Posts by Keith Doyle18

driftinggull13 said:Bacteria don't just develop resistance overnight.

I truly hope you're right—really, I do—but I’ve spent months playing by the rules, watching the clock, and swallowing those tiny, stinky little pills every eight hours, only to have my lab results come back exactly the same way every single time. 😉
At this point, I'm honestly open to anything—whether it's standard medical practice or those "alternative" approaches.

Double post—my bad!

rustymoose54 and driftinggull13—thank you both for those insightful explanations. Honestly, you’ve actually convinced me that my take on nutrition is perfectly sound and logical, giving me the green light to keep tuning out all those various "diet gurus." I don't have any issues managing my diet, and as for the extra weight I managed to Store Fat this winter, I successfully burned it off over the last few months through regular running.

Something else has been on my mind—it might not be directly related to the main topic, but I'm curious about the link between sugar intake and bacteria in the body.

Since I'm dealing with some bacterial issues—and it's pretty clear I've become resistant to antibiotics at this point—I am currently exploring every possible way to wipe them out. Because of that, I'm wondering: what exactly is the connection between sugar consumption, dairy, and bacterial growth?

Thanks

PS Sandra Hayes88 and dustycanyon6, please hold off on the comments until driftinggull13 and rustymoose54 have had a chance to reply to me.

Susan Miller65 said:Look, let's be real—it isn't some kind of lethal poison.

It’s just garbage.

Now, don't get me wrong—I’m not out here acting like some fanatic advocate for Coke—I certainly don't drink it all the time—but I think there's a legitimate point to it. Like you mentioned earlier (that "clearing out the sediment" effect), it can actually be quite helpful for digestion sometimes—especially if you've been stuck on an IV drip for ten days straight and desperately need to replenish your electrolytes because you haven't been able to keep anything down due to constant vomiting. So, no, my doctor isn't some total lunatic; I'm pretty sure she knows exactly why she recommended it to me.

Susan Miller65 said:Coca-Cola is absolute garbage. 🙂
Honestly, you should steer clear of every single version available—why settle for that junk when there are actually decent, high-quality drinks out there that you could be sipping instead?!

Last year, my doctor actually suggested I have some Coke!

I spent ten days on an IV drip—which completely threw my system out of whack—and wouldn't you know it, the doctor told me that a little bit of Coke might actually help balance my electrolytes back out. 🙂

Look, I’m not claiming Coke is as healthy as a fresh lemonade, but it’s certainly not pure poison either.

Kevin Gonzalez79 said:He goes for regular runs or bike rides—but always on an empty stomach in the morning.

??????? Look, everyone is different—early morning runs might be a perfect fit for some people, but definitely not for others. You have to remember that in the AM, your muscles just aren't as limber; your body hasn't even begun to warm up yet. For someone not used to it, slamming your system with intense cardio right after rolling out of bed can actually be quite a shock to the system...

In my experience... I’ll occasionally head out for an early run myself, but I find my joints handle evening workouts much better—plus, it's significantly easier to get a good stretch in before starting the session.....

PS (and this comes from someone who was seriously into athletics and spent years training at 5:30 AM—so please don't think I'm anti-morning exercise!)—but if we're talking general lifestyle advice, it's probably better to just say "move more and eat less."