I Quit Caffeine For 60 Days!

As you may know, back on September 16th, 2020 I decided I was going to go a full 60 days without caffeine.

Today is the 60th day, and I’m here to tell you how it was, if I cheated, how I benefited or didn’t benefit, and what the experience was like overall. Basically, is quitting caffeine worth it?

Let’s get into it!

1st of all, I had told you I was going to see if I could increase our income, so did I?

The answer is, I didn’t increase our income a lot, but I did get almost all the way through a real estate course I had started, and I will probably be finished with the final section of the course this week.

So at least I have potentially opened up a new door for income.

In addition, I did meditate almost every day during the 60 days, which did seem to help me deal without the caffeine, and it probably helped me in other ways as well.

Let’s get into some of what I expected to happen as a result of quitting caffeine.

I expected to be super healthy during the time I wasn’t drinking caffeine. I thought I’d feel way better.

The truth is, I did feel more stable or grounded, overall, but I didn’t feel as good as I expected to.

That being said, I learned that as long as you’re addicted to something, it’s easy to think that addiction is the cause of most of your problems, and I don’t think that’s true anymore.

Quitting Caffeine for 60 days did help with some things though.

The 1st and most obvious 1 for me is that I slept better overall.

I also noticed I didn’t feel stress in my body as much. For example sometimes at night, my legs would feel like they needed to move when I was in bed and it made it difficult to sleep. I don’t think I had that problem at all during these last 60 days.

In addition, realizing not all my problems were related to caffeine made it easier to look deeper and see myself more honestly.

In regard to physical performance, I have improved overall in my strength and endurance. I’m not sure if that has anything to do with not having caffeine; It could be related to the fact that I’ve been training longer, but there might be a relationship between the physical improvements and not having caffeine.

So Did I Cheat?

I think I kind of did cheat during the 1st 30 days, so let me explain.

I drank hot chocolate 9 times during the 1st 30 days. Do you consider that cheating?

I had justified it, thinking it has far less caffeine than tea, but I ended up feeling guilty, and I decided the final 30 days would not include anymore Hot Chocolate.

What is interesting is, even though there is less caffeine in hot chocolate, I had withdrawals each time I had it and didn’t have it after, and it was like a roller coaster.

It made me more aware of how seriously caffeine affects me, even in small amounts.

The final 30 days were much easier than the 1st 30 without the ups and downs caused by the hot chocolate in the 1st 30 days.

I can say there are 2 sure benefits that could be worth quitting caffeine for or at least have a break from it periodically.

The 1st is having fewer ups and downs and being more steady in general. With that feeling, I realized I was looking forward to things that were generally good for me, and I wasn’t getting sidetracked by caffeine. I did more of what’s important to me.

The other is the self-confidence gained. This is kind of spiritual, but when you don’t give in to compulsions, you are forced to deal with whatever is going on with yourself at a deeper level.

That could translate into doing what’s truly important to you, or just doing what you need to do. One way or another, that builds self-confidence on a foundational level.

So what’s the verdict? Will I drink caffeine again after not having it for 60 days?

The answer is probably yes. I have enjoyed tea, and I don’t think I want to give it up completely, at least at this point.

That being said, maybe when I drink caffeinated tea again, I’ll realize I don’t want to have it as often because of how it affects me.

The bottom line is, I’m not worse off for having quit caffeine for the time I have, and I’ve moved a little closer to greater income as a result of the knowledge I’ve gained while I wasn’t drinking tea with caffeine. I’m definitely thankful for this experience.

So what about you? Do you see yourself taking a break from or quitting caffeine?

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Bart Kay Vs Gil Carvalho | A Review Of Vegan Nutritional Advice With An Ex-Vegan

Today I had a talk with Bart Kay. We watched a video by Dr. Gil Carvalho while Bart critiqued Gil’s advice.

You might be shocked at what Bart had to say. If you’ve bought into the ideological teachings of Veganism, you’ll probably even be mad.

Whatever you believe about food and nutrition science, the things Bart says will make you question just how much you know.

This is my 2nd time creating a video with Bart. I respect his views and his mission. He’s “a former senior lecturer in clinical physiology (both cardiovascular and respiratory), and in exercise physiology, nutrition, research methods, and statistics. “Part of Bart’s mission is to set the record straight about the facts and fallacies in Nutrition and physiology!” Quotes from Bart’s Youtube channel, BartKay – Nutrition Science Watchdog

I like that Bart says exactly what he thinks.

Below is the main video we critiqued. Under the video I’ve added direct quotes from Dr. Gil Carvalho, and I’ve included the minute marks in the videos where I got the quotes from.

Gil Carvalho, MD PhD

Professional scientist answers nutrition questions

2:25 Minute Mark “Saturated Fat Raises Our Cholesterol Levels And Our Risk Of Heart Disease, That’s Established.”

3:45 Minute Mark: Regarding Eggs compared to oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. “So if we are talking oatmeal and fruit, yeah, that’s going to be more health promoting.”

5:00 Minute Mark: “The more saturated fat you eat, the higher your blood cholesterol level, up to that very high end range where it starts to level off.” My question. Is it safe to go that higher level, or is it a concern at all?

5:20 Minute Mark: The experts are in agreement that raising our HDL, what people call our good cholesterol doesn’t really help, doesn’t lower our risk of heart disease? Is there any truth in this?

5:40 Minute Mark: Do we need to eat meat to be healthy? “The truth is, we don’t; We can be very healthy without meat, or even any animal product.” 6:08 Minute Mark: “Don’t let anybody tell you that you need to eat meat.”

6:16 Minute Mark: There’s no nutrient in meat that we can’t find somewhere else.” “It’s absolutely a choice.”

6:46 Minute Mark: You’re getting more protein than you need, whether you choose to eat animal products, or not.”

7:38 Minute Mark: “Same with calcium; you can get it from animal products, like dairy, or you can get it from plants, your call.” “Some of the richest sources of calcium are plants; things like Kale, Collard Greens. They have more calcium than milk, and it’s actually more bioavailable.”

8:12 Minute Mark: Regarding Iron: “You can get it from animals or plants; Plenty or iron in both.”

8:25 Minute Mark: “Heme iron is a pro-oxidant that’s been linked to a number of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.”

9:19 Minute Mark: “What’s the deal with vegetarianism/veganism? Is it healthy?” “Yes, it can be an extremely healthy lifestyle; No, you’re not going to be deficient in any nutrients, and you may be at lower risk for some common diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, for example

10:04 Minute Mark: Regarding B12 “B12 Deficiency is surprisingly common, even among people who eat animal products.” “There’s 3 basic sources of B12, animal foods, fortified foods, and supplements; and they’re all equally effective.” “It’s a personal choice.”

10:46 Minute Mark: “So the science just keeps revealing new risks associated with the consumption of animal foods.” 11:02 Minute Mark: “As the amount of and frequency of consumption of animal products rises, the risk of disease also rises.”

11:24: “What’s important is that you try to get the bulk of your nutrients, and the bulk of your calories from whole plants.”

Regarding Studies on Meat: 11:54 Minute Mark: “So the general picture is pretty clear, which is why the recommendations are so consistent; To favor fruits and vegetables and legumes and whole grains, and go easy on the saturated fat and the cholesterol”

Generally Dr Gil is recommending that people try to keep their cholesterol low. Should people want lower cholesterol?

What our ancestors ate doesn’t matter | Keep’n it simple:

2:30 Minute Mark: “Not eating enough whole grains is one of the main causes of disease and death world wide”

3:15 Minute Mark: “The modern scientific evidence says we don’t need meat.” 3:26 Minute Mark “Ideally we want to try to get most of our calories, including protein, from whole plants.”

The Game Changers | Addressing the Controversy

4:30 Minute Mark: “Every leading expert or nutrition scientist will tell you essentially the same thing; Lots of fruits and vegetables, and go easy on the processed foods, red meat, and high fat dairy.”

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Here’s my original interview with Bart Kay

My Kroger Stores Healthy Grocery List In Video

If you’re looking for the best value on healthy foods at City Market, King Soopers, or one of the many Kroger stores, you’ve come to the right place.

In today’s Things Very Good video I take you into City Market with me and show you my wife’s and my favorite deals on healthy foods.

More Than 36 Years Combined Experience Of Finding The Best Deals On Healthy Foods

My wife and I have been searching for great deals on Healthy foods long enough to know what the best deals on quality healthy choices are.

• We were Vegan for many years so we learned how to source all of the best deals on Plant-Based Foods over the years.
• When we started to Eat animal foods again we wanted to do it as healthy as possible and gained a lot of experience sourcing the best animal foods available at the best prices.

We desire to share our experience with you so you can eat healthy without having to pay too much.

I hope you enjoy our video and take advantage of the great deals we share on healthy foods at Kroger stores.

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Walmart Best Value Healthy Foods

Looking For The Best Walmart Healthy Foods For The Least Money?

I’m sharing my favorite deals for the best Healthy Foods at Walmart with you today.

To give you a little perspective, my Wife and I have been eating as healthy as we can for most of our lives. We’re also always on the lookout for the best deals on the foods we do buy. Over the years, we’ve figured out how to get the best deals available, and that’s what we’re sharing with you.

Does Walmart Have A Lot Of Healthy Foods?

You might also be wondering if our idea of what’s healthy matches yours.

The good thing is we’ve covered the full Spectrum from Vegan to Carnivore foods. Striving to be healthy has led us into different ways of eating over the years, and helped us to find the best deals for whatever way we want to eat.

Walmart has done a pretty good job at making more and more Organic foods available over the years.

You might find more healthy options at some other stores, but Walmart does have enough Healthy foods at great prices to make it well worth shopping there.

Finding the best healthy foods at Walmart could take a significant amount of effort, but our experience will help you find all of the good deals quickly.

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Bart Kay Answers Questions About Diet And Nutrition Science From An Unusual Perspective

Today I interviewed Bart Kay, the Nutrition Science Watchdog on the subjects of Diet and Performance.

I think this interview will be interesting for people that want to get a deeper understanding of what we really know about nutrition and disease.

Bart may surprise you with his understanding. He is a former senior lecturer in clinical physiology (both cardiovascular and respiratory), and in exercise physiology, nutrition, research methods, and statistics.

Bart has published several peer-reviewed research and review articles, as well as book chapters, and More. Part of Bart’s mission is to set the record straight about the facts and fallacies in Nutrition and physiology!

Whether or not you agree with Bart, you’ll most likely be inspired to reconsider what you think you new when it comes to diet, nutrition, and performance.

Here are some of the questions we go through below:

Many people believe a plant-based diet is the most healthy diet, and some people believe a fully vegan diet is optimal. Why are they wrong, and what could go wrong with their health if they follow a diet like this?

What are the top lies circulating Vegan or Plant-Based Diets?

When confronted with the idea that a vegan diet is not healthy, many vegans will refer to vegans they are aware of that have grown up on a vegan or vegetarian diet, and seem very healthy. Examples of the people often referred to as models of health are Nimai Delgado (raised vegetarian and now vegan) and Nina and Randa (They have a channel on Youtube and are the daughters of Jeff Nelson who owns the website VegSource.com)

Many Vegans have come to believe that soaking beans and boiling foods will nullify the effects of anti-nutrients found in plants. Is there some truth in this?

Can anyone thrive on a Vegan Diet?

When it comes to bodybuilding or demanding fitness activities, what types of foods are best for performance and recovery and what’s the most compelling evidence to support this?

What are the ideal foods for human consumption to thrive?

Many people have come to believe cholesterol is the cause of heart disease, and they associate eating animal foods with disease in general. Can you speak about this and explain why it’s not a concern?

Is there a place for fruit in the diet?

Is there an agenda to get people eating more plant foods? If so, are the people promoting this agenda aware that it’s potentially bad for health?

The 2 Types Of Diets Science Truly Supports

There are 2 ways of eating that can work for humans. One seems to be superior to the other, but the jury is still out.

One way is about eating high carbohydrate and very low fat and the other is about eating high fat and very little to no carbohydrates.

I hope you enjoy the interview.

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Here’s another video I did With Bart Kay

What’s good to eat and healthy too?

This simple ex vegan recipe may not appear to be something you’d eat for health, but it tastes great, and it might be good for you.

I’m always looking for the best solutions to being as healthy and fit as possible; I also like to keep things pretty simple.

This meal is something I made up recently and it tasted real good.

Since I started eating more meat, my blood pressure is lower than it’s been in years.

At my last visit to the doctor the nurse told me she doesn’t usually see blood pressure as good as mine all day long.

I’m not bragging; I just think it’s interesting that my blood pressure is so low now, and it was on the rise as a vegan. I’m sure a lot of other factors could have played into this, but it’s interesting nonetheless.

I hope you try and enjoy this food combination. Let me know if you’d like to see more videos like this one on Things Very Good.

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You can also join Shawn Baker’s Carnivore Training System at this LINK!

Is Eating Meat again after being vegan bad for your health?

Is a rise in cholesterol after quitting vegan a bad sign or could it be good?

Today I’m sharing 3 blood tests from when I was Vegan, and 1 from very recently.  The recent blood test from is after I switched to eating animal foods again.

The Vegan tests only show Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and Blood Sugar, but my more recent test shows a much more comprehensive blood panel.

I’m not an expert on reading blood tests, so if you want to chime in with your expertise, please do.

That being said, there’s a big divide between Doctors regarding how to interpret the results of a cholesterol test.

Plant based doctors and some others, will argue that lower cholesterol is always good, but there’s a growing number of Doctors that believe it’s more about Cholesterol ratios, and that higher cholesterol doesn’t always mean health problems are on the horizon.

The evidence regarding the lipid theory is being questioned by groups like the Weston A Price Foundation and many people following Ketogenic and Carnivore Diets.

If you are interested in this argument, you might find the film FAT interesting. It’s available on Amazon Prime.

In the video on this page, you’ll see my actual blood test results, and I give you my opinion, based on what I’ve learned.

On my Dad’s side of the family, a lot of people including my Dad have had heart problems.  My Dad had angina, so it’s surprising to me that I’d be eating more cholesterol foods.

The above being stated, I’m not worried about it.  I think eating quality foods makes a difference, and I can always eat more plant based for a time to get my cholesterol levels down.

Very recently I did a week long experiment of eating only foods from animals.  I became interested in this way of eating as a result of listening to a lot of Ex Vegans, and also a few people that believe eating mostly meat is ideal for humans.

Dr. Shawn Baker, is someone that I respect, and his knowledge and experience really opened me up to eating more animal based foods.

Shawn Baker’s book, The Carnivore Diet, is available at the this link.

You can also join his Carnivore Training program at this link HERE!

What are your thoughts?  Should I be worried about the rise in my cholesterol?  Am I headed down the wrong path.

I’d love to hear what you have to say about what I’ve shared here, or your own experience with changes in your blood related to changes in your diet.  Please share your thoughts below.

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Ex Vegan Tries Carnivore – Will I Make IT?

Ever thought about eating only Meat and other foods derived from Animals?

Eating only meat was far from me a year ago, as I thought it was unhealthy.  I was also Vegan, which made it practically unimaginable.

If you grew up when I did, you probably learned that eating meat was associated with Heart Disease, Cancer and other diseases.

Now, eating Vegan is on the rise, and a lot of experts are promoting it as the best diet for you and the planet.

So Why Eat A Carnivore Diet?

Thanks to a few people I’ve come to learn about, I’ve went away from a Vegan diet to see if eating more animal based foods could benefit my health.

That’s what’s led me to this experiment. After incorporating some animal foods, I did notice some seemingly good changes.

Recently, I started learning about pretty miraculous changes people going on the carnivore diet were experimenting, and that got me even more curious.

I hope you’ll follow me through this experience to gain some insight about the carnivore diet for yourself.

If you’re interested in reading The Carnivore Diet Book, you can pick that up HERE!

You can also join Shawn Baker’s Carnivore Training System at this LINK!

The 1st day eating carnivore was easy, but different than I expected. I’ll be posting videos for the rest of this week if you’re interested in seeing my full experience.

Days 2 & 3 Eating Carnivore

You saw above how my 1st day of carnivore was and now I’ve shared everything I ate on days 2 & 3 in this carnivore update.  More is coming through the week.

My 5K time was not as good as usual, but it might not be related to eating carnivore as I’ve explained in the video.

I’m definitely getting a lot of my calories from organic milk and cream. I’m not sure if many other carnivores are doing this, so I’ll look into that a little more to see if it’s recommended, and report back what I find as the week goes on.

At this point, I don’t feel like it will be hard to make it through the week, but I think I will be happy to have green smoothies and some of my other favorite foods again when this week is over.

On Day 4 Something happens, so don’t forget to check back and see.

So Days 4 & 5 Of My Carnivore Diet Experience Are Live Below Now!

Was that a little bit too much information?

Days 6 & 7 of the Carnivore Diet Experiment have arrived, and this is my best video about the experience so far.  It might even get you laughing.

I’ve included a wrap up the day after finishing a week of eating only animal foods to sum things up.  I also consume my 1st plant source food since I started eating carnivore in the video.

I hope you enjoyed me sharing this week long carnivore experiment with you.

Don’t forget to leave your comments below.

Want to lose weight or get in great shape. Check out my program, Healthy Fit Self HERE!.

If you’re interested in reading The Carnivore Diet Book, you can pick that up HERE!

You can also join Shawn Baker’s Carnivore Training System at this LINK!