Are you over weight?
First, I want to get a blood test done to see what I'm deficient in. Cholesterol and protein should not be an issue and that's for both good and bad cholesterol. Meaning I have plenty of both. So bringing down the bad (VLDL) should be a priority.
There is most definitely a lack of vegetables in my diet. They serve green beans and carrots as sides, and I eat all of them, but that's probably counted as one serving of one vegetable, because the side portion is so small.
I want to cut out meat completely, at least at first, because I feel it'll bring my levels down faster. If I stick to vegetables prepared properly (no butter or oil to cook them in, no ranch dressing to dip them in) for a few months, I should see a noticeable change.
You need fats in your diet though man, olive oil and butter are good for you, just dont burn them. Otherwise take some fish oil supplements, but you NEED fats, careful you dont cut fats out. If you're trying to lose weight, up the protein and fat intake and cut out carbs.
I just hope my labs don't tell me something else. Cancer is on my mind because of some recent events. If it ain't lung (probably not at this point) then it's going to GIT-related. If there's no neoplasia in my GIT, then there's parasites. Something isn't right. I'm cutting out the sugars as well since diabetes is bound to come knocking soon.
My dad drew blood after fasting, at about 2PM one day (a real dick move, but...it's my dad...) and I believe the tests came back fine with my glucose level. But the sugary drinks I drink (which I've really tried cutting back on, especially coke and juice which are never in my house) on occasion still aren't good. For someone that's much healthier than I am, sure, a few a week is fine. But a few a week for someone like me is probably hurting more than helping.
We'll see when I get home. Before I go on this "lifestyle change" rampage, I should probably get a full check up. Can't remember the last time I got one of those.
Anyone know a home-made concoction that could clear out a GIT? There's the stuff they use before colonoscopies, but I'm not doing that, clearly. But something along those lines. Probably not as violent as those, but something to take over the course of the week that will clear out a system?
Just remember, doctors arent all they're cracked up to be man.
If you're trying to lose weight, look into the keto diet. Seriously.
The last thing you want to do is become "skinny fat," which is where you're skinny, but still fat because you have no muscle, so you just look, perform and feel like shit. You need to preserve your muscle mass for healthy living, if you're over weight you probably have decent muscle under there to support that fat. So you just need to strip the fat off and you'll be good.
If you're not over weight I apologise, read between the lines wrong.
I will say this though man, going vegan will not make you lose weight. When it comes to weight, it's not so much what you eat, but how many calories you consume and the macro make up of those calories. If you are serious about losing weight and becoming fit and healthy, and you're dedicated, I can help you, it really isnt hard. It comes down to excersise and a healthy diet, which yes, contains meat.
If on the other hand you dont want to hurt animals, sure, go vegan for that reason.