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It's just were I am at in places like these. I guess to sum that up ... it's a security thing.
If I am patient, eventually people of like mind come and mingle and I then can practice being more human.
Thanks Stacy.
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Reality Check:
Broke routine due to late night (not early like I said) and feeling depleted. Body needs rest.
As usual, less active days present an opportunity to challenge restrictive eating whilst still in the early stages.
I started the morning with a White Tea.
Jumped on my computer for a bit.
Got off to make a Cold Press - Green Juice (Chard/silver beat, Broccoli, apple, pear, and Beetroot)
Drove into town to frequent the local markets and stock up on raw food.
Returned home to make a smoothie. (home made almond milk, banana, flaxseed/meal, spirulina & honey)
Main meal for the day around 3pm - Steamed Salmon with salad (Sorrel Leaves, Soaked/Dried Sunflower Seed, Avo, Cold Press EVO oil, Olives, home grown tomatoes, Diced carrot and beetroot)
TEA Drink - freshly dried Chamomile and Lavender.
Later Had a black coffee with a dash of honey (not making of habit of that - enjoyed briefly, not so the coming down - regretted having it in the end [don't need in the morning and was simply clutching at straws later that afternoon . now evening)
Drank water between during the day (always carry with me when leaving home!)
The Chamomile and Lavender we bought fresh today at the markets. Think I will make some more now. It's great to be clean and sensitive enough for it to take effect. Although the coffee no doubt impedes on the effect. (I say I regret the coffee, Yes & No - that too if I time it right can be used as a primer) All a matter of self respect. I only need small doses now and again. I am now able to better judge the subtly of how my body reacts. Making note as an incentive to keep clean. It's easy to get lost chasing effects that are best built up over time. My green juice in the morning with the right variables the day and evening before is able to give me the same effect as coffee without coming down, nor the dehydration caffeine often results in. All the health related marketing aimed at coffee are not enough to win me over. I bounce of the walls with one cup of instant coffee now I am clean. It has a place, but I much prefer my green juice and whole foods.
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Weight Fluctuating between 93.4kg and 95kg-
Happens. No surprises there. I had my weekly red meat two days ago. I only have about 200grams of grass fed welfare approved beef once a week. Personally I don't like eating animals. The wife and I cut right back after watching some of the latest documentaries. I won't paint a black hole on that subject. I think what I just said, says enough. Even though we still eat meat, we do feel better for the choices we now make. The great thing about eating whole and raw foods is the contribution it such a choices make. Withdrawing support for the farming and factory practices that are negatively impacting "our" world is part and parcel of eating healthy, whole and sustainable foods. We usually check online to find out as much as we can about the growing and farming practices of the foods we now eat. We aim only to support welfare approved and the least toxic methods now employed. I say least toxic, because even organic practices are now tainted with marketing and red tape. Especially any thing that comes in a box or carton that claims to be "whole." In that light, I question the quality and health with regard to Vegan, Paleo or any other new age/wave/fad practice of consuming; when compared to simply eating freshly home made/processed foods.
Plant based for sure is the way to go. I only aim to question anything that comes in a box, wrapped in plastic and or sold off a shelf. So much processing withing the Vegan, Paleo and vegetarian section of the supermarket these days that it should raise question to anyone serious about what they put in their mouths. That's our attitude at any rate. We make the time rather than time make us.
We all choose the roads we take. Time is not for me to reason to another except to myself. Anyone can eat a specific way and keep ahead of time when buying off the shelf. That's why the terms Vegan, Paleo and Vegetarian mean little to me. I don't buy into any of it. Just yet another commodity, another identity. Let me know when TED TALKS go beyond talking about the GDP and the cities are actually growing food in renewable sky scrappers as the standard way of living. In the mean time, I am all about growing my own or buying from others who cares to sell and swap. Anything that comes is a box, may as well a pack of cigarettes. To be sure - at times cost dictates the quality of what we eat, however I could post on how to minimize the toxicity in that. (additional home processing can help!)
Eating real fruits and vegetables organically home grown on land that's been well prepped, is a shocking way to discover just how tasteless factory farmed foods have now become. One get's a real sense of just how synthetic food really is. Eating a rich diet helps to circumnavigate that. Just what the corporations want. Sadly this now incoudes most road side stalls. We even question the quality whilst walking the local markets. People think just because there is sign that says "Farmer's Market" that the food is some how clean and nutritious; when really your probably better off at Coles,Woolworths and the like.
Smiles to think - "Oh stop being negative!" The knee jerk response from that which is tethered to time. I now think of that book - Loving what is! Yesiree ... Tis the state of affair to be true. I ponder now on those 4 question in relation to how I view. Truth is ... the above is indeed what it is. Who would I be if I did not believe the things I read? Could I eat all that garbage and it have no effect if I was to believe it would make me healthy and thin? hmmm - I guess that may depend on the rate of degradation to my body, Vs my mind ... although the two are linked. How well I care to listen to my body vs the conditioning that leads one down this or that isle to pull whatever off the shelf.
Best one can do is make the best choice that presents itself. Moreover, being present leads us to do the processing for ourselves. Yea ... I like that ... double meaning relevant to quality eating and thinking.
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No offense to those traveling on a different path. Mores the power to anyone who's following one that they know works for them. I really don't claim to know anything but merely aim to either delude or seek for myself.
That concludes the subject of food.
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ACTIVITY:
Time to set my purpose for what I think I know that to be ... regarding the charge I require in order to stoke the fire. I'm feeling a hard and fast 5 mile walk in the morning with a solid weight session will do me good.
FIND A GOOD CORE ROUTINE DAVE!!!
Yea, I think yelling will work. I've been slowly incorporating with success some situps routines after my heavier walks and weight sessions. I find this increases the burning effect and develops stamina when working on posture in all my activities. It's typically a point in my journey where body composition extends the time of fluctuating readouts on the scales. It's usually like that until a point where I develop a core that sees me break though into much stronger version of myself. (NOT IMPROVED - I always aim to turn the table on main stream cliches - [plays into who the hell am I at any rate - I need no mirror ... I am already the vision that plays inside me head!!!]
Yea - I think some gentle stretching whilst doing some visual affirming will prep me good for tomorrows all day burn. Was in the back of my head when my body said what is said when I got out of bed. I can will a good days outcome from the chair knowing It's already done. I can feel an even 92KG by the end of next week. I think I'm well versed now on how those 100 gram lots that come and go, according the to input, output and rest. Hell ... I reckon I can even affect the fluctuations with how I think!
Tis the reason I have written this as I have.
Good note to finish. I had my days rest. Tomorrow a new day where I choose to be at my peak!
Forgive the dyslexia and sloppy writing tonight {I did however an effort for easier reading ; )} ... this post was like a causal walk and now it's time to do as I envisioned.
Peaceful dreams.
Broke routine due to late night (not early like I said) and feeling depleted. Body needs rest.
As usual, less active days present an opportunity to challenge restrictive eating whilst still in the early stages.
I started the morning with a White Tea.
Jumped on my computer for a bit.
Got off to make a Cold Press - Green Juice (Chard/silver beat, Broccoli, apple, pear, and Beetroot)
Drove into town to frequent the local markets and stock up on raw food.
Returned home to make a smoothie. (home made almond milk, banana, flaxseed/meal, spirulina & honey)
Main meal for the day around 3pm - Steamed Salmon with salad (Sorrel Leaves, Soaked/Dried Sunflower Seed, Avo, Cold Press EVO oil, Olives, home grown tomatoes, Diced carrot and beetroot)
TEA Drink - freshly dried Chamomile and Lavender.
Later Had a black coffee with a dash of honey (not making of habit of that - enjoyed briefly, not so the coming down - regretted having it in the end [don't need in the morning and was simply clutching at straws later that afternoon . now evening)
Drank water between during the day (always carry with me when leaving home!)
The Chamomile and Lavender we bought fresh today at the markets. Think I will make some more now. It's great to be clean and sensitive enough for it to take effect. Although the coffee no doubt impedes on the effect. (I say I regret the coffee, Yes & No - that too if I time it right can be used as a primer) All a matter of self respect. I only need small doses now and again. I am now able to better judge the subtly of how my body reacts. Making note as an incentive to keep clean. It's easy to get lost chasing effects that are best built up over time. My green juice in the morning with the right variables the day and evening before is able to give me the same effect as coffee without coming down, nor the dehydration caffeine often results in. All the health related marketing aimed at coffee are not enough to win me over. I bounce of the walls with one cup of instant coffee now I am clean. It has a place, but I much prefer my green juice and whole foods.
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Weight Fluctuating between 93.4kg and 95kg-
Happens. No surprises there. I had my weekly red meat two days ago. I only have about 200grams of grass fed welfare approved beef once a week. Personally I don't like eating animals. The wife and I cut right back after watching some of the latest documentaries. I won't paint a black hole on that subject. I think what I just said, says enough. Even though we still eat meat, we do feel better for the choices we now make. The great thing about eating whole and raw foods is the contribution it such a choices make. Withdrawing support for the farming and factory practices that are negatively impacting "our" world is part and parcel of eating healthy, whole and sustainable foods. We usually check online to find out as much as we can about the growing and farming practices of the foods we now eat. We aim only to support welfare approved and the least toxic methods now employed. I say least toxic, because even organic practices are now tainted with marketing and red tape. Especially any thing that comes in a box or carton that claims to be "whole." In that light, I question the quality and health with regard to Vegan, Paleo or any other new age/wave/fad practice of consuming; when compared to simply eating freshly home made/processed foods.
Plant based for sure is the way to go. I only aim to question anything that comes in a box, wrapped in plastic and or sold off a shelf. So much processing withing the Vegan, Paleo and vegetarian section of the supermarket these days that it should raise question to anyone serious about what they put in their mouths. That's our attitude at any rate. We make the time rather than time make us.
We all choose the roads we take. Time is not for me to reason to another except to myself. Anyone can eat a specific way and keep ahead of time when buying off the shelf. That's why the terms Vegan, Paleo and Vegetarian mean little to me. I don't buy into any of it. Just yet another commodity, another identity. Let me know when TED TALKS go beyond talking about the GDP and the cities are actually growing food in renewable sky scrappers as the standard way of living. In the mean time, I am all about growing my own or buying from others who cares to sell and swap. Anything that comes is a box, may as well a pack of cigarettes. To be sure - at times cost dictates the quality of what we eat, however I could post on how to minimize the toxicity in that. (additional home processing can help!)
Eating real fruits and vegetables organically home grown on land that's been well prepped, is a shocking way to discover just how tasteless factory farmed foods have now become. One get's a real sense of just how synthetic food really is. Eating a rich diet helps to circumnavigate that. Just what the corporations want. Sadly this now incoudes most road side stalls. We even question the quality whilst walking the local markets. People think just because there is sign that says "Farmer's Market" that the food is some how clean and nutritious; when really your probably better off at Coles,Woolworths and the like.
Smiles to think - "Oh stop being negative!" The knee jerk response from that which is tethered to time. I now think of that book - Loving what is! Yesiree ... Tis the state of affair to be true. I ponder now on those 4 question in relation to how I view. Truth is ... the above is indeed what it is. Who would I be if I did not believe the things I read? Could I eat all that garbage and it have no effect if I was to believe it would make me healthy and thin? hmmm - I guess that may depend on the rate of degradation to my body, Vs my mind ... although the two are linked. How well I care to listen to my body vs the conditioning that leads one down this or that isle to pull whatever off the shelf.
Best one can do is make the best choice that presents itself. Moreover, being present leads us to do the processing for ourselves. Yea ... I like that ... double meaning relevant to quality eating and thinking.
__________________________
No offense to those traveling on a different path. Mores the power to anyone who's following one that they know works for them. I really don't claim to know anything but merely aim to either delude or seek for myself.
That concludes the subject of food.
________________________________________________________________
ACTIVITY:
Time to set my purpose for what I think I know that to be ... regarding the charge I require in order to stoke the fire. I'm feeling a hard and fast 5 mile walk in the morning with a solid weight session will do me good.
FIND A GOOD CORE ROUTINE DAVE!!!
Yea, I think yelling will work. I've been slowly incorporating with success some situps routines after my heavier walks and weight sessions. I find this increases the burning effect and develops stamina when working on posture in all my activities. It's typically a point in my journey where body composition extends the time of fluctuating readouts on the scales. It's usually like that until a point where I develop a core that sees me break though into much stronger version of myself. (NOT IMPROVED - I always aim to turn the table on main stream cliches - [plays into who the hell am I at any rate - I need no mirror ... I am already the vision that plays inside me head!!!]
Yea - I think some gentle stretching whilst doing some visual affirming will prep me good for tomorrows all day burn. Was in the back of my head when my body said what is said when I got out of bed. I can will a good days outcome from the chair knowing It's already done. I can feel an even 92KG by the end of next week. I think I'm well versed now on how those 100 gram lots that come and go, according the to input, output and rest. Hell ... I reckon I can even affect the fluctuations with how I think!
Tis the reason I have written this as I have.
Good note to finish. I had my days rest. Tomorrow a new day where I choose to be at my peak!
Forgive the dyslexia and sloppy writing tonight {I did however an effort for easier reading ; )} ... this post was like a causal walk and now it's time to do as I envisioned.
Peaceful dreams.
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nomorecomebacks
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Today's Phone Snap on my Long Sunday Walk:
Supersized my 8 kilometer walk to an 8 MILE Walk.
Today's Phone Snap on my Long Sunday Walk:
Supersized my 8 kilometer walk to an 8 MILE Walk.
A medium sized Big Mac Meal from McDonalds in Australia currently (2015) is priced in excess of $ 10:00 [$10:40 to be exact]
Here's to an awesome day for those having a read, as well as to me. YOU CAN DO IT - You've burned over 1000 cals!!! thus far and have many more to go. All in a mornings work - a job that I have made for myself and pays far far more reward than that of spinning somebody Else's wheel!
Adios ... until next post.
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I affirmed it in the previous post, then went ahead and did it all as said. Nothing else to report.
I affirmed it in the previous post, then went ahead and did it all as said. Nothing else to report.
nomorecomebacks
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Notes* I remind myself how easy it is that I push. I ponder to question the use of words that normally I fear - "Success" - "Achievement" More questions come to mind like "What is it that I really want and am I digging yet another hole?"
Not to get wound up on that inquiry I'm hopeful to use what insights I have lived, so that I may walk through the bricks.
TODAY - Upon waking I had a freshly squeezed 2X orange and lemon. About an hour later I had my two pieces of non commercial preservative free toasted bread (small oval pieces at that) for the week. I'm not a fan of today's flour no matter how much the hype. I had two eggs lightly fired in cold press EVO oil. Avo for butter. Have not touched diary for months. My body does not miss it at all. Have been using home made almond milk.
Later I went for a "stroll" - very therapeutic which was the catalyst for the opening of this post. My Goal is simply to live. Therefore again a question mark hovers over the term "exercise" Definitely the makings of a topic in another post. The need to move like mouse in a maze; is not a good sign for me. Distinction between mind and body, yet both are one - not discounting the spirit within.
I'm actually coming to appreciate more the connection with preparing food as much pushing my body. Especially when it comes to recovery. There is a lot taken for granted when pulling food off the shelves and tipping it from the box. Spending time preparing the food, equips the body to better digest and utilize the fuel. Along with common phrases that fit the pattern of denial like "depriving one self" comes "Goes Done Well" - The latter quite costly when eating something without a thought from the shelf, packet, box and or plastic wrapping.
Food preparation and the way in which its held is as synergistic as the biochemical workings in the food. All in the tone. Hot air is easy to make. The restful ones in between ... those are the ones that matter for me. Chasing the rush of the ins, but not appreciating the time for the commings out. So it is with the breathing and the way we approach in all we do.
Denial Again in the form of TIME. Rush Rush - I can't afford ... yadda yadda. Far better to face these truths than watching some hot air episode that yells and screams on our screens. Brings to mind the futility and methodology projected from reality TV. Note* - LOUD NOISE gets more attention which is why we are so distracted with episodes that sell themselves off as positive whilst yet remain far from calm. The more Unsettling the more Entertaining. [Something I picked up form Dr Judith Orloff - Author of Emotional Freedom - Liberate yourself from negative emotions and Transform your life.]
Is how our minds are conditioned & condition - how our mind clings to identifying ... it requires constant subdued/mindless attention.
Time to go make my soup, before heading off to watch a Movie on The Big Screen (arrr the irony - in how we think we when dream when already one is still asleep.) with my wife. "The Martian" - something I can post about in my other thread.
That's enough of keeping it real ... Adios:
Until Next post ... see ya then DAVY BOY.
Not to get wound up on that inquiry I'm hopeful to use what insights I have lived, so that I may walk through the bricks.
TODAY - Upon waking I had a freshly squeezed 2X orange and lemon. About an hour later I had my two pieces of non commercial preservative free toasted bread (small oval pieces at that) for the week. I'm not a fan of today's flour no matter how much the hype. I had two eggs lightly fired in cold press EVO oil. Avo for butter. Have not touched diary for months. My body does not miss it at all. Have been using home made almond milk.
Later I went for a "stroll" - very therapeutic which was the catalyst for the opening of this post. My Goal is simply to live. Therefore again a question mark hovers over the term "exercise" Definitely the makings of a topic in another post. The need to move like mouse in a maze; is not a good sign for me. Distinction between mind and body, yet both are one - not discounting the spirit within.
I'm actually coming to appreciate more the connection with preparing food as much pushing my body. Especially when it comes to recovery. There is a lot taken for granted when pulling food off the shelves and tipping it from the box. Spending time preparing the food, equips the body to better digest and utilize the fuel. Along with common phrases that fit the pattern of denial like "depriving one self" comes "Goes Done Well" - The latter quite costly when eating something without a thought from the shelf, packet, box and or plastic wrapping.
Food preparation and the way in which its held is as synergistic as the biochemical workings in the food. All in the tone. Hot air is easy to make. The restful ones in between ... those are the ones that matter for me. Chasing the rush of the ins, but not appreciating the time for the commings out. So it is with the breathing and the way we approach in all we do.
Denial Again in the form of TIME. Rush Rush - I can't afford ... yadda yadda. Far better to face these truths than watching some hot air episode that yells and screams on our screens. Brings to mind the futility and methodology projected from reality TV. Note* - LOUD NOISE gets more attention which is why we are so distracted with episodes that sell themselves off as positive whilst yet remain far from calm. The more Unsettling the more Entertaining. [Something I picked up form Dr Judith Orloff - Author of Emotional Freedom - Liberate yourself from negative emotions and Transform your life.]
Is how our minds are conditioned & condition - how our mind clings to identifying ... it requires constant subdued/mindless attention.
Time to go make my soup, before heading off to watch a Movie on The Big Screen (arrr the irony - in how we think we when dream when already one is still asleep.) with my wife. "The Martian" - something I can post about in my other thread.
That's enough of keeping it real ... Adios:
Until Next post ... see ya then DAVY BOY.
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nomorecomebacks
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The following is an article written by By Kris Gunnars, BSc I found this a very worth while read. I am aiming to research more on Food to better assist me when dealing with weight loss plateaus. I will also be looking further into eating for low activity levels. The topics on sleep and stress also warrant more investigation. For now, I log in these detains and highlight later what I feel is important for me.
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Top 15 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight on a Low-Carb Diet
Low-carb diets are very effective. That is a scientific fact.
However, as with any diet, people sometimes stop losing before they reach their desired weight.
Here are the top 15 reasons why you’re not losing weight on a low-carb diet.
1. You Are Losing Fat, You Just Don’t Realize it
If you weigh yourself every day, then there will be days where the scale goes down, other days where it goes up.
It doesn’t mean that the diet isn’t working, as long as the general trend is going downwards.
Many people lose a lot of weight in the first week of low-carbing, but it is mostly water weight. Weight loss will slow down significantly after that initial phase.
Of course, losing weight is not the same as losing fat.
It is possible, especially if you’re new to weight lifting, that you are gaining muscle at the same time that you’re losing fat.
To make sure that you’re losing, use something other than just the scale (which is a big, fat liar). Use a measuring tape to measure your waist circumference and have your body fat percentage measured every month or so.
Also, take pictures. Take note of how your clothes fit. If you’re looking thinner and your clothes are looser, then you ARE losing fat no matter what the scale says.
Bottom Line: Weight loss isn’t linear and there’s a lot more to weight than just body fat Be patient and use other ways of measuring than just the scale.
2. You’re Not Cutting Back on Carbohydrates Enough
Some people are more carb sensitive than others. If you're eating low-carb and your weight starts to plateau, then you may want to cut back on carbs even further.
In that case, go under 50 grams of carbs per day.
When you go under 50 grams per day then you’re going to have to eliminate most fruits from your diet, although you can have berries in small amounts.
If that doesn't work either, going under 20 grams temporarily can work... eating just protein, healthy fats and leafy green vegetables.
To make sure that you’re really eating low-carb, create a free account on Fitday and log your food intake for a while.
Bottom Line: If you are carb sensitive, then you may want to temporarily eliminate fruits and eat less than 50 grams of carbs per day.
3. You’re Stressed All The Time
Unfortunately, it isn’t always enough to just eat healthy and exercise. We need to make sure that our bodies are functioning optimally and that our hormonal environment is favorable.
Being stressed all the time keeps the body in a constant state of “fight or flight” - with elevated levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Having chronically elevated cortisol levels can increase your hunger and cravings for unhealthy foods (1, 2). If you want to cut back on stress, try meditation and deep breathing exercises. Cut back on distractions like Facebook and news media, read more books instead.
Bottom Line: Chronic stress can have negative effects on your hormonal environment, making you hungrier and preventing you from losing weight.
4. You’re Not Eating Real Food
A low-carb diet is about more than just lowering your intake of carbs. You have to replace those carbohydrates with real, nutritious foods.
Throw away all processed low-carb products like Atkins bars, they are not real food and they are NOT good for your health. Stick to meats, fish, eggs, vegetables and healthy fats if you need to lose weight. Also, “treats” like paleo cookies and brownies can cause problems even though they’re made with healthy ingredients. They should be considered as occasional treats, not something you eat every day.
What is also important is to eat enough FAT. If you try to cut back on carbs AND fat, you will end up ravenously hungry and feel like crap. Eating a diet with nothing but protein is a very bad idea. Low-carb, high-fat and moderate protein is the way to go if you want to get into ketosis, which is the optimal hormonal environment to burn body fat.
Bottom Line: You need to replace the carbs with real, nutritious foods. To lose weight, stick to meats, fish, eggs, healthy fats and vegetables.
5. You’re Eating Too Many Nuts
Nuts are real foods, no doubt about that.
They are also very high in fat, almonds for example having about 70% of calories as fat
However, nuts are very easy to overeat on
Their crunchiness and high energy density give us the ability to eat large amounts of them without feeling full.
I personally can eat a bag of nuts and still not feel satisfied, even though that one bag contains more calories than a meal.
If you're snacking on nuts every day (or worse, nut butters) then chances are that you’re just eating way too many calories.
Bottom Line: Nuts have a very high energy density and are easy to overeat on. If you're constantly snacking on nuts, try eliminating them
6. You’re Not Sleeping Enough
Sleep is incredibly important for overall health and studies show that a lack of sleep correlates with weight gain and obesity (3, 4).
A lack of sleep can make us feel hungrier (5). It will also make us tired and less motivated to exercise and eat healthy.
Sleep is one of the pillars of health. If you’re doing everything right but still not getting proper sleep, then you won’t see anywhere near the results you might expect
If you have a sleeping disorder, see a doctor. They are often easily treatable.
Some tips to improve sleep:
• Avoid caffeine after 2pm.
• Sleep in complete darkness.
• Avoid alcohol and physical exercise in the last few hours before sleep.
• Do something relaxing before sleep, like reading
• Try to go to bed at a similar time each night.
Bottom Line: Sleep is absolutely crucial for optimal health. Studies show that a lack of sleep can make you eat more and gain weight.
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Top 15 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight on a Low-Carb Diet
Low-carb diets are very effective. That is a scientific fact.
However, as with any diet, people sometimes stop losing before they reach their desired weight.
Here are the top 15 reasons why you’re not losing weight on a low-carb diet.
1. You Are Losing Fat, You Just Don’t Realize it
If you weigh yourself every day, then there will be days where the scale goes down, other days where it goes up.
It doesn’t mean that the diet isn’t working, as long as the general trend is going downwards.
Many people lose a lot of weight in the first week of low-carbing, but it is mostly water weight. Weight loss will slow down significantly after that initial phase.
Of course, losing weight is not the same as losing fat.
It is possible, especially if you’re new to weight lifting, that you are gaining muscle at the same time that you’re losing fat.
To make sure that you’re losing, use something other than just the scale (which is a big, fat liar). Use a measuring tape to measure your waist circumference and have your body fat percentage measured every month or so.
Also, take pictures. Take note of how your clothes fit. If you’re looking thinner and your clothes are looser, then you ARE losing fat no matter what the scale says.
Bottom Line: Weight loss isn’t linear and there’s a lot more to weight than just body fat Be patient and use other ways of measuring than just the scale.
2. You’re Not Cutting Back on Carbohydrates Enough
Some people are more carb sensitive than others. If you're eating low-carb and your weight starts to plateau, then you may want to cut back on carbs even further.
In that case, go under 50 grams of carbs per day.
When you go under 50 grams per day then you’re going to have to eliminate most fruits from your diet, although you can have berries in small amounts.
If that doesn't work either, going under 20 grams temporarily can work... eating just protein, healthy fats and leafy green vegetables.
To make sure that you’re really eating low-carb, create a free account on Fitday and log your food intake for a while.
Bottom Line: If you are carb sensitive, then you may want to temporarily eliminate fruits and eat less than 50 grams of carbs per day.
3. You’re Stressed All The Time
Unfortunately, it isn’t always enough to just eat healthy and exercise. We need to make sure that our bodies are functioning optimally and that our hormonal environment is favorable.
Being stressed all the time keeps the body in a constant state of “fight or flight” - with elevated levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Having chronically elevated cortisol levels can increase your hunger and cravings for unhealthy foods (1, 2). If you want to cut back on stress, try meditation and deep breathing exercises. Cut back on distractions like Facebook and news media, read more books instead.
Bottom Line: Chronic stress can have negative effects on your hormonal environment, making you hungrier and preventing you from losing weight.
4. You’re Not Eating Real Food
A low-carb diet is about more than just lowering your intake of carbs. You have to replace those carbohydrates with real, nutritious foods.
Throw away all processed low-carb products like Atkins bars, they are not real food and they are NOT good for your health. Stick to meats, fish, eggs, vegetables and healthy fats if you need to lose weight. Also, “treats” like paleo cookies and brownies can cause problems even though they’re made with healthy ingredients. They should be considered as occasional treats, not something you eat every day.
What is also important is to eat enough FAT. If you try to cut back on carbs AND fat, you will end up ravenously hungry and feel like crap. Eating a diet with nothing but protein is a very bad idea. Low-carb, high-fat and moderate protein is the way to go if you want to get into ketosis, which is the optimal hormonal environment to burn body fat.
Bottom Line: You need to replace the carbs with real, nutritious foods. To lose weight, stick to meats, fish, eggs, healthy fats and vegetables.
5. You’re Eating Too Many Nuts
Nuts are real foods, no doubt about that.
They are also very high in fat, almonds for example having about 70% of calories as fat
However, nuts are very easy to overeat on
Their crunchiness and high energy density give us the ability to eat large amounts of them without feeling full.
I personally can eat a bag of nuts and still not feel satisfied, even though that one bag contains more calories than a meal.
If you're snacking on nuts every day (or worse, nut butters) then chances are that you’re just eating way too many calories.
Bottom Line: Nuts have a very high energy density and are easy to overeat on. If you're constantly snacking on nuts, try eliminating them
6. You’re Not Sleeping Enough
Sleep is incredibly important for overall health and studies show that a lack of sleep correlates with weight gain and obesity (3, 4).
A lack of sleep can make us feel hungrier (5). It will also make us tired and less motivated to exercise and eat healthy.
Sleep is one of the pillars of health. If you’re doing everything right but still not getting proper sleep, then you won’t see anywhere near the results you might expect
If you have a sleeping disorder, see a doctor. They are often easily treatable.
Some tips to improve sleep:
• Avoid caffeine after 2pm.
• Sleep in complete darkness.
• Avoid alcohol and physical exercise in the last few hours before sleep.
• Do something relaxing before sleep, like reading
• Try to go to bed at a similar time each night.
Bottom Line: Sleep is absolutely crucial for optimal health. Studies show that a lack of sleep can make you eat more and gain weight.
nomorecomebacks
New member
cont ...
7. You’re Eating Too Much Dairy
Another low-carb food that can cause problems for some people is dairy. Some dairy products, despite being low in carbs, are still pretty high in protein.
Protein, like carbs, can raise insulin levels, which drives energy into storage.
The amino acid composition in dairy protein makes it very potent at spiking insulin. In fact, dairy proteins can spike insulin as much as white bread (6, 7).
Even though you may seem to tolerate dairy products just fine, eating them often and spiking insulin can be detrimental to the metabolic adaptation that needs to take place in order to reap the full benefits of low-carb diets.
In this case, avoid milk, cut back on the cheese, yogurt and cream. Butter is fine as it is very low in protein and lactose and therefore won’t spike insulin
Bottom Line: The amino acid composition in dairy proteins make them spike insulin fairly effectively. Try eliminating all dairy except butter.
8. You’re Not Exercising Right (or at all)
You should NOT exercise with the goal of burning calories. The calories burned during exercise are usually insignificant, they can easily be negated by eating a few extra bites of food at the next meal. However, exercise is critical for both physical and mental health.
Exercise, in the long run, can help you lose weight by improving your metabolic health, increasing your muscle mass and making you feel awesome.
But it’s important to do the right kind of exercise. Nothing but cardio on the treadmill is unlikely to give you good results and doing too much may even be detrimental.
Weight lifting - this will greatly improve your hormonal environment and increase your muscle mass, which will help you lose weight over the long term.
Interval training - doing high intensity intervals Is an excellent form of cardio that improves your metabolism and raises your levels of human growth hormone.
Low intensity - being active and doing some low-intensity work like walking is a great idea The human body was designed to move around, not sit in a chair all day.
Bottom Line: The right kinds of exercise improve your hormonal environment, increase your muscle mass and make you feel awesome.
9. You’re Eating Too Many Sweeteners
Despite some sweeteners having no calories, they can affect our appetite levels. Several studies show that artificial sweeteners can affect appetite, either negatively or positively, in some cases making people eat more overall calories (8, 9).
Additionally, consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with weight gain in the long term (10,11). This probably depends on the individual, but if you’re eating a lot of sweeteners and aren’t losing weight then you may want to try removing them.
Bottom Line: Despite being calorie free, artificial sweeteners can affect our appetite, in some cases leading to a net increase in overall calories.
10. You Have a Medical Condition Getting in Your Way
There are certain medications that are known to stimulate weight gain. If you look at the list of side effects for the medications you are taking and see “weight gain” on the list - then make an appointment with your doctor.
Perhaps there is another drug available that doesn’t cause weight gain. If you’re doing everything right and still aren’t getting results, then perhaps you have some underlying medical problem.
Many hormonal disorders can cause problems losing weight, particularly hypothyroidism. In that case, make an appointment with your doctor. Explain that you’re having problems losing weight and that you want to rule out any medical issues.
Bottom Line: Certain medical issues and medications can cause weight problems. See a doctor to discuss your options.
11. You’re Always Eating
It is a persistent myth in health and fitness circles that everyone should be eating many, small meals throughout the day. This has actually been studied thoroughly No advantage has been found to eating more frequent and smaller meals (12,13).
It is natural for humans to eat fewer meals per day and sometimes go long time periods without food.
Some people do something called intermittent fasting, eating in an 8 hour window each day or doing 24 hour fasts 1-2 times per week. This can be very useful to break through a plateau.
Bottom Line: There is no proven benefit to eating many small meals throughout the day Try eating fewer meals and consider giving intermittent fasting a shot.
12. You’re Cheating Too Often
For people who are able to control themselves, having cheat meals or days every now and then may be fine. For others, especially those who are prone to food addiction, having cheat meals is likely to do more harm than good.
If you’re cheating often... either with “small cheats” here and there or entire days where you eat nothing but junk food, then it can easily ruin your progress.
Having more than 1-2 cheat meals per week (or one cheat day) is going to be excessive. If you just can’t seem to control yourself around unhealthy foods no matter what you try, then perhaps you have food addiction. In that case, completely removing the junk foods from your life is probably a good idea.
Bottom Line: Some people can eat junk food from time to time without ruining their progress, but that doesn’t apply to everyone. For others, cheat meals will do more harm than good.
13. You’re Eating Too Many Calories
At the end of the day, calories do matter. One of the main reasons low-carb diets are so effective is that they reduce appetite and make people eat less overall calories without trying.
If you're not losing weight but are doing all the right things, then try counting calories for a while.
Again, create a free account on Fitday and track your intake for a few days.
Aim for a deficit of 500 calories per day, which theoretically should make you lose 1 pound of weight per week (doesn’t always work in practice).
At the end of the day, calories do matter.
One of the main reasons low-carb diets are so effective is that they reduce appetite and make people eat less overall calories without trying.
If you're not losing weight but are doing all the right things, then try counting calories for a while.
Again, create a free account on Fitday and track your intake for a few days.
Aim for a deficit of 500 calories per day, which theoretically should make you lose 1 pound of weight per week (doesn’t always work in practice).
Bottom Line: It is important to have realistic expectations. Weight loss takes a long time and not everyone can look like a fitness model.
15. You’ve Been “Cutting” For Too Long
I don’t think it’s a good idea to be in a calorie deficit for too long at a time. The leanest people on earth (bodybuilders and fitness models) never do this. They do cycles of “bulking” and “cutting.”
If you eat at a calorie deficit for many months (or years) then eventually your metabolic rate may slow down. If you've been dieting for a long time, then a two month period where you aim to “maintain” and gain a bit of muscle may be what you need to get things started again.
Of course, this doesn’t mean eating bad foods, just more of the good stuff. After these two months are over, you can start “dieting” again.
7. You’re Eating Too Much Dairy
Another low-carb food that can cause problems for some people is dairy. Some dairy products, despite being low in carbs, are still pretty high in protein.
Protein, like carbs, can raise insulin levels, which drives energy into storage.
The amino acid composition in dairy protein makes it very potent at spiking insulin. In fact, dairy proteins can spike insulin as much as white bread (6, 7).
Even though you may seem to tolerate dairy products just fine, eating them often and spiking insulin can be detrimental to the metabolic adaptation that needs to take place in order to reap the full benefits of low-carb diets.
In this case, avoid milk, cut back on the cheese, yogurt and cream. Butter is fine as it is very low in protein and lactose and therefore won’t spike insulin
Bottom Line: The amino acid composition in dairy proteins make them spike insulin fairly effectively. Try eliminating all dairy except butter.
8. You’re Not Exercising Right (or at all)
You should NOT exercise with the goal of burning calories. The calories burned during exercise are usually insignificant, they can easily be negated by eating a few extra bites of food at the next meal. However, exercise is critical for both physical and mental health.
Exercise, in the long run, can help you lose weight by improving your metabolic health, increasing your muscle mass and making you feel awesome.
But it’s important to do the right kind of exercise. Nothing but cardio on the treadmill is unlikely to give you good results and doing too much may even be detrimental.
Weight lifting - this will greatly improve your hormonal environment and increase your muscle mass, which will help you lose weight over the long term.
Interval training - doing high intensity intervals Is an excellent form of cardio that improves your metabolism and raises your levels of human growth hormone.
Low intensity - being active and doing some low-intensity work like walking is a great idea The human body was designed to move around, not sit in a chair all day.
Bottom Line: The right kinds of exercise improve your hormonal environment, increase your muscle mass and make you feel awesome.
9. You’re Eating Too Many Sweeteners
Despite some sweeteners having no calories, they can affect our appetite levels. Several studies show that artificial sweeteners can affect appetite, either negatively or positively, in some cases making people eat more overall calories (8, 9).
Additionally, consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with weight gain in the long term (10,11). This probably depends on the individual, but if you’re eating a lot of sweeteners and aren’t losing weight then you may want to try removing them.
Bottom Line: Despite being calorie free, artificial sweeteners can affect our appetite, in some cases leading to a net increase in overall calories.
10. You Have a Medical Condition Getting in Your Way
There are certain medications that are known to stimulate weight gain. If you look at the list of side effects for the medications you are taking and see “weight gain” on the list - then make an appointment with your doctor.
Perhaps there is another drug available that doesn’t cause weight gain. If you’re doing everything right and still aren’t getting results, then perhaps you have some underlying medical problem.
Many hormonal disorders can cause problems losing weight, particularly hypothyroidism. In that case, make an appointment with your doctor. Explain that you’re having problems losing weight and that you want to rule out any medical issues.
Bottom Line: Certain medical issues and medications can cause weight problems. See a doctor to discuss your options.
11. You’re Always Eating
It is a persistent myth in health and fitness circles that everyone should be eating many, small meals throughout the day. This has actually been studied thoroughly No advantage has been found to eating more frequent and smaller meals (12,13).
It is natural for humans to eat fewer meals per day and sometimes go long time periods without food.
Some people do something called intermittent fasting, eating in an 8 hour window each day or doing 24 hour fasts 1-2 times per week. This can be very useful to break through a plateau.
Bottom Line: There is no proven benefit to eating many small meals throughout the day Try eating fewer meals and consider giving intermittent fasting a shot.
12. You’re Cheating Too Often
For people who are able to control themselves, having cheat meals or days every now and then may be fine. For others, especially those who are prone to food addiction, having cheat meals is likely to do more harm than good.
If you’re cheating often... either with “small cheats” here and there or entire days where you eat nothing but junk food, then it can easily ruin your progress.
Having more than 1-2 cheat meals per week (or one cheat day) is going to be excessive. If you just can’t seem to control yourself around unhealthy foods no matter what you try, then perhaps you have food addiction. In that case, completely removing the junk foods from your life is probably a good idea.
Bottom Line: Some people can eat junk food from time to time without ruining their progress, but that doesn’t apply to everyone. For others, cheat meals will do more harm than good.
13. You’re Eating Too Many Calories
At the end of the day, calories do matter. One of the main reasons low-carb diets are so effective is that they reduce appetite and make people eat less overall calories without trying.
If you're not losing weight but are doing all the right things, then try counting calories for a while.
Again, create a free account on Fitday and track your intake for a few days.
Aim for a deficit of 500 calories per day, which theoretically should make you lose 1 pound of weight per week (doesn’t always work in practice).
At the end of the day, calories do matter.
One of the main reasons low-carb diets are so effective is that they reduce appetite and make people eat less overall calories without trying.
If you're not losing weight but are doing all the right things, then try counting calories for a while.
Again, create a free account on Fitday and track your intake for a few days.
Aim for a deficit of 500 calories per day, which theoretically should make you lose 1 pound of weight per week (doesn’t always work in practice).
Bottom Line: It is important to have realistic expectations. Weight loss takes a long time and not everyone can look like a fitness model.
15. You’ve Been “Cutting” For Too Long
I don’t think it’s a good idea to be in a calorie deficit for too long at a time. The leanest people on earth (bodybuilders and fitness models) never do this. They do cycles of “bulking” and “cutting.”
If you eat at a calorie deficit for many months (or years) then eventually your metabolic rate may slow down. If you've been dieting for a long time, then a two month period where you aim to “maintain” and gain a bit of muscle may be what you need to get things started again.
Of course, this doesn’t mean eating bad foods, just more of the good stuff. After these two months are over, you can start “dieting” again.
StacyH
New member
What a beautiful walk you take!
RE: Tea
I read this article:
https://www.yahoo.com/health/5-teas-that-melt-fat-110268998678.html
I'm starting the Oolong Tea & Sleepytime Vanilla to put it to the test..lol..
Hope you're havin' a great Monday!
RE: Tea
I read this article:
https://www.yahoo.com/health/5-teas-that-melt-fat-110268998678.html
I'm starting the Oolong Tea & Sleepytime Vanilla to put it to the test..lol..
Hope you're havin' a great Monday!
nomorecomebacks
New member
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It's Official - World Health Origination lists Processed Meats as Toxic as Cigarettes!
The previous article has given me some ideas on how to improve upon my approach thus far to weight loss. However before I go on about that, I will just embed an interesting fact that will only consolidate my distaste for Society's Agenda ($$$) when it comes to food. I say it like that, because it was only by developing a repulsion for cigarettes that I was only ever able to stop buying the poison that our highly educated and developed governments sell.
I will include the link as it is completely devoid of being commercialized. In fact, no commercialized corporation want's this kind of news being publicized. I guess banning cigarettes would mean having to take half our so called abundant food sources off the market. God Forbid! $$$
American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) Processed Meat Article.
It's Official - World Health Origination lists Processed Meats as Toxic as Cigarettes!
The previous article has given me some ideas on how to improve upon my approach thus far to weight loss. However before I go on about that, I will just embed an interesting fact that will only consolidate my distaste for Society's Agenda ($$$) when it comes to food. I say it like that, because it was only by developing a repulsion for cigarettes that I was only ever able to stop buying the poison that our highly educated and developed governments sell.
I will include the link as it is completely devoid of being commercialized. In fact, no commercialized corporation want's this kind of news being publicized. I guess banning cigarettes would mean having to take half our so called abundant food sources off the market. God Forbid! $$$
American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) Processed Meat Article.
nomorecomebacks
New member
Righto -
Well that was interesting. As a result from going over the first of the two articles above, I have decided to dial down the intensity I have been expending of late. Both physical and mental. I take note on using fasting as a means for breaking a plateau, however I have come to learn that repeated or intermittent fasting cuts into lean muscles tissue which is not something I believe is healthy over the long run.
"OH MY!" - does it not get any more complicated than that. Once one invests in "a way" of doing something, the knee jerk reaction is to defend it. 5:2 was good for the introduction of calorie counting and learning about hunger Vs cravings, yet for me it was also a trigger to making a number of other excuses. Even though I do like routine, I think it's too rigid (for me at this stage) and again ... the controversy re muscle atrophy (heart being a muscle) and bla bla bla. Requires more investigation for me. I Really don't know. Perhaps such concern is more related to repeated 3 days fasting. Repeated Immune Reset Vs Muscle Atrophy? Again ... I am still learning and make no claims.
In hindsight - 5:2 is more about calorie restriction and not true fasting. I guess the muscle atrophy is less of a deal when still eating something/although dependent on what and how much is eaten? Goes around in circles from there.
Water Fasting on the other hand (True Fasting) is something I have looked further into. I am more interested in water fasting beyond the atrophy stage. If you search Loren Lockman on Youtube, you can source a lot of insightful information on water fasting. Check out his playlist on Information about water fasting in general - although he does have some in-depth discussions as well.
I am nearing a higher level of fitness and health to try my hand on a longer water fast. I just fell shy of 3 days on my last attempt. I do believe my kidneys had a hard time. Something I have to be careful about re my medical history. Everything I embark on, I mostly do myself due to cost. Therefore I need to obtain a high level of understanding on these kind of projects I enter into.
This time around I will be aiming to break the 3 day mark, at which point I pass the muscle atrophy and enter into ketosis. The timing is not always the same re individuals from what I have read, but that is the general mark. It will be interesting re my urine color and kidney pain this time around. I am hoping it was more to do with the level of my toxicity last time around more than an inability regarding muscle atrophy and my kidneys. If one Googles the search string ketosis and kidney pain one can then learn about alkalizing built up acidity on the urine and so on.
All these finer details relate to the foods we eat and do not, and are further complicated re our medical history's. Given most of us who have lived obese lives for so long are much more compromised than we would care to know, is it any wonder that we are left scratching our heads wondering WTF is going on! It's frustrating mainly because of the band aid approach our so called well advanced health system claims itself to be. It has only been since I have awoken to just how sick society really is, and that these so called professionals are NOT the ones to entrust, that both my wife and I have started to heal.
My wife suffers from MS - We know well just how sick a person can get when listieng to the so called professionals and how much the clinical systems frowns upon alternative methods. To do so simply goes against the medical system. Nothing personal - the later is just a fact.
Whilst Self diagnosis is rife with problems, the "abundant" information on the web is as every bit beneficial as it is detrimental. Learning how to source and decipher as well as experiment on one self I find it the key when giving up on welfare complacent doctors and unaffordable physicians. (still clinically band aided for self sufficiency) SELF EDUCATION is really the only way to break the chains. I think this to be true even with people who have loads of money. (...and all the best to em!)
______________________________________________
Interesting post ... A day to breath deeply and take my time as I go about healing and living.
My body said more rest and having read more on the stress factor and cortisal levels ... I am tending to focus back on my sleep hygine and over all manner of peace ... time to charge up before mixing it up. Those last two article were just what I need. First one, more education, second one ... fuel for the fire as it now sits well poised between now and next post.
Until then Adios - ... Have a good sesh with the welfare therapist Davy Boy. (I'm please to say, she seems happy in her job - takes time to find a good listener, but worth the effort. When found, they are much more worth listening to than than said GPs)
Life is great -
Nothing like a bit of fluffy humor. Seems to be the only theme that gets attention. Again, HAVE A "good" DAY ... & don't over do it!
Breath Easy.
Well that was interesting. As a result from going over the first of the two articles above, I have decided to dial down the intensity I have been expending of late. Both physical and mental. I take note on using fasting as a means for breaking a plateau, however I have come to learn that repeated or intermittent fasting cuts into lean muscles tissue which is not something I believe is healthy over the long run.
"OH MY!" - does it not get any more complicated than that. Once one invests in "a way" of doing something, the knee jerk reaction is to defend it. 5:2 was good for the introduction of calorie counting and learning about hunger Vs cravings, yet for me it was also a trigger to making a number of other excuses. Even though I do like routine, I think it's too rigid (for me at this stage) and again ... the controversy re muscle atrophy (heart being a muscle) and bla bla bla. Requires more investigation for me. I Really don't know. Perhaps such concern is more related to repeated 3 days fasting. Repeated Immune Reset Vs Muscle Atrophy? Again ... I am still learning and make no claims.
In hindsight - 5:2 is more about calorie restriction and not true fasting. I guess the muscle atrophy is less of a deal when still eating something/although dependent on what and how much is eaten? Goes around in circles from there.
Water Fasting on the other hand (True Fasting) is something I have looked further into. I am more interested in water fasting beyond the atrophy stage. If you search Loren Lockman on Youtube, you can source a lot of insightful information on water fasting. Check out his playlist on Information about water fasting in general - although he does have some in-depth discussions as well.
I am nearing a higher level of fitness and health to try my hand on a longer water fast. I just fell shy of 3 days on my last attempt. I do believe my kidneys had a hard time. Something I have to be careful about re my medical history. Everything I embark on, I mostly do myself due to cost. Therefore I need to obtain a high level of understanding on these kind of projects I enter into.
This time around I will be aiming to break the 3 day mark, at which point I pass the muscle atrophy and enter into ketosis. The timing is not always the same re individuals from what I have read, but that is the general mark. It will be interesting re my urine color and kidney pain this time around. I am hoping it was more to do with the level of my toxicity last time around more than an inability regarding muscle atrophy and my kidneys. If one Googles the search string ketosis and kidney pain one can then learn about alkalizing built up acidity on the urine and so on.
All these finer details relate to the foods we eat and do not, and are further complicated re our medical history's. Given most of us who have lived obese lives for so long are much more compromised than we would care to know, is it any wonder that we are left scratching our heads wondering WTF is going on! It's frustrating mainly because of the band aid approach our so called well advanced health system claims itself to be. It has only been since I have awoken to just how sick society really is, and that these so called professionals are NOT the ones to entrust, that both my wife and I have started to heal.
My wife suffers from MS - We know well just how sick a person can get when listieng to the so called professionals and how much the clinical systems frowns upon alternative methods. To do so simply goes against the medical system. Nothing personal - the later is just a fact.
Whilst Self diagnosis is rife with problems, the "abundant" information on the web is as every bit beneficial as it is detrimental. Learning how to source and decipher as well as experiment on one self I find it the key when giving up on welfare complacent doctors and unaffordable physicians. (still clinically band aided for self sufficiency) SELF EDUCATION is really the only way to break the chains. I think this to be true even with people who have loads of money. (...and all the best to em!)
______________________________________________
Interesting post ... A day to breath deeply and take my time as I go about healing and living.
My body said more rest and having read more on the stress factor and cortisal levels ... I am tending to focus back on my sleep hygine and over all manner of peace ... time to charge up before mixing it up. Those last two article were just what I need. First one, more education, second one ... fuel for the fire as it now sits well poised between now and next post.
Until then Adios - ... Have a good sesh with the welfare therapist Davy Boy. (I'm please to say, she seems happy in her job - takes time to find a good listener, but worth the effort. When found, they are much more worth listening to than than said GPs)
Life is great -
Breath Easy.
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nomorecomebacks
New member
________________
I AM
EXHAUSTED
&
HUNGRY -
- as well as recovering from Hemorrhoid Pain!
Time to prioritize. Discomfort disguised in a manic sensationalized state of chase, VS waking up happy with what is.
"Pain free seems a lot more attractive compared to an exalted image in a deluded dream."
Remember it! - Or you will literally become that pain in your ass, day in day out.
I AM
EXHAUSTED
&
HUNGRY -
- as well as recovering from Hemorrhoid Pain!
Time to prioritize. Discomfort disguised in a manic sensationalized state of chase, VS waking up happy with what is.
"Pain free seems a lot more attractive compared to an exalted image in a deluded dream."
Remember it! - Or you will literally become that pain in your ass, day in day out.
nomorecomebacks
New member
Hi Stacy - srry I missed your post. Will check that out a little later.
Tea is something I am wary of.
Thanks for the link.
Tea is something I am wary of.
Thanks for the link.
nomorecomebacks
New member
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Recovery well under way.
A place that helps me to prioritize...I shall sleep well tonight.
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Recovery well under way.
A place that helps me to prioritize...I shall sleep well tonight.
nomorecomebacks
New member
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A thought I came up with today for someone else, however I think it relates very much to me:
If you just live for what you love, then that's all people will see. If you just live in fear, then that's all people will see. If you experience living both in fear and love; people will choose what they want to see. If you just focus on what matters, it won't matter what others see.
Goodnight ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
A thought I came up with today for someone else, however I think it relates very much to me:
If you just live for what you love, then that's all people will see. If you just live in fear, then that's all people will see. If you experience living both in fear and love; people will choose what they want to see. If you just focus on what matters, it won't matter what others see.
Goodnight ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
nomorecomebacks
New member
It has been a while since watching netflix. We don't get much of a selection here in Australia. What is available I find very consumerist and ZZZZZZZZzzzzz.
BUT - I was very impressed with the latest Environmental Documentary which reminded me of the Zeitgeist Series Presentation.
I found it be as inspiring as it was, and is; challenging:
If you don't mind the low resolution and subs, you can watch the full documentary here ? NOT FOR SALE
BUT - I was very impressed with the latest Environmental Documentary which reminded me of the Zeitgeist Series Presentation.
I found it be as inspiring as it was, and is; challenging:
If you don't mind the low resolution and subs, you can watch the full documentary here ? NOT FOR SALE
nomorecomebacks
New member
Update:
I have not eaten since the previous night. Purchased some Epsom Salts which did a great job at cleaning me out. Cost 10 times less than what they were selling at the chemist and worked much better than most powders and pills I tried before. Simply mixed 1 Tablespoon with 260ml of warm water after having not eaten for the whole day (later that afternoon) ... spent a few hours to and from the toilet. I did continue drinking warm to hot cups of water for a few hours.
Depending on how I feel tomorrow - I may wake up and do up one more dose and fast for that day as well. The second night of water fasting last time was a challenge. First lets see how I go tonight. I'd like to go into ketosis (3rd day or thereabouts) and see if I can sustain the cravings to that point at which they subside. Perhaps then I can push into 5 to seven days ... I hope ten to 12. I expect I may very well cave in at 3 like last time, therefore place no great expectation on myself.
I am feeling way better already and know my roids could do with a spell. No more exercising like I was before. Now looking into only going plant based once more. To be fair ... it will be a slow transition. I will start by introducing plant only nights. Already down to only 250grams or red meat once a week. Sadly though - Fish and chicken every other night. Regardless of the fear factor instilled not to go Vegan, I will test for myself!!!
My daughters issues relates more to complacency and lack of education ... she has since learned. We already have plenty of B12 for the fear factor as well as much more. I will start by introducing 3 nights no meat whatsoever and practice making some Vegan dishes.
First things first ... see how long I can go with only water. Again ... comes down to education ... KNOW & DO. Am I ready yet?
I listened to the pain but did not give up. There is always another challenge that can be met.
Adios ...
I have not eaten since the previous night. Purchased some Epsom Salts which did a great job at cleaning me out. Cost 10 times less than what they were selling at the chemist and worked much better than most powders and pills I tried before. Simply mixed 1 Tablespoon with 260ml of warm water after having not eaten for the whole day (later that afternoon) ... spent a few hours to and from the toilet. I did continue drinking warm to hot cups of water for a few hours.
Depending on how I feel tomorrow - I may wake up and do up one more dose and fast for that day as well. The second night of water fasting last time was a challenge. First lets see how I go tonight. I'd like to go into ketosis (3rd day or thereabouts) and see if I can sustain the cravings to that point at which they subside. Perhaps then I can push into 5 to seven days ... I hope ten to 12. I expect I may very well cave in at 3 like last time, therefore place no great expectation on myself.
I am feeling way better already and know my roids could do with a spell. No more exercising like I was before. Now looking into only going plant based once more. To be fair ... it will be a slow transition. I will start by introducing plant only nights. Already down to only 250grams or red meat once a week. Sadly though - Fish and chicken every other night. Regardless of the fear factor instilled not to go Vegan, I will test for myself!!!
My daughters issues relates more to complacency and lack of education ... she has since learned. We already have plenty of B12 for the fear factor as well as much more. I will start by introducing 3 nights no meat whatsoever and practice making some Vegan dishes.
First things first ... see how long I can go with only water. Again ... comes down to education ... KNOW & DO. Am I ready yet?
I listened to the pain but did not give up. There is always another challenge that can be met.
Adios ...
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nomorecomebacks
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That doco certainly puts to bed many of the comebacks re the worlds issue. It explains very well the one thing mankind can do regardless of giving into the population woes and thereafter that GMO excuse. The numbers crunched in this series spell out just how insane it really is to continue as we do.
I loved how it was pointed out ... that the food used to feed livestock in 3rd world countries, could if taken from the mouths of factory animals, be used to feed the local starving children. Instead the animals are slaughtered and sent overseas to feed the more wealthy who complain about the world being over populated while they chew. The paleo way is hindered by the space it takes to sustain the meat - 10 million humans back in the paleo day VS several billion ... land and animal stats are as diminished. In that respect, I say without offense ... that Paleo is as much the kiss of death.
The water consumption, land clearance and many other stats in that doco really drives home some hard core points. Addiction and how controversy seeks to control current values systems is a strong current in said film. I think the pinacle given the subject matter - Man, animal and food. Just how far we a prepared to go, see so many suffer and for what? Greed, Power, Control, Rights, etc ...
Another antidote/example was the liken to how people ignore the core of abuse and wonder why we suffer like so. Just say a few prayers and send the enforcers in.
Interesting stuff ... Challenging ... just what I needed ... a new perspective to help keep me balanced. Of course not everyone's cup of tea. Each to their own. I have a new found respect for Vegan folk. That's for sure!
Night Night ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
PS - The beginning of the doco cracked me up and helped me to better see why and where all the doom and gloom comes from. Retailed more than I ever thought. They expose well how many environmental groups fall by the way side in the face of ... dare I say it yet again ... "Our current Values Systems"
I loved how it was pointed out ... that the food used to feed livestock in 3rd world countries, could if taken from the mouths of factory animals, be used to feed the local starving children. Instead the animals are slaughtered and sent overseas to feed the more wealthy who complain about the world being over populated while they chew. The paleo way is hindered by the space it takes to sustain the meat - 10 million humans back in the paleo day VS several billion ... land and animal stats are as diminished. In that respect, I say without offense ... that Paleo is as much the kiss of death.
The water consumption, land clearance and many other stats in that doco really drives home some hard core points. Addiction and how controversy seeks to control current values systems is a strong current in said film. I think the pinacle given the subject matter - Man, animal and food. Just how far we a prepared to go, see so many suffer and for what? Greed, Power, Control, Rights, etc ...
Another antidote/example was the liken to how people ignore the core of abuse and wonder why we suffer like so. Just say a few prayers and send the enforcers in.
Interesting stuff ... Challenging ... just what I needed ... a new perspective to help keep me balanced. Of course not everyone's cup of tea. Each to their own. I have a new found respect for Vegan folk. That's for sure!
Night Night ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
PS - The beginning of the doco cracked me up and helped me to better see why and where all the doom and gloom comes from. Retailed more than I ever thought. They expose well how many environmental groups fall by the way side in the face of ... dare I say it yet again ... "Our current Values Systems"
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nomorecomebacks
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Water Fasting & Calorie Control
I have been water fasting for the last 30 odd hours since 8pm WED the 28th Oct. (now Fri 30th 7am) I manged 67 hours water only only me last attempt. I crashed at 4pm on the 3rd day.
If I was doing 5:2 I would now be approaching my 36 hour fasting window. However such is not a true fast as calories are still consumed. I have since come to learn that 5:2, Juicing and others low caloric dietary plans/habits are not fasting in the true sense of the word. However having said that, I do get the context given to a sense of deprivation that comes from attempting to alter "hard to break habits;" especially those addictive in nature and design.
I'm sure many in here who have read the 5:2 book, have a little understanding of how fasting allows the body to heal. I only skimmed that book but got the gist from what I did read. I've been researching more directly on the topic of water fasting. If I have read correctly, the healing aspect is not based only on the window of time (in 5:2 & popular intermittent terms ... minimum of 16 Vs 36) regarding degree of effect ... I noted how the inclusion of any calories actually impedes many of the proposed healing events. (as commonly defined by many "intermittent" books) Of course there are great benefits to adopting various intermittent practices. I have myself experimented and will do so again. I'm just a stickler for understanding the process and ironing out conflicts as they appear to me.
The low caloric practice (Intermittent with food and drink) did help me to become more in sync with hunger vs craving. Fasting/depriving/abstaining in that sense gave me a realization of just how addicted I really was. In that, I also adopted an appreciation for the discovery of another way in which to practice no longer eating for comfort. There was and is a con though. If one is not careful and prone to eating for comfort, binge eating can and is a side effect. From my experience this was true. It's the "Practice" of eating healthy that I find key. It's all in our understanding and level of will to make change.
So now having ironed out a little of my perspective on caloric control and the nature of fasting - I hope regardless of how long I can do this next water fast, that I will enter back into a much easier experience of controlling my intake whilst mindful on nutrition. Just as important and one factor I left out of those other methods is choosing the right kinds of foods. That falls into yet another con when focusing too much on calories; and not nutrition. Processed foods are much easier to count having labels and all. In fact most of the Low Fat/No Sugar/Low Cal,boxed,plastic wrapped,canned and shelved foods, are as empty (devoid in nutrition) as their savory and sweet fatty friends. But like I was saying, they are a breeze to swipe with your phone in order to quickly and easily do the caloric counting thing. It was a hook I had to overcome. I bought some nutritional scales which although is more time consuming, allows me to count cals and nutrition.
Without a proper understanding of how nutrition effects the process of burning cals, then one is really wasting their time and will forever be logging back in ... to create a new thread. I can see now why exercise is sold like a band aid practice. When younger and or more able, it's akin to using ones phone to swipe labels. It's no wonder the media has added to its long list of passing off of guilt; now telling the masses to not only to get their buts and exercise like a caged rat, but to pull out their phones, download instructions and make life simpler with that.
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Interesting perspective. Comes from unplugging.
I think I will go for a walk then post in my other thread. Each to their own indeed. The logging back in is part and parcel of the learning. So too the pain in my body. I'm done with the easy ways - trust me when I say, "In the long run, easy has a way of becoming painfully complex."
Adios ... Have a nice day ...
until next post. 
I have been water fasting for the last 30 odd hours since 8pm WED the 28th Oct. (now Fri 30th 7am) I manged 67 hours water only only me last attempt. I crashed at 4pm on the 3rd day.
If I was doing 5:2 I would now be approaching my 36 hour fasting window. However such is not a true fast as calories are still consumed. I have since come to learn that 5:2, Juicing and others low caloric dietary plans/habits are not fasting in the true sense of the word. However having said that, I do get the context given to a sense of deprivation that comes from attempting to alter "hard to break habits;" especially those addictive in nature and design.
I'm sure many in here who have read the 5:2 book, have a little understanding of how fasting allows the body to heal. I only skimmed that book but got the gist from what I did read. I've been researching more directly on the topic of water fasting. If I have read correctly, the healing aspect is not based only on the window of time (in 5:2 & popular intermittent terms ... minimum of 16 Vs 36) regarding degree of effect ... I noted how the inclusion of any calories actually impedes many of the proposed healing events. (as commonly defined by many "intermittent" books) Of course there are great benefits to adopting various intermittent practices. I have myself experimented and will do so again. I'm just a stickler for understanding the process and ironing out conflicts as they appear to me.
The low caloric practice (Intermittent with food and drink) did help me to become more in sync with hunger vs craving. Fasting/depriving/abstaining in that sense gave me a realization of just how addicted I really was. In that, I also adopted an appreciation for the discovery of another way in which to practice no longer eating for comfort. There was and is a con though. If one is not careful and prone to eating for comfort, binge eating can and is a side effect. From my experience this was true. It's the "Practice" of eating healthy that I find key. It's all in our understanding and level of will to make change.
So now having ironed out a little of my perspective on caloric control and the nature of fasting - I hope regardless of how long I can do this next water fast, that I will enter back into a much easier experience of controlling my intake whilst mindful on nutrition. Just as important and one factor I left out of those other methods is choosing the right kinds of foods. That falls into yet another con when focusing too much on calories; and not nutrition. Processed foods are much easier to count having labels and all. In fact most of the Low Fat/No Sugar/Low Cal,boxed,plastic wrapped,canned and shelved foods, are as empty (devoid in nutrition) as their savory and sweet fatty friends. But like I was saying, they are a breeze to swipe with your phone in order to quickly and easily do the caloric counting thing. It was a hook I had to overcome. I bought some nutritional scales which although is more time consuming, allows me to count cals and nutrition.
Without a proper understanding of how nutrition effects the process of burning cals, then one is really wasting their time and will forever be logging back in ... to create a new thread. I can see now why exercise is sold like a band aid practice. When younger and or more able, it's akin to using ones phone to swipe labels. It's no wonder the media has added to its long list of passing off of guilt; now telling the masses to not only to get their buts and exercise like a caged rat, but to pull out their phones, download instructions and make life simpler with that.
_____________________
Interesting perspective. Comes from unplugging.
I think I will go for a walk then post in my other thread. Each to their own indeed. The logging back in is part and parcel of the learning. So too the pain in my body. I'm done with the easy ways - trust me when I say, "In the long run, easy has a way of becoming painfully complex."
Adios ... Have a nice day ...
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nomorecomebacks
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Water Fast Update
NIGHT TWO:
Water Fast begun on WED 28th Oct aprox 9pm
Today was not as easy as the first. Just now prepping my mind for bed. Drinking boiled filtered water just below HOT seems to help when cravings hit. I just made a fresh bed to help me better sleep. I expect I will get up a few times, however take heart in knowing I have previously done two nights before. Making it through tomorrow will be my real challenge. Makes me wonder how the 3rd night will go.
Some of today's distractions included online reading about water fasting. A while back I suffered a bout of scabies and bought myself some DE - "diatomaceous earth." Today whilst searching on colon cleansing, I discovered I can use DE (food grade) with psyllium fiber to do a clean. Although that's typically done before and after a fast ... and not during. I got to say though the Epsom Salts worked pretty good to get me over the hill with the whole hemorrhoid thing. (not considering such a colon clean - also not sure it makes for a good scrubber. [which is why I think people use combinations of ingredients] I need to read up some more)
Thankfully things are much better there and the longer I can do this water fast, the more healing can take place with that.
Another product similar to DE is Bentonite Clay. There are differences, however many get great result using both. I have since discovered Kidney cleansing as well. All very interesting stuff. I think I will read more of the book I recently bought on internal exercises as well.
Eating all the crap for so many years and now with a missing gall bladder plus lower kidney and liver function ... I think my current line of thinking has me on the right track. All this internal cleansing of the organs seems to require as much reading up on as the water fasting. In fact much of the detailed information received thus far is spawn from websites focused on water fasting.
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One thing is for sure ... this second reset presents another opportunity to fine tune my food intake once more. The exercise this time round will not include doing weights. I'll try a yoga practice instead. Breathing and Stretching using no more than body weight. I also believe my walking will be less intense. In this way, I can concentrate on continuing to heal whilst learning to eat for a more moderate active state.
That's a wrap.
Here's to tomorrow. May I make it through day 3 and into that night.
EDIT ... NOTE conflicting reports regarding DE and Kidney pain.
http://www.botoxsupportcommunity.com/my-thoughts-on-de-after-taking-it-for-8-weeks
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ... Trial and error ... although I can't afford too much error.
NIGHT TWO:
Water Fast begun on WED 28th Oct aprox 9pm
Today was not as easy as the first. Just now prepping my mind for bed. Drinking boiled filtered water just below HOT seems to help when cravings hit. I just made a fresh bed to help me better sleep. I expect I will get up a few times, however take heart in knowing I have previously done two nights before. Making it through tomorrow will be my real challenge. Makes me wonder how the 3rd night will go.
Some of today's distractions included online reading about water fasting. A while back I suffered a bout of scabies and bought myself some DE - "diatomaceous earth." Today whilst searching on colon cleansing, I discovered I can use DE (food grade) with psyllium fiber to do a clean. Although that's typically done before and after a fast ... and not during. I got to say though the Epsom Salts worked pretty good to get me over the hill with the whole hemorrhoid thing. (not considering such a colon clean - also not sure it makes for a good scrubber. [which is why I think people use combinations of ingredients] I need to read up some more)
Thankfully things are much better there and the longer I can do this water fast, the more healing can take place with that.
Another product similar to DE is Bentonite Clay. There are differences, however many get great result using both. I have since discovered Kidney cleansing as well. All very interesting stuff. I think I will read more of the book I recently bought on internal exercises as well.
Eating all the crap for so many years and now with a missing gall bladder plus lower kidney and liver function ... I think my current line of thinking has me on the right track. All this internal cleansing of the organs seems to require as much reading up on as the water fasting. In fact much of the detailed information received thus far is spawn from websites focused on water fasting.
________________________________________________________________________
One thing is for sure ... this second reset presents another opportunity to fine tune my food intake once more. The exercise this time round will not include doing weights. I'll try a yoga practice instead. Breathing and Stretching using no more than body weight. I also believe my walking will be less intense. In this way, I can concentrate on continuing to heal whilst learning to eat for a more moderate active state.
That's a wrap.
Here's to tomorrow. May I make it through day 3 and into that night.
EDIT ... NOTE conflicting reports regarding DE and Kidney pain.
http://www.botoxsupportcommunity.com/my-thoughts-on-de-after-taking-it-for-8-weeks
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ... Trial and error ... although I can't afford too much error.
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