why I probably won't do another DB again

Posted on October 29, 2014

Some thoughts about my first DB entry...

April 2014 – 190 lbs. (changed my eating habits)
August 2014 – 165 lbs.

DB Start – September 2014 – 166 lbs.
DB End – October 2014 – 154 lbs.

I think this is such an amazing idea for weight loss, but it will probably be my last (unless I find one with likeminded people). I get so emotional reading everyone's diets and what they think is healthy. We are all brainwashed to thinking a glass of cow’s milk is healthy or carbs are evil.

I bite my tongue every time I read posts that includes “low carb"... Or "restricting calories" messages.

Yes, carbs (donuts, cake, cookies) are bad for you. But since when is rice, beans, potatoes, fruit bad for you? Why does anyone now-a-days think cheese is healthy? It’s pure hormones, fat and puss. How can anyone think they will lose weight?

My lifestyle is HIGH carb, low fat, vegan. So I pretty much eat unlimited amounts of calories and I have already lost 36 lbs. since April 2014. I got rid of my diabetes and migraines (which disabled me a few times a week). I’m never restricting calories anymore. I eat my fruit for breakfast and if I’m hungry, I eat more fruit. I eat some carbs for lunch (today is cheesless pizza with loads of veggies on top) and I will eat an entire personal pizza. For dinner I will probably have my left over chili (vegan quinoa bean chili) that I made last night for dinner.

I get very passionate about carbs because it’s my fuel and people think its poison. My blood results are outstanding and you are not missing any nutrients by eating like this.

For those that are struggling with weight, I really recommend looking up some diets like RawTill4 or 801010 or HCLF (high carb low fat). Look up Dr. McDougal and read his message. Look up chrisbeatcancer.com (he’s not completely vegan but was when he was curing his cancer)

By going to this lifestyle you are finally feeding your body and your body will know what to do with this food. By feeding it cheese and other processed food, your body sees it as a foreign food and doesn’t know what to do with it.

Drop the processed food!

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Sarah P.

10/29/2014 1:58PM

I agree that processed foods are what is killing America ! I am a medical scientist and I see a ton of bad things on a daily basis. I think maybe you are looking at this dietbet game different than its intended. The idea is just to promote motivation to change your life with whatever tools you wish. For me I have had a wonderful experience and what may work for me may not work for you . I personally have to stay away from a high carb diet because my body eats it up and turns it into fat. I hope you find what you are looking for on your journey to a healthier living. Good job on your success this far.

Buffy R.

10/29/2014 12:14PM

I totally agree with you. Processed foods are the worst. And I do think people eat too much protein in an unhealthy, fast food diet. My goal is to get my food intake to have that perfect ratio of protein, carb and fat. It is actually much more food then I normal eat. I feel stuffed by dinner time and eat half the meat protein at dinner then I used to. I have used hemp protein in the past and I liked it. I will start using it in my smoothies too. I don't like whey protein powders. They make me gag. I don't have troubles with dairy at all. But I don't really eat much of it anymore. so, you see? by talking about it here, we have influence. Even if it is a small influence, it is still positive! I like your influence! If you change your mind and choose to do another diet bet, let me know which one!

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Viccky

10/29/2014 11:25AM

If eel the exact same way!!! High Carb Low Fat VEGAN!! **high five*** totally loved it!!

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magdusia

Yay!

Buffy R.

10/29/2014 11:00AM

That is unfortunate, Magdusia. I hope you change your mind. Perhaps you could be a positive influence on Dietbet. I did find lots of folks had interesting thoughts on losing weight, some not so healthy. I just chose not to involve myself there. But there were a handful of really nice supportive ones with healthy attitudes. I would love to hear more about how to get adequate protein on a vegan diet. I was once a vegetarian, and not a healthy one. I started to get sick. there are many misconceptions about vegetarianism or veganism that, maybe, you could help people with. The fact that you have weight loss success with a vegan diet is one way to sway opinions on the topic and influence change. I hope you will change your mind! Good luck with your healthy journey!

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magdusia

part two since it's limiting me..

I really think dairy is harmful to the body. And meat isn't bad if eaten in small quantities (i know that's not the case with Paleo). I know people who cured themselves from cancer by going vegan (avoiding processed food). We all have cancer cells and dairy is the main food that feeds these cancer cells. I would highly recommend reading "china study" book.

Regarding protein, I have never substituted and my levels are fine. Probably because i eat a lot and every food (including fruit) has protein in them. Most americans have too much protein but they don't know it. As long as you are eating enough calories and aren't starving yourself, it is impossible to not get enough protein.

Kim D

I have the book "China Study" and with a neighbor that owns an ice cream parlor, whose wife has MS, and coming from a family with a history of colon cancer on both sides, I definitely get it. I've dabbled with some vegetarian recipes, and have had issues with dairy since high school, but it may take a bigger catalyst to convert our household. I'd hate to say that it may take a major life altering diagnosis, but that may be the case.

Lucy

10/29/2014 7:57AM

Have you ever read Wheat Belly? You might look at things in a whole different way. All grains cause inflammation in your gut. If you want cheese or milk, RAW is the way to go. Meats must be organic and grassfed. Flours for baking, I use almond and coconut and as far as sugar goes, raw honey, coconut palm sugar, or Grade B maple syrup, but in moderation, like maybe once a week or so. Paleo/Primal is my way of eating, everyone has their own opinion on what is healthy and I respect that.

magdusia

I agree. Everyone has their own opinion and i think paleo isn't a bad diet (not my style for ethical reasons, but much healthier than the standard american diet that's for sure).

I have never read that book and no interest since i don't eat gluten either. Potatoes and rice are gluten / wheat free by nature unless they are processed. When i speak of my diet as high carb, it's purely rice, potatoes, beans and fruit.. I eat about 5 bananas a day.. most people are almost offended when they find out. Each banana has a lot of carbs and people think they get fat from that.. But it's so far from the truth, it's all the other crap they eat with the bananas that get them fat.