Iceman2016
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Hi everyone,
Being a regular lurker here for over a year now, I thought I'd jump in and ask for some help/advice.
I'm male, mid 40s, and since adopting a "peat" oriented diet about six months ago, I have gained approximately 20lbs with virtually all of it being in the stomach area. It's actually freaking my out a little as from my understanding abdominal/android fat accumulation is particularly dangerous with it being highly correlated with heart disease, diabetes, and other metabolic syndrome related health issues. I am about 5'11 and my waist measurement is currently 46 inches (as measured by measuring tape, not by my pant waist size). I was about 175-180lbs when I started peating and am now at 200lbs.
In addition to the weight gain, I have also been experiencing the following other issues:
I haven't been keeping track of my temperature throughout the day but I normally feel cold all the time with cold hands and feet. My resting pulse is definitely low from a peat perspective ranging from the mid 50s to mid 60s.
I unfortunately don't have any lab results to post either though although I know that my testosterone and DHEA have been showing low normal to slightly below normal on and off for the last 15 years or so. Everything else was always "normal" according to the reference ranges however, I have no idea if TSH, prolactin, etc. have been within acceptable ranges from a peat perspective. I plan on getting a full panel of tests done soon and will be posting the results for feedback when I get them.
The only supplements I have been taking consistently have been 2 Alka Seltzers (for the ASA), 500mg niacinamide, and a tablespoon or two of gelatin before bed. I also take vitamin e (400iu gelcap) a couple times a week if I eat out and have a high PUFA meal. I have also taken taurine sporadically anywhere from 1-3g per day 3-5 days a week. I stopped taking the niacinamide about 4 weeks ago.
My diet consists of lots of milk and dairy, orange juice, fruit, occasional liver and oysters, various peat friendly seafood such as shrimp, lobster, mussels, crab, white fish, etc., occasional beef or other muscle meats (which have been reduced to improve phosphate to calcium ratios), gelatin, coffee, limited amounts of rice and potatoes, and occasional amounts of bread and pasta. I have also severely restricted PUFA as much as possible.
Any ideas as to where to begin to reverse this abdominal weight gain and the extreme fatigue? Should I be focusing on defatting my liver before I do anything else as seems to be discussed in this thread: Improving Liver Function Before Going Full Peat? Dealing With Abdominal Fat I remember seeing a post where Haidut has recommended his supplement Lapodin as being particularly effective in connection with reducing abdominal fat. Has anyone had positive experiences in this regard using Lapodin? Are the fatigue and libido issues related to or even caused by the abdominal fat or are they separate issues that need to be dealt with separately?
Any advice or input would be much appreciated!
Being a regular lurker here for over a year now, I thought I'd jump in and ask for some help/advice.
I'm male, mid 40s, and since adopting a "peat" oriented diet about six months ago, I have gained approximately 20lbs with virtually all of it being in the stomach area. It's actually freaking my out a little as from my understanding abdominal/android fat accumulation is particularly dangerous with it being highly correlated with heart disease, diabetes, and other metabolic syndrome related health issues. I am about 5'11 and my waist measurement is currently 46 inches (as measured by measuring tape, not by my pant waist size). I was about 175-180lbs when I started peating and am now at 200lbs.
In addition to the weight gain, I have also been experiencing the following other issues:
- Extreme exhaustion all the time -- I have never been this constantly tired/fatigued in my entire life.
- Extreme lack of libido -- I have never been as disinterested in sex as I am now. I would "engage" about 1-3 times a day 6-7 days a week for most of my 20s and 30s (honestly, this is not an exageration). Now, I either don't have the desire or am too exhausted to follow through or a combination of both.
I haven't been keeping track of my temperature throughout the day but I normally feel cold all the time with cold hands and feet. My resting pulse is definitely low from a peat perspective ranging from the mid 50s to mid 60s.
I unfortunately don't have any lab results to post either though although I know that my testosterone and DHEA have been showing low normal to slightly below normal on and off for the last 15 years or so. Everything else was always "normal" according to the reference ranges however, I have no idea if TSH, prolactin, etc. have been within acceptable ranges from a peat perspective. I plan on getting a full panel of tests done soon and will be posting the results for feedback when I get them.
The only supplements I have been taking consistently have been 2 Alka Seltzers (for the ASA), 500mg niacinamide, and a tablespoon or two of gelatin before bed. I also take vitamin e (400iu gelcap) a couple times a week if I eat out and have a high PUFA meal. I have also taken taurine sporadically anywhere from 1-3g per day 3-5 days a week. I stopped taking the niacinamide about 4 weeks ago.
My diet consists of lots of milk and dairy, orange juice, fruit, occasional liver and oysters, various peat friendly seafood such as shrimp, lobster, mussels, crab, white fish, etc., occasional beef or other muscle meats (which have been reduced to improve phosphate to calcium ratios), gelatin, coffee, limited amounts of rice and potatoes, and occasional amounts of bread and pasta. I have also severely restricted PUFA as much as possible.
Any ideas as to where to begin to reverse this abdominal weight gain and the extreme fatigue? Should I be focusing on defatting my liver before I do anything else as seems to be discussed in this thread: Improving Liver Function Before Going Full Peat? Dealing With Abdominal Fat I remember seeing a post where Haidut has recommended his supplement Lapodin as being particularly effective in connection with reducing abdominal fat. Has anyone had positive experiences in this regard using Lapodin? Are the fatigue and libido issues related to or even caused by the abdominal fat or are they separate issues that need to be dealt with separately?
Any advice or input would be much appreciated!