Robert Z Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Boy oh boy, can I relate to this! 100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310 lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn’t end well— with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn’t far behind. Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe’s personal mission to regain his health. Watch Fat Sick & Nearly Dead | Reboot With Joe 2 Link to post Share on other sites
lollipopspot Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I've personally seen people lose a lot of weight on Dr. Fuhrman's 'Eat to Live' program I think the movie is also free on Hulu. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GoreSP Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I just don't like that it promotes drinking only juice for so long. It's basically acceptable anorexia. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Robert Z Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 I just don't like that it promotes drinking only juice for so long. It's basically acceptable anorexia. I didn't go the juicing route and do wonder about the concentration of vitamins and minerals. I tend to cringe when I think about taking 1000% or 2000% of the RDA of anything, which is what often happens. I also chose to lose weight relatively slowly. I didn't want to have loose skin problems. It is also healthier to go slowly and steadily. I had dramatic losses at first but then continually tapered off over the next two years until the losses all but stopped and I was finally at my ideal weight, which I never, never, never, thought I could reach. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
GoreSP Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I didn't go the juicing route and do wonder about the concentration of vitamins and minerals. I tend to cringe when I think about taking 1000% or 2000% of the RDA of anything, which is what often happens. I also chose to lose weight relatively slowly. I didn't want to have loose skin problems. It is also healthier to go slowly and steadily. I had dramatic losses at first but then continually tapered off over the next two years until the losses all but stopped and I was finally at my ideal weight, which I never, never, never, thought I could reach. Good for you! The vitamin concentration is those juices are disputed. Most vitamins are water soluble so you just pee the excess. But drinking only juice? Can't be good ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Anela Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I first watched it on Hulu, and then on netflix. I liked it - found it inspiring. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Robert Z Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Good for you! The vitamin concentration is those juices are disputed. Most vitamins are water soluble so you just pee the excess. But drinking only juice? Can't be good ... Thanks. Most but not all But are you in danger of getting too much of these important nutrients? And can these overloads hurt you? Yes, if you're routinely taking megadoses. For instance, too much vitamin C or zinc could cause nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Too much selenium could lead to problems including hair loss, gastrointestinal upset, fatigue, and mild nerve damage. Most people aren't getting megadoses. Still, if you eat a fortified cereal at breakfast, grab an energy bar between meals, have enriched pasta for dinner, and take a daily multivitamin, you could easily be over the recommended daily intake of a host of nutrients. When it comes to vitamins and minerals, more is not necessarily better. Here's what you need to know to avoid overdoing it... Taking Too Many Vitamins? Side Effects of Vitamin Overdosing Link to post Share on other sites
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