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Title: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: WannaBePro on June 28, 2016, 06:16:43 AM
The guy lost 40kg in 6 months eating nothing but potatoes.

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A Melbourne school teacher who vowed to only eat potatoes for an entire year says he has lost more than 40kg on his radical diet.

Elwood man Andrew Taylor, 36, launched his Spud Fit program six months ago to improve his addictive relationship with food.

He says he has yet to cheat on the diet even once.

“I am proud to say I have not even had a single bit of anything that is not potato this year so far,” Mr Taylor told 9NEWS.

“Basically I make mashed potato, boiled potato or baked potatoes, and put a little bit of herbs and spices and maybe some tomato sauce or barbeque sauce.”

Mr Taylor consumes between two and three kilograms of potatoes a day, provided free of charge by his local grocer.

From his starting weight of 150kg, Mr Taylor says he has lost more than 40kg.

Despite warnings from dieticians that the carbohydrate-heavy diet could come with health risks, his doctor says Mr Taylor’s health has actually improved.

While the full toll of Mr Taylor’s radical diet on his body is yet to be revealed, he stands by his decision.

“I’m not bored of them at all, I still quite enjoy potatoes actually,” Mr Taylor said.

“More important than anything is, I just feel amazing.”

http://www.9news.com.au/health/2016/06/28/19/24/melbourne-man-loses-40kg-six-months-into-potato-only-diet (http://www.9news.com.au/health/2016/06/28/19/24/melbourne-man-loses-40kg-six-months-into-potato-only-diet)
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Jovo on June 28, 2016, 06:19:29 AM
Im not sure if a diet of only potatoes will provide adequate micro and macro-nutrients .. let alone phytonutrients/anti oxidants and fibre
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Twaddle on June 28, 2016, 06:34:51 AM
This is exactly what a "calorie is a calorie" can do for you too.  Epic results, he looks to be about 8 weeks out of contest shape.  Just needs to add a few BCAA's, and reduce calories by another 300.   :D

(http://imageresizer.static9.net.au/4VItOssI0_RmrJJpooS_1gVTyBA=/718x0/http%3a%2f%2fprod.static9.net.au%2f_%2fmedia%2fimages%2f2016%2fapril%2f12%2f160412_raw_spudfit.ashx%3fw%3d603)
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: WannaBePro on June 28, 2016, 06:36:03 AM
This is exactly what a "calorie is a calorie" can do for you too.  Epic results, he looks to be about 8 weeks out of contest shape.  Just needs to add a few BCAA's, and reduce calories by another 300.   :D

(http://imageresizer.static9.net.au/4VItOssI0_RmrJJpooS_1gVTyBA=/718x0/http%3a%2f%2fprod.static9.net.au%2f_%2fmedia%2fimages%2f2016%2fapril%2f12%2f160412_raw_spudfit.ashx%3fw%3d603)

 ;D

TA will surely weigh in on this  ;)
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Simple Simon on June 28, 2016, 06:53:35 AM
Im not sure if a diet of only potatoes will provide adequate micro and macro-nutrients .. let alone phytonutrients/anti oxidants and fibre

i think potatoes are the only food you can eat in singularity that can allow you to maintain life.

once read it somewhere.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Mr Anabolic on June 28, 2016, 07:01:54 AM
Remember her?  A potato eating, skinny fat, lezbo...

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51gHxQDTxeL._AC_UL320_SR198,320_.jpg)
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on June 28, 2016, 07:15:01 AM
Johnny Falcon discovered this a long time ago.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: polychronopolous on June 28, 2016, 07:26:54 AM
This is exactly what a "calorie is a calorie" can do for you too.  Epic results, he looks to be about 8 weeks out of contest shape.  Just needs to add a few BCAA's, and reduce calories by another 300.   :D

(http://imageresizer.static9.net.au/4VItOssI0_RmrJJpooS_1gVTyBA=/718x0/http%3a%2f%2fprod.static9.net.au%2f_%2fmedia%2fimages%2f2016%2fapril%2f12%2f160412_raw_spudfit.ashx%3fw%3d603)

Look kinda like Fedor in the after.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Never1AShow on June 28, 2016, 07:32:26 AM
330 lbs -90 lbs = 240 lbs.  in 6 months.  Not bad for your average person.  A little over 3 pounds a week.

"Elwood man Andrew Taylor, 36, launched his Spud Fit program six months ago to improve his addictive relationship with food.

He says he has yet to cheat on the diet even once.

“I am proud to say I have not even had a single bit of anything that is not potato this year so far,” Mr Taylor told 9NEWS.

“Basically I make mashed potato, boiled potato or baked potatoes, and put a little bit of herbs and spices and maybe some tomato sauce or barbeque sauce.”"

The strength of this is its simplicity.  All diets come down to willpower and determination.  This allowed a fat fuck to have a simple rule, follow it doggedly, and achieve.  There is a tremendous amount to be said for that approach.


Read more at http://www.9news.com.au/health/2016/06/28/19/24/melbourne-man-loses-40kg-six-months-into-potato-only-diet#oXf9xhEZ7HiXMAuH.99
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on June 28, 2016, 07:45:10 AM
Dude would lose 30 more pounds if he just invested in a razor and got rid of that  body hair
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Twaddle on June 28, 2016, 07:56:56 AM
So, he tried to exercise everyday for 90 minutes, and eats nothing but potatoes.  He gets 70 grams of protein daily from potatoes.  He gets his fats from potatoes.  He's lost 40kg in 6 months, and looks....... uhhhhm.......  :-\.

If he were to have eaten a diet of meats, vegetables, and potatoes consisting of the same amount of calories, would he look any different than he does now?   ???
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Wiggs on June 28, 2016, 08:07:17 AM
Looks like absolute shite
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: calfzilla on June 28, 2016, 08:14:57 AM
Never changed his underwear in one year.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Twaddle on June 28, 2016, 08:20:23 AM
Never changed his underwear in one year.

Pissening!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtR1a1ECcAEIxIr.jpg)
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Henda on June 28, 2016, 08:47:27 AM
Are his legs photoshopped in the after? They look too small for his fat gut. Either way he still looks like absolute shit, he's fucking Moron
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Chadwick The Beta on June 28, 2016, 07:12:52 PM
This is exactly what a "calorie is a calorie" can do for you too.  Epic results, he looks to be about 8 weeks out of contest shape.  Just needs to add a few BCAA's, and reduce calories by another 300.   :D

(http://imageresizer.static9.net.au/4VItOssI0_RmrJJpooS_1gVTyBA=/718x0/http%3a%2f%2fprod.static9.net.au%2f_%2fmedia%2fimages%2f2016%2fapril%2f12%2f160412_raw_spudfit.ashx%3fw%3d603)

Sev used to be a lot leaner than this.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: HTexan on June 28, 2016, 08:14:08 PM
The guy lost 40kg in 6 months eating nothing but potatoes.

http://www.9news.com.au/health/2016/06/28/19/24/melbourne-man-loses-40kg-six-months-into-potato-only-diet (http://www.9news.com.au/health/2016/06/28/19/24/melbourne-man-loses-40kg-six-months-into-potato-only-diet)
And I bet he became diabetic too.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: HTexan on June 28, 2016, 08:15:37 PM
Dude would lose 30 more pounds if he just invested in a razor and got rid of that  body hair
I see you like your men waxed. (Yes homo)
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on June 28, 2016, 09:46:22 PM
Shizzo like symmetry
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: C-BuZz on June 28, 2016, 09:49:34 PM
Does this dude have any muscle under all that fat  ???

Even the after pics looks like he's got at least another 50kg to go before even starting to see any signs of muscle....
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: jwb on June 29, 2016, 12:11:58 AM
Microwaved potatoes eaten with skin have a lot of fiber.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Jovo on June 29, 2016, 12:24:27 AM
i think potatoes are the only food you can eat in singularity that can allow you to maintain life.

once read it somewhere.

sounds like a load of garbage.

First of all i doubt they have any b12 content = anemia due to lack of functioning RBC's ( b12 being essentialn in the synthesis of certain nucleic acids etc )

Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Simple Simon on June 29, 2016, 01:13:16 AM
sounds like a load of garbage.

First of all i doubt they have any b12 content = anemia due to lack of functioning RBC's ( b12 being essentialn in the synthesis of certain nucleic acids etc )


made you Google it though.....
Hope you didnt spend too long on it.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Jovo on June 29, 2016, 02:18:36 AM
made you Google it though.....
Hope you didnt spend too long on it.

i didn't google anything lol. I have been passionate about training for over 5 years. That means researching on the internet, personal training certs and a related university degree.

thanks for playing, though.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: WannaBePro on June 29, 2016, 05:02:11 AM
And I bet he became diabetic too.

Not according to blood work. His doctor said his blood work improved after the weight loss.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Simple Simon on June 29, 2016, 05:18:05 AM
i didn't google anything lol. I have been passionate about training for over 5 years. That means researching on the internet, personal training certs and a related university degree.

thanks for playing, though.
lol, I have been training on and off for 30 years and I couldnt give a fuck if vit B 12 is in a potato or not, who fucking cares, and what difference does it make?

Shit, do you think its held back my gainzz
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Fallsview on June 29, 2016, 05:54:56 AM
And I actually thought this was a thread started by Wes about is man-crush Josh's dog.




MAKE GITBIG GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Jovo on June 29, 2016, 06:34:39 AM
lol, I have been training on and off for 30 years and I couldnt give a fuck if vit B 12 is in a potato or not, who fucking cares, and what difference does it make?

Shit, do you think its held back my gainzz

well your argument is that potatoes have everything you need to sustain human life, i refuted your argument...

Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Disgusted on June 29, 2016, 11:30:06 AM
This diet is nothing new and has been done before and in the news with pretty much the same result and not surprising. Potatoes are a vegan approved food and vegan diets do lack vit B-12 but like Be There said no biggy.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Simple Simon on June 29, 2016, 11:34:00 AM
well your argument is that potatoes have everything you need to sustain human life, i refuted your argument...


argument?

I dont have an argument.  ???
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Simple Simon on June 29, 2016, 11:38:16 AM


eats virtually nothing apart from chips/fries

Doesnt look unhealthy at all.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: FREAKgeek on June 29, 2016, 11:51:56 AM


eats virtually nothing apart from chips/fries

Doesnt look unhealthy at all.

You got to wonder how truthful these people are being though.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on June 29, 2016, 05:10:14 PM


eats virtually nothing apart from chips/fries

Doesnt look unhealthy at all.

He looks like the type of guy that would walk into a crowded Movie theater and open fire...
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Jovo on June 29, 2016, 05:46:09 PM
argument?

I dont have an argument.  ???


argument
ˈɑːɡjʊm(ə)nt/
noun
noun: argument; plural noun: arguments

    1.
    an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
    "I've had an argument with my father"
    synonyms:   quarrel, disagreement, squabble, fight, difference of opinion, dispute, wrangle, clash, altercation, feud, dissension, war of words, contretemps, exchange of views; More
    debate, discussion, discourse, disputation, controversy;
    informaltiff, barney, set-to, dust-up, bust-up, shouting/slanging match, spat, ding-dong, falling-out;
    informalrow;
    informalafters;
    informalrammy
    "he had a long argument with Tony"
    2.
    a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.
    "there is a strong argument for submitting a formal appeal"
    synonyms:   reasoning, line of reasoning, logic, case; More
    defence, justification, vindication, apology, explanation, rationalization;
    evidence, reasons, grounds;
    argumentation, polemic;
    assertion, declaration, claim, plea, contention, expostulation, demonstration
    "his arguments for the existence of God"
   

Origin
Middle English (in the sense ‘process of reasoning’): via Old French from Latin argumentum, from arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’.
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: TheGrinch on June 29, 2016, 08:23:28 PM
Adonis Principles of peace
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Simple Simon on June 30, 2016, 02:24:27 AM

argument
ˈɑːɡjʊm(ə)nt/
noun
noun: argument; plural noun: arguments

    1.
    an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
    "I've had an argument with my father"
    synonyms:   quarrel, disagreement, squabble, fight, difference of opinion, dispute, wrangle, clash, altercation, feud, dissension, war of words, contretemps, exchange of views; More
    debate, discussion, discourse, disputation, controversy;
    informaltiff, barney, set-to, dust-up, bust-up, shouting/slanging match, spat, ding-dong, falling-out;
    informalrow;
    informalafters;
    informalrammy
    "he had a long argument with Tony"
    2.
    a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.
    "there is a strong argument for submitting a formal appeal"
    synonyms:   reasoning, line of reasoning, logic, case; More
    defence, justification, vindication, apology, explanation, rationalization;
    evidence, reasons, grounds;
    argumentation, polemic;
    assertion, declaration, claim, plea, contention, expostulation, demonstration
    "his arguments for the existence of God"
   

Origin
Middle English (in the sense ‘process of reasoning’): via Old French from Latin argumentum, from arguere ‘make clear, prove, accuse’.

Fuck me, I made a comment, go back and read it, I provided no evidence to back up the comment and as such it does not fall under the definition of "argument"

Go and find out if b12 is essential for life and then try and formulate your "argument" again
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Jovo on June 30, 2016, 02:56:20 AM
Using deductive reasoning I can conclude that you are not too bright or you're ( most likely the case ) just an ignorant dude who thinks he knows everything, and cannot handle a challenge ;)

I am Croatia
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 30, 2016, 03:04:06 AM
Pat Banana
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Simple Simon on June 30, 2016, 04:09:08 AM
Using deductive reasoning I can conclude that you are not too bright or you're ( most likely the case ) just an ignorant dude who thinks he knows everything, and cannot handle a challenge ;)

I am Croatia
Bright enough to have you chasing your ass on here. 
Title: Re: Potatoes: the new fat burner
Post by: Jovo on June 30, 2016, 04:27:32 AM
Bright enough to have you chasing your ass on here. 


im not familiar with that idiom .. ..