Turning 42 Today

[steveSmokin_D]

Happy bday boss.

[chknwing]

Good for you.  Glad you're doing better.  I have high BP as well, but I dont have kids/wife.  I'm gonna die with a steak hanging out of my mouth.

[L-TownCat]

14 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Well, except for the buying new clothes thing.

I'm gonna need to know where you can still get the good ol' camo cargo shorts.  

I too am losing weight, down to 195 from 228.  I'm also down to my last pair of cargos and I'm pushing the limit between 30 something cargo dad and ICP Juggalo.

[chknwing]

3 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

I'm gonna need to know where you can still get the good ol' camo cargo shorts.  

I too am losing weight, down to 195 from 228.  I'm also down to my last pair of cargos and I'm pushing the limit between 30 something cargo dad and ICP Juggalo.

Target has lots of cargo shorts, camo as well. where I get mine.

[L-TownCat]

Just now, chknwing said:

Target has lots of cargo shorts, camo as well. where I get mine.

Gotta leave town for that.  I only exit my home for All-Pro draft parties.

[chknwing]

1 minute ago, L-TownCat said:

Gotta leave town for that.  I only exit my home for All-Pro draft parties.

nah just order online.

http://www.target.com/p/men-s-belted-canvas-cargo-short-grey-camo-mossimo-supply-co-153-29/-/A-50542867?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Men+Shopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Men&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9009910&gclid=Cj0KEQjwioHIBRCes6nP56Ti1IsBEiQAxxb5G920PSwAvcC3YTLbpnorTr_2D-74UB9d1gk3znKQAygaAtuy8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[The Total Package]

14 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

I turn 42 today, but I feel 10 years younger. 

Late last year I was on the precipice of heart disease. One day, I found myself in the emergency room with blood pressure high enough to cause a heart attack or stroke. I laid on their bed as they got it under control, and all I could think about was how my wife was overseas and my kids have no one to pick them up from school if something happened to me. 

After they fixed the issue, that day I went to my primary care physician who then put me on two blood pressure meds along with a cholesterol med.

I turned 40, they said, these things happen. It is your genetics, no way around it. I realized I was now a guy that had to be on a prescription med tether the rest of my life. That didn't sound good. 

So, for months I did all the reading up on the issue I could. Anything nutrition related I read, listened to, absorbed. I investigated all of the latest trends, some I was very familiar with. I have been doing the low card high protein thing off and on for the better part of this century. Some sounded like they were just made up (blood type diet? huh?). 

Then, one day I stumbled upon one way of eating that had actual scientific proof of not only halting the progression of heart disease, but actually reversing it. One way of eating had randomized double blind peer review studies and even angiograms of arteries being opened up again. 

So, at Christmas last year I started a Whole Foods Plant Based diet. Basically, I cut out all animal products and processed foods. The idea is to fill your body with foods loaded with nutrients at every opportunity, and stop eating foods that are proven to contribute to heart disease. 

For breakfast, instead of eggs and sausage, I would have a fresh smoothie with berries, leafy greens, and oatmeal. 

For lunch, instead of a burger and fries, I would have a big salad with beans and corn. 

For dinner, instead of pizza I would have perhaps a bean and brown rice burrito with whole wheat tortilla. 

Snacks throughout the day were apples, oranges, pears, unsalted mixed nuts. 

I do enjoy a glass of red wine in the eves. 

To be completely honest, I was hoping this new way of living did not work. It seemed a bit extreme, but not as extreme as cracking open my chest for surgery. I would give it a few weeks, see what happened. 

Fast forward 4 months to today, my 42nd birthday. 

I have lost 33 pounds. (218 to 185) Having to buy new clothes is the only downside I have discovered. 

I am off all blood pressure meds. My BP now hovers at 110/70 which is ideal for anyone of any age. 

I am off all cholesterol meds. The only cholesterol in my body now is the cholesterol it makes itself. 

I went from 4 cups of coffee a day to a single cup in the morning. I have so much energy now that I just don't need it. 

A few weird things happened also. My chronic back pain I have had for years went away. This might be due to the anti inflammatory nature of plant foods. Also, my household has been sick a few times with cold, flu, and a nasty stomach bug. I, however, was not touched by any of it. That is definitely new for me.

Anyways, I wanted to tell you all this in case you ever find yourself in the spot I found myself in. If you find yourself on cholesterol, blood pressure or type two diabetes meds, it is extremely likely you don't have to be. It is a lifestyle choice that led you there, and it can be reversed. In fact, you can start to see reversal in just a few weeks. Your body is eager to fix itself, you just have to stop injuring it so that it can catch up. 

Am I saying you should have zero animal products? No. I now have a nice piece of fresh fish every other week or so. Just a choice I have made. You can have up to 10% of your daily calorie intake be from animal products and still see the same benefits that I have seen. Just make sure it is a nice cut of meat and not a hot dog or lunch meat. Processed meats are classified as Group 1 Carcinogens by the world health organization, alongside cigarettes and asbestos. 

If you want to know more, here are some resources I found helpful, all based in science and nutrition. 

The China Study - Book

Forks over knives - Netflix Documentary

The Rich Roll Podcast - Podcast

nutritionfacts.org - Website

If you want to try it out, a free 21 day kickstart plan can found here -> http://www.pcrm.org/kickstartHome

 

I've been vegan for 3 years. Cholesterol went from 320 to 188 within 3 months. It's hereditary in my family and now my folks are vegan too on the instructions of their cardiologist.

[PantherCam213]

Happy Birthday, Jeremy.  I'm glad you found something that works for you.  

I'll look into that. Thanks for sharing!

[DamnItJake!]

16 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

I turn 42 today, but I feel 10 years younger. 

Late last year I was on the precipice of heart disease. One day, I found myself in the emergency room with blood pressure high enough to cause a heart attack or stroke. I laid on their bed as they got it under control, and all I could think about was how my wife was overseas and my kids have no one to pick them up from school if something happened to me. 

After they fixed the issue, that day I went to my primary care physician who then put me on two blood pressure meds along with a cholesterol med.

I turned 40, they said, these things happen. It is your genetics, no way around it. I realized I was now a guy that had to be on a prescription med tether the rest of my life. That didn't sound good. 

So, for months I did all the reading up on the issue I could. Anything nutrition related I read, listened to, absorbed. I investigated all of the latest trends, some I was very familiar with. I have been doing the low card high protein thing off and on for the better part of this century. Some sounded like they were just made up (blood type diet? huh?). 

Then, one day I stumbled upon one way of eating that had actual scientific proof of not only halting the progression of heart disease, but actually reversing it. One way of eating had randomized double blind peer review studies and even angiograms of arteries being opened up again. 

So, at Christmas last year I started a Whole Foods Plant Based diet. Basically, I cut out all animal products and processed foods. The idea is to fill your body with foods loaded with nutrients at every opportunity, and stop eating foods that are proven to contribute to heart disease. 

For breakfast, instead of eggs and sausage, I would have a fresh smoothie with berries, leafy greens, and oatmeal. 

For lunch, instead of a burger and fries, I would have a big salad with beans and corn. 

For dinner, instead of pizza I would have perhaps a bean and brown rice burrito with whole wheat tortilla. 

Snacks throughout the day were apples, oranges, pears, unsalted mixed nuts. 

I do enjoy a glass of red wine in the eves. 

To be completely honest, I was hoping this new way of living did not work. It seemed a bit extreme, but not as extreme as cracking open my chest for surgery. I would give it a few weeks, see what happened. 

Fast forward 4 months to today, my 42nd birthday. 

I have lost 33 pounds. (218 to 185) Having to buy new clothes is the only downside I have discovered. 

I am off all blood pressure meds. My BP now hovers at 110/70 which is ideal for anyone of any age. 

I am off all cholesterol meds. The only cholesterol in my body now is the cholesterol it makes itself. 

I went from 4 cups of coffee a day to a single cup in the morning. I have so much energy now that I just don't need it. 

A few weird things happened also. My chronic back pain I have had for years went away. This might be due to the anti inflammatory nature of plant foods. Also, my household has been sick a few times with cold, flu, and a nasty stomach bug. I, however, was not touched by any of it. That is definitely new for me.

Anyways, I wanted to tell you all this in case you ever find yourself in the spot I found myself in. If you find yourself on cholesterol, blood pressure or type two diabetes meds, it is extremely likely you don't have to be. It is a lifestyle choice that led you there, and it can be reversed. In fact, you can start to see reversal in just a few weeks. Your body is eager to fix itself, you just have to stop injuring it so that it can catch up. 

Am I saying you should have zero animal products? No. I now have a nice piece of fresh fish every other week or so. Just a choice I have made. You can have up to 10% of your daily calorie intake be from animal products and still see the same benefits that I have seen. Just make sure it is a nice cut of meat and not a hot dog or lunch meat. Processed meats are classified as Group 1 Carcinogens by the world health organization, alongside cigarettes and asbestos. 

If you want to know more, here are some resources I found helpful, all based in science and nutrition. 

The China Study - Book

Forks over knives - Netflix Documentary

The Rich Roll Podcast - Podcast

nutritionfacts.org - Website

If you want to try it out, a free 21 day kickstart plan can found here -> http://www.pcrm.org/kickstartHome

 

First off Happy Birthday! Even though u a r Zod! I treat u like the rest a scroll through the BS and I say great job on the site!! Here's to a great draft!!

[SIGCHI222]

My son turns 16 in less than 45 minutes.  I knew me and you had a connection.  Happy birthday and well health Captain my Captain.