Category: The Journey
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My wife had a tough time with my decision to go plant-based. “You are crazy.” “You are just going to change your mind.” “If your real estate plans had worked out…” “There are other ways to be healthy.” It was a tough time. Keep in mind I had done the ketosis diet several times and…
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Half yellow bell pepper from a meal 2 days ago. Red pepper that did not get used in pasta from yesterday’s meal. Diced red onion from a salad I made on Saturday. Grapes tomatoes we keep on the counter. 1 can of chickpeas. 3 peeled and cut cucumbers. Brown rice and quinoa packet, 90 second…
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Yesterday, I decided to make BBQ sandwiches for dinner. My kids have only had pulled pork for their sandwiches. But I was using…Jackfruit instead. After removing the seeds and husk (hard parts of the fruit), I rinsed and cooked out the water in a skillet before seasoning with vegetable stock, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper and…
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Not everything is going to go the way you plan. Plans will change. Injuries happen. Fall carnival sells fried Twinkees. You may be thrown off but DON’T use this as an excuse to quit. That’s what I did. I got down about the multiple injuries I am rehabbing. Meanwhile I could do isometric holds, planks,…
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Weight loss has slowed. Inches lost is tapering. I still feel great! This is also the least active I have been in a quarter due to injuries. But I will admit I am disappointed. However, the progress I have made has been healthy for my my body. I lost weight while lowering cholesterol, blood sugar…
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I am a 41 year old athlete. I love soccer, football, hiking and running. A couple of years ago I got plantar fascitis. It was crippling, I could barely walk to the refrigerator without pain. I have done rehab for months and as soon as I do a little jogging it’s immediate pain follows. I…
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That recipe works! Maybe it was your first time. The kids ate all of their salad. My wife likes the chocolate chip bark dessert. I fit into pants I could only wear 3.5 years ago. I exercised, cooked, and the kitchen is clean. These are the days when those well-laid plans create the “yellow brick…
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So how long are you going to be a plant-based? When I tell people my diet changed they assume it’s temporary. Only changing for the weight loss. The weight loss is a side effect of eating food my body needs and feeding my microbiome (gut health). Why would I ever go back to a diet…
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Today I made 3 meals: 1. High protein pancakes 2. Rice Paper Dumplings (Dr. Vegan) 3. Philly ‘No’ Cheesesteaks (Thee Burger Dude) It left me drained and exhausted while juggling a full workday with 9 meetings. I should have recognized my load and not been so ambitious. If you have a tough week coming up,…
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When I tell people I am plant-based. That’s great for you! I love that for you! Are you sure?! Have you tasted steak?! Better you than me. Does not matter whether they are fast & fit or sore & sick? No one wants to give up their diet. If you are alone keep going. It’s…
