We don't know when it will happen, but we do know it will happen. Eventually, the 'plan' will come to fruition. And I'm sure we all want to be at our healthiest and best when that happens.
I was thinking that perhaps we could have an ongoing thread where those interested would post their routines and even questions about how each of us can be our healthiest. I'm sure there are those here who are bodybuilders, for instance. Perhaps they could post about what they do, what they eat, etc. There are probably those who want to get in better shape. Perhaps they could post questions specific to their concerns and the frens could answer.
For instance, I would love to know what my fellow frogs are doing on a daily or weekly basis to keep fit.
Exercising? (What kind)
Eating a certain way? (what, specifically)
Taking supplements? (which ones)
Let's help each other get as strong as we can, physically and mentally. And if people are interested in this idea and would like to partake, I will eventually post some info about our spiritual health, as well. What do you say, frogs? Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life? Let's gooo!
21 days alcohol free and I’m honestly loving it. Will never go back to the nightly beers and wine. The effects of that were so negative, I just mistakenly thought I needed it every night to “take the edge off”. Nah. Was just falling into dependency. Fck that poison! Not a single morning has gone by where I said “Damn where’s my hangover? Sure wish I had tied one on last night”… Plus there’s 1000 liquid calories I’m not mindlessly consuming.
Also quit coffee a week or so before that, though it wasn’t really intentional, I just finally gave into the ubiquitous MUD/WATR ads and ordered some and love it. Super tasty and healthy and coffee was easily replaced. Nothing against coffee at any rate. Trying to stick with KaChava shakes for lunch more days than not as well. Yeah yeah these companies are owned and operated by tree hugging man bun wearing hippie types, but those guys know their shit when it comes to superfoods and micronutrients etc. plus they taste great and fill me up and are only 200 calories for a giant blender cup full.
Now that I’m taking score, I also inadvertently gave up all porn. Again wasn’t really intentional, just kinda happened a couple months back. Just totally lost interest 🤷. This might be more of a late 40s lowered libido/low T thing. This is one sacrifice I’m not as thrilled with lol. Hoping things will level out in this area after some sober time under my belt.
I’m the chef/cook of the household trying to make meals for two extremely picky kids and a dedicated vegan wife and myself. Personally I’d LOVE to do keto but….yeah. Love my wife with all my heart but we’re on different pages on a couple things. Me trying to change her mind has the opposite effect about 98% of the time lol. Trusting she’ll come around in her own time and in the meantime I enjoy a mostly peaceful household. I get my animal protein in when I can w/out the judgement. All in all I’m a garbage disposal anyway and have no problem enjoying vegan meals. I make ‘em pretty damn good. You can do a ton with lentils, beans, saytan and yeah tofu as well.
Still 30lbs fatter than I should be so the plan is since I’ve quit the sauce, coffee, quitting nicotine etc…might as well get off my ass and get myself back into some kinda shape. I don’t do gyms but I can do push-ups, crunches, dips and planks. Got a peloton sitting here collecting dust as well.
So, not yet quite where I’d like to be but headed in the right direction for sure 👍
Great post! Thank you! So glad you've made some significant progress. And it seems like it's been relatively easy, as well. Lucky you! I've never heard of Mudwater, will have to look that up. I wonder if you'd be willing to post some of these amazing vegan recipes you mentioned. I love my meat, but I also love veggies and probably a lot of people could do with eating more veg, so maybe some good recipes would inspire them. Here's to saying goodbye to that extra 30 as easily as you said goodbye to the booze and other stuff. And personally, I think you're far better off without the porn, and I bet you wife prefers it that way too. Thanks again for the post!
You know, I usually just look up recipes online for ideas and will just tweak things to “veganize” it. I make a lot of “meal salads”…just huge and fully loaded. For protein I’ll use chickpeas, black/red/white beans, hemp hearts, walnuts/almonds/whatever. There’s plenty of decent meat alternatives out there for burgers, chicken, brats, sausages etc. some contain soy, some don’t…it’s all preference. Lots of pasta dishes made with either real pasta or chickpea or yellow pea pasta if you’re watching the carbs. Nice homemade tomato basil garlic sauce. Jackfruit makes a great pulled pork alternative for bbq type meals. Saytan or “wheat meat” for deli style meats like turkey, corned beef etc. and then on occasion I’ll throw some beautiful ny strips on the grill and get waaay in touch w/ my carnivorous side.
Yeah look up mudwater (I think it’s actually “mud/watr” or something like that). It’s made of several beneficial mushrooms, masala chai, cinnamon and cacao. It tastes rich, earthy, slightly spicy, slightly sweet/chocolate-y. I find it delicious. It gives great, clean energy in the morning w/out the caffeine jitters and crash.
Kinda odd to talk about but who cares… the wife never minded the porn thing - we’d watch it together! Nothing twisted or sick or deranged, just couples having fun. My libido just suddenly vanished. No more porn or anything else for that matter 🤷 I’m pushing 50 so apparently it’s “normal” but I suspect my bad habits (drinkin and smokin) weren’t doing me any favors at this point. Hoping to see improvement uh…down there, as I regain a healthier lifestyle. And that’s a little about me lol.
All of that sounds tasty to me. I'm not into the vegan thing at all, but I do appreciate good, clean veggies dishes. I'll check out the mudwah thing. Sounds interesting. And it's too bad that the threads got shut down. I was already learning a lot. C'est la gaw.
I love MUD WATR
Stuff’s great! Nice clean energy. KaChava too. Something like 80+ superfoods in it.