Monday, January 2, 2012

Getting Started - Day 1

I've already seen unbelievable results just from the elimination of dairy and meat that were previously in my way of living.  Blood pressure is down, cholesterol is down, sleep apnea is gone, diabetes symptoms gone, snoring is almost gone, energy is exploding, pills are a thing of the past, my liver is healing and my doctor just scratches his head.  ;-)

I started my new journey fat and sick at 235 pounds!  30 days ago I decided to eliminate 90% of meat and dairy and focusing on fruits and vegetables.  Why you still might ask?  Well, on November 10, 2011 I saw a man die of a heart attack right in front of me.  This man died in front of his wife and children.  He had a heart attack on one of the water rides at Great Wolf Lodge resort. I held this man in my arms and with the help of several lifeguards we pulled his body to shore where failed CPR could not save his life.  His wife watched in horror and children crying clutching their hands begging God to save their dad.  These images are now stained into my brain.

This was a wake-up call for me and my own health.  I was overweight at about 235lbs and that night I made a decision to change my life forever..... I've had numerous health issues from stomach pain, headaches, sleeplessness, sleep apnea, fatigue, mood swings, depression, anxiety, stress, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chest pain, diabetes symptoms, etc.  The doctor told me I was close to getting put on medication for my heart and cholesterol.  Was this an ideal option and lifestyle?  HECK NO!  As I start eating plant based foods my body will begin detoxification, give me energy, weight loss, better sleep and that my ailments will reverse and disappear forever. Yes, I believe that anyone with heart disease, western cancers, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, ADD, etc. can in fact reverse their conditions through nutrition.  I'm already seeing it in my own life.

I have lost almost 20 pounds and feel great, but I still munched on goodies and ate foods over Christmas I should have avoided.  After Christmas I decided my body really needs more nutrition on a deeper level which is why I am now starting a 1-year journey of 100% plant based foods to nourish my body.  Having said that....let the journey begin!  You can read more about my measurements and results HERE.

Lastly, please go to my video page and watch some of the video clips or documentaries.  They helped saved my life:

6 comments:

  1. Thanks for creating this blog! I will go along with you, if I may. I am 56 years old, 5'2" 235 pounds. This is my 5th day and I have lost about 7 pounds. Good to see you are going to be eating because I don't think I could do it with just juices.. thanks also for mentioning your vitamax as I am shopping for something better than my 10-year old Omega 1000. Will be following you here - thanks again for sharing.

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    1. Thanks Luisa. The more support we have the better we will be! Fresh juice by itself certainly is great, but in my research I believe having fresh juice, fresh smoothies and eating fresh fruits and veggies provides a better balance and more realistic cleanse and lifestyle. The results will speak for itself and I am feeling fantastic. I have not been sick during the winter for the 1st time in 20 years! Nutrition is a way of life!

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  2. I'm on a similar journey as you. Keep it up. I'll be following your blog!

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    1. Thanks James! Best of luck to you on this new great journey!

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  3. Great blog! What are you doing as a source of protein? I fear that with the intense weight lifting I do, not having protein will be counter productive....

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    1. I would read about my protein blog on Day 3. You can simply increase more protein if you need it with plant based foods. Watch this interview with 76 year old Jim Morris. He is a body builder and all he eats is plant based foods. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKMB2WNoIIk

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