Sean, that's a hiking pole. You need to adjust it to the correct height for you to use the grip and not use it as a walking stick. bring your forearm up so your elbow makes a right angle and that should be correct for your stick height. Happy trails!
Hi Sean, yes, six years ago I was treated for liver cancer due to nonalcoholic fatty liver, a quarter of my liver was removed. I’m doing very well now. I ate at local food places, laced with too many unhealthy fats and sugars, plus I usually had a glass of wine (sugar). I have lost 60 lbs due to eating natural food and feel so much better, as follows: Protein: Lean meat - Chicken - Ground Beef (mincemeat) with only 10% fat, etc. Sugar: I don’t add Sugar unless I’m making a dessert. Dark chocolate - 72% or higher is already 25% sugar and candy chocolate is ~ 80% corn syrup sugar or another garbage ingredients. Milk and half n half, are good sources of protein and energy, a clean natural food. Try a colon health bulk laxatives such as Metamucil or Benefill every day (between meals) for awhile, It will help maximize absorption of nutrients. Avoid as much processed foods or pre-prepared meals, they’re filled with unhealthy ingredients. Avoid bread or baked goods, and cereals, they turn into sugars. Potato’s, try a less Starchy (sugary) spud such as "white Gold" "Yukon gold" (in California). They are creamy when mashed and make tasty mashed potatoes. Now that I’ve lost weight, my B/P has returned to the level of my teens and the only med I take is a minimal dose of medication every other day. Make your own salad dressings with healthy oil such as Xtra virgin (better flavor) Olive oil, I also use Avocado oil for cooking, however I stay away from most other tree nut oils, unless I need to occasionally fry something in a higher temperature oil, such as Grapeseed oil. Analyse the food you like, to see where you will gain the most nutrition and stop buying empty calorie foods. Drink water several times a day to flush things through. Salt: I eliminated salt for the past 50 years (I’m 75) due to hypertension, but have added it back in about 5 years ago and coupled with the weight loss, I can now add salt whenever I wish, while my hypertension is a thing of the past, and often is slightly Low now. Exercise: like you, I haven’t owned a car for many years, so the walking we do is certainly enough for weight loss and general healthiness. I would love to share a picture of my walking cane, it’s an heirloom to leave for another generation, I mounted an antique walking stick knob on the top that came off a walking cane circa 1860’s London (where I was born), the initials engraved are CD , Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens? Raw veggies are harder to digest so steaming (carrots/broccoli), etc improves the flavor and retains more nutrients. I’m trying to eat plain whole milk yogurt instead of over processed ice cream (my weakness). Supplements that most people should use, Vitamin D-3 ~ 5,000 iu/day and Vitamin K-2 ~ 200 Mcg/day. Vegetables and beans: for roughage - Minerals, vitamins. I will go to your account homepage and see if I can e-mail this photo of the Walking stick. Cheers from San Diego California. and hope this is helpful.
Glad to hear you are doing well Julian. I will print this off and put it on the kitchen door. If you email me via my blog seanjamescameron dot com then I can return an email for you to send me a picture of your stick. Thank you.
Wise words Sean...I have been in debt, dragged myself out of it and now owe nothing to anyone. You are right - live your life and stop worrying. I love seeing Wales and the scenery. Thanks for sharing.
I think most of the UK is at risk of NAFLD. But while you are addicted to sugar you will suffer and the more sugar you eat the worse the addiction. Number one (and I keep saying this) first reduce sugar and on most days, cut it out completely. Best to literally throw all the sweets, biscuits etc in one of those bin bags in the street. Until you can cope with this do not worry about any other advice at all.
Hi Sean, so pleased you like the book nook I made for you. What a pain it was writing that little shopping list, I wore two pairs of specs as I wrote it as it was so tiny! Have you spotted the cookery book behind the table yet? I named it '50 ways to fry an egg' just for you!
That book nook is fabulous - so cosy! And so lovely that it's personalised to Sean. I want to make one now - did you work out how to do it yourself, or did you follow a tutorial ...?
@@annc2549 thank you! I did watch some youtube videos for inspiration, but then I came up with my own way of making them. Some people buy the kits or an empty book nook, but I made everything myself!
Thank you for your talk. I have been a teacher in the US for 18 years and the stress has taken it's toll on my physically and emotionally. This is my last year teaching. I try not to worry about the future too much and I willl welcome a change. I don't live too far from Lake Michigan and the sand dunes and beaches are beautiful. I try to go up one day on the weekend and always feel better after a visit.
Now there is a thought A book about the allotment life according to Rusty. Sean's memoirs on growing your own & all things outdoor cat, and the ensueing adventures they share down on the plot.
That was a bit of a slide you took there Sean, hope you are not too stiff and sore. Looking after our health does include our financial health. I was so glad to hear you talk about it in a frank and common sense fashion. Your soup looked lovely, hooray on finding the brown bread. Enjoy.
Hi Sean, I do love this vlog. Your heartfelt sharing touched me. I have been in postion like yours off and on throughout my life. Much sleep was lost and fears got hold of me. Hearing someone say, " its going to be alright" is priceless. And I also must say, that although you may be strapped for cash right now, YOU ARE A RICH MAN. The place you live is just beautiful. I would love to have somewhere like that to walk and explore so near to my home. Lastly, I loved the way you were able to laugh when you slipped, thinking I have to get some proper walking shoes, and the slip as if just to prove the point.
A tough watch for me because I bought the stick. But better a bent stick than a bent Sean. Glad it broke your fall. Hope you're not too sore today? You need to add walking boots and a first aid kit to your Amazon Wishlist as soon as possible, Sean! Take care.
Val's present was very sweet and thoughtful. About the debt, totally agree. I was in a very similar situation and when it was clear there was no way I could repay with the mounting interest, I contacted them and arranged a voluntary plan where I only pay a few pounds a month and the interest is stopped. That last point is the most important, as it was the interest that was causing the biggest slide into higher and higher debt. I had already virtually paid back all the capital I borrowed. The relief is tremendous.
Good Day Sean, thanks for another nice video helping put things in perspective over here in Northern California! No matter were we might be on the planet, I find we are all sorting through this journey of life with very similar circumstances and experiences…
Enjoyed your video, what a lovely present you had a book nook. Never seen one before, looked like a room from your home. Hope you have recovered from your fall. You should keep some frozen peas in your freezer. Wrap them up in a towel and place on your back to help with pain. Make sure next time to wear heavy boots to grip the ground. It is so remote there you could have had a bad accident.
You did make me laugh when you threw that bill! The book nook is gorgeous! Amazing landscapes! Hope your back recovers. How nice of the bus driver to give you a free ride! 😘🌸💕
It’s so good of you to be honest about your debt , I’m sure many people will be inspired to get their debts under control. Finding peace and solitude is so beneficial . I make my own wholemeal bread in a bread maker now , I’m 75 but I used to make it by hand, no additives so better for you.❤️
The best way is a healthy diet high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, complex carbohydrates, and quality protein sources. And of course, exercise to reduce your overall body fat compostion. Walking, bike riding, swimming, and lifting weights are good ways to reduce body fat. Good luck, Sean.
What a truly lovely video of a gorgeous walk to the waterfall. Thank you Sean for your genuinely caring words. Sometimes it takes someone to listen to to enable you to get a better perspective on life and to inspire you with their own experiences. It meant a lot to me to listen to you and thank you for your complete honesty.
Eating healthy is great and having an exercise plan is a great combo, such as you traveling the hills of Wales where you live. Remember now that you are doing this on a regular basis you are also building muscle which weighs too when you jump on the scales. So continue to eat healthy without processed foods and you will see a wonderful difference. Keep up the walks and soon you will see you will need smaller clothes. Bravo to you Sean for taking the bulls by the horns and moving to a place that gives you happiness and peace of mind. Take care from Laura in Canada.
Sean you are brave to talk about the dark debt topic. A lot of people find it very difficult to do. Thank you cos I know a lot of people will benefit from this revelation and hopefully you have put others at ease about their situation. And it was a subject very tastefully broached.
Intermittent fasting worked for me also. I eat vegan because I know that the main function of the liver is to filter so I always keep that in my mind. Exercise is great too! It doesn’t take long to turn it all around and the bonus is feeling so much better with more energy.
Speaking as someone who broke their leg in a low-key fall while walking. Good boots are essential and a pair of good walking poles are better than one. I use Leki poles
Hi, hope you're over your fall! I was told I had non alcoholic fatty liver I decided to cut back eating the cakes, biscuits choc and I've lost 3 and half stone, I started the healthy eating in Oct 2022, I've sticking it and I'm maintaining. Had my health check today And all blood results are good. Good luck cutting back
Love the book nook. I too never heard of them. Nice mug too with the rusty cat featured on it. Yes I too got organised paying off debts. Ill be ebt free in bout 18 months. How I wish I were walking along that lovely area with you. Loe the sound of bird and the smell of forests plus the feel of freedom. Loved the video. Yes it will indeed be wonderful to be debt free.
Hi Sean .I was diagnosed with with non alcoholic fatty liver about 10 years ago and was told by the Doctor to lose weight and eat a Mediterranean diet diet . I just did the former and lost about 2 stone which did the trick .I was discharged within a year or so.
I enjoyed this video very much with your chat and your mountain walk. One thing you might consider doing is signing up with your local GP and getting a full Body work up. Your experience will be interesting to share with us as you navigate living a life of fitness.
Hello Mr. Cameron, I hope this finds you well now. Regarding health and eating habits. Simplicity and moderation always work. Please remember that it's winter now and that once you are gardening and taking hikes you will be healthier. I sincerely hope you will heal soon from your injuries. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Wales with us. God bless you.
Now I know why I have stayed with your channel these last 12 years. It's you I connect with no matter the subject. Honest,brave, and caring and a fantastic cameramen
What a lovely video. Bit of everything; humour, lovely gifts, beautiful scenery and sound advice about debt, which most people are struggling with these days. Just wanted to add, when cooking in the slow cooker, don't forget to warm it up a bit with the lid on first. Try chuck beef rolled in flour and seasoned with salt and pepper with your veg etc., for a change from chicken. 😊
Hi Sean, to clean your liver you need to increase fresh fruit and veggies, reduce /avoid processed food. I notice you eat brown sauce etc, swap out and use fresh herbs for flavour, avoid all sodas and white sugar. Most importantly do it gradually, so your body acclimatises. Ps love your down to earth vlogs, sending you blessings from another cat 🐈 lover, Milly, Bertie and Monty 😺😺
My parents died at 95 last year. Ate what food was available, never dieted or worried loved full fat milk, cheese, meat fat etc. I think worrying too much about food is cause of much stress. I do the same and eat what I want
The only problem is that God bless your parents... It wasn't that much processed food going way back when maybe your parents never ate processed food? I'm in the category of needing to lose a tremendous amount of weight and have discovered health issues in the last two or three years that I am shocked that I have! It's a long story but I just wanted to make that point! 😀
The only problem is that God bless your parents... It wasn't that much processed food going way back when maybe your parents never ate processed food? I'm in the category of needing to lose a tremendous amount of weight and have discovered health issues in the last two or three years that I am shocked that I have! It's a long story but I just wanted to make that point! 😀
Hi Sean, keto changed my life, I lost more weight than ever before at the age of 50, my vitals are amazing, I have no sore limbs, no sore lower back, no sore joints. I only eat once per day at around 6pm. Piece of meat and any veg grown above ground. Cut out the carbs and sugars, eat clean natural foods including fats and dairy. Everything we have been told about foods and diets for the last 70 years has been a lie to get us to consume the rubbish they want to sell us. I am more than happy to speak more personally with you if you have any questions. I went from 112kg down to 81kg in 6 months and still losing. I feel amazing.
I cannot believe a gp suggested going on line for help re fatty liver, it's like me going to a garage with a problem with my car and the guy saying, go on line mate, what you asking me for 😅
Hi Sean. One of the best ways to combat it is 16:8. Fast for 16 hours, don't eat after 6pm if possible and fast through the night. That will have a pretty much immediate effect on your liver. Some people do it 2-3 times per week but if you can do it just about every night, you'll speed up the repair. I have a congenital defect in my liver and it also benefits from this process.
Agree. I get gallbladder flair ups & when I had burnout 4 months where zero energy, I just naturally began eating around 11 am, then early evening to allow complete rest of system. It is now second nature to me, unless special occasion where a breakfast is a must!! It was also motivated by exhaustion where couldn't face making meals so one main meal a day around 6pm was what I focused on, with a lighter snack midday or brunch. Its saved me monies in this cost of living crisis as I'm not having to go out & source or prepare, 3 meals per day; like b 4. I try only have sugary treats at the 6pm meal, too (unless a celebration like Xmas or birthday!!). I've got a thing for Sains fresh baked granola bars at the moment, so really look 4ward to it at the 6pm meal & fully appreciate the flavours like with my lindor truffles (I find I don't take sweet treats 4 granted now its limited 2 the evening meal).
@@joanneburford6364 I think it's harder on really cold winter days to not dive into a big early breakfast. I'm sure it will be easier in Spring and Summer. If I keep distracted and tell myself 2 wait till 11'ish, I can normally manage to get through.
Wow! I did not know you were a writer! And the room set that was created for you is amazing! At first I thought you were selling a real room and a real cat!😮💯😊❤
I always sear the sides of all protein as I think it adds so much flavor to the recipe. I've done it both ways & seared is so much better...Love your posts!!! From NC, USA
This has been the most philosophical video you have produced since I have been following you. As you just said, it really isn't about the destination its about the journey. You are an inspiration because you have faced up to reality and thats the hardest thing for us all to do, especially in this day and age of relentless commercial propaganda telling us to keep up with some shangri-la of having it all, as we imagine our neighbours do. You have gone back to looking for meaning, well done. Agree walking boots are definitely a necessity as you don't want to be caught out stranded on the mountain in bad weather. Thats one purchase which is not an extravagence. Great video.
I was diagnosed recently with the same thing and started intermittent fasting, cut out all sugar and most carbs. Following mostly a keto diet. In 2 months have lost 2 stone and my markers have dropped to normal. Was surprised but sticking to it. Also only eat sourdough now. I did all this and lost the weight without excercise as other health conditions limit my amount of excercise drastically.
Thank you for our little walk together today, Sean. I was feeling a bit tired and it was just lovely to see the scenery. Do take care, was lucky you had your stick today, probably broke your fall. I'm not such a young thing myself and try to stick to more smooth paths when I go out. I learned this when one day I was sitying in A n E and an older lady, all kited out for hiking came in, she had broken her leg and I thought was probably being way too ambitious, lol.
Hi Sean, new subscriber here, from Belgium, living on.my own, with my cat and 3 chickens.... I suffer for more than 20 y now from CFS... Like your video´s... So thanks a lot for being here!!! Many greetings, Conny 👋😸🌷🦋
the book nook looks cute :) i had never heard of them .... sorry you hurt your back when you slipped.. and your chicken soup looks tasty .... im making chicken casserole for dinner tonight... take care 🤗
Your soup looks good and wholesome . Loved the mini book lamp. What a lovely gift . .I hope you aren't too bruised from your slip and hopefully you will find your Daffodils soon.. Lovely video Sean..
Hi Sean. My eldest son is also 50 next month. The 15 th to be exact. Why don’t you buy some hiking sticks from a reputable store that sells walking sticks and camping gear. I’ve got some and they are great for walking in difficult terrain.
Hi Sean....it's exactly what I needed to hear and thankyou ....all the money in the world dosent compare with the beauty of the rhonnda valleys I remember going mushrooming and blackberry picking in UK....in all the years I've been in Australia I don't feel one bit aussie...my roots are back home and my heart belongs there and my nan's welsh roots take car every little thing is going to be alright xx🏴🏴
We live in a society Sean which is unfortunately powered by debt. The young live by it with their subscriptions to phone contracts, TV contracts, vehicle leasing etc. We have one advantage in that when WE realise this we can become debt free and live well very cheaply. If we choose not to take on any further debt that is. I own my own home here on The Isle of Wight, after moving from London. I am debt free and live well but modestly and I am so much the happier for it. They can't touch me mate and soon they will not be able to touch you 🙂
Hi Sean. Those mushrooms don't need peeling or the stalks removing. Just trim the stalks a little if necessary. A lot of the flavour and nutrients are in the stalks. I love mushrooms!
Great content Sean ,sometimes people just want truth when b/s seems to be the norm these days ,luckily I`ve mostly kept my head above water as the saying goes now at 77 I see so many suffering with debt and self doubt I wonder how it has all gone so badly wrong in this country ,staying positive is a must and enjoying what nature offers us.TO BE HONEST i was getting a bit bored with your content whilst in London but you have taken on a new lease of life back on homeground ,Thankyou for your honesty and I`m sure you will help people`s mindset to face things headon .and hope you don`t mind my honesty.x
What a lovely varied video Shaun. Fabulous gifts i think that stick saved your fall a bit.hope your back is ok.loved the "deep" chat. As for your soup if you put a bit of flour in the frying process it will thicken it in the slow cooker, also pearl barley is a thing i buy and that also thickens it up and makes it filling more like a stew then.x
Lovely, lovely music to lovely vid, fall included. Hope it's ok that I'm now hopelessly in love with you, as with all my kids, grandkids, great grandkids, nephews and neices. Yes, pay all debts, keep transparent, think deeply. Blessings.
Hello Sean….. that was an adventure!!!! Beautiful scenery and drone work, hope your back gets better from the fall…but lovely to see you laugh about it. You make me smile especially when you put your post for filing 😂😂. Enjoy your soup and see you soon xx❤
When you are out in the woods I sware I can feel my blood pressure drop. Please be careful when you are walking in a bad section of the path. I did have to laugh when you said the soup is calling and then oh there is a trail going that way lets go. The book nook is so cute, great job Val. My husband had NAFL about 8 years ago. He gave up sugary snacks, bread, and we changed to no more processed lunch meats. Did more stir-fry veg, roasted veg, and home made soups. 6 months his numbers were normal again. Soup looked beautiful! ❤
Sean you should try a pair of hiking poles as they provide great support and stability and I find them easier to manage than a stick. I like the strap that goes round my wrist as I am forever dropping things and arthritic hands are hopeless for gripping anything. I'm 63 and had a total knee replacement and love the poles for the extra confidence and security they give me.
I think...for myself...I love the word content, as in contentment. It's such a different feeling from "Happy" it seems "Happy" is so shortlived but content seems much more long lived. Debt can suck up one's soul. Weigh heavy on your shoulders and eat up all the contentment. I'm not "Happy" living in a caravan or overflowing with an abundance of joy. But I'm content. My bills are paid, I'm debt free, and i can breathe freely.
Oh Sean i am so sorry you slipped an fell,hope you not done any damage, get in hot bath with salt, Epsom if you have any in. Thank you for another lovely walk. Your gifts of Book Nook, an walking stick is so lovely. Take care Sean an rest up.after that slip. Healing thoughts of prayers an Blessings i send you dear Sean.
I would wack in the chicken and all the ingredients straight into the slow cooker including the stock cube with boiling water poured in to the pot (no need to mix it with the water - saves on the washing up!). I'd leave it all day and turn up high for an hour or so before I want to eat it.
Read up on intermittent fasting, it can completely reverse fatty liver. Basically giving your body a rest part of each day, eating within a specific time frame. A good book is Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens
How beautifully presented and filmed, lovely! It must have been very hard for you to say about your depth, I hope you can stay positive. Diet wise; I would say just have a balanced diet, with portion control. Stay Safe, with love. Sandra, Rhyl 😊
Yes, I alway brown my meat before a final cook, because the frying releases so much more flavor. Didn't you put your chicken in raw the first time you used your slow cooker? The book nook and books are stunning. What a gift. I, too, have fatty liver disease, but am reluctant to give up snacks and junk food goodies! Oh well, live is best in balance. Thanks for the walk video.
Well, that didn’t end the way we would have all liked! Slipping and falling is painful at the best of times so a long soak in the bath to ease your back Sean before it locks or the muscles get sore. Also if you squeeze a fresh lemon… or two of you choose, into some hot water with a teaspoon of honey that will help detoxify your liver of triglycerides. It is those you definitely want to ward off and the drink will help you. I would do it in the morning before your first cup of tea, if not drink it before bed so it can work on breaking down the Triglycerides in your blood so helping the liver. Do it everyday or night now. Have to say the Doctor was a bit strange to tell you to look it up with Doctor Google… makes me question the eight years of university there I have to say. Well, how lovely was the book nook? I’ve never heard of one before or seen one I’ve obviously been living under a rock over here in the flat lands of Lincolnshire. I was choked to see Rusty on the book cover how thoughtful of Val. Thank you for sharing another wonderful and informative Vlog with us all and to be so openly candid about your own struggles and to share wise words with others to help was so kind. Feet face forward we must keep moving and staying positive that’s for sure. Hope your feeling not to stiff from the fall and you have a wonderful day. ❤
Val, if you see this….what a special personalized gift. Such lovely details. Something to proudly cherish. Sean has a very kind community.
Val sure outdid herself creating that book nook. Absolutely adorable! You have such sweet viewers. They really love you!
Val, if you see this, just WOW!!!! The book nook is absolutely beautiful and the tiny books!!!!!! What a thoughtful, beautiful gift you made.
Thank you!
My daughter saw a bald eagle sitting on the roadside on her drive to the city yesterday and she could not get over how massive it was! Alberta Canada.
Sean, that's a hiking pole. You need to adjust it to the correct height for you to use the grip and not use it as a walking stick. bring your forearm up so your elbow makes a right angle and that should be correct for your stick height. Happy trails!
Worth googling to find the safest and best way to use walking poles. Above advice is good for starters.
Hi Sean, yes, six years ago I was treated for liver cancer due to nonalcoholic fatty liver, a quarter of my liver was removed.
I’m doing very well now.
I ate at local food places, laced with too many unhealthy fats and sugars, plus I usually had a glass of wine (sugar).
I have lost 60 lbs due to eating natural food and feel so much better, as follows:
Protein: Lean meat - Chicken - Ground Beef (mincemeat) with only 10% fat, etc.
Sugar: I don’t add Sugar unless I’m making a dessert.
Dark chocolate - 72% or higher is already 25% sugar and candy chocolate is ~ 80% corn syrup sugar or another garbage ingredients.
Milk and half n half, are good sources of protein and energy, a clean natural food.
Try a colon health bulk laxatives such as Metamucil or Benefill every day (between meals) for awhile, It will help maximize absorption of nutrients.
Avoid as much processed foods or pre-prepared meals, they’re filled with unhealthy ingredients.
Avoid bread or baked goods, and cereals, they turn into sugars.
Potato’s, try a less Starchy (sugary) spud such as "white Gold" "Yukon gold" (in California). They are creamy when mashed and make tasty mashed potatoes.
Now that I’ve lost weight, my B/P has returned to the level of my teens and the only med I take is a minimal dose of medication every other day.
Make your own salad dressings with healthy oil such as Xtra virgin (better flavor) Olive oil, I also use Avocado oil for cooking, however I stay away from most other tree nut oils, unless I need to occasionally fry something in a higher temperature oil, such as Grapeseed oil.
Analyse the food you like, to see where you will gain the most nutrition and stop buying empty calorie foods.
Drink water several times a day to flush things through.
Salt: I eliminated salt for the past 50 years (I’m 75) due to hypertension, but have added it back in about 5 years ago and coupled with the weight loss, I can now add salt whenever I wish, while my hypertension is a thing of the past, and often is slightly Low now.
Exercise: like you, I haven’t owned a car for many years, so the walking we do is certainly enough for weight loss and general healthiness.
I would love to share a picture of my walking cane, it’s an heirloom to leave for another generation, I mounted an antique walking stick knob on the top that came off a walking cane circa 1860’s London (where I was born), the initials engraved are CD , Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens?
Raw veggies are harder to digest so steaming (carrots/broccoli), etc improves the flavor and retains more nutrients.
I’m trying to eat plain whole milk yogurt instead of over processed ice cream (my weakness).
Supplements that most people should use, Vitamin D-3 ~ 5,000 iu/day and Vitamin K-2 ~ 200 Mcg/day.
Vegetables and beans: for roughage - Minerals, vitamins.
I will go to your account homepage and see if I can e-mail this photo of the Walking stick.
Cheers from San Diego California. and hope this is helpful.
Glad to hear you are doing well Julian. I will print this off and put it on the kitchen door. If you email me via my blog seanjamescameron dot com then I can return an email for you to send me a picture of your stick. Thank you.
I forgot to add Eggs to the protein list 1 dozen/week.
Cheers
Hello from San Diego county😊
Love the book nook, what a kind viewer to do that for you. Scenery as usual beautiful- can’t wait to see it in the summer.
That Book nook is just too cute
Wise words Sean...I have been in debt, dragged myself out of it and now owe nothing to anyone. You are right - live your life and stop worrying. I love seeing Wales and the scenery. Thanks for sharing.
I think most of the UK is at risk of NAFLD. But while you are addicted to sugar you will suffer and the more sugar you eat the worse the addiction. Number one (and I keep saying this) first reduce sugar and on most days, cut it out completely. Best to literally throw all the sweets, biscuits etc in one of those bin bags in the street. Until you can cope with this do not worry about any other advice at all.
Agree Sugar and Carbs !
Also refined carbs which convert readily to sugar
A very thoughtful gift from Val. You are one lucky person Sean to have many friends. Have a great week. Ont. Can.
Sean, your openness and honestly is commendable. You're a warrior. X
Hi Sean, so pleased you like the book nook I made for you. What a pain it was writing that little shopping list, I wore two pairs of specs as I wrote it as it was so tiny! Have you spotted the cookery book behind the table yet? I named it '50 ways to fry an egg' just for you!
That book nook is fabulous - so cosy! And so lovely that it's personalised to Sean. I want to make one now - did you work out how to do it yourself, or did you follow a tutorial ...?
@@annc2549 thank you! I did watch some youtube videos for inspiration, but then I came up with my own way of making them. Some people buy the kits or an empty book nook, but I made everything myself!
@@valeriemither8226 that's so clever - I'm really impressed. Maybe I will give it a whirl myself 🙂
Well done Valerie!
It's so beautiful and detailed Valerie, a very kind gift.
Thank you for your talk. I have been a teacher in the US for 18 years and the stress has taken it's toll on my physically and emotionally. This is my last year teaching. I try not to worry about the future too much and I willl welcome a change. I don't live too far from Lake Michigan and the sand dunes and beaches are beautiful. I try to go up one day on the weekend and always feel better after a visit.
Now there is a thought
A book about the allotment life according to Rusty.
Sean's memoirs on growing your own & all things outdoor cat, and the ensueing adventures they share down on the plot.
Perhaps even a children’s book! With lovely illustrations ❤
The book could start something like.... Rusty had a home but he chose to seek out his own special people on the Allotment.
the book nook is a treasure :)
That was a bit of a slide you took there Sean, hope you are not too stiff and sore. Looking after our health does include our financial health. I was so glad to hear you talk about it in a frank and common sense fashion. Your soup looked lovely, hooray on finding the brown bread. Enjoy.
Hi Sean, I do love this vlog. Your heartfelt sharing touched me. I have been in postion like yours off and on throughout my life. Much sleep was lost and fears got hold of me. Hearing someone say, " its going to be alright" is priceless. And I also must say, that although you may be strapped for cash right now, YOU ARE A RICH MAN. The place you live is just beautiful. I would love to have somewhere like that to walk and explore so near to my home. Lastly, I loved the way you were able to laugh when you slipped, thinking I have to get some proper walking shoes, and the slip as if just to prove the point.
Sean wandering through the woods: "There better be some bloody daffodils at the end of this." 😂
So brave to face your debt on your own like that Sean so glad that weight is lifted off your shoulders. Take care with your back 🙏💙💎
What a lovely book nook! 😊 Thanks for the nice video. Take care Sean..🌞💐
A tough watch for me because I bought the stick. But better a bent stick than a bent Sean. Glad it broke your fall. Hope you're not too sore today? You need to add walking boots and a first aid kit to your Amazon Wishlist as soon as possible, Sean! Take care.
Definitely helped to break his fall 👍🏼
I grew up in the badlands in Alberta Canada and one of the main harbingers of spring was the crocus flower. What an amazing and hardy little flower.
Val's present was very sweet and thoughtful.
About the debt, totally agree. I was in a very similar situation and when it was clear there was no way I could repay with the mounting interest, I contacted them and arranged a voluntary plan where I only pay a few pounds a month and the interest is stopped. That last point is the most important, as it was the interest that was causing the biggest slide into higher and higher debt. I had already virtually paid back all the capital I borrowed. The relief is tremendous.
Good Day Sean, thanks for another nice video helping put things in perspective over here in Northern California! No matter were we might be on the planet, I find we are all sorting through this journey of life with very similar circumstances and experiences…
Enjoyed your video, what a lovely present you had a book nook. Never seen one before, looked like a room from your home. Hope you have recovered from your fall. You should keep some frozen peas in your freezer. Wrap them up in a towel and place on your back to help with pain. Make sure next time to wear heavy boots to grip the ground. It is so remote there you could have had a bad accident.
If you dust your meat in a bit of flour before putting into the slow cooker it will thicken the gravy if you like that😊
Your filing system made me howl laughing
The drone film work was second to none Sean…. Many thanks for sharing a little bit of utopia with us ☕️
wow thats an amazing gift...clever lady
You did make me laugh when you threw that bill! The book nook is gorgeous! Amazing landscapes! Hope your back recovers. How nice of the bus driver to give you a free ride! 😘🌸💕
It’s so good of you to be honest about your debt , I’m sure many people will be inspired to get their debts under control. Finding peace and solitude is so beneficial . I make my own wholemeal bread in a bread maker now , I’m 75 but I used to make it by hand, no additives so better for you.❤️
The best way is a healthy diet high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, complex carbohydrates, and quality protein sources. And of course, exercise to reduce your overall body fat compostion. Walking, bike riding, swimming, and lifting weights are good ways to reduce body fat. Good luck, Sean.
What a truly lovely video of a gorgeous walk to the waterfall. Thank you Sean for your genuinely caring words. Sometimes it takes someone to listen to to enable you to get a better perspective on life and to inspire you with their own experiences. It meant a lot to me to listen to you and thank you for your complete honesty.
Thank you Sean for your authenticity,your such a genuine lovely soul ❤
Eating healthy is great and having an exercise plan is a great combo, such as you traveling the hills of Wales where you live. Remember now that you are doing this on a regular basis you are also building muscle which weighs too when you jump on the scales. So continue to eat healthy without processed foods and you will see a wonderful difference. Keep up the walks and soon you will see you will need smaller clothes. Bravo to you Sean for taking the bulls by the horns and moving to a place that gives you happiness and peace of mind. Take care from Laura in Canada.
Sean you are brave to talk about the dark debt topic. A lot of people find it very difficult to do. Thank you cos I know a lot of people will benefit from this revelation and hopefully you have put others at ease about their situation. And it was a subject very tastefully broached.
That was a great slip-up 😄 your new walking stick did very well on the first day 🤗 😊👍🏼🍀
Intermittent fasting worked for me also. I eat vegan because I know that the main function of the liver is to filter so I always keep that in my mind. Exercise is great too! It doesn’t take long to turn it all around and the bonus is feeling so much better with more energy.
Thank you for sharing your walks and thoughts with us love to watch you and your adventures
Speaking as someone who broke their leg in a low-key fall while walking. Good boots are essential and a pair of good walking poles are better than one. I use Leki poles
Hi, hope you're over your fall! I was told I had non alcoholic fatty liver I decided to cut back eating the cakes, biscuits choc and I've lost 3 and half stone, I started the healthy eating in Oct 2022, I've sticking it and I'm maintaining. Had my health check today And all blood results are good. Good luck cutting back
Love the book nook. I too never heard of them. Nice mug too with the rusty cat featured on it. Yes I too got organised paying off debts. Ill be ebt free in bout 18 months. How I wish I were walking along that lovely area with you. Loe the sound of bird and the smell of forests plus the feel of freedom. Loved the video. Yes it will indeed be wonderful to be debt free.
Hi Sean .I was diagnosed with with non alcoholic fatty liver about 10 years ago and was told by the Doctor to lose weight and eat a Mediterranean diet diet . I just did the former and lost about 2 stone which did the trick .I was discharged within a year or so.
What a nice bus driver!!! You pulled the right people to you today, Sean!
I enjoyed this video very much with your chat and your mountain walk. One thing you might consider doing is signing up with your local GP and getting a full Body work up. Your experience will be interesting to share with us as you navigate living a life of fitness.
Hello Mr. Cameron, I hope this finds you well now. Regarding health and eating habits. Simplicity and moderation always work. Please remember that it's winter now and that once you are gardening and taking hikes you will be healthier. I sincerely hope you will heal soon from your injuries. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Wales with us. God bless you.
What a beautiful Book Nook gift, Val is very talented.
Now I know why I have stayed with your channel these last 12 years. It's you I connect with no matter the subject. Honest,brave, and caring and a fantastic cameramen
What a lovely video. Bit of everything; humour, lovely gifts, beautiful scenery and sound advice about debt, which most people are struggling with these days.
Just wanted to add, when cooking in the slow cooker, don't forget to warm it up a bit with the lid on first. Try chuck beef rolled in flour and seasoned with salt and pepper with your veg etc., for a change from chicken. 😊
Thank you to the bus driver 👏👏👏
Hi Sean, to clean your liver you need to increase fresh fruit and veggies, reduce /avoid processed food. I notice you eat brown sauce etc, swap out and use fresh herbs for flavour, avoid all sodas and white sugar. Most importantly do it gradually, so your body acclimatises. Ps love your down to earth vlogs, sending you blessings from another cat 🐈 lover, Milly, Bertie and Monty 😺😺
My parents died at 95 last year. Ate what food was available, never dieted or worried loved full fat milk, cheese, meat fat etc. I think worrying too much about food is cause of much stress. I do the same and eat what I want
The only problem is that God bless your parents... It wasn't that much processed food going way back when maybe your parents never ate processed food? I'm in the category of needing to lose a tremendous amount of weight and have discovered health issues in the last two or three years that I am shocked that I have! It's a long story but I just wanted to make that point! 😀
The only problem is that God bless your parents... It wasn't that much processed food going way back when maybe your parents never ate processed food? I'm in the category of needing to lose a tremendous amount of weight and have discovered health issues in the last two or three years that I am shocked that I have! It's a long story but I just wanted to make that point! 😀
Hi Sean, keto changed my life, I lost more weight than ever before at the age of 50, my vitals are amazing, I have no sore limbs, no sore lower back, no sore joints. I only eat once per day at around 6pm. Piece of meat and any veg grown above ground. Cut out the carbs and sugars, eat clean natural foods including fats and dairy. Everything we have been told about foods and diets for the last 70 years has been a lie to get us to consume the rubbish they want to sell us. I am more than happy to speak more personally with you if you have any questions. I went from 112kg down to 81kg in 6 months and still losing. I feel amazing.
LOVE the book nook😊
Loving your videosSean I've just found you and you've fast become my favourite thankyou .
I cannot believe a gp suggested going on line for help re fatty liver, it's like me going to a garage with a problem with my car and the guy saying, go on line mate, what you asking me for 😅
When i lived in the valleys ,i had the flu , gp suggested i buy pain relief from chemist, think its been a new thing to save money.
You are very inspiring to us all what a blessing you are.🌻😎🙏
Hi Sean. One of the best ways to combat it is 16:8. Fast for 16 hours, don't eat after 6pm if possible and fast through the night. That will have a pretty much immediate effect on your liver. Some people do it 2-3 times per week but if you can do it just about every night, you'll speed up the repair. I have a congenital defect in my liver and it also benefits from this process.
Agree. I get gallbladder flair ups & when I had burnout 4 months where zero energy, I just naturally began eating around 11 am, then early evening to allow complete rest of system. It is now second nature to me, unless special occasion where a breakfast is a must!! It was also motivated by exhaustion where couldn't face making meals so one main meal a day around 6pm was what I focused on, with a lighter snack midday or brunch. Its saved me monies in this cost of living crisis as I'm not having to go out & source or prepare, 3 meals per day; like b 4. I try only have sugary treats at the 6pm meal, too (unless a celebration like Xmas or birthday!!). I've got a thing for Sains fresh baked granola bars at the moment, so really look 4ward to it at the 6pm meal & fully appreciate the flavours like with my lindor truffles (I find I don't take sweet treats 4 granted now its limited 2 the evening meal).
@@DiSWRwow77so glad it's working for you. My specialist swears by it and it's all round good health that anyone can do.
Fully agree, once you get used to it it's very easy to do.
@@joanneburford6364 I think it's harder on really cold winter days to not dive into a big early breakfast. I'm sure it will be easier in Spring and Summer. If I keep distracted and tell myself 2 wait till 11'ish, I can normally manage to get through.
I usually start a fast from 4pm to 12noon the next day usually start of week mon,tues and wed,it is a quick way to get the weight off:)
Wow! I did not know you were a writer! And the room set that was created for you is amazing! At first I thought you were selling a real room and a real cat!😮💯😊❤
Book nook is great gift and hope ok
Really enjoyed this vlog Sean. You have inspired me to try and eat more natural foods. Appreciate your honesty about your financial situation.
I always sear the sides of all protein as I think it adds so much flavor to the recipe. I've done it both ways & seared is so much better...Love your posts!!! From NC, USA
Thanks for the wise words Sean it ment so much and my day feels so much better.👍
Hi Sean i gave up sugar few years back, look out for hidden sugars, I make sure I have fresh fruit and vegetables daily fresh spring water , 😊
This has been the most philosophical video you have produced since I have been following you. As you just said, it really isn't about the destination its about the journey. You are an inspiration because you have faced up to reality and thats the hardest thing for us all to do, especially in this day and age of relentless commercial propaganda telling us to keep up with some shangri-la of having it all, as we imagine our neighbours do. You have gone back to looking for meaning, well done. Agree walking boots are definitely a necessity as you don't want to be caught out stranded on the mountain in bad weather. Thats one purchase which is not an extravagence. Great video.
I was diagnosed recently with the same thing and started intermittent fasting, cut out all sugar and most carbs. Following mostly a keto diet. In 2 months have lost 2 stone and my markers have dropped to normal. Was surprised but sticking to it. Also only eat sourdough now. I did all this and lost the weight without excercise as other health conditions limit my amount of excercise drastically.
Thank you for our little walk together today, Sean. I was feeling a bit tired and it was just lovely to see the scenery. Do take care, was lucky you had your stick today, probably broke your fall. I'm not such a young thing myself and try to stick to more smooth paths when I go out. I learned this when one day I was sitying in A n E and an older lady, all kited out for hiking came in, she had broken her leg and I thought was probably being way too ambitious, lol.
Hi Sean, new subscriber here, from Belgium, living on.my own, with my cat and 3 chickens....
I suffer for more than 20 y now from CFS...
Like your video´s...
So thanks a lot for being here!!!
Many greetings, Conny 👋😸🌷🦋
Hi conny.. I am also from Belgium (Ghent) but live in South Africa now.. i love Sean videos...
the book nook looks cute :) i had never heard of them .... sorry you hurt your back when you slipped.. and your chicken soup looks tasty .... im making chicken casserole for dinner tonight... take care 🤗
Your soup looks good and wholesome . Loved the mini book lamp. What a lovely gift . .I hope you aren't too bruised from your slip and hopefully you will find your Daffodils soon.. Lovely video Sean..
Intermittent fasting and no sugars, no processed meats. The great walking you do is very important. You’ve got this!
Hi Sean. My eldest son is also 50 next month. The 15 th to be exact. Why don’t you buy some hiking sticks from a reputable store that sells walking sticks and camping gear. I’ve got some and they are great for walking in difficult terrain.
Hi Sean....it's exactly what I needed to hear and thankyou ....all the money in the world dosent compare with the beauty of the rhonnda valleys I remember going mushrooming and blackberry picking in UK....in all the years I've been in Australia I don't feel one bit aussie...my roots are back home and my heart belongs there and my nan's welsh roots take car every little thing is going to be alright xx🏴🏴
Nice chatty video and beautiful walk to the the waterfall. Re fatty liver, ask your new GP for a printout of NH S guidelines.
😂I loved your Mr Ben impersonation , certainly made me laugh.
We live in a society Sean which is unfortunately powered by debt. The young live by it with their subscriptions to phone contracts, TV contracts, vehicle leasing etc. We have one advantage in that when WE realise this we can become debt free and live well very cheaply. If we choose not to take on any further debt that is. I own my own home here on The Isle of Wight, after moving from London. I am debt free and live well but modestly and I am so much the happier for it. They can't touch me mate and soon they will not be able to touch you 🙂
Hi Sean. Those mushrooms don't need peeling or the stalks removing. Just trim the stalks a little if necessary. A lot of the flavour and nutrients are in the stalks. I love mushrooms!
Thankyou for this video, I've been struggling alot with issues you mentioned and you've helped calm me and put things into perspective 😊.
Great content Sean ,sometimes people just want truth when b/s seems to be the norm these days ,luckily I`ve mostly kept my head above water as the saying goes now at 77 I see so many suffering with debt and self doubt I wonder how it has all gone so badly wrong in this country ,staying positive is a must and enjoying what nature offers us.TO BE HONEST i was getting a bit bored with your content whilst in London but you have taken on a new lease of life back on homeground ,Thankyou for your honesty and I`m sure you will help people`s mindset to face things headon .and hope you don`t mind my honesty.x
Hope your OK after your fall Sean 👍
What a beautiful gift. Thank you for your interesting videos. keto and intermittent fasting helps me lose weight and my fatty liver
What a lovely varied video Shaun. Fabulous gifts i think that stick saved your fall a bit.hope your back is ok.loved the "deep" chat. As for your soup if you put a bit of flour in the frying process it will thicken it in the slow cooker, also pearl barley is a thing i buy and that also thickens it up and makes it filling more like a stew then.x
Lovely, lovely music to lovely vid, fall included. Hope it's ok that I'm now hopelessly in love with you, as with all my kids, grandkids, great grandkids, nephews and neices. Yes, pay all debts, keep transparent, think deeply. Blessings.
That book nook! What a kind thing.
Hello Sean….. that was an adventure!!!! Beautiful scenery and drone work, hope your back gets better from the fall…but lovely to see you laugh about it. You make me smile especially when you put your post for filing 😂😂. Enjoy your soup and see you soon xx❤
Evening, it is just one simple thing, portions portions. Kept it simple keep it small. Energy in engery out. Kept up the good work.
What a nice busman. Hope you heal quickly from your mishap.
When you are out in the woods I sware I can feel my blood pressure drop. Please be careful when you are walking in a bad section of the path. I did have to laugh when you said the soup is calling and then oh there is a trail going that way lets go. The book nook is so cute, great job Val. My husband had NAFL about 8 years ago. He gave up sugary snacks, bread, and we changed to no more processed lunch meats. Did more stir-fry veg, roasted veg, and home made soups. 6 months his numbers were normal again. Soup looked beautiful! ❤
Sean you should try a pair of hiking poles as they provide great support and stability and I find them easier to manage than a stick. I like the strap that goes round my wrist as I am forever dropping things and arthritic hands are hopeless for gripping anything. I'm 63 and had a total knee replacement and love the poles for the extra confidence and security they give me.
I think...for myself...I love the word content, as in contentment. It's such a different feeling from "Happy" it seems "Happy" is so shortlived but content seems much more long lived.
Debt can suck up one's soul. Weigh heavy on your shoulders and eat up all the contentment.
I'm not "Happy" living in a caravan or overflowing with an abundance of joy. But I'm content. My bills are paid, I'm debt free, and i can breathe freely.
Oh Sean i am so sorry you slipped an fell,hope you not done any damage, get in hot bath with salt, Epsom if you have any in. Thank you for another lovely walk. Your gifts of Book Nook, an walking stick is so lovely. Take care Sean an rest up.after that slip. Healing thoughts of prayers an Blessings i send you dear Sean.
I would wack in the chicken and all the ingredients straight into the slow cooker including the stock cube with boiling water poured in to the pot (no need to mix it with the water - saves on the washing up!). I'd leave it all day and turn up high for an hour or so before I want to eat it.
Sean I love your videos! I live alone too and love it
Read up on intermittent fasting, it can completely reverse fatty liver. Basically giving your body a rest part of each day, eating within a specific time frame. A good book is Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens
How beautifully presented and filmed, lovely!
It must have been very hard for you to say about your depth, I hope you can stay positive.
Diet wise; I would say just have a balanced diet, with portion control.
Stay Safe, with love. Sandra, Rhyl 😊
Yes, I alway brown my meat before a final cook, because the frying releases so much more flavor. Didn't you put your chicken in raw the first time you used your slow cooker? The book nook and books are stunning. What a gift.
I, too, have fatty liver disease, but am reluctant to give up snacks and junk food goodies!
Oh well, live is best in balance. Thanks for the walk video.
I love a little picnic sandwich when I’m on a bike ride. I would even bring a book.
Well, that didn’t end the way we would have all liked! Slipping and falling is painful at the best of times so a long soak in the bath to ease your back Sean before it locks or the muscles get sore.
Also if you squeeze a fresh lemon… or two of you choose, into some hot water with a teaspoon of honey that will help detoxify your liver of triglycerides. It is those you definitely want to ward off and the drink will help you. I would do it in the morning before your first cup of tea, if not drink it before bed so it can work on breaking down the Triglycerides in your blood so helping the liver. Do it everyday or night now. Have to say the Doctor was a bit strange to tell you to look it up with Doctor Google… makes me question the eight years of university there I have to say.
Well, how lovely was the book nook? I’ve never heard of one before or seen one I’ve obviously been living under a rock over here in the flat lands of Lincolnshire. I was choked to see Rusty on the book cover how thoughtful of Val.
Thank you for sharing another wonderful and informative Vlog with us all and to be so openly candid about your own struggles and to share wise words with others to help was so kind.
Feet face forward we must keep moving and staying positive that’s for sure.
Hope your feeling not to stiff from the fall and you have a wonderful day. ❤
I hope that you will be ok, such a beautiful video, Blessings from Istria (Croatia)
Sean, if you don't mind rye bread, it is very healthy for you and more filling than white.