Healthy Eating & You

[brian64]

When I was 18 I weighed about 300lbs. I decided to lose weight. So I ate only raw food and drank 150oz of water everyday, for the first 2 months. After that I tried to keeping calories down to under 1500, for about another year. That worked, I was down to 190lbs in that year.. I'm 6ft, so 190lbs is about an ideal weight.

I went back to my old ways and strangely the weight never came back.. I think within the 10 years that had passed I had worked my way up to about 210lbs. Still an acceptable weight in my book.

12 years after losing over 100lbs and keeping it off, I took a strange medicine called Humira. It was for a skin condition. My energy dropped.. I was never hungry, and I gained about 80lbs. This happened in less than six months, and I ate less. Right back to where I had started from, 300lbs.

I took the medicine for about a year.. Doctor said it couldn't be the Humira, as he received the kick-backs for peddling it. The stuff cost $5000 a month. I've been off it a year, and my energy and metabolism still haven't recovered.

Diet and exercise are important.. It's also important to be careful about what kind of new freakish medicine you allow yourself to be the test subject for.

And by the way, after a year of taking it I had seen no improvement. I mentioned this to the doctor and he re upped my prescription and told me we should give it a chance to work. I threw script away and never went back to that doctor.

Something to consider: Humira is a powerful drug used for autoimmune disorders. I've noticed you've commented a few times about drinking diet coke. You might want to look into the effects of Aspartame. Personally I avoid it like the plague.

Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Toxicity Information Center

www.holisticmed.com

 

[brian64]

Quick side note, @brian64 is correct about organics. Certain things are more important to be organic than others--bell peppers, for example, receive heavy pesticide spray (very toxic) whereas something like garlic or yellow onions, not so much. With grains, however, there is no flexibility there--these absolutely MUST be organic. The sheer number of lawsuits against Monsanto (I bet Bayer is really loving their decision to buy them out) for glyphosate a.k.a. RoundUp use should illustrate my point amply.

Some say the "gluten" issues so many people apparently have these days may actually be caused by glyphosate in grains. I suspect that may very well be the case, but regardless, glyphosate is bad news.

 

[Servant King]

Some say the "gluten" issues so many people apparently have these days may actually be caused by glyphosate in grains. I suspect that may very well be the case, but regardless, glyphosate is bad news.

That is absolutely correct. Most of these problems would go away once the glyphosate is eliminated from the diet (and I know this first hand). The problem with "gluten" as a scapegoat is that many of the gluten-free options touted as the solution still have trace amounts of glyphosate in them. Ergo, the problem isn't truly addressed, which isn't the least bit surprising--the gluten-free industry is a multi-billion dollar per year enterprise. There are many videos of Dr. Stephanie Seneff discussing this, and she's one of the few that does. Of course, she is attacked and ridiculed by the mainstream, and we all know what that serves to confirm...

But yes, making the switch from conventional to organic grains took care of my family's "gluten intolerance" reactions overnight, literally.

 

[olkofri]

many of the gluten-free options touted as the solution still have trace amounts of glyphosate in them. Ergo, the problem isn't truly addressed, which isn't the least bit surprising--the gluten-free industry is a multi-billion dollar per year enterprise

Bingo! I was at one time diagnosed as having celiac disease, so "gluten free!" was the doctor's and nutritionist's advice. Well, tried the gluten-free diet and, in addition to being super sux00r, it was hellishly expensive.

Eventually I said, "screw it" and went back to pasta, ale, bread, ale, farinaceous foods (I'm a natural born sweet roll eater), and ale. I immediately felt better. Whilst the tummy discomforts never really went away, they weren't as bad to make me want to starve myself and depress myself with unwholesome foods. Cheers!

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Something to consider: Humira is a powerful drug used for autoimmune disorders. I've noticed you've commented a few times about drinking diet coke. You might want to look into the effects of Aspartame. Personally I avoid it like the plague.

Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Toxicity Information Center

www.holisticmed.com

I've been an diet Coke addict for many years.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

It's hard to sort out what's actually toxic or unhealthy.. The exaggerations and alternative solutions are too much to wade through.

There is a person some where claiming that any given product is unhealthy, and they usually have an alternate product to sell you.

It's like my father in-law.. The man is an old musician. He has always and still does keep a baggie of the white stuff in his pocket.

We're having a diet Coke together years ago, and he starts telling me how he thinks it's the cause for his tiredness and insomnia..

O yeah.. It couldn't be the 50 years of daily cocaine use.

 

[edger]

I shit on my molars. Our vital organs should be upgraded and made stronger, to better assimilate the toxins that make our lives impossible. As Hoosier says, I also love cakes and sugar bombs. For the love of God. View attachment 161535

My Spanish friend, you have confused me.

 

[brian64]

It's hard to sort out what's actually toxic or unhealthy.. The exaggerations and alternative solutions are too much to wade through.

There is a person some where claiming that any given product is unhealthy, and they usually have an alternate product to sell you.

It's like my father in-law.. The man is an old musician. He has always and still does keep a baggie of the white stuff in his pocket.

We're having a diet Coke together years ago, and he starts telling me how he thinks it's the cause for his tiredness and insomnia..

O yeah.. It couldn't be the 50 years of daily cocaine use.

All true. We all have to make our own determinations and decisions.

I'm convinced to my own satisfaction regarding the issues with Aspartame...but that's just my opinion.

I fully realize that I'm getting a certain amount and type of toxicity from tobacco and alcohol which I choose to consume for example, but I'm doing that fully informed and measuring my own risk vs benefit regarding how much of such things I indulge in.

The difference with something like Aspartame is people are led to believe it's harmless...so I'm just passing on some info based on what you shared regarding health issues. Whether it's of any relevance or benefit to you only you can decide.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

The difference with something like Aspartame is people are led to believe it's harmless...so I'm just passing on some info based on what you shared regarding health issues. Whether it's of any relevance or benefit to you only you can decide.

You should spread the word if you believe it to be true. The big corporations aren't going to.

 

[olkofri]

You should spread the word if you believe it to be true. The big corporations aren't going to.

He'll just be called a conspiranoid nutter. ?‍

 

[brian64]

He'll just be called a conspiranoid nutter. ?‍

Yes, it's true...but it's not my fault. I suffer from Aspartame deficiency which has distorted my perception of reality.

The Funkmeister has inspired me to get the hell off this wagon...I'm going out right now to get several liters of Diet Coke. I'll post a video of me chugging that shit like @halfdan with mulled wine!

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

This is a real video of @brian64. Actual footage.

 

[brian64]

This is a real video of @brian64. Actual footage.

I can't believe you found that video. Those were such happier times...GOD I miss those days.

 

[Steddy]

I’ll put in a good word for breakfast, if my first meal of the day is done right, I tend to want to eat well the rest of the day.

For me it’s usually oatmeal with frozen cherries or strawberries, honey, and plain Greek yogurt.
I love eggs on the side of course.

Keeping up with the freezer has helped my diet a lot. I always keep frozen fruit for the oatmeal. Frozen butter beans, butter peas, and cream peas are easy on my system.

Frozen protein and vegetables are a must as well. If I don’t have time or I’m too lazy to go to the store I can put together a dinner that is simple, tasty, and healthy.

I hope you find relief and a diet that works for you and your family.

 

[olkofri]

I’ll put in a good word for breakfast, if my first meal of the day is done right, I tend to want to eat well the rest of the day.

Yup. Too bad some of us don't much follow this methodology: hearty breakfast, even heartier dinner, small supper: longer/better life**.

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**Borrowed that from Castilian proverb, which rhymes: desayuna mucho, come más, cena poco, y vivirás.

 

[The Clay King]

I can't believe you found that video. Those were such happier times...GOD I miss those days.

@brian64 Was that you; it reminds me of Elf:

Got 2 bottles of mulled wine today.

 

[Sam Gamgee]

Very interesting topic, and something I've thought a lot about over the years. I've often wondered why people in the modern world are more overweight, unhealthy, etc, than those in years past. People will tell you it's this or that food, etc. (and will usually try and sell you yet another product/program to fix it). It seems to me that this is all more complicated and complex than just the foods we are eating. I don't doubt that food additives are more highly-addictive (all approved by the same govt agency that approves the meds to "fix" it) than in the past, but human beings are more than just what they eat.

A good friend of mine's wife got on a serious health-kick some years ago. She was putting all manner of odd things on the table, and one day my friend broke and said "no more." She went on about the benefits of eating "organic" (another govt racket) and he told her all the people who died of plagues in past centuries all ate organic. This was actually a solid point in his favor.

All said, besides fake food, modern people also feed on a daily diet of despair, sadness, and human misery via 24-hour news cycles; and added to all that we have now adopted a dystopian view of the future via the climate "crisis" (complete with lockdowns in some areas now), COVID lockdowns, and constant talk of economic instability. (When COVID hit, I marveled at how each news outlet would try to make the scenario sounds scarier than the next - toying with people's minds and lives with bad information, hearsay, and sometimes outright lies.) Couple all this with the poisonous foods we are provided with, and it looks like we are being attacked on all sides. It's no wonder people are so miserable and seek to medicate with foods, drugs, etc. The modern world is a steady cycle of insanity.

I say eat better by all means, but also seek peace, joy, quiet, calm, and solitude. This is one of my favorite things about pipe-smoking. The peddlers of human misery will go on and on about "health risks" while completely ignoring the benefits and peace of mind a man can get at day's end with his favorite pipe. As often happens, a bit of wisdom from CS Lewis comes to mind here:

"We are, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship."

 

[bullet08]

Amongst my general aches & pains from military service and simply getting older, I have two autoimmune disorders; Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and Fibromyalgia. The Hashimoto's developed when I was 26. I was diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia about five years ago. I'm 42 now.

New research over the past few years suggests dietary changes can help to at least alleviate some of the symptoms. In an effort to "let food be thy medicine" the doctor put me on a strict diet to help "flush out" my system. I've had no bread (gluten), sugar, soy, or dairy for the past five weeks... only whole, natural, unprocessed foods.

Anyone else have to deal with something similar? Anyone have any dietary restrictions? Good recipes they'd like to share? Tip? Advice?

Thanks for any input.

We are what we eat. Eating well and sensible can help in many ways. But how do we avoid bacon wrapped in bacon with side of bacon? Bacon is just so blissful! I'm diabetic with one too many medical conditions. I try to cut down on sugar, never use sugar in my cooking. Try to avoid fat, and add fresh veggies whenever possible. But rich food still draw me in. Cooking at home with fresh seasonal veggies with lean white meat is ideal. Choose salad over burger at restaurants. And limit sugar and fat.

 

[pantsBoots]

Amongst my general aches & pains from military service and simply getting older, I have two autoimmune disorders; Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and Fibromyalgia. The Hashimoto's developed when I was 26. I was diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia about five years ago. I'm 42 now.

New research over the past few years suggests dietary changes can help to at least alleviate some of the symptoms. In an effort to "let food be thy medicine" the doctor put me on a strict diet to help "flush out" my system. I've had no bread (gluten), sugar, soy, or dairy for the past five weeks... only whole, natural, unprocessed foods.

Anyone else have to deal with something similar? Anyone have any dietary restrictions? Good recipes they'd like to share? Tip? Advice?

Thanks for any input.

Only advice is to get experimental with as many vegetables as you can. Taste buds change over time and veggies you thought unpalatable at one point may become one of your favorite meals or sides.

 

[BriarBrook]

Healthy eating is always good, however, genetics seems to be the bigger driver. My grandfather is 92, living on his own, and his main source of calories has been dr.pepper and hostess snack cakes... for decades.