Let the New Challenge Begin!

What are those crazy peeps doing now?  I’m sure that’s what is going through the minds of those who have seen our teaser trailers on facebook.  I mean, seriously, they already don’t eat animals..how can they possibly build any muscle without eating the muscle of others?  They don’t eat cheese or drink milk that was meant for baby calves.  How are they not deficient of calcium and where on God’s earth are they getting their protein?  Wait a minute, does anyone really know what the word is for a protein deficiency?  Have I even heard of anyone deficient of protein (unless they are starving themselves)?  We have already seen them go through that crazy raw food stage.  How painful that was and now they are doing WHAT? 

That’s right.  Eating only potatoes for 22 days.  Didn’t you see the movie The Martian?  Matt Damon lived off of potatoes for 2 years!  The proof dates back to the 1800-1900s where in Poland and Russia that was all they had to live on.  It’s doable and healthy.  There’s a study that took place in the 1920s where a man and woman who were both marathon runners were put on an all potato diet for 6 months.  They found that at the end of the diet they had no desire to change back.  They did not get tired of eating potatoes.  They also declared them in excellent health – protein and all.  Dr. McDougall states that the most convincing evidence to the starch based diet is this: “All large populations of trim, healthy people, throughout verifiable human history, have obtained the bulk of their calories from starch”.

Spud Fit

There is a guy in Melbourne, Austrailia who started eating only potatoes on Jan 1 2016 and is taking it through the end of the year.  You may have seen him on the news.  His website is www.spudfit.com and he is interviewed on one of the latest Rich Roll podcasts.  You can click it on your computer and listen from this link:  Rich Roll Interview.  If you have an iphone download the Rich Roll Podcast app (free) and listen in.  Or if you have an LG subscribe to his podcast on Google play.  It’s the podcast with Andrew Taylor.  Andrew started a youtube channel called Spud Fit that vlogs his journey for the year.  His first vlog shows him after having bought pounds and pounds of potatoes and he’s walking home.  Depressed, deflated and desperate for a change.  For him it was a break from the food addiction cycle.  Long story short he has lost over 100 pounds, cured himself from depression and anxiety, brought his cholesterol and blood pressure to normal levels, cured his joint pains, sleeps better and has better mental clarity.  Check out his story!

There are several really good reasons in general for going all spud for a spell that we would like to show people who are struggling with their health:

- it cuts out all decision fatigue.  What are we going to eat?  Potatoes.  Simple.
- it’s cheap!  Cliff and I bought enough potatoes for at least a week on $35!  That’s total for both of us!
- the potato has everything you need:  protein, fat, carbs, vitamins and minerals.  Just need to get your B12 from a different source.  May I recommend a super yummy energy drink that provides all of your B12 and other ingredients to promote healthy brain activity?  Axio (regular or decaf)
- it’s a great way to cut any bad habits and take your mind off of food for a little while.  Can life go on???

So why are WE doing it?  

- Curiosity of course.  The whole time we are listening to the podcast we are thinking – oh yeah we are going to do this!  Cliff could hardly wait which was interesting…  I’ll let him tell his story on our youtube videos
- Cure food addictions.  Granted we try to eat healthy lots.  Our relationship with food still needs some tweaking.  And quite possibly a therapist.  Eating potatoes for 21 days should cure us from any physical food addictions which will be helpful in getting through the holidays.  We will continue to work on the mental side with meditation and positive stuff.  I’ll share more later..
- Now come on, how nice would it be to actually LOSE weight in December?  That might be a first in 40 years.  No I’m not 40.  I’m 44 but I’m convinced I’ve been on a diet since I was 4.  No one can convince me otherwise.
- The decision fatigue mentioned earlier would be nice to eliminate this time of year.  Nothing to worry about when going to a party.  BYOP!

So for anyone who wants to do this challenge with us – the only thing holding you back is YOU!  It’s 21 days!  Anyone can do anything for 21 days right?  And did I mention how cheap it is? 

The RULES:

1. Get Medical clearance if you have many illnesses.  I don’t want to be responsible for anything crazy happening to you.
2. Take a B-12 supplement or drink this!  Axio (regular or decaf)        
3. What you can eat: all kinds of potatoes including sweet potatoes.  Minimal herbs, spices, salt, pepper, potato flour.  Minimal low fat sauces like ketchup, BBQ sauce, sriracha, chili sauce, sweet chili sauce, fat free mustard, any other plant based sauces or toppings that are low in fat.  Low fat plant based milk such as soy, almond, rice, oat milk for making mashed potatoes.
4. What you Can’t Eat:  Anything else!  No oils, including olive or coconut oil, no coconut milk, coconut cream or any other coconut products.  No nuts or seeds.
5. What you can drink:  Water, tea, coffee with low fat milk.  Kombucha (thank the good Lord)
6. What you can’t drink:  Anything else including juices, smoothies, soft drinks, etc
7. Do not count calories or restrict yourself.  Eat every time you get hungry!  (👍👍👍👍👍👍)

So that’s it!  Started today and ends on 12/21.  I took blood work as you saw in the video and will be doing it again after the 21 days (actually 22 days but whatever).   Join us as we journey through another phase to see what it feels like to be Spud Fit!  Interviews, recipes, meal plans and testimonials to come!