What do you do to stay healthy? Options

[Timbo]

What would you say are some of the routines, habits, rituals, diets, practices, etc. that you use to keep yourself fit? Let's hear it

[Testm0nkey]

i will think about what i consume but not that much. If i have been eating like crap I will make sure not to miss a day at the gym or eat a healthier more nutrient rich meal the next day
I run 3-5 times a week. 3-5 miles and park away from campus so i walk back and forth.
if i start feeling sick ill bump up the healthy foods and drink

BUT i havent been doing any of these lately and for the past 3 months ive been sick during the same week of the month.

exercise hugely helps immune system i can testify to that

[Spectatrix]

I eat lots of fresh food rather than canned/otherwise prepackaged crap. I do well on uncooked fruits and veggies, so I usually have fruit as a major component of breakfast & as part of lunch, plus lots of salads and veggie-heavy sandwiches. I also like eating homemade guacamole, spring rolls, lettuce wraps, and other such items, though I've been slacking on some of those as of late.

I stretch in the morning and evening and do a 3/4 mile walk after lunch with my coworkers most work days. After this week, I'm gonna have a MUCH shorter commute (15 min vs. 1 hr+) and thus will have more time to exercise. I'm planning on doing some form of aerobic exercise each day after work, probably a rotation of swimming, jump rope, jogging, and elliptical machine/treadmill in the gym.

As for little stuff, I take the stairs rather than the elevator, I don't go crazy trying to find a close parking spot to a store (I'll park close if I see a spot right away, but I'm just as happy to park halfway across the parking lot), drink water & hot tea primarily, erm... other little stuff too, I'm sure.

This post has been edited by Spectatrix: Apr 16 2007, 08:59 PM

[Seeker]

i eat six small meals a day consisting of a protein, starchy carb, and a fibrous carb... six small meals help to speed up the metabolism and keep your blood sugar at a steady rate to avoid drops etc. that can lead to sugar cravings

basically: run everyday, lift weights, stretch, and eat right

i quit updating this crappy blog cause it was too time-consuming, but the information on the "about" page might help you out

http://www.lancesfitnessblog.techsans.net/about/

[Rocky]

I lift weights when I feel like it, I try to eat decently when I feel like it


And I hate christ.

[moebary]

i don't eat fast food, lift weights/run when i can, play soccer/softball often (though softball has stopped due to a broken finger)

[Psykopath]

mixed martial arts. Martial arts are a fun way to get in shape...be it kickboxing, jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, boxing, etc.

I need to eat healthier though. That'll change soon enough.

[schwab]

my main problem is i dont go to the grocery store enough, which causes me to eat out

last year i was a lot better off about this, but then again i started working out this year more

[chook]

Hating Christ has done wonders for me. I feel pretty healthy except when my roommate makes curry, and it blows out my asshole.

[Mommy]

yikes

[Psykopath]

Hey, just because you people can't handle the uber-spice of my cooking style doesn't make my food unhealthy!

[The Fanatic]

It does make the asshole unhealthy...

[Psykopath]

It does make the asshole unhealthy...

Only for those with non-Spartan digestive systems!!!

[DaveFireDancer19]

not going out to eat, no fast food, only quality food...easy to find in Houston

~4 mile walk everyday followed by varying weights every other day
no more than 1500 cals a day unless i burn a bunch during the work out..then i can eat up to 1700 or so...TONS of fruit, veggies, whole grains, lean meats...

thats about it.

[Testm0nkey]

all chucks post sound like hes still in lubbock. but i know that to be untrue?

i need to fix the going out to eat every day problem. with the end of the semester, not sleeping, napping till 830, busyness i havent gone quality grocery shopping.

[Rocky]

Hating Christ has done wonders for me. I feel pretty healthy except when my roommate makes curry, and it blows out my asshole.

Hating Christ is the foundation of Everything.

[Psykopath]

all chucks post sound like hes still in lubbock. but i know that to be untrue?

i need to fix the going out to eat every day problem. with the end of the semester, not sleeping, napping till 830, busyness i havent gone quality grocery shopping.

He's in Lubbock until this weekend.

[chook]

yep Saturday i disappear!

[Psykopath]

yep Saturday i disappear!

[Dogmeat]

i tried compulsive masturbation and excessive beer drinking for years but that didnt work.

now I just burn off excess calories by making sure I OD on fiber pills a few times a week and then eat lots of red meat so I constipate myself and have to really work my abdominals to shit ...
it's been workin;;;;

[schwab]

im eating less now...and working out 3-4 times a week

also trying to eat breakfast...tend to have cereal/cereal bar for breakfast, cereal for lunch, and a normal sized dinner

[impala454]

will begin lifting as soon as i heal up. yay for cheap gyms down here! ($20/mo and less than a mile away).

[Testm0nkey]

my gym membership is 10bucks a month without a contract and its 24 hours and clean. HERE

[GOB]

my gym membership is 10bucks a month without a contract and its 24 hours and clean. HERE

where do you go?

[Testm0nkey]

planet fitness, 19th and orlando (immediately west of brownfield) in the black and red bookstore shopping center

[blaarg]

I do Tai Chi each morning that I wake up. It isn't that physically strenuous, but it definitely helps on getting your mind focused for the day and also flexibility.

Eating right is important: leafy vegetables, fruit, bread. Also if I go eat out, I don't EVER eat the entire portion because some places are ridiculous about wanting to give you enough food to feed a family of four.

I also run 5 times a weak, shorter distances for 4 days and then a longer run the fifth.

...and I don't drink coffee or soda (mostly water and sometimes tea in the evenings).

[Dogmeat]

planet fitness, 19th and orlando (immediately west of brownfield) in the black and red bookstore shopping center

OoOoOooooOhhhh!!! I heard all the CHEERLEADERS work out there cuz the rec is always too crowded!

Is that really true?

[Testm0nkey]

it used to be reaction fitness and all the cotton king players and the cheerleaders worked out there.

i typically dont work out during its peak hours but i dont know how to tell the difference between a cheerleader and an average tech girl. could be!

[Dogmeat]

it used to be reaction fitness and all the cotton king players and the cheerleaders worked out there.

i typically dont work out during its peak hours but i dont know how to tell the difference between a cheerleader and an average tech girl. could be!

Cheerleaders are like this:

"Ra ra ra! YAY! WOoOoOOoooOOooo!!!"

and are adorable and cute and are such girls.

Average tech girls are like this

"Hehehehehehehe *snort*"

And don't make me want to cuddle with them

[griseyeux]

Cheerleaders are like this:

"Ra ra ra! YAY! WOoOoOOoooOOooo!!!"

and are adorable and cute and are such girls.

Average tech girls are like this

"Hehehehehehehe *snort*"

And don't make me want to cuddle with them

dogmeat who are you kidding? You'd cuddle with anything.

[Dogmeat]

dogmeat who are you kidding? You'd cuddle with anything.

No ...

[FORSAKENR320]

dogmeat who are you kidding? You'd cuddle with anything.

you should see what the man will do with a 15lb ham and a fistful of mayonaisse

[cupcake]

my body is a wreck from physical abuse.

so now I do pilates and feel rad.

[impala454]

i heard planet fitness doesn't have free weights... is that true?

[Dogmeat]

i heard planet fitness doesn't have free weights... is that true?

But they have CHEERLEADERS there! That's all that matters!

In fact, cheeleaders with VAGINAS even!

Woo!

[impala454]

yeah dogmeat, i heard you can even stare at them

[Dogmeat]

Yes, but not while they perform dicksucking. Thats what makes me mad.

[jonathan83]

just bought one of these. takes about a month i've heard to see results, but i'll let you guys know.



http://www.drnatura.com

[FORSAKENR320]

yay colonblow


cuz i want an ass like a shotgun....

[Dogmeat]

just bought one of these. takes about a month i've heard to see results, but i'll let you guys know.



http://www.drnatura.com

Noni juice does the same thing but it's more expensive.

however, you get yuppi liberal new age douche bag cred if you drink noni juice....

[jonathan83]

actually, after reading a lot about the differnt ones out there, they say colonblow is the worst and unhealthiest. it shouldnt make all that shit come out in a few days like that.

[Dogmeat]

actually, after reading a lot about the differnt ones out there, they say colonblow is the worst and unhealthiest. it shouldnt make all that shit come out in a few days like that.

i love it when undigested shit that's been in my body for years comes blowing instantenously out of my colon.

the smell it leaves in the bathroom is to die for.

[Junsui]

I cook at home instead of going out and choose foods that aren't processed. I try to eat smaller portions and lots of fruit and veggies.

[Testm0nkey]

i heard planet fitness doesn't have free weights... is that true?

thats ridiculous. they have freeweights and a huge range of them

[griseyeux]

I eat babies to stay in shape. Also, I make sure and walk every few days, just to get the blood flowing.

[JRockTTU]

just bought one of these. takes about a month i've heard to see results, but i'll let you guys know.



http://www.drnatura.com

Go buy two bottles of 1.5 ounce Phospha-Soda from Walgreens, drink them 3 hours apart diluted with some 7-up. I swear to Jesus (my Lord and Savior) that you will be clean from the esophagus to the anus.

[Seussninja]

Lift Weights MWF
Cardio TR
Active Things (Basketball, frisbee, volleyball, swimming) on the weekends

Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup at all costs, that eliminates a LOT of my options but it has done wonders for my metabolism.

This summer I will be cooking a WHOLE lot more because eating out almost every day is probably not helping my situation any.

[Mommy]

I am thinking about getting into some sort of league. I need to get my ass in shape

[impala454]

Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup at all costs, that eliminates a LOT of my options

i've given up aspartame as well. i dunno if there's any real medical reasoning, but it seems my body works better without it. i really like the splenda drinks. pepsi one, slice one (strawberry and grape are awesome imho). the diet rite cherry cola is a good one too.

[Seeker]

i've given up aspartame as well. i dunno if there's any real medical reasoning, but it seems my body works better without it. i really like the splenda drinks. pepsi one, slice one (strawberry and grape are awesome imho). the diet rite cherry cola is a good one too.

try out stevia to sweeten your tea or whatever, it's an all natural sugar alternative... it's not a chemical like aspartame

the aspartame companies actually got the fda to outlaw stevia is commercial products because they can't patent a natrual plant and make money off it

[Seeker]

Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup at all costs, that eliminates a LOT of my options but it has done wonders for my metabolism.

that's good, i only eat foods that has minimal processing... and by minimal processing i mean i don't even eat canned soup or pre-packaged lunch-meats

[JRockTTU]

that's good, i only eat foods that has minimal processing... and by minimal processing i mean i don't even eat canned soup or pre-packaged lunch-meats

That's what we've been doing for about a month and a half now and you can tell a huge difference in the way you feel. I used to live on fast food and processed food. Now, on the occasions that I do eat fast food I feel like complete ass afterwards and always regret it. I try to stick to any kind of unprocessed meat, fruits, and vegetables. My doctor is of the opinion that people should not even eat most grains. If you think about it, grains have only been in the human diet since we learned to cultivate them, which is not far enough back for our bodies to have adapted to them.

[Testm0nkey]

i think you have to be fairly unhealthy to feel the effects that you guys speak of

[Dogmeat]

I am thinking about getting into some sort of league. I need to get my ass in shape

You need to join a cheerleader league

[Dogmeat]

i think you have to be fairly unhealthy to feel the effects that you guys speak of

i feel sick and icky-eew, bloated and gross, and I'm actually in fairly decent shape .... heh

[Testm0nkey]

you probably arent

[Dogmeat]

you probably arent

Well other than I have a torn rotator cuff and my back is all fucked up I'm in pretty good shape I guess

[kschristia]

try out stevia to sweeten your tea or whatever, it's an all natural sugar alternative... it's not a chemical like aspartame

the aspartame companies actually got the fda to outlaw stevia is commercial products because they can't patent a natrual plant and make money off it

A little goes a long way too. Its sold bulk or in individual serving packets..half a pack in a cup will do it

[JRockTTU]

i think you have to be fairly unhealthy to feel the effects that you guys speak of

I recently had myself checked out by a doctor and had some tests including extensive blood tests and my doctor said i'm in pretty good health. I'm not in good shape (I work sitting at a desk for 9 hours a day) but I'm in good health. Fast food and chemicals used in food processing are literally poison to your body. Read your labels and find out what things actually are and you'll find that most of the stuff in processed food isn't even digestible or usable by your body.

[Testm0nkey]

if you are in good shape, cutting that stuff out doesnt feel any different

[JRockTTU]

if you are in good shape, cutting that stuff out doesnt feel any different

That might be so, but that doesn't mean that your body likes the fake food.

[Junsui]

if you are in good shape, cutting that stuff out doesnt feel any different

I guess so, I just can't imagine someone would be in really good shape if they are eating those kinds of foods.

[Testm0nkey]

most of the things your body doesnt use is waste and gets pooped out if you have a healthy metabolism and digestive system

[Dogmeat]

most of the things your body doesnt use is waste and gets pooped out if you have a healthy metabolism and digestive system

I have been eating pure shit latley but I've been crapping a LOT so it's all good!

[griseyeux]

I have been eating pure shit latley but I've been crapping a LOT so it's all good!

eating feces doesn't really sound like it would be good...

[James]

But it's a good source of water if you're desperate enough!

[James]

BTW, for couch potatoes that want to start running, I've heard good things about this: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Was gonna paste it, but it doesn't paste very well.

[Seeker]

most of the things your body doesnt use is waste and gets pooped out if you have a healthy metabolism and digestive system

i'd like to see you eat nothing but mcdonalds for two months and see how your body feels afterwards

[James]

I doubt everyone reacts the same to a purely fast food diet. Just because it doesn't work for 99.9999999999% of the world, doesn't mean it won't work for someone. The same with how people react differently to various workouts.

[Testm0nkey]

i'd like to see you eat nothing but mcdonalds for two months and see how your body feels afterwards

so you were eating mcdonalds for two months straight? and man now you feel better?! CALL THE SCIENTISTS I THINK LANCE DISCOVERED SOMETHING!

if you arent trying to kill yourself, eating solely "unprocessed foods" wont feel much different from a normal diet

[Junsui]

But it's a good source of water if you're desperate enough!

You watch Man vs Wild!

[JRockTTU]

so you were eating mcdonalds for two months straight? and man now you feel better?! CALL THE SCIENTISTS I THINK LANCE DISCOVERED SOMETHING!

if you arent trying to kill yourself, eating solely "unprocessed foods" wont feel much different from a normal diet

As far as your body is concerned, unprocessed foods are a "normal diet." Your body was not made to tolerate and digest being fed all kinds of man-made preservatives, artificial flavors, and coloring.

And James, nice Man vs. Wild reference.

[Testm0nkey]

this diet is pretty normal for me. ever since man learned that eating raw food is bad they have used various forms of processing. your body isnt that fragile

[jonathan83]

most of the things your body doesnt use is waste and gets pooped out if you have a healthy metabolism and digestive system

well you can poop stuff out all you want but if you have high cholesterol you'll still get heart problems, and just by eating and pooping out sweets it doesnt mean you cant get diabetes.

[James]

Thanks

[JRockTTU]

this diet is pretty normal for me. ever since man learned that eating raw food is bad they have used various forms of processing. your body isnt that fragile

Yeah, I don't know, I'm just going off of what a medical doctor told me, not some person on an internet message board.

[Seussninja]

well you can poop stuff out all you want but if you have high cholesterol you'll still get heart problems, and just by eating and pooping out sweets it doesnt mean you cant get diabetes.

This, just because you "survive" through something doesn't mean it's healthy to eat.

[Testm0nkey]

well you can poop stuff out all you want but if you have high cholesterol you'll still get heart problems, and just by eating and pooping out sweets it doesnt mean you cant get diabetes.

both of which are/can be genetic to the extent of being purely genetic. i think i am doing more than just "surviving"

you think being a sloth lardass and only eating what you think is "unprocessed" you are going to be healthy?
im sorry but exercise and genetics imo are the most important factors. ask your doctor about that

by eating just unprocessed foods are you actually aware of the processing it goes through? do you just buy from independent dealers at farmers markets that promise you they dont use pesticide? you pay attention to that "organic" label that in america doesnt mean anything? oh you grow your own stuff. ah well good on you
but i hope to god your meat products are going through some processing otherwise hello dementia

[JRockTTU]

both of which are/can be genetic to the extent of being purely genetic. i think i am doing more than just "surviving"

haha jrock, you think being a sloth lardass and only eating what you think is "unprocessed" you are going to be healthy?
im sorry but exercise and genetics imo are the most important factors. ask your doctor about that

I never said that you can be healthy without any physical activity and just eat your way to health. Ask any doctor that is worth a damn and they'll tell you that the foods you put in your body are the single most important factor in health (Yes, my doctor DID say that). Like everybody else is saying, eat a whole bunch of shit with high fructose corn syrup, white flour, and other man-made "food" and then jog a few miles a day. You may think you're healthy, but you're still at risk of getting diabetes, cancer, heart disease, etc because of what you're putting into your body.

Sorry, but you're just flat out wrong on this one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_diet

Some foods have low nutritional value, and if consumed on a regular basis will contribute to the decline of human health. This has been demonstrated by various epidemiological studies that have determined that foods such as processed and fast foods are linked to diabetes and various heart problems.

[Testm0nkey]

are we talking people who eat mcdonalds every day? or are we talking about intelligent people? i am getting all my nutrients mommy told me about.

[JRockTTU]

are we talking people who eat mcdonalds every day? or are we talking about intelligent people? i am getting all my nutrients mommy told me about.

Example? What is this super healthy diet you eat?

[FORSAKENR320]

i am getting all my nutrients mommy told me about.

semen MAY be high in protein... but i seriously doubt it has 100% of your daily total of vitamin C.... regardless what kevin told you

[Junsui]

by eating just unprocessed foods are you actually aware of the processing it goes through? do you just buy from independent dealers at farmers markets that promise you they dont use pesticide? you pay attention to that "organic" label that in america doesnt mean anything? oh you grow your own stuff. ah well good on you
but i hope to god your meat products are going through some processing otherwise hello dementia

We don't just buy anything labeled organic. It's not like we started this yesterday. You have to do your research on what you buy and we do. Thanks for the idea, I was planning on growing my own garden. I hope to start on that soon! I don't eat meat, but thank you for the concern about dementia.

[Testm0nkey]

i generally eat breakfast cereal or oatmeal for breakfast with a banananana and skim milk (not the organic cause it tastes like udder and turns blue and its not different in most cases than nonorganic milk!)
for lunch i enjoy carrots, leftovers from the night before which can range in anything. maybe some delicious meatloaf and boxed mashed potatoes or perhaps fajitas from a restaurant!, or a sandwich on orrowheat bread cause its the bestest, with some deli turket, lots of lettuce, tomato, and yes MAYO!
dinner its leftovers, going out to eat, or meatloaf, sandwich, pasta i make or fish!

i generally keep a low trans/sat fat content, watch my calorie intake to a small extent, only consume sugar when im cravin' i get enough sweets from fruits. i have a basic to decent knowledge in nutrition and general health so i know when im getting enough and i listen to my body

point is i dont bother to look at organic labels because you are spending more money for the same products, and i dont care about level of processing because in the end id rather be safe, frugal... (and it doesnt make much of a difference if you are smart). i mean i dont eat oscar mayor bologna 1. im not that poor 2. that stuff is nasty.

ive competed in mini marathons (wish to do a full!), was a competitive athelete for 6 years, did two varsity sports in HS, continue exercising to this day can run a mile in under 7 minutes (used to be better! gimme a break) and can maintain a healthy elevated cardio workout heartrate for 40minutes +, blood pressure/heart rate i am always complimented on which is weird. even my gynocologist is impressed

my family is generally healthy so when am i going to be diabetic?

[JRockTTU]

i generally eat breakfast cereal or oatmeal for breakfast with a banananana and skim milk (not the organic cause it tastes like udder and turns blue and its not different in most cases than nonorganic milk!)
for lunch i enjoy carrots, leftovers from the night before which can range in anything. maybe some delicious meatloaf and boxed mashed potatoes or perhaps fajitas from a restaurant!, or a sandwich on orrowheat bread cause its the bestest, with some deli turket, lots of lettuce, tomato, and yes MAYO!
dinner its leftovers, going out to eat, or meatloaf, sandwich, pasta i make or fish!

i generally keep a low trans/sat fat content, watch my calorie intake to a small extent, only consume sugar when im cravin' i get enough sweets from fruits. i have a basic to decent knowledge in nutrition and general health so i know when im getting enough and i listen to my body

point is i dont bother to look at organic labels because you are spending more money for the same products, and i dont care about level of processing because in the end id rather be safe, frugal... (and it doesnt make much of a difference if you are smart). i mean i dont eat oscar mayor bologna 1. im not that poor 2. that stuff is nasty.

ive competed in mini marathons (wish to do a full!), was a competitive athelete for 6 years, did two varsity sports in HS, continue exercising to this day can run a mile in under 7 minutes (used to be better! gimme a break) and can maintain a healthy elevated cardio workout heartrate for 40minutes +, blood pressure/heart rate i am always complimented on which is weird. even my gynocologist is impressed

my family is generally healthy so when am i going to be diabetic?

Regarding the last part first, I meant a "you're" going to get diabetes in reference to a person who is eating HFCS, white flour, overly processed foods, etc. I didn't mean it in the sense that you, cathryn, were going to get diabetes (I can't make this assumption without knowing your individual diet).

I don't go to the store and stick to the organic section like a yuppy, I buy a few organic vegetables and fruits, because there are some of them that are worth paying more for the lack of pesticides and increased nutritional value, and others that are not worth it. There is a difference in taste.

You have been arguing in this entire thread that eating overly processed foods is not bad for you, which I strongly disagree with. You have also been giving off impression that you regularly eat a diet heavy in those types of food. Now that you reveal your diet, it is obvious that it is not the diet of the average American. Without knowing the specifics then it is hard to tell what is good and what is bad.

breakfast cereal- what kind? If it's got sugar in it and is not high in fiber I can guarantee it's not good for you
carrots- good for you
meatloaf- depending on what you put in it (if you're making it your self) could be okay, or really bad
boxed mash potatoes- I don't know what brand, but let's assume you're a fan of Betty Crocker's Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. That would mean you're eating:

Dried Idaho Potatoes, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Maltodextrin, Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Nonfat Milk, Lecithin, Mono and Diglycerides, Artificial Color, Natural Flavor), Corn Syrup Solids, Mono and Diglycerides, Dried Roasted Garlic, Whey, Dextrose, Sodium Caseinate, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor, Parsley Flakes, Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking Agent), Artificial Color, Wheat Flour, Soy Flour, Freshness Preserved by Sodium Bisulfite and BHT.

Doesn't look so healthy to me! The "Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil" means you're eating trans fat.
fajitas from a restaurant- the tortillas alone probably have HFCS, white flour, and multiple preservatives.
Orowheat bread- let's hope you're eating the 100% whole grain, but even if you are it contains HFCS.
Deli turkey- preservatives and sugars added
lettuce, tomato- good for you, unless you're using iceberg lettuce that has the nutritional value of air.
Mayo- could be good, could be bad, but you're probably using the bad stuff
Pasta- unless it's whole wheat it is made from white flour
fish- good for you
fruits- good

Congratulations on being such an excellent athlete! I don't know what that has to do with anything, but okay. I'm arguing the effects of diet on your general health, not your weight. Your athletic prowess does not protect you from cancer (which doctors recommend antioxidants in FOOD to help prevent) and high cholesterol, which means heart disease (diet is good to prevent this!)

I'm not trying to say I'm the healthiest person, I mean I am a sloth lardass (a 8-5 job and trying to be a productive member of society will do that to you), but I recognize the FACT that diet is the most important factor in maintaining general health. A lot of processing robs foods of their nutritional value, which means that they add nothing but empty calories to your diet.

[FORSAKENR320]

cathryn is still a fatty

[super_stefani86]

I try to eat things that say fat-free or reduced fat on them. My dad says organic foods are better for you, so I try to eat those whenever I find them. I don't really like beef that much, except for steak.
Oh I try to exercise a little whenever I can.

[impala454]

all i know is i have my runs where i eat really bad for maybe about a week solid, and it really does run you down, mess up your plumbing, etc.

a couple people said they don't eat any processed lunch meat, what do you do for stuff like sandwiches? pretty much everything at the deli will be processed too, just not chopped up yet. i likes me a good roast beef or ham sandwich (although the deli meat usually does taste way better than the packaged stuff).

[James]

You could buy your meat raw, cook it yourself, and get a meat slicer, but I doubt anyone goes through that much trouble. I think/hope the processed meat they're referring to is more along the lines of bologna than sliced turkey breast, sliced ham, or sliced roast from the deli.

I use to eat only one meal a day, but everyone was saying how you should eat three, so I switched to three about a week and a half ago and I feel miserable. I'm going back to one meal a day next week.

[impala454]

well say, sliced turkey, if I go get the pre-packaged kind vs I go get it from the deli (where it's a large chunk o' meat that doesn't resemble a turkey). is there a difference between those i wonder?

[The Grim Reaper]

let's see, staying healthy:
eat right
exercise
Not that hard to do.

[impala454]

that's exactly what we're talking about... just in more detail

[FORSAKENR320]

let's see, staying healthy:
eat right
exercise
Not that hard to do.

heh

[JRockTTU]

well say, sliced turkey, if I go get the pre-packaged kind vs I go get it from the deli (where it's a large chunk o' meat that doesn't resemble a turkey). is there a difference between those i wonder?

Here, read this: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16361276/

I don't eat sandwiches very often anymore (most bread has HFCS and/or milk (I'm lactose intolerant) so I skip it) but prepackaged deli meats are guaranteed to have additives. The stuff you see the guys slicing probably doesn't have as many, but they'll atleast add sugar and flavoring in to make it taste better. You could always do like James suggested and go the Cosmo Kramer route of buying a deli slicer, lol.

[Psykopath]

let's see, staying healthy:
eat right
exercise
Not that hard to do.

...no, really, you think?!

[impala454]

Here, read this: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16361276/

I don't eat sandwiches very often anymore (most bread has HFCS and/or milk (I'm lactose intolerant) so I skip it) but prepackaged deli meats are guaranteed to have additives. The stuff you see the guys slicing probably doesn't have as many, but they'll atleast add sugar and flavoring in to make it taste better. You could always do like James suggested and go the Cosmo Kramer route of buying a deli slicer, lol.

yeah good article. what I'm thinking is most of the deli meats that you get behind the counter aren't any better for you than the pre-packaged stuff, or if so, not by much. better flavor and higher price is the only real difference. most of the stuff behind the deli counter is cut off of a "chunk 'o meat" kinda thing, which I'm sure is very simliar to how the pre-packaged stuff is too.

i.e.

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lol and saw this while searching for images:

[Spectatrix]

lol and saw this while searching for images:

How much ya wanna bet that's a Japanese product?

Edit: nvm... missed the "produced in the UK" on the sign.

This post has been edited by Spectatrix: May 16 2007, 02:41 PM

[James]

How much ya wanna bet that's a Japanese product?

Everything you got!

Sign says "Produced in the UK"

[Spectatrix]

Haha, I caught that right as you were posting...