Healthy Living

[Scourge]

AS A GUY WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE MEDICAL/HEALTH FIELD.

JUST GONNA SAY THAT FOOD IS ONLY PART OF THE BULLSHIT GUYS.

SEE WE HAVE AN OBSESSION WITH EASY SOLUTIONS AND WE LIKE TO PRETEND THAT SUPER-HEALTHY GOOD FOOD WILL LET US LIVE TO BE OVER 100 YEARS OLD.

AND WHILE SUPER HEALTHY FOOD IS A GOOD STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

YOU ALSO SORT OF HAVE TO DO THIS THING

CALLED EXERCISE

PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.

You see, health is not just a singular facet of "oh if I eat apples all day erry day I will be shitting pure solid health turds that could cure cancer", because PHYSIOLOGY DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY.

Health is maintaining what your body needs. If your body needs healthy food, you give it enough till the need is met. If your body needs to avoid certain foods, then you do so. If your body needs physical exercise, then you give it. If your body needs mental exercise, then you meet that demand. UNLIKE IN SAY

VIDEO GAMES.

There is no way to "overstock" the human body. It just wasn't designed that way. It was designed to survive off what it needs, when it needs it, and it needs more than lettuce and tomatoes to be healthy.

Now of course living a lifestyle of fucking pizzas and beers is going to shave down your lifespan don't get me wrong.

But if you wanna live healthy, you gotta focus more than just on the food. And on the subject of food, really, don't worry too much about shit like "organic" labels and whatever. That just means they were grown without fertilizers or pesticides and shit. If it makes you feel better to eat that way, then go ahead, but for the most part you're getting the same shit. It's more a matter of buying fresh and eating fresh, because the most organic shit in the world ain't gonna help you if you just shove it in the crisper of your fridge and let it turn brown.

Really, best solution? Grow your own damn food. At least the shit you use a lot like leafy greens and whatever. You get good exercise from doing all the work, too.

Also, best grorcery store to shop like the ultimate healthyfag? Fresh And Easy. Sadly, this bastion of deliciousness only exists in like, California. Which sucks.

Oh, and try to always avoid buying pre-made anything. That's the real kicker of unhealthy food. Get off your lazy ass and put together your own steak dinner or pizza or whatever.

THAT IS ALL.

Whatd ya do in the med field? Alex is curious

Oh wait something on topic... erm... oh yeah!

Exercise?!

[CrypticQuery]

Dammit, Rob's post has an incredible amount of signature-worthy quotes!

I've never actually gotten the hang of healthy living; I would love to but the general problem of procrastination and overall laziness come into play. Eventually I'll learn enough to get off my ass once in awhile and actually see sunlight again. :lol:

[Robert Monroe]

Dammit, Rob's post has an incredible amount of signature-worthy quotes!

I've never actually gotten the hang of healthy living; I would love to but the general problem of procrastination and overall laziness come into play. Eventually I'll learn enough to get off my ass once in awhile and actually see sunlight again.

QUOTE ALL OF THEM, NOOB.

And I've had my hand in nursing and nurse aide before, Scourge. I work with developmentally disabled kids atm, though.

[Scourge]

And I've had my hand in nursing and nurse aide before, Scourge. I work with developmentally disabled kids atm, though.

[Gene Inari]

Gah... That's probably the one thing I miss about highschool: gym class. It was the only reason I was actually fit and in the year since I've no doubt wasted away all the sweat and effort I put into it. But yeah, I'm pretty much on the same boat as Scourge: staying around 110 (I'm small at 5'2, so it's not like I'm underweight) despite sitting on my ass and not giving two shits about my diet.

Though I do have plans on getting back into some semblance of shape and making sure I'm taking steps towards good health, namely getting a bike to ride around with.

[Psygonis]

Rob's right. Eating healthy is only an aspect of the problem. And when one says "one" aspect... You have to consider the calorific value, the spectrum of nutriments, vitamins etc... And this balance is to be adapted to your lifestyle, and age as well (for instance, doing a highly proteinated diet tires a lot your kidneys, that is fine when you're young, not anymore past a certain age!).

[Dr. Orange]

It is more expensive for healthier food. It isn't really a debate at all. Yet it's still better that most foods out there. Well besides store bought.

[someguy63-]

I was 220 pounds at 5 foot 9 before September 2010. Immedately after Thanksgiving, I took daliy doses of fiber and watched my calorie intake. I rarely exercise, yet by the end of 2011, I lost 45 pounds. As for what i eat, i usually eat leftovers from home-cooked meals and usually eat out once a week (or less).

It helps to know a large amount of infomation on what you are going to eat as well as overcome food temptations.

[Gestalt]

@Dras

The point I was stressing earlier is whether or not calorie counting/nutrient counting is worth the time or constant worry, that is of course, considering there's not a huge health issue