I have been trying very hard to improve my diet, health and fitness. I would like educated opinions on the idea of me taking TOO MANY vitamins and supplements along with my regular diet. Currently this is basically what I eat

Breakfast:
Either a cup of oatmeal w/ a glass of milk OR a bowl of organic yogurt and organic granola
Scoop of Macro Greens Powder (greens superfood powder)
1 Salmon Oil (2 a day formula)
1 Alive! Whole food multivitamin (3 a day formula)
1 Glucosamine and MSM vitamin (2 a day formula but I only take 1 a day)
16 Ounces of water

Mid Morning snack:
apple or banana
protein shake (metrx protein plus, about 110 cal, 24 grams of protein)
Water

Lunch:
half the week its chicken breast (boneless skinless), brown rice, and a huge handful of spinach and red leaf romaine. the other half the week its a regular turkey sandwich from quiznos on 9 grain artisan wheat, no mayo, no cheese w/ mustard, a tiny bit of pesto, mushrooms, onions, olives, mixed greens and tomatoes.
water

Mid afternoon meal:
chicken breast/thigh (boneless skinless) OR salmon filet
brown rice
organic soup (tomatoe or butternut squash from trader joes)
1 Alive! whole food multivitamin
water

Pre workout:
organic oatmeal
small scoop of protein, 15-20 grams of the metrx protein plus
water

post workout
immediately as im leaving the gym i down about 30grams of 100% whey isolates, dymatize elite brand
water

dinner:
chicken breast/thigh (boneless skinless) or salmon filet, or turkey cutlets
green veggies – either brocolli, asparagus or a huge plate of raw spinach
on days that I work out i eat brown rice, non workout days i dont
1 Alive! whole food multivitamin
1 salmon oil
1 calcium chewable (2 a day but I only take one a day)
water

Before bed:
Metrx protein shake w/ milk on workout days and w/ water on non workout days

My workout program is an 8 day spread, 3 days of VERY heavy weight training, 2 days of cardio, and 3 days of rest in between those (2 days of rest after legs day, 1 day of rest somewhere else in between)

I drink a ton of water all day, not just when i wrote with meals

keep in mind, nearly ALL of my food is either "natural" or "organic." I am educated on what "natural" is for all you critical people.
ATTENTION: Thanks for the link Dr. but did you even read what I wrote here? Nearly all my vitamins are food based and all the food I eat are whole foods, and usually natural and organic. The protein I take is just straight up whey protein and a protein blend, nothing fancy and not at all like some of the heavily marketed body building supplements you see in magazines these day. My advice, please READ my diet and pay attention to the DETAILS. No comments please unless you read the whole thing!

I feed based on the 1/3 ratio of cooked fresh meat and cartilage, veggies and starches.

I feed whole grains i.e. brown rice, teff and tubers like potato (with skin) and carrots. They are cooked prior to eating usually by steaming.

He eats fresh and cooked veggies and fruits with a handful of nuts.

He chews on beef bones and gets liver or other cooked meats for treats. He also takes a canine multi-vit and glucosamine supplement.

I know he is meeting his caloric requirements which can be hard because they change based on his work load. He is trim without fat, well muscled, bright eyes and shiny coat.

He used to drink 3- 5 bowls of water a day eating dry kibble and now he is only drinking 1- 1.5 bowls. Is this a normal decrease in water needs based on water already in the food?
Yes, feeding human food has the consequence of the dog gaining weight if you continue to feed dog food. Timber hasn’t seen dog food in 8 months. I travel and camp a lot and sometimes to places where I won’t be able to get dog food at all much less his brand.

I don’t have children and I do cook for my dog everyday. I eat meals that are very close to what he eats. So it is simpler. For instance in the mornings I cook potatoes and eggs for us and then I change the portion (he eats more then me) and add an apple/ berries/ etc for each of us plus something green and bob’s your uncle.

I already know he is healthy and his vet has assessed his menu and said it is great for him. My own doctor and nutritionist have cleared it for me.

I was just surprised the only time he wants water is when he is working hard or at the park. I fill the water bowl at home in the morning and keep emptying it and replacing the water but it is barely touched.

  
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