So I Go to the Dr's for a Follow Up... - GoFuckYourself.com

Barefootsies · 03-29-2011, 08:34 AM

Back in Jan I had went to the Dr's because I was feeling fatigued, sluggish, and my blood pressure was up. I would feel it throughout the day for no apparent reason, even when I went to bed. I went and had all of the blood work done, and what not. A few things where high and low, but over all nothing of major concern.

That said, I changed my diet shortly after going to the Dr's. I picked up a few cook books, cut out almost all of my fast food/eating out except for maybe one day a week, and also cut down my Diet Coke intake daily down by 75% and switched off to Sobe water.

Some how in 2 months, despite eating 2-3 times more food. Drinking easily 10-20 percent more fluid daily, and without exercise, I have managed to drop 12 lbs. My blood pressure I had been taking once a day since the last Dr's appointment and it's dropped back into the 'norm' of 118/60 or something to that effect today at the office. Both the DR, and myself, were shocked to say the least.

Something so little as a few lifestyle changes making such a big difference in a few months time. Impressive...

CaptainHowdy · 03-29-2011, 08:37 AM

It also changed your font style ...

Tom_PM · 03-29-2011, 08:38 AM

That sounds great. Wish I had those things to cut out and get those results too!

Harmon · 03-29-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

It also changed your font style ...

Glad to hear it

Si · 03-29-2011, 08:42 AM

Diet coke is worse than regular coke.

The sweetner triggers insulin that isn't needed and fucks your sugar levels up completely.
That plus the fact aspartame causes fuck knows how many different problems.

And Good for you!

Barefootsies · 03-29-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

It also changed your font style ...

*cackle*

* I cut down on Diet Coke. I have not been able to completely eliminate it yet.
* I cut out most sugar or those other artificial sweeteners.
* I rarely buy ANYTHING frozen/processed any more.
* I switched to turkey breast as substitute for ground beef in almost all recipes.
* I drink a TON of that Sobe water, or other substitutes for the cola.

My food bill has probably went up by 2-3 times eating fresh and healthier. I also have to now go to the grocery store every 5-10 days. Compared to once a month when I would buy everything frozen, dinners, etc.. I used to literally have my freezer FULL with everything and microwaved more than half my food. I barely even use my freezer now.

PR_Glen · 03-29-2011, 08:47 AM

nicely done.. good to see results when you make big changes. Normally food lifestyle changes only alter things a little bit about 5-10% with bp so some good numbers for sure. Maybe all the effort involved with the cooking and all the research has helped with some stress too. Stress has huge affects on the bp, that I know for sure.

I've noticed that being around dogs more seems to have lowered my stress levels and bp. It's been years since i have been around them but in the last 4 or 5 months I have noticed the changes. My guess is that when you are around them you are laughing more and there is something about having someone who is always insanely happy to see you every time you enter the room.. hehe I mean, i have a girlfriend and she is great, but if she was that happy around me every time i walked in a room I would run for the hills!

PR_Glen · 03-29-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Si

Diet coke is worse than regular coke.

The sweetner triggers insulin that isn't needed and fucks your sugar levels up completely.
That plus the fact aspartame causes fuck knows how many different problems.

And Good for you!

wrong... I agree that there are better things to drink other than diet coke but the real thing is worse for you because it will make you fat and hinder your insulin levels much more than a sweetener would. People not getting type-2 from diet soda, they are getting it from too much sugar...

Tom_PM · 03-29-2011, 08:50 AM

Hmm, I should get a dog. Nurse checked my bp last week and it was like 160/100.

Antonio · 03-29-2011, 08:52 AM

BTW, the 140/80 is the new 120/80, according to the latest researches in the US - read it in the papers the other day

Sly · 03-29-2011, 08:54 AM

I am a big believer in foods and how they can change your body.

Every now and then I will experiment with something and see how it impacts the way I feel. Testing it right now with more water and vegetables, significant difference.

Babaganoosh · 03-29-2011, 09:10 AM

I stopped drinking Monster and lost about 8 lbs in about 6 weeks with no other changes. I don't need to lose weight but I feel better without that sugary shit.

03-29-2011, 09:16 AM

good too hear things are improving!!

coca cola is soooo bad for you! yet so damn tasty!

_Richard_ · 03-29-2011, 09:31 AM

think it was the diet coke and more food.. diet coke has a boatload of salt, and more food would up your metabolism

magicmike · 03-29-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by _Richard_

think it was the diet coke and more food.. diet coke has a boatload of salt, and more food would up your metabolism

Huh?

I drink diet pepsi not diet coke, but a can of diet pepsi has 30mg of sodium.

Processed foods are horrible for sodium. Frozen pizza's etc. will all easily put you over 100% of your sodium intake for the day.

BlackCrayon · 03-29-2011, 10:02 AM

i've been trying to cut a lot of sodium out of my diet lately. there is so damn much in many things.

Tom_PM · 03-29-2011, 10:12 AM

Yeah if you look at the recommended serving size on lets say a DiGiorno frozen pizza (plain), it's like 1/6th! Now MOST people cut pizza into 8ths to begin with, so you just imagine for a moment cooking up one of those, slicing it into your regular 8ths and limiting yourself to 1 and 1/2 slices! It AINT GONNA HAPPEN. Thats about 4 bites, lol.

Even if you manage to, you're already at your daily allowance.

DEA - banned for life · 03-29-2011, 10:19 AM

drop cola/soda all together...i been off it for years.
also home cooked meals are the best.i actually go the grocery store atleast 4 times a week.

whatever i am in the mood to eat that day...i go ..i buy..i cook..i eat.

also skip breakfast..everyone says thats the most important meal of the day..bullshit..skip the panckaes..bagles..eggs...bacon..buiscuts and 3 cups of coffee..etc and just wait it out till 11:30 am and have yourself a good lunch and a healthy dinner..

also dont drink milk..that shit is dusgusting....

after that live till 100+

BareBacked · 03-29-2011, 10:21 AM

Soda is so so bad for you.
Good job getting rid of it.
I cant imagine

Sly · 03-29-2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEA

drop cola/soda all together...i been off it for years.
also home cooked meals are the best.i actually go the grocery store atleast 4 times a week.

whatever i am in the mood to eat that day...i go ..i buy..i cook..i eat.

also skip breakfast..everyone says thats the most important meal of the day..bullshit..skip the panckaes..bagles..eggs...bacon..buiscuts and 3 cups of coffee..etc and just wait it out till 11:30 am and have yourself a good lunch and a healthy dinner..

also dont drink milk..that shit is dusgusting....

after that live till 100+

LOL that is a heavy ass breakfast. Of course you should skip that. A fair, healthy breakfast is perfectly fine.

pornguy · 03-29-2011, 10:24 AM

I have had trouble eliminating the soda as well. I am down to only at lunch and on the rare occasion when I am out.

Cut back on fats as well and sugar. when I need to eat something thats supposed to be sweetened I use Honey.

fuzebox · 03-29-2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEA

also skip breakfast..everyone says thats the most important meal of the day..bullshit..skip the panckaes..bagles..eggs...bacon..buiscuts and 3 cups of coffee..etc and just wait it out till 11:30 am and have yourself a good lunch and a healthy dinner..

The sooner you eat in the day, the sooner your metabolism starts working... Ever notice how if you eat an early breakfast you are starving by 11am, but if you skip it you aren't hungry all day?

BlackCrayon · 03-29-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEA

drop cola/soda all together...i been off it for years.
also home cooked meals are the best.i actually go the grocery store atleast 4 times a week.

whatever i am in the mood to eat that day...i go ..i buy..i cook..i eat.

also skip breakfast..everyone says thats the most important meal of the day..bullshit..skip the panckaes..bagles..eggs...bacon..buiscuts and 3 cups of coffee..etc and just wait it out till 11:30 am and have yourself a good lunch and a healthy dinner..

also dont drink milk..that shit is dusgusting....

after that live till 100+

there is such a thing as a healthy breakfast. i just have a small bowl of organic high fibre cereal that is low in sodium and sugars with fruit and glass of oj.

kristin · 03-29-2011, 10:37 AM

Great news, good for you.

Barefootsies · 03-29-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornguy

when I need to eat something thats supposed to be sweetened I use Honey.

I actually switched to that Via whatever stuff. The natural sweetner.

Barefootsies · 03-29-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuzebox

The sooner you eat in the day, the sooner your metabolism starts working... Ever notice how if you eat an early breakfast you are starving by 11am, but if you skip it you aren't hungry all day?

True dat.

03-29-2011, 08:34 AM	#1
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	So I Go to the Dr's for a Follow Up... Back in Jan I had went to the Dr's because I was feeling fatigued, sluggish, and my blood pressure was up. I would feel it throughout the day for no apparent reason, even when I went to bed. I went and had all of the blood work done, and what not. A few things where high and low, but over all nothing of major concern. That said, I changed my diet shortly after going to the Dr's. I picked up a few cook books, cut out almost all of my fast food/eating out except for maybe one day a week, and also cut down my Diet Coke intake daily down by 75% and switched off to Sobe water. Some how in 2 months, despite eating 2-3 times more food. Drinking easily 10-20 percent more fluid daily, and without exercise, I have managed to drop 12 lbs. My blood pressure I had been taking once a day since the last Dr's appointment and it's dropped back into the 'norm' of 118/60 or something to that effect today at the office. Both the DR, and myself, were shocked to say the least. Something so little as a few lifestyle changes making such a big difference in a few months time. Impressive... __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?" Last edited by Barefootsies; 03-29-2011 at 08:35 AM..

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03-29-2011, 08:47 AM	#7
PR_Glen Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 9,058	nicely done.. good to see results when you make big changes. Normally food lifestyle changes only alter things a little bit about 5-10% with bp so some good numbers for sure. Maybe all the effort involved with the cooking and all the research has helped with some stress too. Stress has huge affects on the bp, that I know for sure. I've noticed that being around dogs more seems to have lowered my stress levels and bp. It's been years since i have been around them but in the last 4 or 5 months I have noticed the changes. My guess is that when you are around them you are laughing more and there is something about having someone who is always insanely happy to see you every time you enter the room.. hehe I mean, i have a girlfriend and she is great, but if she was that happy around me every time i walked in a room I would run for the hills! __________________ webmaster at pimproll dot com

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Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	Diet coke is worse than regular coke. The sweetner triggers insulin that isn't needed and fucks your sugar levels up completely. That plus the fact aspartame causes fuck knows how many different problems. And Good for you!

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Altwebdesign Guest Posts: n/a	good too hear things are improving!! coca cola is soooo bad for you! yet so damn tasty!

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_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 30,989	think it was the diet coke and more food.. diet coke has a boatload of salt, and more food would up your metabolism

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Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	Yeah if you look at the recommended serving size on lets say a DiGiorno frozen pizza (plain), it's like 1/6th! Now MOST people cut pizza into 8ths to begin with, so you just imagine for a moment cooking up one of those, slicing it into your regular 8ths and limiting yourself to 1 and 1/2 slices! It AINT GONNA HAPPEN. Thats about 4 bites, lol. Even if you manage to, you're already at your daily allowance. __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

03-29-2011, 10:19 AM	#18
DEA - banned for life V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: InYour Head Posts: 7,886	drop cola/soda all together...i been off it for years. also home cooked meals are the best.i actually go the grocery store atleast 4 times a week. whatever i am in the mood to eat that day...i go ..i buy..i cook..i eat. also skip breakfast..everyone says thats the most important meal of the day..bullshit..skip the panckaes..bagles..eggs...bacon..buiscuts and 3 cups of coffee..etc and just wait it out till 11:30 am and have yourself a good lunch and a healthy dinner.. also dont drink milk..that shit is dusgusting.... after that live till 100+ Last edited by DEA - banned for life; 03-29-2011 at 10:20 AM..

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