet". Whatever that means


    Looking for some imput here... Am I the only one that thinks the whole NO WATER deal is crazy? And why 3 meals instead of 4 or 5 small meals. No breads and rice I can kinda understand, limiting the carbs but I thought those were okay carbs and not the crappy kind? Advice please.....

    #2
    if your really thirsty you should drink byt he says it so your body will get used to it because if you drink loads of water before or in a fight you will be bloted. and as for the running its just about will power which you have to have.

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      #3
      Well... i could see the logic..if... you were fighting at the end of this month and you had to desperately get the weight off for that night only.

      Otherwise.. you should be drinking water as much as you want... more in fact.

      Is he pretty old school in his ways?

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        #4
        I'm not a doctor but it doesn't sound right to me. Of course most doctors would probably be overconservative about stuff like that. Ultimately you have to decide for yourself, but I'd be careful if you're feeling lightheaded or anything. Especially if you've only trained a month or so and may not be in peak condition.

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          #5
          oh wait... i am a doctor.

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            #6
            doode.. thats wut boxers do to make weight..
            cotto used to drink capfuls of water tryin to make weight wearing the vynal suit.. its normal, but unhealthy..

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              #7
              if ur tryin to lose weight n get definition thats a great workout plan from ur trainer.

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                #8
                Yes I am trying to lose weight but I am not trying to make a certain weight for a fight... I just started training and am no where near ready to get into the ring.

                So I guess my trainers diet is okay, I will stick with it. I always thought drinking plenty of water was the right thing to do on a diet, I guess not!

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                  #9
                  This is plain wrong! Assuming you're not trying to make weight for upcoming fight. You need lots of water if you work hard - as guys said, during the day you should drink more water than you want to.
                  Dehidration is a very serious danger - don't get yourself in that position.

                  Thanks
                  Ted

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by PROJEKTM3 View Post
                    Height: 6'1
                    Weight: 240lbs

                    Okay so on October 1st I started boxing at this boxing gym. 3-5 days a week, personal training for around 1 & 1/2 hour per day. I did all of October, watching what I eat. I ate 4 meals a day, not exactly counting my calories but eating VERY clean compared to what I usually eat. Meals consisted of veggies, meats, some fish, and some fruits mostly apples or bananas. I got most of my carbs from veggies and some from brown rice, white steamed rice, and brown bread sometimes. I drank PLENTY of water and barely any sodas or juices. Everything was going pretty smooth, I lost some pounds and was ready to take on November.

                    My trainer is an excellent boxing trainer, hes taught me a great deal in just one month. He is also in great shape, hes a professional boxer and has been for over 15 years. He put me on his own diet on November 1st. The diet is not too far off from mine, but there were a few things he said that had me scratching my head.

                    First off, 3 meals a day and no snacks in between. As opposed to my 4 meals a day, with 1 or 2 small snacks, usually a fruit, in between.

                    Second, drink as little water as possible. This definitely confused me. He wants me to work out everyday in a sweat suit, and NOT to drink water during my work. Just a little bit of water after the workout. And NO WATER with my meals, try to drink a natural juice or a diet soda. WTF?

                    Third, keep the carbs limited and get them ONLY from veggies. Meaning no bread (even whole wheat), no rice (even brown rice).

                    He thinks this would work for me.

                    Breakfast @ ~9:00am (before working out with him) Multi-vitamin, Vitamin B12, Fish Oil, and a yogurt with some fruit.


                    Lunch @ ~ 2:00pm (Either turkey, chicken, or fish with some mixed veggies). This should be my biggest meal of the day. NO WATER

                    45 Minute running cardio workout before dinner.

                    Dinner @ ~7:00pm (A light meal, maybe a chicken salad or something equivilant)

                    NO SNACKS IN BETWEEN. CHEW GUM IN BETWEEN MEALS!

                    I dont know if I can do this much longer. I go through the day hungry, especially at night. I asked him why I shouldnt drink water and he says he doesnt want my body to retain a lot of water. He says this diet is just temperary for this month and maybe 2 weeks after that. He wants it to be strict so I can lose the majority of my body fat then we can loosen up the diet a little. "This is a boxers diet, not a regular diet". Whatever that means


                    Looking for some imput here... Am I the only one that thinks the whole NO WATER deal is crazy? And why 3 meals instead of 4 or 5 small meals. No breads and rice I can kinda understand, limiting the carbs but I thought those were okay carbs and not the crappy kind? Advice please.....

                    Ur trainer is a smart guy and u should take his advice. Only I would add not to eat after 7:00

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