July 25, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
Proverbs 22: 1-11  “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.”

No Greater Love podcast

EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors w/ facial lymphatic massage
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* watermelon
* oatmeal w/ fresh peaches, blueberries, Martian arugula milk, walnuts, dash of coconut  XL-sugar
* black bean brownie cookies w/o flour! (this recipe, but w/ black beans instead of chickpeas)
* purple + brown rice w/ lots of fresh wautéed veggies
* vegan sweet potato ice cream

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly lucious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

 

The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight (Hint: It’s Not Willpower)

Dr. Peter Rogers, a double board-certified physician:

If you’ve struggled to lose weight – or just want to age better than your friends and family – this talk is a must-watch.

⏱️ TIMECODES – Dr. Peter Rogers: The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight

00:00 – Intro: Why this talk matters
01:04 – Meet Annette Larkins: What aging should look like
02:45 – You don’t need to worry about protein
03:50 – Why most people get fat and sick
04:53 – It’s not genetics, it’s the food
06:00 – The Nauru disaster: How processed food destroyed a nation
07:15 – What rice-eating cultures teach us about fat loss
08:00 – Tarahumara vs. Pima: Two fates, one fork
10:00 – The healthiest tribes (and what they eat)
11:00 – McDougall’s insight: Starch is the key
12:30 – Why oil and fried food are always a problem
13:30 – Peter’s personal story: Losing 65 pounds
15:00 – The food industry’s “bliss point” science
16:28 – How MSG and MFG hijack your brain
17:15 – The Pleasure Trap: Why change is so hard
18:00 – Doug Lisle & Alan Goldhamer on food addiction
19:25 – Why “moderation” doesn’t work
20:00 – Resetting your taste buds with a fast
21:12 – Which beans and starches help you lose most
22:14 – Why no oil, no soy, no nuts
23:10 – Stress, caffeine, and sleep’s effect on weight
24:30 – Estrogenic chemicals: hidden drivers of weight gain
26:00 – Why medication isn’t enough – fix the cause
28:00 – Buridan’s ass & analysis paralysis: just start
29:07 – Which diets actually work (and which don’t)
30:45 – High-fat plant-based diets: The “phony health food” trap
31:36 – Why keto, paleo, and carnivore fail long-term
32:00 – Obesity theories: set point, stress, and estrogen
34:00 – Personal care products that might make you fat
35:09 – MSG’s impact on brain hunger centers
36:44 – Caloric density explained: why starch wins
38:29 – Why veggies alone don’t work for weight loss
39:00 – The best diet books for losing weight
40:15 – Starch and blood sugar: the roller coaster explained
41:30 – Estrogenic preservatives and how they affect fat storage
42:40 – Gut bacteria, estrogen recycling, and fibroids
44:10 – Filter your water or drink 8 cups of estrogen?
44:40 – “Fountain of Youth” – lifestyle habits that really work
46:49 – Dr. Rogers’ 20 Commandments for health
47:51 – Final thoughts: It’s not about perfection, it’s about direction

July 24, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* No Greater Love Podcast while driving 100 miles back from visiting Mom ♥️

Proverbs 20: 18-30  “Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.”

Adviceline episodes

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* Day 2 Muscle/Bone Mass Workout
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* white sweet potato choco pudding w/ fresh blueberries & flour-free chickpea brownie cookie
* tomato soup w/ brussel sprouts, mushrooms, garlic, toast & avocado
* fresh peach
* sweet potato/black bean burger w/ avocado, tomato, bbq sauce, mustard & plain sparkling water w/ shot of  Tuscanini organic all natural cola
* alpha gorilla salad loaded w/ healthy goodies, including fresh strawberries
* small serving of simple boiled & mashed white potato w/ hot sauce

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly lucious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

 

Rebuilding Mum & Dad: See Frailty Reversed Through Strength Training

In January, my 82-year-old mother could only manage 30 seconds of walking due to muscle loss in her back. Now, after 5 months of strength training, she can briskly walk for 2 minutes unsupported.
My mum and dad have been strength training for 5 months and are both starting to notice a change in their health, mobility, and independence.

July 23, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
Proverbs 20: 8-17  “Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.” And “There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”

Adviceline episodes

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens, fruit, oats)
* Pollo Loco – pinto bean, rice, arugula, tomato, avocado bowl w/ side corn tortilla
* 4 small XL-crispy corn tortilla chips
* nectarine & banana


… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly lucious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed