Big Black, Keto and Proud


(Ron D. Garrett) #21

@240lbfatloss I get where you are coming from but I don’t want this to devolve into a purely racial issue. Thanks for the info but I’m only speaking of to what the current medical community has ascribed to the black person mostly in this country and the topic that you bring up should be for another thread if you like. My main point is to get this info into the black community since as a black man I know how hard it is to get the community that I grew up in to change especially when it comes to disrupting the norms that are in place. I actually agree with the tenants of the article however to expect society to buy into this because of this thread is to simplify the divisions that already exist when we already know how complicated and deep rooted in generational traditions that many of our divided communities are. Simply put most black folk identify with the black community (I can only speak to what I have lived) so until that changes we need to attack the issue within that reality and debate whether it should be that way or not as I said on another day. Today is the day to save lives in any way that we can. Be blessed!


(Ken) #22

Yeah, it was just a little diversion I happen to find interesting. It’s impossible to be a racist once you understand that “Race” doesn’t exist. However, you can still be bigoted against others. This applies to all peoples.


(Ron D. Garrett) #23

I agree my friend!!! I’m a Christian and I can’t for the life of me understand how a true Christian can be racist but there are plenty of them lol. I used to be a jr. Black Panther but that all went away when I joined the Army and learned that my white brothers had my back so I learned to judge people by their character. Hank You for the insight though


#24

Actually, I watched all of Dr. Noakes’ testimony when he was on trial and he said at one point that it might be an adaptive advantage for human babies to be insulin resistant because it caused them to store more fat as fetuses and this would provide the fat energy needed to grow the brain in the first year of life. We so often think of insulin resistance as bad, but it could actually be a really important key to the the development of our species.

I too am black and despite my 80lb weight loss, cannot get my diabetic family to change their diets :unamused:


#25

That’s amazing! Congrats!


(patkjohnson) #26

Hi Ron! Just wanted you to know I’m trying to spread the word about the Health saving Lifestyle that is the Ketogenic Diet. I’ve started a Meetup in my area here in Northern California (Keto East Bay, Eat & Talk Group) and I have a Instagram page @ trikingketo…but as far as getting people of the Afro American Community to get on board …I feel like it’s a long long long way to go for so many…my sister asked me “What is a Carb”:flushed: I have got a few people of color to be interested & I’m committed to SAVE at least one person from the Horror that is Type 2 Diabetes. I constantly talk and teach my 85 yr old Mother because I never want to walk into a room and have my Mom not know who I am…it would break my heart, so I will never tire of teaching her although it can be so frustrating at times. My Husband came on board because I refuse to let him become sick due to his food choices…he thanks me often for enlightening him! I’m on a Journey and it will never end. I’ve lost over 50 lbs but more Important is the fact that 33 yrs ago I was borderline Gestational Diabetes and had I not changed my way of eating in 2009 I would have become Diabetic!! So Thankful for the education I received from Jimmy Moore, Dr Peter Attia, Mark Sisson, 2 Keto Dudes, & many others​:clap:t3::clap:t3::hugs::avocado::bacon:


(Ron D. Garrett) #27

@bkfox1971 I feel you


(Ron D. Garrett) #28

Your, mine, and others story is why I started his thread Thank you and KCKO!!


(Ron D. Garrett) #29

Thank you!!


(Todd Allen) #30

I was a sugar addict and it nearly killed me. I stopped cold turkey and the first couple days the withdrawal was pretty intense. I doubt I would have found the strength on my own but fortunately I wasn’t alone, voices of experience with addiction stiffened my weak rational drive with the strength of emotion.

One that touches me deepest
The Bottle


(Kimberly Richardson) #31

Hi Ron!

I’m so glad you posted this and it seems to be right on time today! You see, I am a health coach who has completely revamped my coaching. I have now started to suggest a more keto eating plan with my clients. I personally have lost about 30lbs eating keto after being diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I now help my clients improve their health using food, and I also help them work with their doctor to decrease or completely eliminate prescription medication. You are so right, our African American community is loathe to accept a new way of eating. I am also a Certified Medical Assistant and I worked in a Podiatry practice where I saw so many diabetics and I knew I had to try to help. So, if I can help at least 1-2 people this way it would be great! Your post is especially on time today because I have been speaking with a potential client and I hope that showing him this could be his own tipping point. Thanks again!


(Brenda) #32

I agree with you Ron and “the dudes” have highlighted in several podcasts that some nationalities are more prone to diabetes (Africans, Australian aborigines, etc.) for many of the reasons eloquently outlined by @240lbfatloss above. These groups could benefit from the keto lifestyle if we could hone the message in a way that would be embraced. Just want you to know that you’re not alone in your concern for POC specifically. Keep calm and keto on!!


#33

Congrats on KETO, as for your skin color, I don’t give a damn! Its not important, and when the rest of society who try to lock themselves into different color and sexual groups finally grasp it, we can all live in peace! KCKO


(Shelley) #34

The reality is, we live in a racist society. Thank you for being an example! I work in a very diverse environment; people notice the way I eat and are open to hearing, but the addiction is strong. Most people are unwilling to change until they are facing dire consequences, but our examples will not be forgotten and they will know where to look when they are ready.
Stay calm and keto on


(Ron D. Garrett) #35

@Wishbone Again, I only responded with this because the Dudes in a podcast asked us to. Be blessed


(Ron D. Garrett) #36

Thank you @Bubblegurl.


(Ron D. Garrett) #37

Thank you @sequoiashelley it’s as if some people deny that though we all wish it weren’t so that there are differences in how segments of our society due to historical cultural norms react to information. Thank you all for your kind and not so kind words.


(Ron D. Garrett) #38

Thank you!


#39

So well said!!


(Ron D. Garrett) #40

Thank you @NewYorkapple