The other thing is that since I started exercising and eating better (not great, just better), just recently mind you, that I have slept better and actually require less sleep than I did before. There’s a half hour right for exercise right there.

As far as diet, I cut calories the first sixty or seventy pounds. Then, I hit a plateau. I’ve been doing low carb for the past six months and I’ve lost an additional 30+ pounds. I know a lot of folks have trouble sticking to low carb but I do not, I feel a lot better on it.

I think we should anything we can to stay healthy, but I also think we need to be aware that there are factors beyond our control and stop blaming ourselves and others for getting sick. I’ve seen people who ate and did whatever they wanted live into their 90s, and otherwise healthy people drop dead of congenital or inherited issues. Sometimes life makes no sense at all.

For me the choice is gym or nothing. I can walk, but its not nearly enough exercise MY body needs to stay fit and in shape. My body grew out of using light weights at home. I can leg press 400lbs, 100 lb dead lifts, etc and there is no way I could do that at home.

I was a night owl and became a morning person after going Paleo and eating before 6.

And the immune system is in high gear because of all the “new” stuff that we eat (new in an evolutionary sense): for most of our evolution, we didn’t eat grains (glutens in some), dairy, etc. It puts you immune system in high gear. And your immune system is linked to your blood sugar. Plus, you don’t want your immune system accidentally attacking your own tissues because it’s hyperactive (auto-immune disorders).

Take your favorite disease: type it into google with the words “insulin resistance,” and/or “auto-immune.” It’s scary. It’s one big circle. In sum, start with the Paleo diet (essentially what our bodies were designed to eat), then add in foods one by one and see you look, feel, and perform.

If anyone wants to know about the molecular pathway controlling most of this, shoot me an email. I’d be glad to tell you.

I really recommend the program that I’m on – the name sounds really lame, but it is Michelle Bridges 12 week body transformation, It fits Harry’s Rules 100% and is a good way to ease yourself into 6 days/week exercise. It also demonstrates how to do a lot of the strength training which non-gym rats may be intimidated by.

Despite the name it is not gimmicky at all – simply promotes healthy, balanced eating of real food and lots of exercise. Meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and exercise plans are provided, as well as motivational “mindset” advice. I’ve never been happier in my own skin or felt more confident that I’m living a healthy lifestyle. (I feel obligated to say I have no connection w/ this program other than being a very happy participant) If you’re interested check out the facebook page, I think it gives more flavor of the program than the actual website.

what a disappointment to see such stuff promoted at GRS.