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Absolutely not, all the supplements, veggies, dairy products, etc., are completely unnecessary. You’re right, the diet based on “raw meaty bones” designed by Tom Lonsdale makes much more sense than the “BARF” diet.

I feed what is called a “prey-model raw” diet, more closely based on Lonsdale’s diet. It is also based on David Mech’s research on wolves, which shows that wolves do not normally consume, or need, the stomach of the prey or its contents. The diet is simply 80% meat, 10% bone, and 10% organ, half of the organ fed being liver.

The only supplement that I would even consider would be Omega 3 (found in salmon or fish body oil). The reason I would consider this is due to the fact that the grain fed meat typically found in this country is very low in it. If you don’t feed grass-fed meat, wild game, or deep ocean fish (such as salmon, sardines, anchovies, or mackerel), then a supplement would be a good idea to make up for the lack. However, my dogs get venison regularly and one or two sardines every week, so I don’t worry about it.

If you’ve found out about the RMB diet you’ve probably seen some/most of these links, but they’ve been helpful for me so I’ll post them for you anyway:

http://www.rawmeatybones.com/petowners/whatisrmb.php
http://www.rawmeatybones.com/diet/exp-diet-guide.pdf
http://www.ukrmb.co.uk/images/ww.pdf
http://www.rawfed.com/myths/
http://preymodelraw.com/how-to-get-started/
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/
http://dogfoodchat.com/forum/raw-feeding/

That third link is actually a free PDF copy of Lonsdale’s book “Work Wonders”. It’s definitely worth the read.

Anyway, hope that helps, and good luck with your dog’s (or cat’s) transition to a raw diet!

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OK. Let’s separate apples from oranges.

First, you can take two people of the same age, gender, weight, and height and have two entirely different fitness proportions. Bone mass, muscle density, and body fat percentage is what is going to make the difference. Whoa! How do you figure this out, you might ask. Simple: Go to a fitness center or your doctor and have your body fat percentage checked. This is a good starting point to so you can measure progress.

Second, to burn fat, the key is aerobic exercise. This is defined as any exercise that elevates and sustains your heart rate to about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate. Sustaining it beyond 20 minutes is going to get you into that fat burning zone. Then, the longer you go, the more you burn. Other exercises (anaerobic), such as calisthenics or strength training (weights) are going to improve your muscular strength and endurance. This is what does the “toning” that people talk about. NOTE: To debunk myth, Yoga and Pilates, while great for flexibility, core strength, and physical therapy are not great for fat loss or muscle toning.
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Third, nutrition is absolutely critical to any kind of fitness plan. It’s probably the most important part. The reason is because you can exercise all damn day. If your calorie consumption still exceeds your calorie burn rate, you aren’t going to burn an ounce of fat.

With that said, let’s revisit nutrition and exercise. Forgive me if you already know all (or part) of this stuff, but I’m going to assume you need the full lesson so as not to cheat you of any valuable information you may not know.

Don’t stress out so much about counting calories.

The secret is acknowledging the true purpose of food as fuel rather than entertainment. Focus on protein, fats, and carbohydrates and learn about each of them. A little bit of research online will teach you a lot. Remember, don’t diet; change your eating lifestyle. Doing so will change your life for the better. For the exercise, consider it a priority to include it into your routine.

Anyway, if you want it simple, here it is in ten steps:
1. Protein is good…eat plenty (about 30% of your caloric intake)
2. Fats are good and bad…know the difference
3. Saturated and trans fats are the bad ones – limit these
4. Poly- and mono-unsaturated fats are good – don’t be afraid of them
5. Carbohydrates are good and bad…know the difference
6. Fibers and complex carbs are the good ones – eat these (about 40% of your caloric intake)
7. Sugars and simple carbs are the bad ones – limit these, particularly late in the day (stay away from sodas and chips!)
8. Drink water – lots and lots and lots of water. It’s the only drink you need. Anything else is either wasted or simply bad for you
9. Eat 4-6 “meals” a day to boost your metabolism.
10. A meal is defined as a portion of a low-fat, protein rich entree, a portion of veggies for vits/mins, and a portion of complex carbs. (You can get these combined as a health shake)

Here’s a simplistic plan that anyone should be able to follow:
1. 4-6 hours per week
2. 45-90 min each day you exercise
3. Do aerobic exercise (20-40 min) every day you exercise
4. Work abdominals every day you exercise (between sets makes it easy)
5. Do chest and triceps exercises on one day
6. Do back and biceps exercises on a different day
7. Do legs and shoulder exercises on a different day
8. Do your exercises in sets (i.e. 3 times with 6-12 repetitions each)
9. Keep a record of what you do to measure progress.
10. When your progress stalls (called “plateau”), switch up your routine.

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