Sweet Indulgence That Isn’t A Sin

SWEET INDULGENCE THAT ISN'T A SIN Sweet Indulgences are naughty, right? Let's find out. Do you even know the meaning of the word Indulgence? According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary: an indulgence is the act of indulging in something. And indulging is further defined as: Willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration. The word was first used in the 14th century by the Roman Catholic church and was based on the remission...

Eating Plants -Diet Journal – Down Two Pounds

EATING PLANTS - I LOST WEIGHT Eating plants, all animals, some of each. Which is best? I know, I know. <sigh> If you've been following me for any length of time at all, you know that my struggle with diet is real. I'm definitely what professionals would call a yo-yo dieter. And that doesn't seem to be changing any time soon. But I shift what I'm eating for good reasons. Usually, it's because I get 'symptoms' in my body. What I mean by that...

Just Two Days Back on a Plant-Based Diet

Ok, so not even two days on a plant-based diet. More like by the end of the first day. Ugh. HERE'S THE STORY On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, I wrote the following journal entry - "After 15 months on a low-fat, plant-based diet, here are some of the issues & concerns I'm noticing - Seriously increased cracking sound in my knees & ankles - audibly. Muscle loss - noticeably in my upper body. I feel much weaker. Extremely thin & weak...

Plant-Based Keto – Is It Possible? Is It Healthy?

Plant-Based Keto sounds like a crazy idea, when you first consider it. Right? I mean, isn't one of the biggest attractions to a keto diet the fact that you can eat all that meat, poultry, fish, and eggs with abandon? Oh, and cheese. Omg...the cheese! Well, maybe. If that kind of food makes you feel good. And I'm talking physically here. I'm primarily about health. But animal cruelty IS something to think about. Let's talk about that later. For...

Markus Rothkranz – One of My Inspirations

Markus Was One of My Early Raw Food Heroes. Back in 2007 I began a journey in search of the optimal diet for healing and disease prevention. That search led me to a mostly raw food diet. I've written a lot about that experience over the years. You can read my personal story HERE. But to summarize, I was was convinced that eating a mostly raw, whole-foods, plant-based diet was the answer to human nutrition and disease prevention. As a result, I...

The Starch Solution vs. Mary’s Mini

I've been following the 10-Day Mary's Mini version of Dr. John McDougall's The Starch Solution weight-loss plan, and today is Day 8. These are my thoughts and experience so far. I talk, in detail, about the differences between the two plans and why I'm choosing to try the Mary's Mini version instead of the basic plan. Basically, for either plan you make starch the center of every meal you eat. The biggest difference is that on the basic plan,...

Low Carb High Fat or High Carb Low Fat – My Personal Story

Are you as confused about diet and all the freaking weight-loss programs and theories out there as I am? In this Car-Chat video I share (most of) my personal story about the struggle I've been through trying to lose weight and achieve optimal health and wellness. I have been dieting, literally, since I was 10 years old. If people think it's a new phenomenon for kids to worry about their weight, I've got some news for you! Ya, I inherited my...

Breaking News – Perfect Keto Cinnamon Roll Bars New Product Launch

I have news that’s going to sweeten up your day (without a blood sugar spike). Perfect Keto has launched a new delicious Keto Bar flavor!   Introducing Cinnamon Roll Keto Bars 🙌 🙌 🙌   Prepare your taste buds for delectable, cinnamon fireworks fresh out of the Perfect Keto kitchen wrapped in a crisp, new outfit.   Think Cinnabon or Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, but without the messy icing, guilt, or sugar...

My Diet Struggle – Keto-Carnivore or Vegan?

I'm sitting here in pain. Abdominal pain. It started late yesterday afternoon and it's now 8:05 the next morning. It kept me awake most of the night. It's a digestive thing. Nothing too serious...I can just tell. You know...the kind you feel after eating too many beans? Ya, that kind. But intense. It comes in waves, so it's not constant. But a new cramp comes on every few minutes and it makes me writhe and palpate my belly like I would knead a...