Yesterday I posted on Social Media that I checked my blood pressure and resting HR numbers which was 120/78 and my heart rate was 50 beats per minute at rest.
Needless to say, I was quite pleased with those numbers. When I did triathlons in the 1980's I had my lowest resting HR of 44 bpm so now that I weigh more and I'm a lot older, I was psyched over my numbers.
I attribute it to not only my strict conditioning and strength training but also my sick-o disciplined diet for the last six months.
Now I will say this...it is NOT for everyone, and 99% aren't disciplined enough to even attempt it. For me, it was a challenge laid down by my Holistic Doctor (real M.D. that doesn't just look at the snapshot picture and prescribe medication but gives the motion picture and lifestyle consideration and works on the big picture)
So here it is:
Reset Period 6 months
Foods to avoid-
Wheat
Oats
Corn
Dairy (butter and ghee are ok)
nuts
seeds
chips
popcorn
cocoa
alcohol
caffeine
did I say...alcohol?
sugar of all kinds including fruit and dried fruit
Fried, rich or very spicy foods
Nightshade-Solanacea family:
potato
eggplant
tomato
peppers
processed/prepared foods such as pasta or canned soups
Good food choices:
Lots of vegetables. Lightly steamed is best, soups and stews are excellent
Organic meats and wild fish
wild rice (ideally wild harvest)
quinoa
millet
amaranth
avocado
seaweed
berries
coconut, sesame, or olive oil
herbal teas
Lemon/Lime or Basil water- try combining ith a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and drink in the morning and before meals.
I have since added peanut butter back into my diet and a staple when I am hungry.
I am back up to 190 lbs after initially dropping from 210 down to 185. But that five pounds is pretty lean (according to my wife)
Today's Training:
AirDyne: 30 mins
Prowler: 12x50 yds
Deadlift: 30x2x50% of max
actually, it's split into half the reps done conventional and the other half done sumo style.
The idea is to move with no more than three people. (I had my training partner and myself) and to move at a faster pace than a normal dynamic day in order to get the conditioning effect.
Cable Ab Wheel: 3x10x40 lbs
Bike Commute: 27 mins
Run: Sprints: 10x50 yds.