Health

[bangsportscards]

I'm trusting that it's ok to post the material in the message below.

I would like to say I'm a big advocate for taking care of the body.

It means so much and a lot of things in life hinge from the simple fact of taking personal responsibility in this area.

There is a ton of info on this subject also and not everything works out for the best in the long run.

I'm offering to coach and educate anyone who is serious about improving here.

I've researched material from a Dr. that I saw in person and have come to realize that he's on top of things all around. It's mainly by experience and common sense that I eseem his work so highly.

Feel free to chat about the topic also as I'm still always learning!

Brian

[WilyWestbrook0]

Nice! I'm also a big believer in taking care of oneself. When we complain about the complexity of health care, the least we can do is take steps for ourselves. Too many people get health care who could have prevented their conditions beforehand. However, in politics, I've noticed there is an inequality among some people: there are those who like to say that if you make a lot of money and work hard, you deserve more than people who don't - but many of these same people illogically claim that people who take crap care of themselves are as much entitled to health care as people whose conditions come about through no fault of their own! I cannot stand this irrational hypocrisy.

[bangsportscards]

Here's what I've learned:

The body requires certain things to work effectively.

Most people are barely making it without proper understanding.

Healthcare is as simple as eating and taking in what God has provided, for the most part. That being whole foods, vegetables, seeds, nuts, low sugar food, pure water, etc.

It's pretty much about going back to the basics.

It's a wonderful thing when you have all bodily processes and organs functioning at their peak.

I eat 100 % raw, drink ionized alkaline water, and my body thanks me each and every time. For the work we are here for, it pays to be in the position to easily carry it out.

As a side note if you are blessed with riches of money, it's best to give generously as by law and principle it'll come back multiplied.

Thanks for the thoughts!!!!

Brian

[WilyWestbrook0]

I agree. While I wasn't as bad as many other people, I made changes back in 2008 when I noticed I had gained a bit in graduate school. One thing I started doing was eating nuts almost every day. It often amazes me how people refuse nuts on the basis of "fat content" and yet down red meat and chocolate and ice cream like they're nothing. A couple or so handfuls each day will not cause weight gain if people aren't eating a ton of other stuff with it. Most importantly, the unsaturated fats of nuts changes the cholesterol ratio significantly, favoring an HDL increase and an LDL decrease. Fish and fish oil work similarly. Fish and nuts also have a lot of energy vitamins and minerals that people don't get enough of, like vitamin E and magnesium.

And, of course, everyone should know about the benefits of water and vegetables as you mentioned. One's body and mind won't be optimal if just drinking soda all the time and ignoring vegetables in favor of highly processed foods. Vegetables don't even have to taste "bland" with things like Ranch dressing, olive oil, and the like, so they don't have to be avoided on the basis of lack of taste.

[bangsportscards]

I eat raw avocados 6-9 per day!!!

That's the absolute best food for you bottom line!

I'm getting re-familiar with all the facts behind the "why" and will say it again EAT AVOCADOS! The components in them provide all many ways for improvement.

Yes nuts are terrific, not all, and almonds are especially healthy. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc are beneficial too.

Don't eat peanuts, that's pure fungus! And not good at all!

Fish is good in moderation while fresh caught is best.

I get a lot of the body's needed good fat from olive oil.

People will be people and if they only knew the rewards I'd say they'de have a hard time living otherwise.

I like to be optimal and hitting on all cylindars, free from sickness/disease/aches/pains!

Now that's a true blessing!

Can I get a witness:)

Brian

[theonedru]

Fish is horrible to eat these days as they are too full of toxins to be any real benefit longterm to the body.

And people think that exercise is the key but the real key is maximizing the burning of calories when you are not "moving" (60-85% of the time) i.e. watching tv, sitting at desk/tv/other, sleeping ect. Eat heavily in the am within an hour of waking and eat light at night something easily digestable like a salad and you body will thank you. and of course the usual no processed sugars/bad fats and the like already mentioned

[karnivore]

Do you believe in muscle memory? I ask because I am now 21 (bout to be 22) and finally financially get to go to college. I will be going to walk on the football team, because back in HS I was giving chances at D2 schools before. I haven't "lifted" since the fall of 06, when my max bench was 375 and deadlift was 575 (while weighing 210 pounds). Two years later I decided to test myself and got 300 one time on the bench. I am getting ready to move to where my friends/family is for 3 months of solid weightliifting/cardio to help get ready for football. So my question is this: Is it concieveable to think I coule be gaining close to my bench after such a long hiatus? Thanks.

[WilyWestbrook0]

Fish is horrible to eat these days as they are too full of toxins to be any real benefit longterm to the body.

If you're referring to mercury, it's true that a lot of fish can have high numbers, but some fish like salmon and standard tuna (not albacore) have far less amounts and are safe to consume on a fairly regular basis.

The alternative, of course, are omega 3 fatty acid supplements, which work well too.

[bangsportscards]

karnivore- You want to ease into a workout program given your situation.

If you go all out you run the risk of lactic acid buildup which is never a good thing.

I give another big thumbs up to the previously mentioned Dr Robert O Young's material.

I stand confidently in his research and understanding, offering that it is overall truly right on target.

You want to build your body with natural protein, as in avocados, and hydrate with pure ionized alkaline water.

That's where you want to ultimately be. You may have to take transition steps there.

And fish is better than some possibilities, although not the best to intake if eaten on a regular basis.

Good discussion guys, keep it up.

Brian

[angel0430]

Finally, a really good/informastive thread. Me and my wife started eating healthier a couple months ago. We have always used Olive Oil for pretty much everything, we eat avocados and we eat nuts. Salmon is my favorite fish and tuna is hers. She has also been walking everyday, whille I am running (trying to do a half-marathon with an Ironman on the future). Water is the best thing ever. We are paying more attnetion to labels if we have to buy something canned/processed.

Any other advices on what I can eat while on training. I can't stop running and working out because I am on the military and that is not an option. we have to be in shape and we have a fitness test every 6 months.

Thanks in advance for the advice.