Jan 10, 2014

Plant Based Diet Update

Over three years ago Robyn and I embarked on a life saving (hopefully) change in diet.
I had been diagnosed with two blocked coronary arteries that could not be stented.
This diagnosis came as a hell of a shock as we/ I had led a very healthy lifestyle for most of our adult life (Exercise a plenty, Mediterranean diet)
Then one day out of the blue....chest pain. It literally stopped me in my tracks!
Many medical experiences later we were left with meds as the only option as far as doctors were concerned.
However our own research found that there was another way even reversal! A plant based diet. 
ch)Within a few weeks of following this advise I was back riding my bike and doing all the things I love to do.
Dr Esselstyn's book we follow LINK
The challenge of our new way of eating was significant. Robyn, bless her, was fully on board. For her it meant a hell of a big change in that all her "famous" food recipes  loved by the family and me were out the door.
A long story short we now eat well and tastefully thanks to what we have learnt from the people in the medical profession like Dr Esselstyn.
In the last few days I found this web site and have included it here as I believe this approach may become the approach in future. It is slightly less demanding than our current approach and way more realistic for most people in my opinion.
Take a look and decide for yourself. If time is short just take a look at the conclusions.

Nessy

This bridge could be well suited to a certain Loch in Scotland

Tuakau Bridge

This concrete bridge was built in 1933 and is an important part of rural Frankton district access to the west coast across the Waikato river.
I love the beautiful shape. 
 Check out the left hand pillar
A very rural community out that way
 Local Maori kids train in their waka on the river

Black Sands & Surf

Port Waikato on the West coast is an old world Kiwi holiday spot.
Life is all about the sea (Tasman) and river (Waikato)
Down on Sunset beach its black sand and waves and wind from Australia.
Looking South
Looking North. The Waikato river exits to the sea just before the far headland This scene is so foreign to us east coast white beach lovers.


Sunset Beach. A life guard even!
 
  Artistic fence. Stops you walking off the cliff!
 Rob

Jan 5, 2014

First Things

 Cruise ship arrives at Mt Maunganui and passengers flood out to check out local sights.
In less than a minute they are at typical Kiwi TipTop ice cream outlet
 Then we have the locals fishing nearby 
And further on water toys for hire and NO people!
It must look and feel like paradise to many and boring like hell to others. We love it of course.

Provincial Rugby Sevens

Blake Park Mt Maunganui
Some moments from a hot day with fast action.









Jan 3, 2014

In Our Own Zone

When we have family get-to's its interesting to see how we all can sit around and enjoy the company and feel relaxed enough to do your own thing.

Jan 2, 2014

Summer Mount Last Day Of 2013

 Taken from the top of Mauao (Mt Maunganui) 
Click on this image for a LARGE look

Jan 1, 2014

Little Bugger

I think this is a Harlequin bug. Comes in many forms and is a pest apparently.
Kind of pretty I thought.

Pilot Bay

New Dingy stands