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#421
I’m a regular blood donor too, and didn’t know that either.
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#422
Blood donation has a ton of benefits. The Benefits of Giving Blood | The Art of Manliness
It truly does seem true that bloodletting (blood donation) has some benefits. Of course, in the past it was barbaric to just open up someone's body in a non controlled way but I think the medical system should consider it now. |
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Our bodies produce cholesterol, so evidently we need some. I pitched a fit about statins, but finally reconciled myself to one. What's the care for it now recommended? Thanks! |
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#424
Menopausal weight gain: How to Shed Those Extra Pounds
I need to lose weight. My metabolism rate is puny. But I honestly believe my blubber keeps me from getting hurt (other than bruises) when I fall. I once fell backward on my concrete driveway, and my first body part to land was my big rear! |
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Emaciated women, by contrast, are at a high risk of porous bones. |
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I do supplements too and get sunlight, but not enough to worry about skin cancer I hope, as they have been telling us for decades to avoid the sun. ![]() My bones have been stable since my last test 5 years ago. Low bone density, not osteoporosis. I like dairy so I do eat yogurt, cottage cheese, and milk. I get the calcium enriched milk, but they discontinued the fat free kind. So I get the 2% one now. I'm doing what I can. Sometimes genetics play a role. Right now I'm trying to curb my cravings for chocolate and sweets. I read cinnamon can curb it, so I'm using that now for seasoning or flavor on some things. ![]() __________________ ![]() ![]() Hmmm....looks like some good tips in here. "Okay, enough photos. I'm a very BUSY Business Kitty, so make an appointment next time." |
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![]() ![]() Finally I've lost some inches, as I can fit into certain clothes again. But still a little snug. ![]() I miss the days when I could eat what I want and not gain an ounce. I ate like a lumberjack in my youth and never had a weight problem. ![]() ![]() __________________ ![]() ![]() Hmmm....looks like some good tips in here. "Okay, enough photos. I'm a very BUSY Business Kitty, so make an appointment next time." |
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Women before menopause are favored by estrogen to store fat in the buttocks, thighs, hips, where it is harmless, unlike in the gut region. Then estrogen drops and women risk looking more like overweight men, with weight concentrated around the waist, where it is dangerous. Your chocolate cravings, though. Dark chocolate is good for you. Or do you crave milk chocolate? |
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And I admit it hasn't been in moderation, so working on that. ![]() ![]() __________________ ![]() ![]() Hmmm....looks like some good tips in here. "Okay, enough photos. I'm a very BUSY Business Kitty, so make an appointment next time." |
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I've seen some men around my age with a beer gut, AND some younger men too.
I skimmed the article on how to lose post-menopausal weight, just to see if it said anything new. Nope. Same old, same old. (Not directed at you Trav for posting. It's just they tell us the same things over and over) Nothing I didn't already know or am already doing, to the best of my ability. Stupid article. Giving up bread??? NO EFFING WAY. But I do eat mostly whole wheat bread or muffins. No white bread at all. I was hoping they would say something groundbreaking, like they invented chocolate with no sugar or fat, but it tastes delicious! And doesn't cause weight gain and is GOOD for you. ![]() __________________ ![]() ![]() Hmmm....looks like some good tips in here. "Okay, enough photos. I'm a very BUSY Business Kitty, so make an appointment next time." |
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I know what you mean. I was hoping for spme great new information, too. |
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#434
Lol......at 70 I am healthy & in good shape. A few extra lbs in case I do get sick but I am still doing stuff on my farm I did when I moved here 16 years ago. Probably eating much better because I eat what the farms around me produce & really don't get much from the grocery store any more & that is mostly organic.
My favorite saying is "if it is not broke don't fix it". The one time this year I needed an MD, I had a bad reaction to the antibiotics & stopped them & refused to go back. I found a Naturalist Dr in the city & what I got from her cured my bronchitis & strep in 2 weeks without any bad side effects. I have a new Aussie Shepherd puppy & he definitely keeps me in shape....no gym necessary __________________ ![]() Leo's favorite place was in the passenger seat of my truck. We went everywhere together like this. Leo my soulmate will live in my heart FOREVER Nov 1, 2002 - Dec 16, 2018 |
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This has always been my only major problem. I am about 50 lbs overweight. And that seems to be where I need to lose it. I just want to lose about 25 lbs of it and keep it off but it is so difficult with a slow metabolism. No one understands. On the other hand though there is evidence that a slow metabolism slows aging / is good for you. There is a society called calorie restriction - where the people eat about 60% of the recommended amount for that purpose. They theory is that it slows everything down - including cell division. I think menopause is a way to help us live longer and we just misunderstand it. |
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#439
I was thinking the same thing. In the past it never let me post if it was too short on characters
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#440
Hi, pachy. Good to see you again!
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