I feel very old

[Anonymous]

I'm 47, and I feel great. Truly, great. I have energy, I look younger than my age, and I'm mentally perky. I'm 15 lbs overweight.

I eat dairy, wheat and sugar every day (at least a little). I loathe kale so I don't touch it. I never exercise in a sweaty way. I eat beef and pork at least once a week. Pork!

Am I really the only one of me? In the ward 3 - Chevy Chase - Bethesda axis, it feels like I AM the only one.

OP -- try be happy. Are you happy, aside from your knees? I have a wheat-filled gut feeling that something is troubling you. Address THAT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a soon-to-be registered dietitian, I am horrified by the "advice" posted here, and the lack-of-science-based comments made here by what I generally assume to be an educated audience.

OP, if you want to lose weight, that is great. But PLEASE, for pete's sake, don't fall for the snake oil fad diets described here. You should NOT "give up gluten" on a whim, "stop eating grains," etc etc. That is dumb, dumb, dumb and yes, I do question these people who all of a sudden claim to feel so much better because they didn't have toast one morning. There are valuable and important vitamins and minerals that you will be missing out on.

Please take this seriously and consult with a PROFESSIONAL, not the arm chair nutrition wanna bes who populate DCUM. In the end, you may do yourself more harm than good.

(And by PROFESSIONAL, I mean a nutritionist or registered dietitian who is licensed and credentialed to practice in your state. I would say start with your doctor, but unfortunately, most MDs have very little training in nutrition.)

Other than scare tactic, i see zero sciencebin your rambling reply.

i do not think our bodies are wired to eat grain. Agriculture is relatively new in human evolution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 47, and I feel great. Truly, great. I have energy, I look younger than my age, and I'm mentally perky. I'm 15 lbs overweight.

I eat dairy, wheat and sugar every day (at least a little). I loathe kale so I don't touch it. I never exercise in a sweaty way. I eat beef and pork at least once a week. Pork!

Am I really the only one of me? In the ward 3 - Chevy Chase - Bethesda axis, it feels like I AM the only one.

OP -- try be happy. Are you happy, aside from your knees? I have a wheat-filled gut feeling that something is troubling you. Address THAT.

Good for you, and sucks to be the rest of us. What else are you trying to say?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a soon-to-be registered dietitian, I am horrified by the "advice" posted here, and the lack-of-science-based comments made here by what I generally assume to be an educated audience.

OP, if you want to lose weight, that is great. But PLEASE, for pete's sake, don't fall for the snake oil fad diets described here. You should NOT "give up gluten" on a whim, "stop eating grains," etc etc. That is dumb, dumb, dumb and yes, I do question these people who all of a sudden claim to feel so much better because they didn't have toast one morning. There are valuable and important vitamins and minerals that you will be missing out on.

Please take this seriously and consult with a PROFESSIONAL, not the arm chair nutrition wanna bes who populate DCUM. In the end, you may do yourself more harm than good.

(And by PROFESSIONAL, I mean a nutritionist or registered dietitian who is licensed and credentialed to practice in your state. I would say start with your doctor, but unfortunately, most MDs have very little training in nutrition.)

I am horrified that a soon to be RD doesn't know that there are NO vitamins or nutrients that are found in grains that can't be found elsewhere.

The fact that you so snottily dismissed my claims regarding gluten and arthritis shows that you have a lot to learn. I hope you learn it before you start practicing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 47, and I feel great. Truly, great. I have energy, I look younger than my age, and I'm mentally perky. I'm 15 lbs overweight.

I eat dairy, wheat and sugar every day (at least a little). I loathe kale so I don't touch it. I never exercise in a sweaty way. I eat beef and pork at least once a week. Pork!

Am I really the only one of me? In the ward 3 - Chevy Chase - Bethesda axis, it feels like I AM the only one.

OP -- try be happy. Are you happy, aside from your knees? I have a wheat-filled gut feeling that something is troubling you. Address THAT.

No, you don't. You just think you do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 47, and I feel great. Truly, great. I have energy, I look younger than my age, and I'm mentally perky. I'm 15 lbs overweight.

I eat dairy, wheat and sugar every day (at least a little). I loathe kale so I don't touch it. I never exercise in a sweaty way. I eat beef and pork at least once a week. Pork!

Am I really the only one of me? In the ward 3 - Chevy Chase - Bethesda axis, it feels like I AM the only one.

OP -- try be happy. Are you happy, aside from your knees? I have a wheat-filled gut feeling that something is troubling you. Address THAT.

No, you don't. You just think you do.

And PP is not 50. At 47, I did not field old. By 50, I did...things had changed, I now hurt...multiple surgical scars...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 47, and I feel great. Truly, great. I have energy, I look younger than my age, and I'm mentally perky. I'm 15 lbs overweight.

I eat dairy, wheat and sugar every day (at least a little). I loathe kale so I don't touch it. I never exercise in a sweaty way. I eat beef and pork at least once a week. Pork!

Am I really the only one of me? In the ward 3 - Chevy Chase - Bethesda axis, it feels like I AM the only one.

OP -- try be happy. Are you happy, aside from your knees? I have a wheat-filled gut feeling that something is troubling you. Address THAT.

I'm the same except I'm 58. I feel great. I'm forever tackling an extra 15 lbs and not getting anywhere -- it's kind of a hobby now. I'd say my attitude is as healthy as my body and, as this poster suggests, that's important too.

A key factor to my feeling good is that when I was younger I was bookish and not an athlete (am still not). So, I don't see a decline in my physical abilities, my joints haven't been banged up, etc. As with this poster, I much prefer non-sweaty exercise such as walking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I am horrified that a soon to be RD doesn't know that there are NO vitamins or nutrients that are found in grains that can't be found elsewhere.

The fact that you so snottily dismissed my claims regarding gluten and arthritis shows that you have a lot to learn. I hope you learn it before you start practicing.

Please go ahead and publish a link to ANY relevant and peer reviewed medical research that indicates the evils of gluten. I have been researching this for years- there is NOTHING. perhaps I have overlooked some research- looking forward to seeing some here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I disagree with the anti-gluten-free posts. There is a lot of science behind the problems gluten causes. Google it, and you will find loads of research.

Gluten does not leave your body for about nine months, and you have to be incredibly conscientious about getting every molecule of gluten out of your diet, which is very hard. It hides in lots of foods, not just wheat.

I gave up dairy and gluten, and I feel much better. I have not eaten gluten for several years. I lost weight so I continued. On the few occasions I've eaten gluten, I've felt very tired afterwards.

I'm not a particularly ignorant person, although I don't claim to know everything about gluten intolerance. I went to a licensed doctor and a licensed nutritionist, both of whom suggested I give up gluten and dairy, which I did. Some people are just more sensitive to foods. I come from a very allergic family, so it's in my genes, I guess.

Well, after that rant, I'd like to say to the OP: GIVE UP SUGAR!! It's inflammation that makes you achy, most likely. I gave up sugar (well, OK, cut back drastically), and all my morning aches disappeared. I'm in my 50s, and only feel achy when I eat a lot of sugar. Of course I don't eat gluten or dairy, there could be some synergies there making me feel better, but sugar, in my case, is the culprit. It has no nutritional value, so there's NO downside to giving it up. Try Stevia, xylitol as substitutes. Agave, honey and maple syrup are slightl better sweeteners -- at least they cause fewer problems for me than does white sugar.

BTW, I hate being over 50. Hate it hate it hate it until I consider the alternative, and then I'm thankful to be alive and healthy. Focus on what's good in your life and make small improvements as you are able, OP. GL

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Sure there is ton of stuff on the Internet- none of it valid. This is a ridiculous food fad. If someone loses weight, it is because they have taken out a huge amount of food from their diet- the bread, the carbs- not the gluten. Please publish a link to some relevant peer reviewed medical research so we can understand why you think this is a valid diet.

[Anonymous]

I'm 33, OP, and whenever I do not exercise, go out much or eat too much junk, I start feeling tired (or downright ill), with aches and pains.

So for many years now I have countered all this with yoga and a reasonable healthy diet. I hate cardio with a passion But weekly yoga with a great instructor really strengthened muscles I did not know I had and my aches and pains disappeared! They reappear whenever I stop doing yoga for a few weeks... Regular, complete exercise or physical therapy would have the same effect. Just avoid doing just one sport (like tennis or golf) because the same muscles will be over-utilized and the rest will not, leading to more injuries.
One great idea if you have a desk job or spend long hours sitting is to use a yoga ball to sit on instead of a chair. The core muscles will be perpetually engaged in keeping you balanced on the ball and you will exercise a key part of your anatomy without even feeling it!

In the winter, I find it important to walk and get out even in freezing temps. We have a sunny climate here (compared to Northern Europe where I come from) and I take full advantage of the amount of winter sunlight.

Finally one thing that is easy for me to do is to cut down on sugar - whenever I indulge too much, I develop a terrible complexion.
Cutting fat is a bit more difficult, especially in winter - so many yummy recipes need fat for taste... but I try.

Feel better, OP.

[Anonymous]

I'm 52. My job has been easy on me. I have squirreled away plenty of money and I never do outside work . I was a wrestler in college and a lifeguard in ocean city . I know how to work out ( push myself) and go. 2-3 times a week. When I'm tired I watch TV and don't lift a finger. I sleep as much as I feel like it . If I'm stressed Ill drink a six pack. I use propecia and have a full head of hair . I use American crew in my hair and it darkens and shines. I use teeth whitening toothpaste . I train 8 weeks a year for a mini triathlon and finish in the middle of the pack.

I deal with the public and people are shocked that I am 52 with all kids out of the house . I have always FEARED.. Day to day hardship and it's avoidence has kept me ( looking ) young.

I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior and I pray like a spoiled child over and over incessantly whining and begging when I sense hardship . So far my prayer is answered, but even if not I would never deny The Lord in front of people or privately.

[Anonymous]

I'm 47 and if I eat sugar/starches I gain weight. I have to exercise just to maintain my overweight self. Losing weight is a never ending battle.

For those who can eat like a kid and barely exercise at this age and not gain weight - good for you. That is not my reality. At the same time, I do feel really good when I am being super vigilant about my diet/exercise.

[Anonymous]

Check your thyroid levels with a blood test. I had joint pain was hot and thirsty all the time. Periods lessened, I thought it was menopause. Nope hyperthyroidism. On medication and I feel pretty normal now a year later. But, I felt much better after a couple months on the Meds.