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Thanks for this. Your journal and links to supporting information are very helpful and quite encouraging to those of us with similar issues and motivations. Your passion for your new found way of eating is a lot like the passion we all had/have for our particular way(s) of shaving. Like shaving, there are many options available and many ways to eat and be healthy. You sharing the things you’ve learned may be the kick in the butt that helps one of use (present or future Cadre gents) make the changes needed in our life so we can live longer, happier and healthier. As you said above, these are YOUR experiences not medical advice.
...now, about what you ate for mother’s day. That’s some seriously GOOD eats right there. I too have been on what you might call a keto way of eating (i’m Old school and just call it Adkins or simply, very low carb) for the last several weeks. I am familiar with the lifestyle as it has been the “diet” that results in my feeling the best. I can tolerate a good amount of fruits but breads and sugar definitely leave me feeling my worst (and my fattest). I love me some gravy, biscuits and gravy is an excellent way to eat gravy. I blew it today and started with a couple small homemade donuts with maple bacon glaze, the ended up eating some Scalloped taters and some strawberry shortcake (just the little shortcakes from the store). All in all my I take was not too out of line so I won’t likely feel to poorly. Personally, I find the easiest way to break through a plateau is to have a simple cheat day then hit the routine hard the next day. Some people suggest the fat bomb to help break through but I prefer the short cheat period. Strictly speaking I am pretty sure the fat bomb would be a “healthier” way but I consider it a compromise with the fat guy inside me who really wants a vanilla soft serve.
I may have done that as well, but I'm not sure. My parents were in town this past weekend. Last weekend was my Dad's birthday, and this weekend was of course, Mother's Day, so I took them out to eat. We went to a Chinese buffet. I tried to select food choices that should follow my Keto WOE, but I don't really know what was in a couple of the sauces. Then after we got home we had a small glass of cream sherry. So if dinner didn't kick me out of ketosis, I'm sure the alcohol did. My muscles were pretty sore the next day, not sure if that was a symptom of that or not.
Kudos on the new way of eating!
Just to be clear though, Atkins and Keto are not the same. You can follow Atkins and be on Keto, but that is not usually the case.
Smells like watered down dirt with a hint of bacon.
Not sure how I missed the shave from yesterday, but what a set-up Don! Love me some King of Oud, it's definitely my top WK scent ahead of Fern Concerto and Tempest.
I need to get back to the grind after a few years off the train of watching my food intake and starting to exercise again...when I was experiencing my most effective weight loss I was eating a low fat, high fiber diet with one "reward" day where I could eat almost whatever I wanted. Red meat was a very rare thing, as it's so difficult to break down. Combined with a pretty robust workout regime, I managed to lose about 75 lbs in about 8 months. of course that was 7 years ago...I've since put that all back on. LOL.
I need to get back to the grind after a few years off the train of watching my food intake and starting to exercise again...when I was experiencing my most effective weight loss I was eating a low fat, high fiber diet with one "reward" day where I could eat almost whatever I wanted. Red meat was a very rare thing, as it's so difficult to break down. Combined with a pretty robust workout regime, I managed to lose about 75 lbs in about 8 months. of course that was 7 years ago...I've since put that all back on. LOL.
Appreciate this. Given I spent three years as the stroke coordinator for a Comprehensive Stroke Center that was doing and publishing research on the effects of late starting and or stopping use of statins and the actual increased risk of stroke, I would say right on for anyone that wants to modify their lifestyle to decrease needs for medications, but don't stop any without discussion with your physician. Not saying anyone was implying that should happen. I just shudder when I think of all the people I saw with strokes because they stopped taking this or that medication (usually because they couldn't afford them).
Ok, that sounds awesome
Thanks! I appreciate you keeping it a secret!
This was literally the first time that I didn't keep to my way of eating. Fortunately, the splurge didn't cause really any discernible harm to my diet. And it didn't knock me out of ketosis. So all is well. And yup...there and back in the same day...just got back!
Yup I agree...I told myself in the beginning that I was going to be pretty strict with what I am doing. But I also understand that we all have social conventions that from time to time may steer us off the path a bit. I just don't want to make it a habit.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Yea, the extra stuff is one of the reasons I originally wanted it (plus it seems to be the favorite), but the scents available didn’t jive with me, the price was x2 of Dickenson’s and x5 generic, then I caught the thread on the other place that it wasn’t even classifiable as actual witch hazel! What?! So I just saved a number of bucks and went generic. It’s actually worked well so far. Along with a special running alcohol mix, I’ve cut Clubman, cut and made a Brut frag into an semi-AS, and even snuck some into my Veg (still stinks so far). It’s been a fun experiment!Thanks! I appreciate you keeping it a secret!I use Thayers less for the witch hazel (though that is part of it) and more for all the other good stuff in it. To date, I have used the coconut water, cucumber, lavender, rose petal, peach, lemon, after shave splash version, and Super Hazel/Medicated. The only one I think I haven't tried is the Original. None of the scents lasrt long nor would I say compete with other scents. But you gotta use what works for you.
Thanks Chris! Dr. Robert Atkins was a pioneer in the low carb world. It's a shame that he was ridiculed until the day he died in the medical community. had he been around today, he might take pride in the contributions he has made. While the Ketogenic Diet has technically been around since the 1920s, the Atkins Diet was Keto before Keto was cool. I want to make a point here that I might have already made. I don't necessarily think that the Ketogenic Diet is the only low carb diet. It is working for me...but other low car versions also work. I have a friend that lost over 60 pounds on Atkins. That was over ten years ago, and he has kept it off. I know some other people that have improved their health on Paleo. Even a Mediterranean Diet has some merits (though I wouldn't call it low carb specifically, but if you eliminate pasta and grains from the diet it is...it's just not high or moderate fat). W
While the "cheat" really was unintended, I am hoping it is the catalyst that breaks my stall. I appreciate you providing a place for me to spew my musings about shaving and health! Thanks again Chris!
Sometimes we are put in those positions. I think every now and then it is okay. Just get back on it right afterward or the next day. I think the soar muscles are pretty typical. Drink some water, get some electrolytes...and eat some fat! MMM...Bacon!
King of Oud is definitely wher it is at!
Whatever works for you to get healthy! But if you decide the hard exercise and the food with no flavor isn't working for you...let me know..I am glad to get you started on a diet of steak and eggs! Did I mention that I lost over 50 pounds with little exercise!
SIR! YES SIR!
Yeah, I don't want to give anyone the impression that they should do something with out at least consulting their medical professional. I say medical professional because I don't actually see a doctor. Outside of seeing a Functional Medical Practitioner (which no insurance will cover), I believe Nurse Practitioners give a better quality of health care for all around health issues. My experiences with Nurse Practitioners are that they are more willing to get to the root of a problem. In my experience, most doctors want to run a test, prescribe you a pill and send you in your way in under 10 minutes. Even though they make you wait for two hours. The Nurse Practitioner I see, on average, spends about 45 minutes with me at my visit with her. Last time she spent and hour and a half. And we talk...we talk about what I want to accomplish and how to accomplish them. I disagree with her sometimes and I have even told her I wasn't going to take a medication she wanted to prescribe me (yes it was a Statin Class Drug) unless she could show me a study (preferably one that wasn't funded by a drug company) that should that drug would greatly benefit someone in my situation (she hasn't showed me one yet). I guess my point is that you need to have a relationship with your medical professional. If they won't listen to your goals...then it's time to find another doctor/nurse. On the flip side...you need to be able to listen to their concerns also. It's okay for you to disagree with them...just make sure they are listening to you also. If you want to do a course of action that he or she disagrees with...find some science or medical studies that support what you want to do. I didn't go into my way of eating lightly. I researched...a lot. I even had anxiety over it...even until a week after I started. It is so contrary to what most of us have been taught. But once you look into the science...then you understand. Sorry guys...I'm really not trying to make these long. Have a great evening!
I have an old doctor client who worked along side the doctor who ended up “creating” the zone diet. They did a lot of research together but my client ended up going his separate way. He advocated for eat foods in combination. For example, he could eat oatmeal with ground almonds and butter and maintain weight and feel good. If he ate straight up oatmeal his weight would creep up and he would feel like crude. Meanwhile his wife (and myself) can’t eat oatmeal without significant weight gain. I sure there are many variables that go into our responses to foods but the keto/low carb way seems to work well provided you commit to it. You can’t do keto half way or you end up making all your problems worse.
Razor: 1962 Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Polsilver SI (3rd Shave)
Soap/cream: Proraso Cream (in the tube)
Brush: Sorrentino Brush with Tuxedo Knot
Aftershave: Thayers Coconut Water Witch Hazel
After the Aftershave: Proraso
Other Gear: None
Sorry no pic today.
I was in a hurry today so it was a quick Proraso Cream on the brush and a face lather. The Slim did another fine job. I am really in love with this Coconut Water Thayers. It really feels great on the face. A splash of Proraso Aftershave...and I was ready to go! I have to say that I don't pull out the Proraso AS very often. And I don't know why. That is a very solid AS that does a great job. Not much on the longevity, but you can always add an EDT to it.
Danger Zone:
I had to drive eight hours round trip today to go do an interview. The people were nice enough, but the whole case is a waste of my time. It is obvious that this is just a political game to try to get rid of an individual and there is no real violation. PoliTRICKS! Not much else to say really...just happy to read the varied views on my posts and glad that you guys actually read what I write. Have a great evening gents!
Blade: Polsilver SI (3rd Shave)
Soap/cream: Proraso Cream (in the tube)
Brush: Sorrentino Brush with Tuxedo Knot
Aftershave: Thayers Coconut Water Witch Hazel
After the Aftershave: Proraso
Other Gear: None
Sorry no pic today.
I was in a hurry today so it was a quick Proraso Cream on the brush and a face lather. The Slim did another fine job. I am really in love with this Coconut Water Thayers. It really feels great on the face. A splash of Proraso Aftershave...and I was ready to go! I have to say that I don't pull out the Proraso AS very often. And I don't know why. That is a very solid AS that does a great job. Not much on the longevity, but you can always add an EDT to it.
Danger Zone:
I had to drive eight hours round trip today to go do an interview. The people were nice enough, but the whole case is a waste of my time. It is obvious that this is just a political game to try to get rid of an individual and there is no real violation. PoliTRICKS! Not much else to say really...just happy to read the varied views on my posts and glad that you guys actually read what I write. Have a great evening gents!
That is really interesting. I ate oatmeal like it was going out of style. I gained weight also. Funny about the combination of things. I like to eat my oatmeal with butter and salt and pepper. I can't remember if my weight held steady when I did that, but it would be interesting. You are definitely right about the different low carb ways of eating...you are either in or out...or else it won't work. But the benefits are great.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Amen brother! I was really expecting the Lawyer to throw her weight around, but am happy they let me ask my questions without too much hindrance.
WildWest74
Could be John Wayne
Caught up on some great reads, Don! That King of Oud sounds like some very good stuff, eh?