Originally posted by DeadFlagBlues
I did something about it by adopting a vegetarian diet. ...And no fad diet got me there.

Glad that works for you, but that would be radical for me.

Originally posted by DeadFlagBlues
I don't work out anymore. I'm as ripped as ever.

That's because being "ripped" is just an expression that reflects your BFP(Body fat percentage). Everyone has a 6 pack abs, we just don't get to see it unless our BFP dips below 10%. That said, I'm still jealous. I have a hard time (mentally) putting myself in that range. Kudos for you.

Originally posted by DeadFlagBlues
...that easy way out just like badge01 and everybody else.

Dude, what easy way out?

My dieting is complete and successful. I'm 195lbs, at 15% bodyfat and can generate 400 watts and ride circles around guys here half my age.

I've got 16" biceps, 17" calves, 22" quads and 32" waist - bodybuilder's physique - at age 50+.

Write back when you're 50 and we'll compare notes, Um'kay?

Originally posted by DeadFlagBlues

In no way would I disrespect you or anybody elses wife. Not that pointing a problem with trying fad diets would be an insult.

no man, everything is cool.
just didn't know what you were saying...thats why i asked....
pointing out a fad diet would not be an insult...just wanted to know if you were talking about my sweetie or not

Probably a simpler way to put it is, you need to be pH balanced, on the alkaline side, not the acidic, but only slightly.

The white sugar, dairy, meat, etc etc thing is basically acid causing.
so supplement your diet with alkaline based foods every day. get the pH balanced and the other organs that use the chemicals your foods are composed of, will respond favorably.

you don't have to stop eating meat, but you do have to balance that pH and since most veggies are naturally more alkaline, it's reasonable to see why they would be good for you.

a real shocker is that organic salt is actually good for you, too. not table salt, but organic crystal salt, and organic sea salt. not in large amounts either. but a pea-sized crystal every couple of days, is good. it feeds the adrenal glands which get worn out from the western diet and lifestyle. table salt has had all the essential minerals and trace minerals removed, and iodine added. i'm allergic to iodine, which means table salt is especially bad for me.





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