Author: Sharon

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s COMMON SENSE diet for the brain

“I’m asking you to go on an all-out, no holds barred, Zero Negativity Diet for one week,” said the action star. “I want you to get a taste of what life can be when you don’t allow pessimism, cynicism, outrage, and all those other mood-killers in.

“Because let’s be honest for a second: all the negativity we are surrounded by today isn’t just a mood-killer. It is literally killing you.”

Scientists have discovered optimistic people live 11 to 15% longer and have 50 to 70% higher odds of living to 85 — or beyond.

Step 1: No doom scrolling. Arnold wants you to kick your social media habit.

Step 2: Reframing negativity into a map forward. “I don’t want to pretend your life is going to be all rainbows,” he admits.

Step 3: Do a couple of gratitude reps every day. “Even when it feels like there is nothing else you can do; I want you to do one thing: write down one thing you are grateful for,” said Arnold.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/03/us-news/arnold-schwarzeneggers-new-crash-diet-for-the-brain/

Jan 2, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Read healing scriptures
* Charles Capps podcast

EXERCISE:
* Billy Blanks Kickbox Cardio 30 minutes (w/ few minutes using ankle weights, dumbbells, or stretchy bands)
* Hinge PT Workout – pelvic floor
* Billy Blanks 5 Minute Core Workout

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* chopped salad w/ juice of lemon, radishes, avocado, salt
* leftover soycurl fajitas w/ cabbage, veggies, brown rice w/ edamame, pinto beans
* canned peach in juice, unsweetened
* cabbage veggie soup w/ freshly steamed broccoli & avocado toast w/ sliced tomato
* sliced apple

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Jan 1, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Read healing scriptures
* Charles Capps – Concepts of Faith

EXERCISE:
* Walk outdoors in the sprinkles 15 minutes
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* rolled oats, water w/ sliced peach, blueberries, thinly sliced almonds
* steamed broccoli, leftover soycurl fajitas w/ cabbage, veggies, brown rice w/ edamame, pinto beans
* sliced apple
* dairy-free veg pizza & chopped salad

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed


Gary Null Dec 31, 2025

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Vibration Plates: Benefits and Exercises

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https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/vibration-plates

Mixed reviews on benefits of vibration plate workouts. “They may help improve strength, balance, and bone density, relieve chronic pain, boost brain health, [lymphatic circulation] and contribute to weight loss. That said, more research is needed.” Sessions should be done under the approval of your medical advisor, and only for brief, low intensity settings.

[I find it works great on sore muscles & joints, particularly after other exercise sessions… and my cat loves jumping on between my feet to join the fun!]

https://www.healthline.com/health/vibration-plate-benefits

https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/vibration-plates-are-there-health-benefits.h00-159781179.html

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10323263/

Smoky Vegan Carrot Dogs – Brand New Vegan

Ingredients
6-8 Carrots (peeled)

Marinade
1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs)
1/4 cup Vegetable Broth (low sodium)
2 Tbs Maple Syrup
1 Tbs Liquid Smoke
1 tsp Yellow Mustard
1 tsp Fresh Garlic (minced)
1 tsp Pickled Jalapeno Juice
1/2 tsp Onion Powder

Instructions
Cut and peel carrots to make them “bun length’.
Boil carrots in water until just fork tender.  About 10-15 minutes.
Drain carrots, rinse with cold water, and drain again.  Place carrots in a ziplock freezer bag. 
Whisk all marinade ingredients together and pour into bag with carrots.


Marinate for 4-6 hrs.
Grill carrots on an open grill, basting occasionally. 
Grill to heat all the way through and to get some blackened grill marks on each side.


UPDATED INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS
Add cut carrots and marinade to Instant Pot. Attach and seal lid, then cook on MANUAL for 3 minutes.  After doing a Quick Release you can then leave the carrots in the pot until you are ready to grill. 

Marinate the carrots after the pressure has been released for at least 1 hour.  If not grilling soon – remove carrots and marinade and transfer to a container you can store in the fridge.


Notes
Garnish with your favorite Hot Dog toppings.  Goes great with my Vegan BBQ Beans, Vegan Potato Salad, or Vegan Pasta Sal

https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/smoky-vegan-carrot-dogs/print/28174

Dec 31, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Read healing scriptures
* Charles Capps – Concepts of Faith

EXERCISE:
* Vibrating platform, 10 minutes
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/strengthening
* Billy Blanks Kickbox Cardio 20 minutes
* Vibrating platform, again

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* small peach
* olives, chopped cruciferous salad w/ avocado toast
* soycurl fajitas w/ cabbage, veggies, brown rice w/ edamame, pinto beans from scratch, corn tortilla
* pineapple juice

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed