EPTStarcraft, Weight, and Pain - Page 13
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Randomaccount#77123
United States5003 Posts
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Holloworb
Norway345 Posts
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TroW
United States67 Posts
Based on the description of your diet it sounds like you may be on a very low carbohydrate version of Paleo, wherein you consume around or even less than 50-60 grams of carbohydrate a day. This level of carb intake can be therapeutic for a variety of conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, other neurological disorders), but it has its drawbacks over time. Some versions of Paleo include a consistent carbohydrate intake of 100-150 grams per day for this reason, and some people seem to do better in the long run on this level of carbohydrate consumption. Some people whose weight loss stalls after a month or two on VLC Paleo plans can resume weight loss once consuming some additional carbohydrate in the form of various fruits, milk sugars, and so-called "safe starches" such as well-cooked white rice, white potatoes, sweet potato, squash, cassava, and so forth. There has been extensive debate within the Paleo community concerning the suitability of various carbohydrate intakes and the sources of those carbohydrates. I am personally of the opinion that a carbohydrate intake around 150 grams is superior for long-term health and weight loss than the sub 100 range, especially if a person is physically and mentally active on a regular basis (as you are given your new exercise regimen and SC2 career). If you experience prolonged fatigue, dark circles under the eyes, dry mouth, dry eyes, or constipation in the coming months I would suggest that you consider increasing your carbohydrate intake. The following links are good resources on this issue if you would like to look into it further: Paul Jaminet on the Starch/Carbohydrate Debate Chris Kresser on Starch Paul Jaminet on the Possibility of Carbohydrate Deficiency That aside, I think there are some specific things that you could make an effort to include in your diet and/or supplementation that would prove especially helpful. Adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of plain gelatin into your diet on a daily basis would almost certainly help with your joint pain and general health. Gelatin (cooked collagen) is rich in the amino acids glycine and proline, which are relatively scarce in muscle meats and organ meats, and it is very low in methionine and tryptophan, which abound in muscle meats. Consuming gelatin (or bone broth, which contains gelatin) in addition to muscle and organ meats can mitigate any potential issues from a skewed intake of amino acids that may occur with gratuitous consumption of meat in the absence of consuming connective tissue. Paleolithic hunter gatherers would not have been eating pure muscle meats in isolation -- they also ate the skin, tendon, bone marrow, and organs such as liver and kidney. This would provide a significantly different intake of various vitamins, fats, amino acids, and minerals than simply eating muscle meats. An interesting article on the possible benefits of gelatin/bone broth consumption: Ray Peat on Gelatin, Stress, and Longevity I don't want to write a book here so I will try be a bit more succinct in terms of supplemental additions that might be of help (to be discussed with your doctor, of course): 4 ounces of ruminant (beef, lamb, bison) liver once per week - for preformed vitamin A, copper, B vitamins, heme iron, choline Vitamin K2 (distinct from vitamin K1) - as MK-4 or MK-7, for regulation of calcium metabolism generally and bone/joint health in particular Vitamin D3 - for proper absorption of calcium, immune function, bone health Vitamin C - for recycling the cellular antioxidant glutathione, creating collagen, immune function Iodine (as potassium iodide or from seaweed such as kelp) - for thyroid function and immune function Zinc - immune function, endogenous antioxidant production (zinc-copper superoxide dismutase) Magnesium - bone health, stress reduction, sleep quality Vitamin E - to prevent peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids -- an especially important function during weight loss Chromium - important for glucose metabolism (bringing glucose into cells) Vanadium - involved in thyroid function and glucose metabolism, both especially important for weight loss Silicon - upregulates collagen formation, helps wound healing, may increase bone strength -- could be useful for your joint pain As to the specific dosages of each, I could give you sensible recommendations but I feel it would be better to discuss these things with your physician. None of these are esoteric herbs or wacky supplements - they are all natural factors in the diet and human metabolism that are often provided in suboptimal amounts even when eating a whole foods Paleo-type diet. Please consider some of these things in addition to the very important steps you have already taken, I think you could benefit greatly from their implementation. Best of luck to you! | ||
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KoRDragoon
Sweden63 Posts
Nazgul is so nice | ||
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jackstitties
United States43 Posts
I wish you the best of luck both with your health and in sc2. Hope to see you streaming again soon! | ||
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leandroqm
Netherlands874 Posts
Was reading through the lines with a smile, feeling happy that you found your way and that your co-workers / boss are mostly friends that want you to be healthy and support you. I was once at 107kg (236 pounds) and now I am 90kg (198 pounds). The difference is brutal. First of all, you feel you have way more energy for everything. I don't feel sad for no reason anymore... this on is weird, but it really did affect my mood for the better. I also don't think that it is hard to lose weight anymore, since I have so much more energy. One tip I could give you is to use some kind of fitness app to keep track of what you do. I use RunKeeper and it tells me a lot of different data from the exercise I just did just by having a smartphone with me. It is specifically useful for when I go biking because it even maps how far I was going from time to time and tells me on my headphones the speed I am at (lowers the music for me too before saying it and then levels it back once again after it). We all want you to be happy, Sheth! Go on, we are cheering for you! Cheers from Brazil. | ||
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joemoe
Germany9 Posts
now im sure its not your goal to look like this guy  but the message applies to your goal as well. | ||
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GregMandel
France822 Posts
Come back to us soon, but most importantly come back when you feel better ! <3 | ||
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4tre55
Germany330 Posts
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KUYZZ
Peru38 Posts
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WArped
United Kingdom4845 Posts
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iAmJeffReY
United States4262 Posts
You should check out bodybuilding.com and read some of the articles and what not. It's not as much cardio, but if that's an issue and hurts/makes you sick, weight lifting is a very good alternative. | ||
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SafeWord
United States522 Posts
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herrmus
Sweden144 Posts
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Quakecomm
United States344 Posts
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paradox719
United States30 Posts
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YourGoodFriend
United States2197 Posts
We are here to support you! | ||
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tl4life
Canada247 Posts
GOOD LUCK! | ||
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KookyMonster
United States311 Posts
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Mesha
Bosnia-Herzegovina439 Posts
Only thing that works in weight lossis calories intake and calories spending. Learn about that and practice it for the rest of your life. Try to balance your diet but even if you can't balance it sometimes just watch the calories intake. And this lasts forever. LIfetime! Learn to deal with emotions, food will never cure it. And yes, its hard, its fucking hard, im not talking about weight loss, thats childs play but to face your emotions and problems that are causing your habits - that's the only way - everything else is a lie. People usually take like 50 circles of loosing weight and getting it back. It's like chasing your fucking tails. Just because they don't understand its not the weight that's the problem. Have more courage that most of the people and don't chase your tail. I could go on and on and on... but at the end, it's gonna be you that will have to take YOUR life under control in the best way you can. Good luck!!! I wish you all the best! Sorry if this sound rough, but its the truth. Problem is not the weight or food - it's emotional scars - deal somehow with that and you are good with everything. | ||
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