Anyone have any goals for becoming healthier?

Personally speaking, I want to drop a couple of pounds, build a little more muscle, and most importantly, keep improving my control of my diabetes.

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

I have since November, have lost 35 pounds and got my hormones balanced through diet especially having Resistance Starches at each meal.

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jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@cherokeepatti: Glad those issues have been resolved.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@jfinn298: That starch creates butyrate and the lack of it is linked to some serious health problems, at least 22 scientifically proven including cancer, depression, obesity, blood sugar, allergies, etc. I have a feeling that the pharmaceutical industry/medical establishment knows this and most doctors don't even discuss diet because if people could cure their own problems there wouldn't be enough patients to pay their bills.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@cherokeepatti: Precisely, at the end of the day, it is still a business to the medical industry and their intent is on making $

LukeTheDuke · M

Buy yourself one of those nutri blender things, and start each day with a smoothie of vegetables, fruits, with some nuts and seeds mixed in. It shaped me up and keeps me going to lunch time. Also will give you all the benefits of having plenty of veg in your diet.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@LukeOnTheInternet: Thanks for the recommendation

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

I did a few years ago. Eat less sugar and carbs. Exercise a bit. And you will get there.

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MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

@jfinn298: Ease into. Will stick with it that way.

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

@jfinn298: Apple cider vinegar is great for controlling diabetes.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@MrBrownstone: Absolutely, all changes should be slow and gradual, that is how you assure you will make progress and that progress will stick.

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