[Anonymous]

I love to try new diets. I searched the internet for a diet that would boost my brain power as much as possible. I took the advice of Seth Roberts who has a blog and an e-book called “How to Become Smarter”.

I ate eggs with butter every morning. Also 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil. Sometimes Fish Oil too. Omega 3’s are great for the brain. I stuck with protein and fat before and during study hours. Seth Roberts self experimentation revealed that butter and flaxseed improved his daily math test results noticeably . He eats half a stick of butter a day. Not easy. I would eat hot bran cereal with tons of butter with my eggs most days. The slow carbs of bran didn’t slow me down like bad carbs do.

Sugar, flour, starches can lead to sleepiness and a slower brain. I made the mistake of stuffing myself with mountain dew, donuts and fried pies before a test. My mind was cloudy and I could not focus well. I was basically trying to calm my frayed nerves with the sugar and fat combo. It accomplished that but I failed the exam miserably.

At night I would switch to carbs to calm my mind and help me sleep. I would eat potatoes, yogurt, bananas and usually a Coke. Nothing special about those foods. Just my personal preferences for healthy carbs.

Also, we all know caffeine helps. I would drink lots of tea or Diet Sunkist early in the day. My stomach cannot handle more than one cup of coffee. After searching the internet for supplements that were highly recommended, I decided to use Pricetam to support brain function. Also, Huperzine A. Pricetam tastes like ass. It must be good if so many take it, because its repulsive.

I only became serious with my brain diet after failing FAR and AUD for the second time. My personal experience was that this diet works, along with lots of efficient study of course. Also, the adrenaline rush from fear of failure helped me focus too. My scores on the last two exams jumped significantly.

I was blessed with the opportunity to take off work after tax season and study full time during the summer and fall. I admire those who are taking this while working full time, and especially those that have families too. I was a C student and never ever could have passed this thing if I had a full time job. Kudos to all those juggling life on top of this dastardly exam.

I am interested in others experiences with food, drink and supplements.

FAR 67, 74, 84

REG 68, 76

BEC 50, 75

AUD 46, 72, 81 Yes, it is possible to get a 46 ; )

Thank God it’s over and I Thank God for getting through all this pain and eventual joy. I just found out I passed my final test FAR yesterday. Good Luck to everyone.

[katiekanton]

I can absolutely attest to the OPs claim. If you find yourself frequently foggy, unable to recall something you know, having something “on the tip of your tongue”, etc. you may benefit from a low carb diet with the inclusion of healthy fats. I absolutely can tell a difference in my ability to focus like a laser when I'm eating veggies and clean protein, versus pasta, breads, etc. It's literally like night and day. And unfortunately it takes days for the brain fog to clear. There's no way I'd walk into Prometric without having eaten clean for at least a week.

AUD - 88
FAR - 90
REG - 85
BEC - 88

[katiekanton]

I can absolutely attest to the OPs claim. If you find yourself frequently foggy, unable to recall something you know, having something “on the tip of your tongue”, etc. you may benefit from a low carb diet with the inclusion of healthy fats. I absolutely can tell a difference in my ability to focus like a laser when I'm eating veggies and clean protein, versus pasta, breads, etc. It's literally like night and day. And unfortunately it takes days for the brain fog to clear. There's no way I'd walk into Prometric without having eaten clean for at least a week.

AUD - 88
FAR - 90
REG - 85
BEC - 88

[Anonymous]

good thread! this may help: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/vitamins-to-improve-mental-and-physical-health

[Anonymous]

good thread! this may help: https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/vitamins-to-improve-mental-and-physical-health

[Anonymous]

also, i just watched this documentary on hulu the other day: https://www.hulu.com/watch/289122/fat-sick-and-nearly-dead

guy goes on a veggie/fruit diet only for 60 days and losses a lot of weight. swears he's more energized than ever. i had someone in my speech class tell me the same thing. the first few days are hard because you're always hungry and your body is not used to detoxing.

has anyone tried the “reboot” diet or something similar?

[Anonymous]

also, i just watched this documentary on hulu the other day: https://www.hulu.com/watch/289122/fat-sick-and-nearly-dead

guy goes on a veggie/fruit diet only for 60 days and losses a lot of weight. swears he's more energized than ever. i had someone in my speech class tell me the same thing. the first few days are hard because you're always hungry and your body is not used to detoxing.

has anyone tried the “reboot” diet or something similar?

[katiekanton]

I was on it for a month. Lost about a pound a day. Ended up going off it because I felt I was still getting too much sugar. I needed at least an apple in each juice to make it palatable and you're drinking 6-8 juices a day. If you don't have a problem with sugar, it's a miracle diet and I highly recommend it. It's terribly restrictive, which I think is a good thing. I don't do moderation well. It was MUCH easier to stay on than any other diet I've ever tried.

And yes, COMPLETE clarity of mind on it.

AUD - 88
FAR - 90
REG - 85
BEC - 88

[katiekanton]

I was on it for a month. Lost about a pound a day. Ended up going off it because I felt I was still getting too much sugar. I needed at least an apple in each juice to make it palatable and you're drinking 6-8 juices a day. If you don't have a problem with sugar, it's a miracle diet and I highly recommend it. It's terribly restrictive, which I think is a good thing. I don't do moderation well. It was MUCH easier to stay on than any other diet I've ever tried.

And yes, COMPLETE clarity of mind on it.

AUD - 88
FAR - 90
REG - 85
BEC - 88

[valueofnothing]

for a caffeine supplement with moderate dosage and healthy immune-supporting benefits, try the Good Morning Pill

(plug over)

REG - 81
BEC - 88
AUD - 85
FAR - 81

[valueofnothing]

for a caffeine supplement with moderate dosage and healthy immune-supporting benefits, try the Good Morning Pill

(plug over)

REG - 81
BEC - 88
AUD - 85
FAR - 81

[Anonymous]

I did the vegan thing for a while and lost lots of weight fast. I could not sustain during Thanksgiving. I'm always about 20-30 pounds overweight. I'll do low carb and lose it, but my moods get really crappy, so I end up scarfing carbs eventually. Bad Carbs make me happy. I crave tostidos super big time. I'm going to do the fruit and veggies again after the holidays. I'll check out the documentary.

[Anonymous]

I did the vegan thing for a while and lost lots of weight fast. I could not sustain during Thanksgiving. I'm always about 20-30 pounds overweight. I'll do low carb and lose it, but my moods get really crappy, so I end up scarfing carbs eventually. Bad Carbs make me happy. I crave tostidos super big time. I'm going to do the fruit and veggies again after the holidays. I'll check out the documentary.

[slugger991]

This is a great post. I will be starting work with a regional accounting firm in January and I will be expected to work long hours. I can probably whip something up along the lines of the OP's post for breakfast, but I will most likely have to buy some fast food type or sandwich for lunch. Can you guys recommend any meals from well known fast food type restaurants (ie subway, quizno's etc) that helps with mental strength? I mean obviously stuffing on big macs and whoppers will not be beneficial.

AUD - 97
BEC - 87
FAR - 89
REG - 85

[slugger991]

This is a great post. I will be starting work with a regional accounting firm in January and I will be expected to work long hours. I can probably whip something up along the lines of the OP's post for breakfast, but I will most likely have to buy some fast food type or sandwich for lunch. Can you guys recommend any meals from well known fast food type restaurants (ie subway, quizno's etc) that helps with mental strength? I mean obviously stuffing on big macs and whoppers will not be beneficial.

AUD - 97
BEC - 87
FAR - 89
REG - 85

[Guti]

I think this old post could help some of you guys. Who knows a different diet? Im trying to change my eating habits because is taking me too long to finish a chapter. Since I cant change my brain with a faster one, I could at least change my diet.

Any ideas??

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