My dad wasn't around much when I was younger so I don't have many pithy sayings or maxims that he endowed upon me. However, he did have one phrase that stuck" "I drink lite beer and smoke lite cigarettes so hopefully one day I'll only have a light heart attack." Stupid!
I've never accused him of being the sharpest knife in the drawer but what a moronic world view. Unfortunately, there are many people that live by that mantra with other things as well. People have bought the idea that one can eat whatever we want and not eventually pay the piper. Each day about 1,634 people die from heart disease. I'm sorry, but I don't want to be another statistic.
I've witnessed family members die due to heart disease or complications following heart attacks. I've been with family that went under the blade to have stents inserted and watched fear grip them as they weren't certain they would wake up from the operation. Maybe, I am simply a sissy and prefer to avoid needles, scalpels, and chest crackers.
I now do my best to eat a plant based diet. I've shunned meat, cheese, eggs, and processed foods (to the best of my ability). My cholesterol numbers improved dramatically and I have every intention of keeping the total number below 125 for the rest of my life. Still working on getting my HDL up but that will happen and it's all going to happen without sacrificing my liver on the alter of big Pharma.
Heart disease is serious. The industry is big business and it is virtually avoidable by diet and exercise. Why do people prefer to take meds and have surgery rather than eating greens and beans? I'm not sure either. I am going to do my part by posting reguarly on this site with the desire to help people reverse the family curse of heart disease.
God bless!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Selling Snake Oil
I am a huge fan of P90X and Insanity. The workouts are legit, intense, and can be completed several times. However, Beachbody is proving they have devolved into a stereotypical, multi-level marketing purveyor of snake oil with its latest product - Ultimate Reset.
Our bodies are designed to organically and naturally detoxify - that's why we have certain organs. I've seen where Beachbody coaches have begun to pimp this new plan as well. "I've lost 17 pounds and have never felt better." Isn't that really an indictment against the other snake oil product, Shakeology? If a Beachbody coach is holding fast to P90X or Insanity and eating correctly wouldn't they be in shape and not need to lose 17 pounds? Why push an unnecessary product?
I've totally lost any and all respect for Beachbody and Product Partners, LLC. Their goal is to make money at the expense of a gullible and ignorant populace that truly desires to live a healthy life. People have bought into to the lie that supplements are the answer when they are most definitely not. The entire staff of Beachbody from Carl Daikeler down to the newest MLM coach should be ashamed.
People, the answer is simple. Eliminate processed foods from your diet. Eat as many vegetables (fresh, frozen, organic and non-organic) as you want. Eat a variety of fresh or frozen fruit. Stop shying away from beans, nuts and seeds - eat them, baby!
Exercise is vital. Start moving on a daily basis. Yes, I love P90X and Insanity. Since I am so PISSED at the underhanded way Beachbody is attempting to separate you from your money I no longer recommend purchasing P90X or Insanity from Beachbody. Find a used copy on eBay. Or begin to walk, jog, or run. Do push ups, pull ups and dips. Do playground exercies such as jumping jacks and skipping rope. Anything is better than nothing! There are plenty of free workouts on You Tube.
Time to kick unscrupulous companies like Beachbody to curb. They are not as concerned about ending the trend of obesity as they are lining the wallets of the owners of the company. Nothing wrong with making a profit but when a company begins to sell lies then the line is crossed.
Our bodies are designed to organically and naturally detoxify - that's why we have certain organs. I've seen where Beachbody coaches have begun to pimp this new plan as well. "I've lost 17 pounds and have never felt better." Isn't that really an indictment against the other snake oil product, Shakeology? If a Beachbody coach is holding fast to P90X or Insanity and eating correctly wouldn't they be in shape and not need to lose 17 pounds? Why push an unnecessary product?
I've totally lost any and all respect for Beachbody and Product Partners, LLC. Their goal is to make money at the expense of a gullible and ignorant populace that truly desires to live a healthy life. People have bought into to the lie that supplements are the answer when they are most definitely not. The entire staff of Beachbody from Carl Daikeler down to the newest MLM coach should be ashamed.
People, the answer is simple. Eliminate processed foods from your diet. Eat as many vegetables (fresh, frozen, organic and non-organic) as you want. Eat a variety of fresh or frozen fruit. Stop shying away from beans, nuts and seeds - eat them, baby!
Exercise is vital. Start moving on a daily basis. Yes, I love P90X and Insanity. Since I am so PISSED at the underhanded way Beachbody is attempting to separate you from your money I no longer recommend purchasing P90X or Insanity from Beachbody. Find a used copy on eBay. Or begin to walk, jog, or run. Do push ups, pull ups and dips. Do playground exercies such as jumping jacks and skipping rope. Anything is better than nothing! There are plenty of free workouts on You Tube.
Time to kick unscrupulous companies like Beachbody to curb. They are not as concerned about ending the trend of obesity as they are lining the wallets of the owners of the company. Nothing wrong with making a profit but when a company begins to sell lies then the line is crossed.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Weight Loss Challenge
Final weigh-in was Friday and winners were announced today and I came in first place. The contest was based on a percentage of weight loss rather than total number of pounds. I dropped 13.4 pounds which was close to 9% of body weight. Not too bad. I had set a goal to lose 15 pounds but fell short and it was totally my doing. I cut corners and cheated myself so I have no one to blame but myself.
I have every intention of losing additional weight but know it is going to be tough.
I have every intention of losing additional weight but know it is going to be tough.
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