I know what some of you might be thinking. Why did I after a year vacation from writing in my health blog, decide to open a brand new entry with a photo of Mcdonalds? Take it in babes. The toxicity of trans fats in the air, the stained grease wrapper of the cheeseburger and the unquenchable thirst from the pound of salt they put on the fries. Are you in a Pavlov state right now? Are you trying to remember if you still have ketchup in your fridge? You're welcome.
It has been an interesting and unpredictable year. I gained a title and willingly lost the title. I didn't lose weight but I didn't gain. I found someone and then I lost them forever, but I'm starting to realize maybe I never had them. In an attempt to move forward and change my life, I feel like I have just lost everything. I was stoned for a good month and I never touched a vegetable. I had all the time in the world and I was losing my mind. I'd look in the mirror and nothing felt like me. My skin got worse, my hair was unkempt and never washed and I rarely changed. I never cried so much in my life, but I was never in love. But if this was not love, then why did I hurt so much?
I think we get wrapped up in the idea of someone. How a person presents themselves and who they truly are are two different things. The things he would say. The promises he would make me. I wanted to live inside the world of those promises. But I don't want promises, I want actions. I became enamored with the mask they wore but when the mask was removed I didn't know who they were anymore. Coming to terms with that has been a battle. I wanted so badly to date again and move forward that in my unwillingness of living in the real world I forgot how cruel it could be.
Over the past few weeks I have realized that I am my own worst enemy. People say that shit all the time but in my case its very true. I've always wanted a life unexpected. Full of adventure, passion and creativity. But in wanting that I never moved forward because I didn't know where to go to get it. I was somewhere that promised I'd move forward and I did but only with a couple of title changes a wage not high enough to sustain me. I was with someone who I thought wanted that as well but would always keep me in their shadow. I don't want to be in anyone's shadow. I realize if I want that life, that beautiful life I need to make it for myself. I'd have to be my own hero.
I have had a few people question my Slytherin status ( #nerdalert) But what is a Slytherin if not determined and ambitious? Perhaps they are always classified as evil because their passions for something greater than themselves consumes them. With life there are risks and sometimes you fail. Over and over. The boy was not everything I hoped him to be and was always a risk. But perhaps I'd be willing to risk everything for what I want.
I'm not here to make promises. I've been promised many things in my life and I don't want promises. I don't need them. I want action and change. I am not here to tell kale tastes better than buttery carbs. Nor will I say how waking up at the crack of dawn when I'd rather be dreaming of Mads Mikkleson makes me feel alive. But I am going to be honest on this journey. I will share milestones and recipes and what it means to be starting over yet again.
A few things I learned from doing the Warrior Dash.
1. After seeing these photos I am not having intimate relations till I have dropped 30 pounds.
2. I am stronger then I gave myself credit for. I struggled running. The sand dunes run nearly killed me as running in sand is not my friend. Endurance is KEY. I read on another review of a Warrior Dash that though strength is very important, your overall endurance is going to be what gets you through this event. So fellow Warrior Dash enthusiasts, I know I hate it too but cardio, cardio, cardio!
3. Now strength training. As I said before, this is important. I hate when people tell others seeking to lose weight to avoid weight training. Muscle burns fat, what builds muscle? Strength training. Don't go bat shit if you are worrying about bulking. Two times week is fine. I am a freak of nature and put on muscle like a mutated freak so I do have to be careful how much I do. But I'd say what you want to focus on for the Dash is lower body strength. I feel that lower body strength was more important than upper. There were a ton of climb/ running up things that you just have to have your lower half be on point. Make sure you do your squats and lunges. Incorporate stairs or stair climber machines into your routine. As far as upper body, practice planks which work the entire body. Triceps and biceps need to be dipped.
4. You do not have to do all the obstacles. If you are like me and a big chicken when it comes to heights and don't feel much for conquering your fear, then skip it. Some people feel that this takes away from the experience and people should be penalized for skipping. These people are stupid and suck. Some people simply can't overcome an obstacle physically or mentally but they signed up for the damn event because they wanted to give themselves that chance! Its their money, not yours. I skipped out on two events due to my fear of heights but I have no doubt that I could have done them. I will gladly give them a go next year.
5. Back to the number 2 topic. When I was much fitter and very briefly had a personal trainer I asked him two days after a very difficult work out, "Why am I not sore? I was absolutely exhausted afterwards." and he told me, " Your body is stronger than you give it credit for."
6. If you're thinking about doing the Warrior Dash, do the Warrior Dash! Seriously. You'll be FINE! The volunteers for the event were very helpful and it was a great crowd of people. I did exercise of course before I did the event but I'll be honest not nearly as much as I should have. Get your body moving.
7. Some people really don't like that the event is not timed. I am not a runner and I am not a competitive person, despite my Slytherin houses reputation (how cool am I?). I never thrived in competitive sport and still don't really care to watch them, so this does not bother me. My suggestion if you want to be timed, perhaps bring your own timer? I am sure they sell the water resistant ones you can attach to your clothes. Just make sure you don't lose it in the mud.
8. If you want to avoid crowds sign up early. Before noon is ideal. My friend Jen and I agreed on the 10:45 slot and I think that was perfect. Not a long line for the restrooms, no wait for the obstacles. It was good. When we finished around noon the place was PACKED. Bathroom line was out of control and I am sure there was a wait at each obstacle. Some reviewers said they waited 20 plus minutes to do a course. This sounds terrible. I am not a morning person, but avoid the crowds and you'll have fun.
9. If you feel tired or just need to rest a bit, do it. Its one thing to push yourself but you don't want to burn out early on. This isn't a race. There is no grand prize of a million dollars at the end. Have fun. Really.
10. This event really encouraged me to get in better shape. I know. I know. I say that a lot. But usually when I say it I say it after watching a graphic sex scene on Game of Thrones and thinking, "well fuck I need to get in shape" or after having a weird reaction to a barely tolerable food. My swollen lip syndrome that I seem to keep getting when I eat foods that could be mutated.
*Doctor update: This summer has been AWFUL for allergies. My doctor didn't think it was anything to be too fearful of but she thinks seasonal allergies are to blame, but it could still be an oral allergy reaction. But I can't get the blood allergy test for a while as its expensive and most insurances don't cover it. *
But this event really forces you to reexamine what you have done or are currently doing to your body. It really does test you physically and mentally. Its made me want to sign up for a 5K in the near future and another warrior dash next year. I am looking forward to both and am looking forward to changing my body to match my fitness enthusiasm.
My friend (pictured above) is doing Tough Mudder. A 10 to 12 mile long
course of some crazy crazy looking obstacles. I spent a day looking at
each obstacle like; nope, nope and nope! I wish her the best of luck
doing it. Will I do that in the future? If I have better health
insurance and am in impeccable shape then I would consider it. Like
Warrior Dash, if an obstacle freaks you out or you'd just rather not
take the risk, then skip it.
*Another medical update: shortly after this event I got an ear ache of epic proportions. It was the worst pain I'd ever felt. Imagine a 12 pound dumb bell attached to the side of your head that occasionally stabs you and you can't eat or sleep or turn your head without pain. Yeah... I had advanced swimmers ear and the two theories is I likely got too much contaminated muddy water in my ear during the run or and my long weight hair just infected my hair. Its been very warm and I have been sleeping with my hair wet, so I think this is the more likely culprit. Anyway. 7 to 10 days of antibiotics better and I think it is finally clearing up enough to where I can work out again. Come on universe, give my immune system a break!*
Please feel free to laugh. These photos are ridiculous! I love the one of me crawling through mud. I look like I am crying but I swear I wasn't!
SIKE! Is that still a thing? Sike? Whatever, if you were born in 2000
or later than you probably don't know. In which case, it means false or
just kidding, j.k as you all know.
I'm at work and
its kind of a slow well...there are people and parking was kind of balls
but they aren't buying by the truck load. Which is okay because I've
been on the internet all day and the few visitor questions keep me
busy.
I've been having trouble sleeping. I think this
is due to diet. I've been eating God awful and the reasons for doing so
are many. 1. I am depressed 2. I am depressed I don't make sufficient
money to get a head in the world 3. I am depressed that it does take
money to not just be happy but to be secure. 4. I'm depressed because I
am fat. 5. It makes me eat more. 6. The littlest things seem to set me
off and keep me up at night. 7. Because of all the above my body is
seriously causing a revolution from within......
I am
getting grotesquely sick from high fat foods. It started out as acid
reflux and then it got worse. IBS (please I won't describe it.), trapped
gas which feels like I am being disemboweled, tight pinching pain in my
chest that I was convinced was a heart attack that felt like this....
and
nausea so bad that I was dry heaving. It takes a lot for me to puke,
like too much tequila or one too many long island ice teas (early 20's)
and my body has never responded more negatively to food as it has now.
After
this feeling, I believe that Columbus's Curse is real. Let me explain.
Brown people are getting sicker. Hispanics and Native Americans are more
likely to develop gallbladder issues and insulin resistance due to the
American diet. No I am not attacking dairy or meat, but I am attacking
all processed foods that maybe once upon a time started out as a food
group but mutated into something else. Its killing us, especially the
brown people. Columbus's Curse is real.
I'm
making note of all the things my body doesn't like. So far anything
high in fat has been the death of me. I also had a cookie just a little
bit ago since I won't be getting a real break at work and I indeed feel
sick. I think its the combo of butter/sugar.
Foods I'll be consuming more of that don't seem to bother me:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Lean protein
Rice- not fried
Potatos- so long as they are not fried.
Spelt bread
Greek Yogurt
Green Smoothies
handfuls of nuts
PHO!
Asian food that is not spicy
My
family has had gallbladder issues. Two aunts and a cousin had to have
theirs removed and I do not want to ever go under the knife unless I
absolutely have to. I know a woman who had her gallbladder removed who
ate some toxic shit and she didn't change her diet. She still has issues
with digestion and rather than solve that with diet she opted for
surgery. I'm an advocate for healthy lifestyle and I would suggest for
anyone with mild to moderate discomfort to try to adjust/change your
routine first before considering surgery. Obviously, if you are in
horrid pain please get the surgery.
Working out and
losing some fat will also help me of course. But I think cutting out the
fatty foods will do wonders for my waistline and high hopes of a future
sex life/career.. The past two or three weeks this has been the extent
of my work outs.
Other deep thoughts aside from the above.....
-The
first boyfriend of mine I took to a Homecoming dance ruined my
Hollywood ideal of a High School dance as his boner poked me in the
stomach for three dances. No I did not alleviate that boner and I bless
the stars I didn't.
- On that note as much as I'd like to
go on a date, I keep having flashbacks of really really stupid guys
I've dated in the past and it makes me want to scream and run. I'm
certainly not opposed but every time I'm like okay, lets open a
match.com profile I'm like uh nope! I do realize I run the risk of this
happening though when I do date someone I am really into....
-
As a potential dater I'd also like to be financially well enough to buy
any potential boyfriend a quality meal. Right now I can only afford to
buy a date a Costco dog. And also, if the date goes south I'd pay for my
own meal. I like to give the impression I can take care of myself and
don't need your stinking salad.
- My dog keeps
pissing on my rain boots for work which could mean one or two things. 1.
he is expressing his hatred for the place I work 2. Its July and I
should stop wearing my rain boots.
- I have been doing
another Amazon free trial deal and as much as I hate amazon and feel
that they are the Wal-Mart of the book world I wish I could afford the
100 dollar fee. Instant Streaming old school Degrassi Junior High and
Are You Afraid Of The Dark is so tempting.
- I need to read more.
- I took a hiatus from facebook and I still hate it but can't stop.
- 5 months from now I will be 30 and I am freaking the fuck out.
-
On a good note, I never wanted children in my 20s. Even in my early
teens I never thought I'd have them till I was much older (if I did
indeed decide to have them). I've officially made it beyond the half way
point of 29 and I can say I won't have a child in my 20s. Hells yeah.
- I can't stop eating cherries.
- I need to write more.
- I want new summer clothes but alas I am 1. Too poor for even the thrift store. 2. Too fat.
-
I'm out of here soon. I am hungry and even though I planned to hit the
health food store, I don't think I shall. I'll just eat my weight at
their bakery, even if it is vegan.
I'll be reposting this on my other blog too. Just can't get enough!
I promised updates on this website and damn it I will deliver it. Welp, for starters this was not a great paycheck for me. My place of employment was closed for two weeks and rather than reimburse its employees they made them use their paid vacation/sick leave if they had any. I didn't know about the closure till about six weeks prior so I did not know to save any of my leave so what little I had left went to that. How kind of them. Needless to say I could only afford the most basic of groceries which means garbage I should be avoiding at all cost. Next week will be a bit more tailored well nutrient rich foods as I can FINALLY go to the grocery store and buy grown up food and not, kid whose parents are out of town and left him 20 bucks to feed himself for the weekend groceries.
This week is about building my work outs though and trying to weasel in some decent food.
Monday = No work. Memorial day and I usually get Mondays off anyway. worked out on the elliptical. Got my daily fill of veggies, protein and fruit thanks to the parents BBQ.
Tuesday = Two day weekend for me after a long week, thankful for my hours but needed a break from, "Excuse me why is this not the glass museum?"
No gym though as I was hypnotized by The Walking Dead after my sister uploaded season 4 on her USB. I know the Governor aka Brian aka Philip aka David Morissey wanton sex god should be reason enough to get in shape as I plan to one day attract a sexy older man, but I just wanted the comfort of looking at his face. I did score my veggies and fruit fill of the day. Thanks Brian.
Wednesday: A carb heavy dinner with a mixed green salad. Crummy breakfast of food I should be avoiding. I know I know you can't out work a bad diet but that doesn't mean you should nix a work out. Working out is not just good for the waist line but also helps your cardiovascular system and your joints. All things crucial to longevity. So you ate some fries.....take your dog for a walk. He will love it and it is good for you.
Work out today: legs and abs, machine and squats.
Thursday: I can't shake this tired feeling. I've gotten roughly 8 hours of sleep for the past couple of nights but I could not bring myself out of bed this morning. I blame some of it on some of the garbage I'd been eating and my medication which makes me lethargic and gives me dry mouth. Cardio: Elliptical. On another note, I need to stop going to the gym after 8. Its just meat head city. Like Jersey Shore meets the Kardashians.
Friday: YES YES YES PAYDAY!!!!!! To celebrate I bought myself pizza. A food I really should NOT be having but just wanted. I was getting pretty sick of pb&j and cereal so I celebrated my money on some much needed pizza. The truth though....not that great. My favorite pizza toppings are bell pepper and pineapple, that veggie pizza was good but I was disappointed by the pepperoni which I usually do love. Not a fan. Sorry Dominos. No gym but I took a very fat and very happy fat Sir Winston for a long walk after dinner.
Saturday Night: Lazy Saturday. I did a pilates and yoga video in my room in the morning and later took Sir Winston for another long walk. I did do some baking though. I made these from my favorite (and probably will be my only favorite) vegan cookbook, Isa Does It.
Chocolate Chip Rosemary Cookies: I know what you may be thinking, rosemary & chocolate chips? Are you mad? NO and don't you dare question a fatties taste palette when it comes to dessert! The combo is very savory and the rosemary is subdued by all the other added flavors, ie coconut oil, brown sugar and vanilla. Here is the recipe and a photo of course;
ingredients
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 tablespoons of chopped rosemary, fresh
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup almond milk (or other non dairy favorite)
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons of vanilla extract
1 and 1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a large baking sheet (your choice of grease, I just did pam)
In a large bowl beat coconut oil and rosemary till smooth. Add both sugars and beat for one minute.
Add the milk and ground flaxseed and beat once again, for about 30 seconds. Mix in the vanilla.
Add the flour, salt and baking soda and mix well.
Then add chocolate chips and mix.
Scoop about a tablespoon or two onto baking sheet and gently flatten with your hands. Each cookie should be about two inches apart.
Bake for 10 or 12 minutes or until the bottoms are brown. Let stand for a few minutes before serving or eat a hot cookie.
I think I promised this blog a long time ago a discussion on what I think is a healthier diet, an all meat Paleo type diet or a plant based vegan lifestyle? Well...like an estranged father from an unwanted child I did not deliver on my promises to make this blog more lively. But I am back and ready to discuss all health, hopes and fears topics with you all. I'd like to say that in my absence I was shacked up with a hot Danish man with a lot of money who just would not STOP indulging me and he bought me new tits and lipo. Not exactly, instead I just did not want to face this blog because though I am still on a pathway to a healthier me I am just a stranded hitchhiker with a broken leg dragging slowly but surely to my destination with no cars in sight.
I think a good health blog is an honest blog. Self discovery and health is not an easy road to take. I am and will never be one of those people who tries once at something and succeeds the first time. I also loathe these people. It can be a tough and ugly road and a different experience for many. One becomes unhealthy in body most likely because one is unhealthy in mind. I don't think people become unhealthy intentionally and I'd like to break the stigma that if one wants to lose weight just stop eating. If it were that simple our nation would be in better shape. Food is not meth, food is worse than meth because you can obtain it anywhere in the greater U.S of A. And one does not need meth to live, but one does need food and that's where the problem begins. What kind of food are you eating and what does that food represent to you? Notice how I say healthy and not thin. Thin does not equal healthy. :)
Our first video is an interview between a low carb radio host and a raw vegan cyclist activist DurianRider who I guess is also a youtube personality though I have not seen his other videos. DurianRider says he eats a ton bananas a day and blends dates into a drink he calls, "daterade" and he cycles for half of his day. The Primal radio host questions him about his diet and asks him what he really thinks makes people fat. Both DurianRider and the Host mostly agree that processed foods most pointedly processed starch is what is making Americans fat. The conversation focused mainly on how some people do well on fat foods than they do on sugar which even though DurianRider does not consume actual starch he does eat a lot of sugar via fruit. The Primal host also questioned DurianRiders method of persuasion from a meat eating diet to a vegan diet, calling all omnivores "morons" "stupid" and "sick". Whenever anyone talks about their diet, no matter what that diet consists of I exit the conversation. At that point you are informing no one but just practicing the fine art of self congratulations and guilt tripping. DurianRider half heartedly apologizes for the insults and says its just an image he feels he has to uphold. Obviously neither party is swayed to switch diets however, both come to the conclusion that regardless of what your diet consists of if you are healthy and happy then that is what matters the most.
Now our next video is super long. I admit I skipped around a lot but made sure I watched each of the health officials give their statements on nutrition. The host of this show is an extremely annoying woman with full house humor. I skipped a lot of her. I am just going to highlight some key points that stood out to me.
This debate starts with the pro meat side. I am going to call them the Meat Heads. The Plant Based group I will dub the Lettuce Brigade.
At 48 minutes one of the doctors of the Meat Heads discusses the effects of pasta eating. According to him after eating pasta about 75 percent of the population will feel sluggish and hungry again shortly. This is a response to a persons body making too much insulin. I speak from personal experience...this guy is spot on. Too much insulin = diabetes. However, I do not feel hungry if that pasta had meat and veggies in it. There is a difference between just pasta and butter and a seafood pasta with tons of veggies. Seafood pasta...drooling commence...
One hour and 28 minutes later a doctor notes "You don't supplement a bad diet, you correct a bad diet." Taking a stab at the diet pill/diet drink industry that is a multi billion dollar business that does not teach one how to be healthy but just tries quick gimmicks that make the public sicker. Being fat is not the main problem here being unhealthy and sick is OUR MAIN PROBLEM.
Now introducing the Lettuce Brigade:
One hour and 46 minutes into the debate: One man says the "Japanese society looks great and is not fat." Okay dude you're obvious fetish aside let me set you straight. The original Japanese diet the one they have been subsiding on for thousands of years prior to Americanization of their inner cities was, white rice, fruits, veggies, egg and seafood. Oh yes of course tofu. Seafood is a huge staple in their diets because hello, they are by water. The Japanese also took a long time eating their food and ate in smaller portions. Until recently though their population has noticed weight gain, heart disease and yes diabetes. This is due to as stated above the Americanization of their food. KFC and fast food is consistently on the rise in popularity and instead of preparing their food a lot of families bring home KFC. They also are not as physically active as their ancestors (same with us) and have noticed a rise in obesity. I also blame pollution for disease of course. I don't really understand this persons reasoning for mentioning the Japanese, as their original diet and diet of today does have meat as a staple.
I'd rewatch this at work but am unable to but I did love one of the Lettuce Brigade members said in regards to a low carb diet, "Make yourself sick diet. "Semi starvation." I speak from personal experience, this is exactly how I would describe it.
One hour and 55 minutes later Dr. John Mcdougall a huge speaker for the Lettuce Brigade and is often quoted by a lot of vegans for his medical knowledge. In fact now that I think about it I think he was the one who quoted the above statement about low carb dieting. Here is where the history nerd comes out. Read over if you do not want a history lesson. At an hour and 55 minutes into it he says, "If you look at the food royalty ate in the middle ages you don't have to wonder why they were fat." Sigh....the only "fat" monarch was Henry VIII before that sure Kings and Queens could be larger but not on the obese side that you see today. Queens and ladies of the court were shunned from being too athletic as they felt it was too masculine. They would take walks in gardens and maybe ride side saddled on a horse but it was not for sport. Also, women were pregnant every year because no birth control so they just grew fat because there was never time to lose the baby weight. And a large part of them being unhealthy was their excess in alcohol which bloats you. So....you were saying about how cheese and meat made them fat?
At two hours and thirty two minutes someone finally points out what everyone needs to be aware of. Thin people can get heart attacks. I have known two cases of heart attacks in healthy people. One was a 16 year old swimmer in high school. Anyway point being made was, thin people can get heart attacks, its not just being overweight that is a factor we need to look at what people are consuming. Too much unhealthy food for too long can put you at risk. Calories, fat, ect is not the issue here. The doctor quoted, " I can put you on a twinkie diet and so long as its restrictive enough you will lose weight." What is important is what you do in the long run to improve your health.
Two hours and 48 minutes later though lines are clearly drawn on which is the superior lifestyle they all agree that a problem in our country is "Too much processed sugar and too much processed grains in our diet."
Now for my official opinion. A plant based diet is undoubtedly better for the planet. Waste from factory farms contributes to a lot of greenhouse gases which is terrible for our atmosphere and contribute to global warming. A planet based diet also gives you the opportunity to double your vegetables and fruit intake which hey more people need to eat.
I have met healthy vegans who swear by the lifestyle but are often confused when faced with someone who had ill effects. A friend in college tried veganism for a solid three months and in fact gained weight while doing it. I have also tried it and felt fatigued and became more irritable when my blood sugar dropped (ie HANGRY times 10.) But according to the movie Forks over Knives a plant based diet helped reduce peoples risk of diabetes and or reversed them. I am not saying this movie is wrong but as someone who is insulin resistant I think the results are different for everyone. I do like a lot of vegan foods and am more than willingly to include them in my diet, just nix the tofu. I have not mastered how to cook tofu. Isa Does it is a great cook book for those interested in expanding their vegan culinary skills.
Now in defense of low carb dieting I will say I notice a significant amount of weight loss immediately. It is a no brainer, you cut out a significant part of your diet and you will lose weight. If you are just looking to lose weight for an event; wedding, birthday, reunion, booty call with an ex boyfriend then by all means do a low carb diet. If you are looking for something you can stick with for life don't do this. The many times I have tried to cut out all starch and eat meat, veggies and some fruit I FELT LIKE KILLING EVERYTHING I ENCOUNTERED. I was a killing machine....think Joffrey from Game of Thrones but worse.
I dreamed about bread and pasta and donuts. I was losing weight super quickly and tried to use my shrinking waistline as a motivator but I would have traded my beloved pugs for a plate of french fries. I knew quickly that this was not normal and despite Kate Moss's anthem of "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." I knew she was full of shit. So I gained the weight back times 3. Three times the weight I lost I gained back and my body is still fucked from it. Worth it? No.
Reeling back from my hatred, I'll say that sometimes people don't have a choice in the matter. I am insulin resistant which means my body and starch are not the best of friends. So my body should respond well to a lower carb lifestyle. This does not mean for those who are that they have to avoid all starch but they need to be careful of the type of starch they consume and how often. Not all carbs are created equal. I think for those who want to explore a low carb life they need to gradually cut back on starch rather than wake up one morning and saying "Hey I don't need you donut, bring on the egg whites and broccoli." Only do that if you are a sadist.
I don't think paleo like diets of low carb/ high protein are sustainable and are not affordable to those who are of limited funds. I once spent 180 dollars at a grocery store on my purely organic grass fed local meat, vegetables, fruits and nuts food oh yeah and almond flour which is 12 dollars for one pound. I've had paleo enthusiasts argue that they reduced their grocery bill and when i asked how they said they did not purchase organic fruits and veggies or organic meats and ate factory farmed processed meats. Doesn't that defeat the purpose then?
I also tried to follow the Wheat Belly diet approach which is no starch but lots of meat and dairy. I am somewhat lactose intolerant. You do not want to be around me when I eat too much of it. In fact I have sworn to my friends that when I begin dating again I won't be eating dairy on the first few dates because my fart bombs will scare them away. After date three.. time to let them know who I am. Point being, doubling my dairy intake while trying to low carb it is not an option for me.
Now do I think one is better or worse? Yes and no. The low carb movement is effective and you do in fact lose weight. If you are perhaps stronger than myself and you think you can truly stick to that lifestyle then great. The vegan movement is however beneficial to our planet and is sustainable. My only reservation with veganism is it is just not for everyone. Everyone's body is different. I know personally in the future when I am traveling to Italy I will not turn down the pasta or the gelato.
