I have been much busier than usual in my real life lately that I have had less time to blog. It is something I still enjoy doing but on a less frequent basis. I had other side blogs I started and did those for about a year, but eventually lost interest.
This particular blog I want to keep going because I have had it since 2007. Since then I have changed hosting companies two or three times. I have made a few thousand dollars just blogging my thoughts on this website and most of it is just my mindless rambling. Also known as random noid musings. I do pay expenses to keep the site up with the name and hosting, but I am and have looked into moving my blog on a free platform. In the last two weeks, I have had two friends ask me where to start their blogs and I recommended blogger because they are owned by google and I don't think they will ever change their "free" pricing in the future. Some of these other blogging companies seem to put restrictions on your blogs so that was another consideration in recommending blogger. That is where I set up my other blogs which was very easy to do.
One thing I like to talk about is my conversion to being a vegan. I really don't like labels but I have increased my vitality, improved my overall health, and feel better now than in my twenties when I use to workout everyday.
Truth be told, I believe that most of our diseases in America are from eating animal products. I have seen enough documentaries and read more books about the subject matter than most. I believe that most heart diseases, diabetes, cancers, and tumors have origins based on the animal by products we consume in the western diets. In America, most of our doctors support the pharma industry by prescribing drugs for everything to simply treat the symptoms and not cure the disease. I think most doctors can't be trusted and that is based only from my personal experience and dealings with them. I am sure every one's experience is different but I know from experience that people who have passed away around me could of had a more extended and better quality of life if the doctors converted them to a whole-food, plant based diet.
In retrospect, when I look at all the doctors who have served me or my family, one thing I have noticed is that most of them are unhealthy. That is simply from my observation. In fact, the first doctor who gave me a physical in college was obese. This takes nothing away from the skills that they learned in school to save lives in emergencies, but it does demonstrate that many, if not most of them, do not respect their own bodies with proper diet and exercise.
My life is excellent because I appreciate everyday that I am alive and count my blessings. Beyond that I make sure I make the choices that will serve my body, mind and soul the best. You can pray, meditate, and exercise to help, but you can not feel your best if you continue to consume dead animals. It is that simple. Try changing your diet even for a few days and you will feel your body rejuvenated. You may disagree with my opinion, but you can not argue the results many people are achieving changing their diets to excluding all animal products.
The way I was brought up eating meat with every meal was foolish. The older I became the more I consumed. At one point, I was over 176 pounds and I am only 5'6". When I became vegan I literally lost weight even though I was eating more everyday. My body became efficient and I was super regular on bowel movements. I had an increase in energy that allowed me to have better workouts. I think everything we are taught about diet and health in my generation was wrong and influenced by the meat and dairy industry. If you look at our young generation today, where we start them out eating fast foods at a young age, you will see them getting overweight earlier along with developing diabetes earlier. The sad thing is it is all avoidable.
If you have time I recommend you watching the videos below.
The first one is your typical American diet most people eat. It is a documentary called Super Size Me.
This documentary tells you of people who "cured" their incurable disease diabetes. Yes, the same disease that most doctors simply prescribe insulin for the rest of your life. I could only find 30 minutes of the movie online embedded below.
Disclose.tv - Simply Raw - Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days VideoProducers of Forks Over Knivesby qbrev
The next video is probably the best video to watch if you want to understand what these doctors have to say about how changing to an all plant based diet will transform your life and why. There are 4 people who we watch over the course of 2 months change not only their personal appearance for the better, but change their real health on the inside. I am talking about their blood work and cholesterol levels.
This is the link to the movie Forks over Knives. There is no animal cruelty or those types of footage in this movie. I think they wanted to focus more on the health aspect of our diets.
I think coronary heart disease is also a big issue that can be solved by going on a plant based food diet. This doctor Caldwell Esselstyn is one of the pioneers who did an actual study. Caldwell Esselstyn, MD, chief of surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses his 18-year study whereby he reversed severe heart disease in every patient in his program — who had all been sent home to die by their cardiologists. Dr. Esselstyn shows you how by changing your diet you can prevent and reverse heart disease. A low-fat plant-based diet is the key.
Make Yourself Heart Attack Proof video
The last movie I think you should watch is Earthlings. The video is hard to watch but if you are eating animal products, then I think it is important for you to understand why eating dead animals is bad for your health. I think when we eat burgers, steaks, chicken, lamb and pork we forget that these are living sentient beings that feel pain just like you and me and that most have suffered to provide you with a meal of luxury.
I know we see cats and dogs and have feelings for our pets, but I believe there is a real disconnect with all the other animal species. I am guilty for being blind for so many years, but now that my eyes are open, I know there exists a true connection of life for all beings and that it should be respected.
This video is very difficult to watch. I think it is not just because we witness animal cruelty but because we become exposed to the whole truth about what we eat. Think about it, we have all seen gory horror movies and people getting killed in movies all the time. Why does this film provoke so much feeling in us. I believe it is because it is the truth in its raw form and may make you change in how you see the world.
If you prefer reading, then the books I can recommend are The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health, Diet for a New America, and Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet
I watched this movie awhile back and it changed my life for the better along with the other movie Earthlings. This movie is one of the reasons why I am Vegan for life and why this whole-food, plant based diet has dramatically improved my health.
I appreciate all life now.
Enjoy the video I linked below and I do hope it stays up for awhile.
Forks Over Knives
Cheers!
A good friend of mine came down with a terminal illness. I cried when I found out. It seems like every year for the past 5 years someone I know seems to pass away. I thought of the past and realize that even though these things are just a part of life, it is important to cherish the time and memories you had with these people. The good thing is my friend shared his situation with me and that allowed me to thank him for being in my life at an earlier time.
I wanted to repost my thoughts of gratitude from an earlier time. I hope if you read this, that it helps you in some way.
Once you learn to appreciate everything in your life, happiness follows. I have read enough self help books and listened to many CDs on the matter and they generally preach the same thing. It is no secret. Focusing on all the gifts in your life will put you in the best state of mind.
During these tough economic times, everyone worries about money and how they are going to pay their bills. Really that is not a big deal. We all figure it out somehow. And if we dont’ the worse that can happen is some of the bills don’t get paid on time. So why worry about it?
I won’t deny it, I have an excellent life but most of that comes about my perception of what I have. I think most people have more than they realize.
I am thankful I am healthy.
I am thankful I am healthy and no longer eat animal products.
I am thankful for my wife of over 20 years and the great relationship we have it.
I am thankful we have delicious food to eat everyday.
I am thankful for the coffee we share together everyday.
I am thankful for the roof over our heads.
I am thankful for the economical car that we have.
I am thankful to be able to enjoy my life another day.
Everyday I take time out to recognize what I have to be grateful for. Simply known as counting my blessings. I am sure we all do it but being consistent and meaning it is the most important thing about gratitude.
I have learned to love everything in my life and not take it for granted. So be happy today because tomorrow is not promised.
There was a free UFC last night that I missed. The card seem to have a lower tier of fighters with most that I haven't heard of. Anyways, it is a good thing I can find them online if I decide to watch them. Based on the results I read, they didn't sound too exciting.
Tonight, there is a free Strikeforce fight I want to check out. The main event is a women's mma match which I am looking forward too. Enjoy the show.
Here is the whole card:
MAIN CARD (Showtime)
Champ Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey (for female bantamweight title)
K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson
Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki
Bristol Marunde vs. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza
Lumumba Sayers vs. Scott Smith
PRELIMINARY CARD (Showtime Extreme)
Alexis Davis vs. Sarah Kaufman
Caros Fodor vs. Pat Healy
Ryan Couture vs. Conor Heun
Roger Bowling vs. Brandon Saling
I received my free nook color via my staples rewards points, and two days later it died on me. Not sure if I just got a lemon but that is the first gadget that actually failed on me. In a way I was lucky it happened so fast because I was able to go back to the store and exchange it easily.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep it or just sell it on ebay at this point for a quick profit. However, I got such a great deal on it and really liked the feel of it, so I am giving it another chance. Also, the quad core android tablet for $250 is not out yet so I wanted an ereader for all my kindle books that I have recently acquired.
Another reason why I decided to keep it is because I already ordered all the accessories that arrived in the mail quickly. After a few days of use and installing the mod update via microsd card, I am very happy with my gadget. It is definitely meeting my short term needs and would highly recommend it.
I have actually installed some free apps from amazon that I wanted to use but took up too much room on my android phone. :cool:
