One without the other?
This is purely just ranting from my head. No direction and no research done.
Over the last six months to a year I have changed my diet, lifestyle and general habits considerably.
- I am eating a LOT less meat, from at least 10 meals a week (often more), down to just two or three.
- I am no longer consuming milk, and have cut my general consumption of dairy products down a lot.
- I am eating more fruit and vegetables, and generally trying to stay properly hydrated at all times.
- I am exercising more, specifically weight training.
- I am drinking far less alcohol than I used to, and less regularly too.
As an example, nowadays when I drink alcohol, I really feel it the next day. I used to be able to go out and have at least 20 standard drinks in a night, often many more, and as long as I’d had a decent glass of water before bed I would feel fine the next day. Nowadays I can have a half a dozen drinks and the next day my head is killing me.
Obviously our habits, traditions and general day to day living as humans are brought on by the way our ancestors have lived their lives. Are humans, for example, only able to consume large amounts of alcohol with large amounts of meat? Is it possible that only people that drink milk are able to “handle” smoking better? If you consume predominantly fried foods, is your body able to cope with energy drinks better? Will they have the same affect on you as they do someone who has a diet made up of more fruit and vegetables?
I’m sure there are plenty of foods, drinks, activities and habits that are linked. Complimentary foods if you will.
I think the way that I feel physically is also due predominantly to the fact that I am well hydrated most of the time. It’s like I’m setting a high standard for my body. When I go and have a big night drinking, I’m very dehydrated and by body tells me this by giving me a throbbing headache the next day. After a decent mountain bike ride it will often do the same as I’m usually unable to drink enough water during that time (I can only carry 3 litres with me).
It’s interesting. Not bad, not good, not anything subjective. Just another one of those things I’ve come across and still haven’t figured out what it really means or where it’s relevancy fits in to my life.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:24 am
You’re just getting old
I rarely drink (like months between drinks) these days and if I overindulge it can wipe out the entire next day. Then again, sometimes not, it’s not consistent.
10 years ago I could stagger home at 3:30am and be at work 5 hours later.
January 28th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
If you are doing weight training and cutting back on meat, you will need to find a decent alternative source of protein. Otherwise you’ll probably be treading water. This is shit you might already know but I thought I’d speak up in case you didn’t. Hit me up if you have any gym related questions.
January 28th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Thanks for the comment Guy. I suppose you could say that nowadays I’m in my “experimental” stage when it comes to diet.
I tried the “max protein low carbs” thing a while back. I was down on energy and to be honest I didn’t see the sort of gains that I have over the last few months with a “well balanced” diet.
Regardless, I’m finding that the more I try different things, the more I learn about myself physically. I am finding out what works for me and what doesn’t, which in my opinion is probably the most important aspect of eating/training/living.
Anyway, thanks once again for the comment.
May 28th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Thanks for the comment Guy. I suppose you could say that nowadays I’m in my “experimental” stage when it comes to diet.
I tried the “max protein low carbs” thing a while back. I was down on energy and to be honest I didn’t see the sort of gains that I have over the last few months with a “well balanced” diet.
Regardless, I’m finding that the more I try different things, the more I learn about myself physically. I am finding out what works for me and what doesn’t, which in my opinion is probably the most important aspect of eating/training/living.
Anyway, thanks once again for the comment.
August 5th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
It’s funny but for health reasons too I have done the following:
- Eat more meat (and all kind of cuts and kinds, including bone marrow for the fat)
- Eat more saturated fat (butter, coconut, heavy cream)
- I don’t really drink milk but my consumption of dairy is significant
- Cut all sugar, gluten, soy and poly-unsaturated fats
- Cut alchohol
–> and I choose organic fruits and veggies, organic, grass-fed meat and I rarely eat outside.
I feel great too!
I guess that there are different models/options..
Here is the inspiration:
http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/