Looking for a nutritionist recommendations?

Rachel Brooks63 said:I’ve gotta say, this thread has basically become a nutritionist’s fever dream... nothing but talk about health food in here.😂

Whatever. My grandpa ate whatever he wanted and lived to be 92 before he took a tumble and caught pneumonia in a hospital bed. There you go.

Melissa Cruz2 said:Look, my grandfather ate that stuff and lived to be 92 before he took a fall and caught pneumonia in the hospital. There you go!

So why don't you start following your own family's lead then?

I'm sure he wasn't out jogging along the riverbank every morning and eating watermelon for breakfast. 😉

I eat and move pretty much exactly like my grandmother did, and she made it to 93. I smoke just like she did. I have my beers and glasses of wine just like she did.

nimbledriver81 said:I’ve gotta say, this thread has become a nutritionist's dream. It’s nothing but healthy living talk in here.😂

My grandfather lived almost entirely on beans, bacon (the white kind), fatty roasted meats, and apple pie, yet he lived to be in his 90s.

What's wrong with eating healthy? 😁

Betty Rivera14 said:all I know is people just can't get enough😁 food is never🤣

Aha! You're basically channeling Mae West here—"Too much of a good thing is wonderful." 🥳

nimbledriver81 said:Right. You're acting just like Mae West.

Relying purely on looks and charm. 🥳

🤣

Sarah Gomez52 said:My grandpa basically lived on nothing but bacon, white sausage, greasy roasts, and heavy pastries... and he lived all the way into his 90s.

So, I mean, what's actually wrong with eating healthy stuff? 😁

Flavor? 😁

Betty Rivera14 said:I mean, he definitely wasn't out jogging along the riverwalk and snacking on watermelon every single day😉

but man... the digging, the plowing, the tilling, the planting, the sowing... all of it done by hand and with the livestock. Just non-stop, 24/7...

My grandmother didn't lift a finger to work the land, let alone study.

Melissa Cruz2 said:He was out there digging, plowing, sowing, harvesting... doing everything by hand and with the cattle. Just working non-stop, 24/7.

And he probably started his mornings with a little homemade cider.

I’d suggest pairing those pork rinds with some airy, air-dried cheese.
Maybe a few slices of sourdough too.
Then wash it all down with a glass of wine to cut through the richness. Though personally, I’m more of a craft beer girl!

As for me, just give me a shot of tequila, extra salt.

brisknomad6 said:The taste? 😁

Personally, I'd count apple pie as a staple, and you can't deny it has plenty of flavor.😎

Betty Rivera14 said:I'll take some salty olives too!

You might want to throw in some authentic Texas sausage, too!

jadesailor14 said:and the day probably kicked off with a little homemade wine

some craft cider😬 😬
and maybe some cornbread...

magic said:My grandmother didn't spend her life farming or anything like that.

Neither was mine.
But she wasn't stuck in an office staring at a computer screen for eight hours straight, breathing this stale air I deal with now. She ate plenty of
fresh produce from her own garden, didn't spend hundreds of miles
behind a wheel every single week trapped in gridlock like I do.
She didn't dye her hair multiple times a year, wasn't constantly "bombarded" by information overload, walked everywhere, ate
home-cooked meals, and was much more relaxed...

silvermason16 said:she wasn't out there bleaching her hair five times a year, she wasn't getting absolutely pummeled by the 24/7 news cycle and all that junk,

look, maybe just stop dyeing your hair so much and get off the internet for a bit, you know? just as a starting point... 😁

and for crying out loud, go for a walk. I don't even hit the gym, but I'm constantly on my feet moving around like a maniac...

rustymoose54 said:Goodness, I walk all the time! I don't really "work out," but I am constantly on the move.

So many doctors actually claim that walking is even better for you than intense training or running.

That feels like the perfect excuse for me—I don't hit the gym, but I definitely get my steps in, whether I'm out solo or walking the dog!

hehe, looks like we're right back to needing to move... in any capacity at all...

jadesailor14 said:A lot of doctors claim walking is actually better for you than hitting the gym or going for runs.

That sounds like my personal excuse for skipping the workout just because I took a stroll around the block, whether I'm solo or walking the dog...

It’s definitely easier on your joints, sure, but for cardio? Not really, unless you’re dealing with some serious heart issues. Personally, I walk a ton—partly because it keeps me moving, but mostly because it gives me space to just think. It's good for the body and the soul, I guess...👍

rustymoose54 said:hehe, so we're back to needing to move our bodies... in any capacity, really.

honestly, I only walk because I have to—not even for the "health benefits" or whatever, just so I can actually get my life together and hit all my errands

as for working out? yeah, no thanks. too boring, way too repetitive... just not my vibe

MaxB said:It’s definitely easier on the joints, but maybe not as much for your cardio—unless you’re dealing with serious heart issues. Personally, I walk a ton! It keeps me moving, and honestly, it gives me some quiet time to clear my head. It’s such a win for both the body and the soul. 👍

I’ve never been a sports person at all; it was just never my thing. I tried yoga for a few months once, but let's be real, that barely counts as a workout! Back in high school, PE was easily my least favorite subject, while I absolutely loved math, physics, and biology.
The most walking I ever did was actually for my own sanity when my kids were little and hitting those teenage years. I needed to get out there so I wouldn't lose my mind or end up shouting at them—or worse, throwing a sneaker at them! A quick thirty to sixty-minute brisk walk, a little pep talk to myself, and I’d head back inside feeling like a brand-new person.