A realization from failing at this many times - performing a task is rarely difficult. Getting around to start it without worrying about the entire possible and probable chain of events that might happen later on is the real hard part.
For an over-thinker, it is hard not to indulge oneself in all likely scenarios of what might and might not happen in the future, to burden oneself with guilt for not doing something you've agreed with yourself to do, to wonder what is wrong with you if you commit a mistake.
And this is what makes it hard to stick, rather to make discipline a part of your life. The over thinking.
I can relate...
ReplyDelete@Thayse - Thanks :) How do you deal with it then?
DeleteTotally unrelated, but this is in continuation of an earlier discussion.
ReplyDeletePlease watch:
The Dangers of Soy
Thanks for this.
DeleteI must confess that I did not see the video with an unbiased mind. I've read about Dr. Mercola and his work since many years -
http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/?s=joseph+mercola
Obviously, I disagree with much of what he says. Especially his views on vaccines and the importance of supplements.
Having said that, it's important to discuss ideas rather than the person. So I do not hold his other ideas against him when it comes to soy. Maybe he is right about it. I wish he would provide references though. The video you provided comes from here
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/13/soy-controversy-and-health-effects.aspx
Many of the links provided are routed to his own website. And the references sections is simply a transcript of the video.
I am not convinced about the dangers of consuming soy in moderation. Even tofu.
To be honest, I am a bit weary about the entire nutrition and fitness industry. There is no food group left untarnished by claims about its ill-effects on the human body (except perhaps vegetables and fruits, low carb ones at that). Every food or nutrient group goes through this phase of being demonized by groups for various reasons - be it fats, carbohydrates, proteins, salt, sugar, animal products, organic products, milk... You name the product and a search on the internet will reveal something bad about it.
This is not to diss your well-meaning comment about the dangers of soy. My only point is that there is an overwhelming amount of information out there about all kinds of foods, and it cannot be all true for everyone all the time. My solution to this so far has been to not over-think about it ( it's funny that this discussion is happening in comments about a blogpost on overthinking) and eat whatever I can cook and buy in moderation, or as Michael Pollan says 'Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.' Which reminds me, I have to read his book....
Thanks again for your comment and I'd like to hear your thoughts.
The goitrogenic (endocrine disruption/thyroid suppressant) properties of Soy are undisputed and that is reason enough to reject it. This is perhaps the reason it became extinct from the India at some point.
DeleteIn the late 1940s, chemical toxins were used to suppress the thyroid function of pigs, to make them get fatter while consuming less food. When that was found to be carcinogenic, it was then found that corn and soy beans had the same antithyroid effect, causing the animals to be fattened at low cost.
I am a victim of Soy, as I realized after several years. These days, I have turned into a coconut evangelist. Properties of Coconut and Avocado are very different from that of Soy. BTW, the latest issue of Newsweek has this article: Why it's time to ditch the soy milk
I'm glad you found out about the culprit and stopped eating soy.
DeleteI've been luckier in this regard.
At one point,I was very close to being clinically overweight. I made several changes, including starting to eat soy products - mainly tofu and soymilk. The result was a loss of weight and more energy. And I assume many vegans who consume soy products have similar experiences. Obviously, I cannot establish a causal relationship between soy and the positive change without rigorous control of other factors, but I cannot disregard that it did not have adverse effects for me. Also, during brief phases when I went back to unhealthy food and not keeping up my exercise routine, I continued eating soy products. And so far my weight hasn't gone back to those levels.
The point here is, my experience does not invalidate yours. And vice versa. This is what I was driving at in my previous comment - everything cannot be true for everyone all the time. Our bodies react to foods in many ways, what may be good for me might be harmful for you. "Flavonoids (in soy) have been shown to interfere with many aspects of the thyroid hormones synthesis" as a quick look at the literature shows. But I am unconvinced that that should be reason enough for everyone to reject it. It's like saying calcium and vitamin D have been implicated in kidney stone formation, hence they should be rejected. Yes, they should be - but by those who are at risk or already have kidney stones. Generalization has to have lots of caveats and nuances. And moderation usually doesn't hurt unless the substance has an exquisitely harmful effect on you even in small quantities.
I agree with the good qualities of coconut and avocado. There's a fun avocado-egg recipe I've been trying for some weeks. If you eat eggs, you might love this - http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/04/eggs-baked-in-avocado-recipe.html
Have fun and thanks for reading! I appreciate your interest in these discussions.
I agree that we need to rely on our own observations than what studies on animals conclude. In my case, I feel more energetic the day I consume tofu, but sleep quality deteriorates for the next few days. Fermented Soy may be a safer bet:
DeleteWhat’s more, unfermented soy (tofu, soymilk, soy cheese, ice cream, yogurt, soy protein shakes, soy protein isolate) contains high amounts of phytic acid which blocks mineral absorption—particularly calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc; and soy is an unusual protein that is difficult to digest. Soy is also a goitrogen, meaning it depresses thyroid function and interferes with the absorption of thyroid hormones as well as the crucial mineral iodine.
Fermented soy (miso, natto, tempeh, and soy sauce), most commonly eaten in Asian cultures, is easier to digest and contains far less phytic acid.
News you can use:
ReplyDeleteVegan nutrition, the missing ingredient
And if you think other vegans can benefit from it, please share it with them.
(I am a vegetarian, but not vegan)
This is interesting! Never heard about it from this perspective. Perhaps the natural manure that many farmers in India has these benefits too apart from being inexpensive and safer.
DeleteMaharashtra govt closing down Marathi medium schools to provide funds for Madarasas.
ReplyDeleteThis is what Francois Gautier call the #soniagandhian Era
Must read: Tarun Tejpal’s Partial List of Sins
ReplyDeleteGood that this is coming out in the open. Thanks for sharing the link.
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