Author: Jeff
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Health concerns kicked off my journey. Blood pressure high. Cholesterol high. Prostate cancer markers biopsy level. Energy low. More than some numbers on a page I had people who needed me. My 9 and 6 year old need a healthy dad. My wife needs a healthy and capable husband. Defining or redefining why you are…
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You are a Rockstar! You are cooking high protein pastas and chowing down on homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. You are slimming down or muscling up. The people around you are noticing a positive shift in your moods and energy. Your loved ones a cynical, “You still eating carrots or whatever.” But who cares about the…
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I am one of those people who needs to “climb mountains.” Life does not come to me, I sprint towards it. I have also been indecisive and changed directions and life goals more than I can count. But this is different. I grew up on McDonald’s and Kool-aid and Taco Bell. I had high blood…
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After 12 weeks plant based I can share: Chest: 1.11 inches lost Hips: 2.3 inches lost Waist: 2.1 inches lost Weight: 16 pounds lost Systolic Blood Pressure: Down 4 points I don’t track carbs, calories, or protein. I eat until I am full. I eat homemade cookies, brownies, and Peppermint Chocolate Chip bark. I have…
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Hmm… There is nothing like the 1st bite of pizza. 2nd bite is good too. The 3rd bite is less fulfilling than the 2nd but good. Finally, the chow down. “Activate autopilot” and you eat until you are full. What’s startling is everyone acts like each bite has to be absolutely amazing. Seitan, Tofu, Tempeh,…
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There are only 5 ways to get protein: Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Eggs, Dairy SIKE!!!!! This is what I used to believe but after thinking about it I had a lingering question. If we have to eat the cow to get our protein, how do the cows get the protein? They eat plants. So cows don’t…
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What is the sign of a wealthy nation? Gold? Guns? Tik Tok stars? Nope. The dinner plate. After the great depression, farmers were asked to do the seemingly impossible for Americans… We wanted access to more steak. We can’t wait for more fried chicken. My kids need eggs to start off their day. And farmers…
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I am not perfect. I want to be with the tribe. I want to eat like everyone else. The difference is that I only want to eat foods that nourishes my bodies ability to flourish. When my kids get ice cream…I get sorbet. When my family eats pepperoni pizza ->I eat roasted red peppers and…
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Work? Lack of work? Kids? Aging Parents? USA World Cup loss? We are all stressed out for various reasons. What if eating could become a stress reliever? Sounds too good to be true. Whole food plant based diets have a “treasure trove” of benefits for body and mind. Lowering Neuroinflammation: Plant diets rich in polyphenols…
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The Cheat Day is the worst thing you can do when trying to lose weight. During the week you are strict with your eating regimen, then comes Saturday. Breakfast: Delicious buttermilk pancakes dripping with syrup. Lunch: Cheese “burger” with crispy hot fries and finished off with chewy chocolate chip cookies. Dinner: 8 Cheesy slices of…
