unflinchingalva
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Hello everyone. My name is Luke. Been great to read all the lovely things you all post here. Found a friend on Twitter posting about Dr. Peat, and fell in love with his ideas. Bought Kate Deering's book, and have read a decent amount of Dr. Peat's articles. Dr. Peat's stuff really spoke to the issues I am having and seemed to be the only one with answers.
I have some issues I wanted to run past you guys and see where you think I should begin. With so much info out there that Dr. Peat has, it's hard to find a starting point. I have been to the doctor with these issues, but I am in a rural area, and they don't seem to care. They always do blood work and say everything looks fine.
I am a 26yo Male, who stands 6'3 and weighs 225lbs for the record.
Let me give some background.
I was a pretty healthy teen. We didn't have much junk food in the house. No soda, or chips really. My mother liked Trim Healthy Momma and would try to cook us meals each evening. She was a big fan of butter and tried to use wholesome ingredients. Of course, there was the occasional McDonald's trip or pizza night.
Once I turned 18 I took a new job as a parts delivery guy. This is when I think I started to really destroy my body and metabolism. I would pick up 2 green Monsters, and 3-4 Donuts each morning from the gas station. I also started eating fast food more often. KFC and Taco Bell were the new standards in my lunchtime diet. I continued doing this for about 4 years or so. I also picked up smoking during this time. I have since then been a 2 pack a day kind of guy. Even with all this, I maintained around a 180lbs bodyweight.
Now here is where things really took a turn for me.
When I was 21 I developed a pilonidal cyst in my buttcrack. I had it removed surgically. I went septic afterward and went into the hospital for 5 days and was pumped full of "fluids".
I then got a second one, a third, and on and on until I had finally had 8. It was like every 3-6 months my butt would swell due to seemingly minor things. Stub my toe? Butt would swell. Cut my finger? Butt would swell? Catch a cold? Butt would swell. Just over and over and over. 3 times they were removed surgically, and the rest were lanced.
On the 8th I finally saw a new surgeon who removed the "tracks" they leave behind, which my other surgeon did not remove, and I have thankfully been free of them for 2 years now.
Of course, during this time, I was down and out. Slipped into a massive depression. Had to put off so many of my life goals due to this issue. I've been engaged for 7 years, but how can you plan a wedding when you could go in for surgery at any time? Happy to report I am getting Married on Oct 16 thank God.
I was on antibiotics probably 6 months out of the year, and of course, painkillers as well. During these years, my fiancé would do most of the work for our bills, since I was working about half to 3/4 of the year. I would slip into eating junk again since I couldn't cook for myself. I couldn't stand in front of the stove, so Pizza Rolls and the like became commonplace. Still had the issue of donuts and monsters when at work. It was at this time the weight gain, and general "crappy" feeling started to take place. Wake up with headaches, never felt rested, pee all the time, etc, etc
About 2 years ago I decided to get my life in check and started to eat better. Of course, it was all chicken, rice, broccoli, etc I started lifting weights off and on which I am finally sticking with. The Paleo diet saw the best results, from a weight loss of about 20lbs in a couple of months, going from 245 to 225.
Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to get my background out there for clear info.
So here is my current issues in life, and how I think Dr. Peat's ideals will help.
I am cold all the time. Coworkers always say it's hot, and I am freezing to death. I leave the truck A/C we drive for work on 74 or 76 all summer, while they leave theirs in the mid-60s.
I pee all the time. Literally, pee probably 15 to 20 times a day. On rare occasions, I will poop blood after drinking something like a Red Bull for a few days in a row.
Wake up with headaches, unless water consumption was above 50oz that day.
Skinny fat. It's like metabolism has slowed to a creeping halt. Have gone down as far as 1200kcal a day, and only lost like 3lbs in 3 weeks. I know it takes time, but man that seems off.
Recovery from workouts takes forever. When I lift weights, recovery seems to take a bit, and really hurt. When I hit the chest, I feel it all week long.
Some basics I have been following currently.
I eat around 2000 calories a day, which is under maintenance. Carbs around 100g a day, Protein around 150, and fats around 100g.
We avoid PUFA as much as possible.
Beef, collagen, carrots, OJ, etc has become a staple. We're not strictly following Dr. Peat, but we do our best. I would say we're more Paleo + Dairy. We of course eat out on occasions, and still have yet to let go of Friday's "Pizza Night". I guzzle raw eggs, with milk often, and try to have a glass of OJ after lunch.
Lift Heavy weights 3-4 times a week. I do all major lifts, except the bench due to lack of equipment, as well as some accessory lifts.
I drink enough water, but not too much IMO. Around 80oz a day. Add a pinch of Pink Salt to each glass. I drink probably 50oz of black coffee a day.
I take Creatine, Magnoil, and Estroban currently.
I have been to the doctor with the above issues, and they never gave me a good answer of course. Bloodwork-wise, they've only ever said "Your Liver numbers are a little high." and everything else looks okay. Now I have never seen my labs personally though.
I am just wondering where I should start. I am terrified I've given myself diabetes or wrecked my metabolism beyond repair.
I am politely asking if any of you have any pointers on where to begin this journey, or where to focus. I know I am not perfect, and things like Pizza night need to go, and my patience needs to be checked as well. I think I am just needing a little guidance here, and to be told where to focus. I want my kids to avoid crap like this in their life, and so I need to be in peak shape before I can think about having them.
Thanks a bunch.
I have some issues I wanted to run past you guys and see where you think I should begin. With so much info out there that Dr. Peat has, it's hard to find a starting point. I have been to the doctor with these issues, but I am in a rural area, and they don't seem to care. They always do blood work and say everything looks fine.
I am a 26yo Male, who stands 6'3 and weighs 225lbs for the record.
Let me give some background.
I was a pretty healthy teen. We didn't have much junk food in the house. No soda, or chips really. My mother liked Trim Healthy Momma and would try to cook us meals each evening. She was a big fan of butter and tried to use wholesome ingredients. Of course, there was the occasional McDonald's trip or pizza night.
Once I turned 18 I took a new job as a parts delivery guy. This is when I think I started to really destroy my body and metabolism. I would pick up 2 green Monsters, and 3-4 Donuts each morning from the gas station. I also started eating fast food more often. KFC and Taco Bell were the new standards in my lunchtime diet. I continued doing this for about 4 years or so. I also picked up smoking during this time. I have since then been a 2 pack a day kind of guy. Even with all this, I maintained around a 180lbs bodyweight.
Now here is where things really took a turn for me.
When I was 21 I developed a pilonidal cyst in my buttcrack. I had it removed surgically. I went septic afterward and went into the hospital for 5 days and was pumped full of "fluids".
I then got a second one, a third, and on and on until I had finally had 8. It was like every 3-6 months my butt would swell due to seemingly minor things. Stub my toe? Butt would swell. Cut my finger? Butt would swell? Catch a cold? Butt would swell. Just over and over and over. 3 times they were removed surgically, and the rest were lanced.
On the 8th I finally saw a new surgeon who removed the "tracks" they leave behind, which my other surgeon did not remove, and I have thankfully been free of them for 2 years now.
Of course, during this time, I was down and out. Slipped into a massive depression. Had to put off so many of my life goals due to this issue. I've been engaged for 7 years, but how can you plan a wedding when you could go in for surgery at any time? Happy to report I am getting Married on Oct 16 thank God.
I was on antibiotics probably 6 months out of the year, and of course, painkillers as well. During these years, my fiancé would do most of the work for our bills, since I was working about half to 3/4 of the year. I would slip into eating junk again since I couldn't cook for myself. I couldn't stand in front of the stove, so Pizza Rolls and the like became commonplace. Still had the issue of donuts and monsters when at work. It was at this time the weight gain, and general "crappy" feeling started to take place. Wake up with headaches, never felt rested, pee all the time, etc, etc
About 2 years ago I decided to get my life in check and started to eat better. Of course, it was all chicken, rice, broccoli, etc I started lifting weights off and on which I am finally sticking with. The Paleo diet saw the best results, from a weight loss of about 20lbs in a couple of months, going from 245 to 225.
Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to get my background out there for clear info.
So here is my current issues in life, and how I think Dr. Peat's ideals will help.
I am cold all the time. Coworkers always say it's hot, and I am freezing to death. I leave the truck A/C we drive for work on 74 or 76 all summer, while they leave theirs in the mid-60s.
I pee all the time. Literally, pee probably 15 to 20 times a day. On rare occasions, I will poop blood after drinking something like a Red Bull for a few days in a row.
Wake up with headaches, unless water consumption was above 50oz that day.
Skinny fat. It's like metabolism has slowed to a creeping halt. Have gone down as far as 1200kcal a day, and only lost like 3lbs in 3 weeks. I know it takes time, but man that seems off.
Recovery from workouts takes forever. When I lift weights, recovery seems to take a bit, and really hurt. When I hit the chest, I feel it all week long.
Some basics I have been following currently.
I eat around 2000 calories a day, which is under maintenance. Carbs around 100g a day, Protein around 150, and fats around 100g.
We avoid PUFA as much as possible.
Beef, collagen, carrots, OJ, etc has become a staple. We're not strictly following Dr. Peat, but we do our best. I would say we're more Paleo + Dairy. We of course eat out on occasions, and still have yet to let go of Friday's "Pizza Night". I guzzle raw eggs, with milk often, and try to have a glass of OJ after lunch.
Lift Heavy weights 3-4 times a week. I do all major lifts, except the bench due to lack of equipment, as well as some accessory lifts.
I drink enough water, but not too much IMO. Around 80oz a day. Add a pinch of Pink Salt to each glass. I drink probably 50oz of black coffee a day.
I take Creatine, Magnoil, and Estroban currently.
I have been to the doctor with the above issues, and they never gave me a good answer of course. Bloodwork-wise, they've only ever said "Your Liver numbers are a little high." and everything else looks okay. Now I have never seen my labs personally though.
I am just wondering where I should start. I am terrified I've given myself diabetes or wrecked my metabolism beyond repair.
I am politely asking if any of you have any pointers on where to begin this journey, or where to focus. I know I am not perfect, and things like Pizza night need to go, and my patience needs to be checked as well. I think I am just needing a little guidance here, and to be told where to focus. I want my kids to avoid crap like this in their life, and so I need to be in peak shape before I can think about having them.
Thanks a bunch.
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