Baltimore Coin Show - I Bet You Don't Recognize Me

poorguy

If you've seen me at other shows you know I'm a pretty big guy.

Today, Friday the 13th, I will begin a 30 day fast where the only thing I can consume will be liquid vitamins & supplements (if needed) and water.

Adrian was able to go Six days but I'm gonna up the ante.

Come and see me at the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention.

FinallyHere

Okay skinny....but what's all this for?

And, Adrian was only able to go 6 days?? What's his problem

ziggy29

<< <i>And, Adrian was only able to go 6 days?? What's his problem >>

Snakes can usually go for a week between feedings.

Cladiator

Sure I'll recognize you. You'll be the only guy in a pine box.

AU58WALKERS

YOU SHAVED!

poorguy

<< <i>Okay skinny....but what's all this for?

And, Adrian was only able to go 6 days?? What's his problem >>



Well, I don't think I would be even in the realm of "skinny" even after 30 days. I'm 6'1" with a very wide build and 300 lbs so I've got plenty of reserve fuel to operate on.

What's it for?

Well, it's a combination of detoxification, losing weight, enjoying the euphoric hallucenations, increasing my senses and mental awareness, and seeing how far I can push the limit on controlling my own body. For the last 5 years I haven't treated it fairly well and It is well overdue for a cleansing. Plus, I'll beat Adrian's fasting record and Thiggy will be sending me $100.

Cladiator

I'm going to start having pizzas delivered to you on a daily basis

poorguy

<< <i>I'm going to start having pizzas delivered to you on a daily basis >>



That's fine with me. I'll serve them around the office.

I'm already in the process of conditioning my response to smelling and seeing food to where I get disgusted at the sight and smell of it. It worked before when I conditioned myself to hate sweet foods. I still can't easily eat chocolate or desserts.

Cladiator

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<< <i>I'm going to start having pizzas delivered to you on a daily basis >>



That's fine with me. I'll serve them around the office.

I'm already in the process of conditioning my response to smelling and seeing food to where I get disgusted at the sight and smell of it. It worked before when I conditioned myself to hate sweet foods. I still can't easily eat chocolate or desserts. >>

A Clockwork Orange style huh?

claychaser

Is beer on yout liquid diet?

poorguy

<< <i>Is beer on yout liquid diet?

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Nope. Only water, liquid vitamins & supplements (like electrolytes & protein if I need them). I usually have a drink or two every day before bed so the first weeks of this may be quite painful.

claychaser

I consider beer to be a supplement! Don't they say beer builds better bodies??????

p8nt

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this dangerous and harmful to your metabolism?

Cladiator

<< <i>Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this dangerous and harmful to your metabolism? >>

yup

Leiana

That just doesn't sound very healthy to me.

Be careful!

-Amanda

Barry

When you become a 90 lb weakling, who's going to protect the coins?

coinlieutenant

Brandon,

Might as well skip the vitamins. Water and vitamins in = water and vitamins out.

John

TavernTreasures

Good Luck

IGWT

-- "the only thing I can consume will be liquid vitamins & supplements" --

Go ahead and splurge with vitamins in tablet form.

Coinosaurus

Losing weight is usually a good thing, but I am not sure this is the best way to go about it

CommemDude

Brandon: I have to add my concern about this...prolonged starvation is very unnatural and the body has some nasty ways to compensate, like breaking down muscle, including heart muscle. I am an ER doc and I have seen some dangerous electrolyte imbalances from this kind of fasting....maybe think about a lifelong plan of moderation and meal planning instead?

BlindedByEgo

Many doctors with whom I work believe that detoxification is a myth/scam/fraud. I'm not sure, but the again, I'm not an MD.

Back in 1989 I lost over 50 pounds of fat (242 lbs to 190) in 9 months, with a combination of a SENSIBLE diet, 5 days a week in the gym, and no alcohol.

Since then, I have stayed between 182 and 188, and no longer drink alcohol.

I believe that slow, steady and sensible wins the race. I want to enjoy my coins for a long time

ColonialCoinUnion

Good luck with it Brandon -

PerryHall

<< <i>Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this dangerous and harmful to your metabolism? >>



Yes. It's called anorexia. I hope you're doing this under a doctor's supervision.

dizzyfoxx

Interesting experiment. When it comes to the foods that taste oh so good, remember... 'A moment on the lips, forever on the hips'.

LanLord

Brandon,

why don't you just consume some e-Coli spinach. Same general effect and much quicker

dthigpen

30 days until I win $100.

08HALA20

I would have to agree with others that this is not wise and it is dangerous.

I think 7 days (enough to beat Adrian and win the $100 from Thiggy) is more than enough to cleanse or detox the body.

After the 7 days begin to introduce a wise level of food intake with a once a week fast of 48 hours: Monday 6;00 pm to Wednesday 6:00 pm or some other days.

This combined with a 2 mile fast walk (30 min or quicker) each day. Then gradually decreasing the time needed to finish by alternating walking and running the 2 miles. (walk a 1/4 mile, run a 1/4 etc.)

After a month you will be able to reassess and make more powerful goals.

I am not a doctor, but patience and long term success is wise.


Good luck and keep us posted.

Rookie Joe

kiyote

Poorguy, don't let a buncha skinny doctors talk you into thinkin' you're too big. Those BMI charts are bunk! They're just there to make everyone not Kate Moss's size feel bad.

poorguy

I appreciate the concern. I will be very careful while I'm doing this. It's not like I'm jumping in without doing my homework first. I know for a fact that this can be done and I know the warning signs to look out for. I've got plenty of energy stored up and I know the limits of my body. I've been considering doing this for quite some time. I've never experienced this before and I'm looking forward to both the pains and rewards of it. About the electrolyte imbalance, I've already made sure to use electrolyte supplements if it gets to that point.

I think 7 days (enough to beat Adrian and win the $100 from Thiggy) is more than enough to cleanse or detox the body.

Thig's bet is for the full 30 days. Thanks for the $100 Mista-T.

Pentimento

I don't think there is any way you will win the 100 dollars, but I do like your general thinking. Rules set in stone are a great way to get healthier. Like you and others have said, picking a rule like 'no candy,' 'no booze,' 'no meat except fish,' or whatever vow floats your boat seems to work. Once the cravings are gone, you have (hopefully) improved the overall quality of your diet.

dthigpen

Easiest hundie I'll ever make!

poorguy

<< <i>Easiest hundie I'll ever make! >>



I don't think you know me very well.

Regulated

No more bellydancing.

Rampage

I would love to lose wieght, but I don't think I would quite do it that way. I am a single guy, full time job, part time graduate student, and don't like/know how to cook. So, all I get to do it eat out all the time (and most of the time, it is quick junk stuff). I know that crap is unhealthy and I have not treated my body well for several years.

But, good luck with it.

coindeuce

And you're attempting this on the advice of a trusted physician, right? You're playin' with fire Brandon if otherwise. Not a wise move IMHO if only for the sake of vanity. Try a more balanced diet and vigorous daily exercise. You would be amazed at how many calories are burned simply by walking at a fast pace for 30 minutes a day.
P.S....WTF is the significance of the avatar photo of you in front of a grave marker, man? Some kind of omen?

WoodenJefferson

Brandon...I just found out that this food item will be readily available consession stand...lite & yummy!No butter! Promise!

stman

Seriously, doesn't this belong on the Jenny Craig forum?

MrEureka

Brandon - Looking to impress a couple of belly dancers at the next Atlanta show? Hypothetically, of course.

poorguy

<< <i>Brandon - Looking to impress a couple of belly dancers at the next Atlanta show? Hypothetically, of course. >>



Mmmm. Bellydancers.

P.S....WTF is the significance of the avatar photo of you in front of a grave marker, man? Some kind of omen?

Maybe it is.

This is what I have to look forward to:

Stage 1 of detoxification (Day 1 To Day 2)
On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dl. To restore the blood to the normal glucose level, liver glycogen is converted to glucose and released into the blood. This reserve is enough for half a day. The body then reduces the basal metabolic rate (BMR). The rate of internal chemical activity in resting tissue is lowered to conserve energy. The heart slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen is pulled from the muscle causing some weakness. The first wave of cleansing is usually the worst.

Headaches, dizziness, nausea, bad breath, glazed eyes and a heavily coated tongue are signs of the first stage of cleansing. Hunger can be the most intense in this period unless the enema is used which quickly assists the body into the fasting state by ending digestion in the colon.


Stage 2 of detoxification (Day 3 To Day 7)
Fats, composed of transformed fatty acids, are broken down to release glycerol from the gliceride molecules and are converted to glucose. The skin may become oily as rancid oils are purged from the body. People with problem-free skin may have a few days of pimples or even a boil. A pallid complexion is also a sign of waste in the blood. Ketones are formed by the incomplete oxidation of fats. It is suspected that the ketones in the blood suppress the appetite by affecting the food-satiety center in the hypothalamus. You may feel hungry for the first few days of the fast. This effect is temporary. The desire to eat will disappear. Lack of hunger may last 40 to 60 days, depending on whether you are on water or juice.

The body embraces the fast and the digestive system is able to take a much-needed rest, focusing all of its energies on cleansing and healing. White blood cell and immune system activity increases. You may feel pain in your lungs. The cleansing organs and the lungs are in the process of being repaired. Periodically, the lymphatic system expels mucoid matter through the nose or throat. The volume excreted of this yellow-colored mucus can be shocking. The sinuses go through periods of being clogged, then will totally clear. The breath is still foul and the tongue coated. Within the intestine, the colon is being repaired and impacted feces on the intestinal wall start to loosen.


Stage 3 (Day 8 to Day 15)
On the latter part of an extended fast, you can experience enhanced energy, clear-mindedness and feel better than you have felt since childhood. On the downside, old injuries may become irritated and painful. This is a result of the body's increased ability to heal during fasting. If you had broken your arm 10 years before, there is scar tissue around the break. At the time of the break, the body's ability to heal was directly related to lifestyle. If you lived on a junk-food diet, the body's natural healing ability was compromised.

During fasting, the body's healing process is at optimum efficiency. As the body scours for dead or damaged tissue, the lymphocytes enter the older, damaged tissue secreting substances to dissolve the damaged cells. These substances irritate the nerves in the surrounding region and cause a reoccurrence of aches from previously injured areas that may have disappeared years earlier. The pain is good as the body is completing the healing process. The muscles may become tight and sore due to toxin irritation. The legs can be the worst affected, as toxins accumulate in the legs. Cankers are common in this stage due to the excessive bacteria in the mouth. Daily gargling with salt and water will prevent or heal cankers.


Stage 4 of detoxification (Day 16 to Day 30)
The body is completely adapted to the fasting process. There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing periods can be short with many days of feeling good in between. There are days when the tongue is pink and the breath is fresh. The healing work of the organs is being completed. After the detoxification mechanisms have removed the causative agent or render it harmless, the body works at maximum capacity in tissue proliferation to replace damaged tissue. While a short fast will reduce the symptoms, a longer fast can completely heal. Homeostatic balance is at optimum levels. The lymphatic system is clean except for a rare discharge of mucus through the nose or throat. After day 20, the mind is affected. Heightened clarity and emotional balance are felt at this time. Memory and concentration improve.


Stage 5 of detoxification (Breaking the Fast)
The sticky, toxic, mucoid coating on the intestinal wall is loose, and the first meal frees it from the intestinal wall. Toxins enter the blood through the colon. The gallbladder dumps its waste in a heavy discharge of bile. This can cause an instant bowel movement upon eating followed by intense diarrhea. If the symptoms are too uncomfortable, an enema will help.

coindeuce

Been reading some scientology literature lately?

dragon

Starvation diets are actually about the worst thing to try and take off weight and cleanse the colon of toxins.

poorguy

<< <i>Been reading some scientology literature lately? >>



Nope. I've been saved. I know exactly where I'm going when it's my time.

WoodenJefferson

With all those stages sounds like a Saturn V booster rocket...good luck, well all ne to purge now and then.

coindeuce

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<< <i>Been reading some scientology literature lately? >>



Nope. I've been saved. I know exactly where I'm going when it's my time. >>



I noticed in your avatar that you're standing quite close to where your heading. Isn't that a grave marker in the background?

Dog97

<<<If you've seen me at other shows you know I'm a pretty big guy.>>>
You're a big ugly joker but with a little time & effort you could be as good looking as me.

poorguy

<< <i>Starvation diets are actually about the worst thing to try and take off weight and cleanse the colon of toxins. >>



I've probably done worse. About 6 years ago I ran 21 miles from my town of Elton, LA to Hathaway, LA 14 miles away (there and halfway back). When I got half way back I completely ran out of steam and the summer sun was beating down on me. The only water I could find was in the field ditches on the side of the gravel road I was running on and since I didn't have a shirt (yeah, I'm a dumbazz) I got 2nd degree sunburns on my back and shoulders. That was pretty wild.

coindeuce

delete.

poorguy

I noticed in your avatar that you're standing quite close to where your heading. Isn't that a grave marker in the background?

Yep. It was taken in New Orleans.

cladking

Good luck. I hope you don't need it.

coinlieutenant

Brandon,

I think you need to look into a second opinion as to the metabolic, physical and psychological effects that you listed in a previous post.

If you truly want to lose weight, and purge toxins, it requires a change of life style. This is a lifelong journey, not a month long one.

You very well might have the will power to do this for a month, but I will bet you 100$ that you are back up to your original weight in five years....maximum.

John