Did you know that over 246 million people suffer from diabetes in America?
I am not a doctor, in fact I don’t even play one of TV.  What I found out on my raw food quest for health today was very exciting.

I am not even a diabetic but know many folks who suffer with it and just wanted to spread some news. I know you are probably thinking man this is a joke right?

But it is not a joke or gimmick or plan to bate you in for the sale. This my friends is life as Mr. Meltdown himself sees it.

I am getting to the point of understanding food and that is so darn exciting for me. When you think of food we sometimes forget about the good stuff like fruits, vegetables & nuts.

This is what God has placed here for us to eat right?

So why do we look at scientist to kill us with inventions of toxic death on a bun? I know it might sound extreme but we are putting chemicals in our bodies that harm us. I think that is extreme as you can get right? What sucks is food is extremely addictive to us humans.

I am not any different when it comes to this fact. But I am now getting more aware because of my research and find that food can also cure diseases like Diabetes.

Eating right is the answer to many things and I am sure glad that I am heading the right direction. Check out this clip above from the movie Simply Raw and let me know if it makes you think about change like I am thinking about change?

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Making a commitment to have healthier eating habits is a tough one. Knowing how to implement that commitment may be even harder. Where do you start? What foods should you eat, and which ones should you stay away from? These are all questions you should answer before going out to the grocery store.

We need nutrients to survive. We need vitamins, minerals and calories everyday. There are two types of nutrients. Micronutrients are our vitamins and minerals and macronutrients are where our calories come from. The three types of macronutrients are fat, carbohydrates and proteins.

Many people think that all fats are bad and recently started thinking all carbohydrates are bad too. That leaves us with just protein. If this were the case, our diets wouldn’t be very enjoyable. Fortunately not all fats are bad and the same goes for carbohydrates.

With all the negative publicity recently, you might be afraid to eat any carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are our main fuel source. Our brain can’t use anything else to power itself with and our muscles will work the best on it. Don’t deprive yourself of it. Carbohydrates that you should stay away from are simple sugars that are found in candy, sodas and many snacks. Good carbohydrates such as whole wheats and fruits will keep you energized throughout the day and avoid sugar highs and lows.

Fats are also very important. Without fat, our body wouldn’t be able to utilize some of the vitamins we consume. Fat is found in our cell walls and make up a big part of hormones. Fats you should avoid are saturated fats that come in meat, milk and dairy products. Every one should consume good (unsaturated fats) that come from plant sources such as nuts and olives.

I guess that is why I am trying to keep it raw so I can eliminate the guess work. The way I see it is I know I am getting proper nutrients if I am eating fresh sources of nutrition everyday. :0)

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GETTING TO KNOW MR. MELTDOWN

Today I was thinking about what would be the most effective method of losing weight. I wanted to find a more practical approach that is less mentally straining. You know it is so easy sometimes to acknowledge you have an eating disorder, but when you have to commit to living and eating right is when it gets hard.

Since I have started this diet and had a visualization of becoming fit, things have been uphill. There are times that my subconscious mind may play tricks on me. I may start the day feeling like this diet is easy and then later feel like I can eat anything in sight.

I know that getting this way did not happen overnight and it will not come off that way either. But sometimes I do wish that this change would not seem like such a mountain to climb.

BACK IN THE DAY

I remember like it was yesterday how I used to read Muscle and Fitness magazines and was so inspired buy my heroes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Lee Haney.

These guys made me want to look like them and impress all the ladies with my amazing body.

I worked out hard and eat right and even looked great with my shirt off. I could shop where ever I wanted for close and never had problems sitting in public seats. I was fit and did not even realize how lucky I was to be fit because I was in the skin. But things changed and I refuse to use the excuse that “I got older and that is why I am fat.”

I got fat because I was so popular and over confident that I just did not care to keep up the maintenance of fitness and good health practices.

THE FAT MAN SINGS

I was also a very popular musician and produced music for many popular artists in the recording industry. I remember in the 90’s being introduced to this dude, I will not mention his name right now, who at the time had a hit record. He invited me to his studio one day to work on a session with another rap artist who had a record out and was working on his album. This was before CD’s became as popular as they are now LOL. My input and production skills got me in and the rest was history!

I became best friends with an artist who had a hit record so I inherited some of that fame for being his best friend. Don’t get me wrong we became real friends like brothers and were tight! I was all of a sudden eating with people I read about in Word Up magazine and saw on TV.

I found myself even dating some pop artist and found myself in the studio 24 -7 eating pizza and not working out anymore. My life was a dream and I was living fast and just did not have time to worry about my health. I am telling you that lifestyle of music and also dating a TV personality and eventually doing some shows with her was seductive as hell. Then to top it off my best friend and I formed a singing group and signed a recording contract. It was moving soooo fast I am telling you.

I went from Derek the average guy to living the life that most young men dream of including me before I got my VIP pass to the fast life.

THE BIG WEIGHT GAIN

I started to pick up weight and did not even realize it. I saw my six pack turn into a keg and did not care because I was living the life! As you know all good things must come to an end.

Time moved on and my best friend got married and then I got married and then we drifted on to our own ways. Now I am divorced and still have some youth left in me I am finding that I want the old me back. You know the part of me that cares about my health and would not be seen on the summer streets without wearing just a tank top and jeans.

I just want to live life again without fear of feeling like my weight is an issue. This is why I am pushing so hard to reach my mini goals. I guess losing my mother and sister also played a huge part of me deciding to lose this weight once and for all. It is such a crazy life we live then you find it is all gone in a blink of an eye wondering where it all went.

I know now as an adult that nothing lasts forever. One thing I do know is if I lose weight and get in shape I will be here, on earth, long enough to have a second chance at life and I feel that I am “WORTH THE EFFORT”.

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You know sometimes in life we all go through things that can make people form opinions about us.

People sometimes still look at me and judge me just because I’m overweight without getting to know me first.

The fact that I am over weight made me feel like giving up many times before and even some times still to this day.

But I continue because I know my mother and sister may not be on earth but they are in heaven watching over me.

Today I was feeling a little like I just needed to hear something positive and came across this video of Steve Harvey giving real testimony.

I just wanted to share it with all of you because it made me understand that it is OK to go through things.

So if the message from this video reaches someone who just needed to hear something positive  today then I would guess it has served it’s purpose.

If this video has touched anyone like it touched me then let me know, I would like to hear about it. God bless you guys and I will chat with you later.

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You know it was once said “that with great power comes great responsibility.”
But what about the one average dude like me with limited power over things like obesity?
On my journey to becoming fit, I have found many things about myself that I like and a few things that was not so pleasant.
For example, I find that I am less irritable with a full belly. Then I figured out when I am a little hungry I develop a little attitude at times.
But I have found, through this life change of eating I tend to have more self respect and discipline.
For example when I shop now I read labels and I don’t eat sugar at all now unless it comes in the form of fruit.
When I am tempted to have fried foods I just don’t think it is as important as living longer and feeding my body real nourishments instead of toxic garbage!
Now don’t get me wrong, this is life and I do have my weak moments, but I am clear in my thoughts about health and that makes me a better thinker.
I believe that action is what separates us from being successful and being a complete damn failure at anything we do in life including weight loss.
I think that the magic of fat loss comes with an understanding that you and you alone have the power of change. I can’t blame anyone but myself if I don’t lose this weight and fail at reaching my goals.
When I think of it I realize that just like anything else in life that truly matters most.
IF YOU WANT IT BAD ENOUGH THEN YOU WILL GO AND GET IT!
RIGHT?
So when you look at my videos and read this blog, make no mistakes about it that Mr. Meltdown is just like you!
I am living every single day and every minute of my life on a battle to lose weight but I want is bad enough not to give up.
I realized today for that first time that I do have the power and had it the whole time. I have the power to make change in make life. How great is that?
That is my own definition of the saying, “WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY”.

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