Meat-Obsessed Cowboy Goes Vegan Thanks To The Dr. Oz Show
Filed under: food & drink, television — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 1:46 pm
November 11th 2009
Dr. Oz is changing lives in a BIG way!
On a recent episode of his hit show, the good doctor challenged Rocco, a meat-obsessed cowboy, to a 28-day vegan cleanse. At only 52-years old, Rocco’s blood sugar was at 172, his waist size was 49 and he weighed 265 pounds. When all was said and done, Rocco had the heart of an 85-year-old man. Yikes!
Rocco accepted the challenge to go vegan and by the end of the 28-days had lost 6 inches from his waist, reduced his glucose by 73 pounts to only 99 and lost 30 pounds.
I must say, I always have such a reaction to these kinds of stories. When I was 16, I was a meat-obsessed, unhealthy teenager who weighed a whopping 255 pounds. 9 years of veganism and 75 pounds thinner, I truly the understand the power of a plant-based diet.
Take a second and watch the clip below. I guarantee you’ll be inspired.
Any clue how to find the video with the remainder of the Rocco segment?
Yes, where’s part 2 of this video?
Check out this uplifting and inspiring video on why other people choose vegan: http://veganvideo.org/
While I respect those who find that vegan diets work, I want to add that it’s not for everyone.
I recently switched to a diet with far more red meats and lean meats in it. Before, I was feeling unhealthy, had very low energy, was gaining weight and was very confused about it because I WAS on a primarily vegetarian diet (I’d have a piece of chicken every now and then.) Now I’m full of energy and have been losing weight, and finally feel satisfied. I even sleep better.
Meat in my diet is not a luxury or a mistake–it’s a requirement. And I’m sure I’m not alone.
The thing to take away, I believe, is that your diet *is* important and if you’re sick and not functioning at your best, it’s one of the first things you should look at changing. If you’re already a meat eater, go vegan. If you’re a fast food junkie, get more fresh food in your diet. And if you’re eating lots of salads and ‘healthy’ food and suffering… try a steak.
Also, everybody’s different. We are not all carnivores, we are not all vegetarians, and that’s ok. Don’t judge what works.
completey agree. well put.
I’ve heard this idea before, but as a happy vegan I don’t understand it. I am honestly curious about what you think it is about meat that makes you feel good/healthy, as opposed to a protein-and-iron-rich vegetarian diet.
were you vegan or just vegetarian? dairy products are far more fattening and harmful to our bodies than meat can be. if you were supplementing a lack of meat with tons of cheese, i bet that’s why you didn’t feel great.