Besides the occasional, okay frequent, need for pizza, I’ve been focused on eating well -- eating right. For me, this means giving my body what it needs, not what it wants. One of my greatest obstacles has been changing patterns and habits associated with food.
I just happened upon Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead via Netflix. I think the synopsis from the film ‘s website is fair:
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 310lb 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 & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health.With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long- term, Joe turns to the only option left, the body's ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle.
While talking to more than 500 Americans about food, health and longevity, it's at a truck stop in Arizona where Joe meets a truck driver who suffers from the same rare condition. Phil Staples is morbidly obese weighing in at 429 lbs; a cheeseburger away from a heart-attack. As Joe is recovering his health, Phil begins his own epic journey to get well.
What emerges is nothing short of amazing – an inspiring tale of healing and human connection. Part road trip, part self-help manifesto, FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD defies the traditional documentary format to present an unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realize that the only person who can save them is themselves.
Mainstream opinions and actions toward food consumption presented in this doc are disconcerting. A depressing number of people interviewed were resigned to "die fat and happy" rather than make changes to eat for their health. While this sentiment lingers with me even now, there was a happy ending.
Interesting. Inspiring. I recommend it.
I want to start a juice fast ASAP.
I'll start with 10 days and work my way to 60.
I need to save up for a good juicer!
xoks
I just watched this movie last week!
ReplyDeleteMy roommate's girlfriend and I both started a juice fast yesterday... Everything is going well so far but I think tomorrow will be kinda... ick.
The thing that I'm having to plan around is the fact that my trapeze work is such intense strength work, I'm constantly craving protein so I have to keep that in mind when making my juices.
Oh, awesome! It's great that you started the juice fast. Is it hard to maintain mentally? I was thinking about how it might impact my physical lifestyle, too. The individuals in the movie didn't seem very active while they completed the fast.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of juicer are you using? What is the realistic cost on a daily/weekly basis? I'm curious if you don't mind sharing.