Anonymous wrote:Troll post. Men don’t vent. That’s a girl thing. Or a gay thing.

That’s sexist. Men have feelings and can vent and cry if they want.

Troll post. Men don’t vent. That’s a girl thing. Or a gay thing.

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Anonymous wrote:What is it with men and eating crap?

Most of the men in my family (and DH’s family) have all had major health issues due to bad diet. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, you name it. But they still insist on eating junk. And then their wives are stuck taking care of a sick man for years.

My DH can eat what he wants, but I won’t buy it, won’t cook it, and I let him know I’m not spending the last 20 years of my life taking care of him because he couldn’t control his eating. If he wants to ruin his life, fine, but I’m not letting it ruin mine.

Women have an inordinate amount of pressure on ourselves to look good, to stay in shape and fit. On the other hand, men have this delusional idea that their appearance doesnt matter whatsoever, that they can be rocking an 8month pregnancy belly in a stained shirt and women will still think they're attractive.

Not that appearance is all that matters, but I think that that pressure to look good forces women to make healthier eating choices, whereas men go off the rails (and often get petulant when "forced" to eat healthy like OP)

When I lived in los Angeles, where there is a big emphasis on appearance for BOTH men and women, you didn't see the men grabbing a bunch of tubs of ice cream at Ralphs or laughing about how they'll get the giant burger with fries while the wife meekly orders a salad. They'd both end up eating salads, because men realized their appearance matters. Of course you can be too appearance obsessed, but it does often have a nice side effect of making you make better, healthier eating choices.

Lots of problems with men in Los Angeles, but that was nice to observe. And I enjoyed the eye candy!

This is very thoughtful. As a married guy, I have to admit it’s also very truthful. And it’s also probably true that if our wives dumped us to the curb, we would respond to being on the market again by dramatically upping our fitness/appearance game. A problem with Covid is that it reminds us how short life is and seems to diminish the importance of eating right and looking your best. In addition, even if I got myself back into the best shape/weight of my life (early 20’s), I have little doubt that my post-menopausal DW would have zero desire for having sex with me. And that pastrami on rye with a beer and a pickle never disappoints!

OP here. I did not expect this to turn into a fight about gluten. My wife has decided not to eat it because of conditions she has. She does not have celeriac but she has other issues that she think it’s might help. Same with the processed food. We do eat healthy not we have always had some of that stuff in the house. Now she won’t buy it. Our kids also eat very healthy and do not drink juice or eat any junk food.

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Anonymous wrote:What kinds of things has bought? Expensive crap or things you need?

What “ clean” household stuff did she buy? Many of the natural brands are not really natural or any better than the conventional stuff.

What food items is she not letting you eat?

She bought All Clad stainless steel pots and pans. They were expensive ( $700) but they are supposed to be the best and last a lifetime. She bought a bunch of Pyrex glass containers and switched to some silicone bags food instead of plastic bags.

We used stuff called “ Attitude” that is supposed to be very clean and has less harsh chemicals. We still use the regular stuff but only 1-2 times a week.

She has stopped picking up anything with bad oils or high fructose corn syrup. No more frozen pizzas or anything that is processed. We only eat that stuff now 1-2 times a week when we get takeout.

Sounds pretty normal, esp with kids to instill good habits in.

Is this a joke Op?

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Anonymous wrote:Some containers have BPA which are really bad for you so changing to glass is much better. I wouldn't worry about that.

As for food its healthier for you but yeah sometimes you just want a little bit of junk. Why don't you have some snacks available to munch on.

Gluten is silly. Unless you are coeliac you don't need to restrict gluten, there is no health benefit.

Perhaps she finds it hard to eat healthy with that stuff around. Could you compromise and put it away in a cupboard she doesn't use.

This is your opinion. And many health experts disagree.

Good for OP's wife for taking initiative to improve her and her family's health.

Health experts is another way of saying people without medical degrees or scientific knowledge. No thanks.

Better than some random crazy who probably weights 300 pounds posting anonymously on DCUM. I'll pass on your "wisdom", thanks.

Ha ha. My sisters kids are diagnosed coeliacs/ celiacs. There is a blood test you can take to find out if you have a sensitivity.

If you aren't sensitive its better to not eat gluten free bread. If you knew all the foods that gluten is in its laughable to think eating gluten free bread is gluten free.

Besides the fibre is good for in whole wheat bread. But you do you.

I know all the foods that gluten is in. Fiber is in plenty of foods, namely fruits and vegetables, not just bread.

I will continue to trust the experts I follow. You sound totally clueless about nutrition anyway so please keep the condescension to yourself.

Fibre is essential in protecting you from bowel cancer so whole wheat bread is better. If you are not sensitive there is plenty of articles to state there are no health benefits.

Yes there is fibre in fruits and vegies but most Americans still don't eat enough fibre. And condescension - I think you called me 300 pounds, pot meet kettle.

OMG... what about there is fiber in fruits and veggies don't you understand?! Not everyone is eating ham and cheese sandwiches all day and then slapping some bread to meet their fiber requirements.

Once again, I am utterly amazed by those who know the least about nutrition doling "advice" out to others. Thanks for your input, I will not be taking it! Enjoy your "healthy" ham grilled cheese sandwiches!

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Anonymous wrote:Some containers have BPA which are really bad for you so changing to glass is much better. I wouldn't worry about that.

As for food its healthier for you but yeah sometimes you just want a little bit of junk. Why don't you have some snacks available to munch on.

Gluten is silly. Unless you are coeliac you don't need to restrict gluten, there is no health benefit.

Perhaps she finds it hard to eat healthy with that stuff around. Could you compromise and put it away in a cupboard she doesn't use.

This is your opinion. And many health experts disagree.

Good for OP's wife for taking initiative to improve her and her family's health.

Health experts is another way of saying people without medical degrees or scientific knowledge. No thanks.

Better than some random crazy who probably weights 300 pounds posting anonymously on DCUM. I'll pass on your "wisdom", thanks.

Ha ha. My sisters kids are diagnosed coeliacs/ celiacs. There is a blood test you can take to find out if you have a sensitivity.

If you aren't sensitive its better to not eat gluten free bread. If you knew all the foods that gluten is in its laughable to think eating gluten free bread is gluten free.

Besides the fibre is good for in whole wheat bread. But you do you.

I know all the foods that gluten is in. Fiber is in plenty of foods, namely fruits and vegetables, not just bread.

I will continue to trust the experts I follow. You sound totally clueless about nutrition anyway so please keep the condescension to yourself.

Fibre is essential in protecting you from bowel cancer so whole wheat bread is better. If you are not sensitive there is plenty of articles to state there are no health benefits.

Yes there is fibre in fruits and vegies but most Americans still don't eat enough fibre. And condescension - I think you called me 300 pounds, pot meet kettle.

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Anonymous wrote:Some containers have BPA which are really bad for you so changing to glass is much better. I wouldn't worry about that.

As for food its healthier for you but yeah sometimes you just want a little bit of junk. Why don't you have some snacks available to munch on.

Gluten is silly. Unless you are coeliac you don't need to restrict gluten, there is no health benefit.

Perhaps she finds it hard to eat healthy with that stuff around. Could you compromise and put it away in a cupboard she doesn't use.

This is your opinion. And many health experts disagree.

Good for OP's wife for taking initiative to improve her and her family's health.

Health experts is another way of saying people without medical degrees or scientific knowledge. No thanks.

Better than some random crazy who probably weights 300 pounds posting anonymously on DCUM. I'll pass on your "wisdom", thanks.

Ha ha. My sisters kids are diagnosed coeliacs/ celiacs. There is a blood test you can take to find out if you have a sensitivity.

If you aren't sensitive its better to not eat gluten free bread. If you knew all the foods that gluten is in its laughable to think eating gluten free bread is gluten free.

Besides the fibre is good for in whole wheat bread. But you do you.

I know all the foods that gluten is in. Fiber is in plenty of foods, namely fruits and vegetables, not just bread.

I will continue to trust the experts I follow. You sound totally clueless about nutrition anyway so please keep the condescension to yourself.

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Anonymous wrote:Some containers have BPA which are really bad for you so changing to glass is much better. I wouldn't worry about that.

As for food its healthier for you but yeah sometimes you just want a little bit of junk. Why don't you have some snacks available to munch on.

Gluten is silly. Unless you are coeliac you don't need to restrict gluten, there is no health benefit.

Perhaps she finds it hard to eat healthy with that stuff around. Could you compromise and put it away in a cupboard she doesn't use.

This is your opinion. And many health experts disagree.

Good for OP's wife for taking initiative to improve her and her family's health.

Health experts is another way of saying people without medical degrees or scientific knowledge. No thanks.

Better than some random crazy who probably weights 300 pounds posting anonymously on DCUM. I'll pass on your "wisdom", thanks.

Ha ha. My sisters kids are diagnosed coeliacs/ celiacs. There is a blood test you can take to find out if you have a sensitivity.

If you aren't sensitive its better to not eat gluten free bread. If you knew all the foods that gluten is in its laughable to think eating gluten free bread is gluten free.

Besides the fibre is good for in whole wheat bread. But you do you.

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Anonymous wrote:Sounds like me in the 6 months leading up to trying to get pregnant. Does she want a baby?

OP here. We have two young kids and she is pregnant with a third.

Dude if you think you being driven crazy now you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Wait til them kids turn into preteens/teens.

Sheer madness.
Whole different level bruh.

Be thankful for the minor shit you dealing with now.

Anonymous wrote:What is it with men and eating crap?

Most of the men in my family (and DH’s family) have all had major health issues due to bad diet. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, you name it. But they still insist on eating junk. And then their wives are stuck taking care of a sick man for years.

My DH can eat what he wants, but I won’t buy it, won’t cook it, and I let him know I’m not spending the last 20 years of my life taking care of him because he couldn’t control his eating. If he wants to ruin his life, fine, but I’m not letting it ruin mine.

Women have an inordinate amount of pressure on ourselves to look good, to stay in shape and fit. On the other hand, men have this delusional idea that their appearance doesnt matter whatsoever, that they can be rocking an 8month pregnancy belly in a stained shirt and women will still think they're attractive.

Not that appearance is all that matters, but I think that that pressure to look good forces women to make healthier eating choices, whereas men go off the rails (and often get petulant when "forced" to eat healthy like OP)

When I lived in los Angeles, where there is a big emphasis on appearance for BOTH men and women, you didn't see the men grabbing a bunch of tubs of ice cream at Ralphs or laughing about how they'll get the giant burger with fries while the wife meekly orders a salad. They'd both end up eating salads, because men realized their appearance matters. Of course you can be too appearance obsessed, but it does often have a nice side effect of making you make better, healthier eating choices.

Lots of problems with men in Los Angeles, but that was nice to observe. And I enjoyed the eye candy!

What is it with men and eating crap?

Most of the men in my family (and DH’s family) have all had major health issues due to bad diet. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, you name it. But they still insist on eating junk. And then their wives are stuck taking care of a sick man for years.

My DH can eat what he wants, but I won’t buy it, won’t cook it, and I let him know I’m not spending the last 20 years of my life taking care of him because he couldn’t control his eating. If he wants to ruin his life, fine, but I’m not letting it ruin mine.

^*weighs

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Anonymous wrote:Some containers have BPA which are really bad for you so changing to glass is much better. I wouldn't worry about that.

As for food its healthier for you but yeah sometimes you just want a little bit of junk. Why don't you have some snacks available to munch on.

Gluten is silly. Unless you are coeliac you don't need to restrict gluten, there is no health benefit.

Perhaps she finds it hard to eat healthy with that stuff around. Could you compromise and put it away in a cupboard she doesn't use.

This is your opinion. And many health experts disagree.

Good for OP's wife for taking initiative to improve her and her family's health.

Health experts is another way of saying people without medical degrees or scientific knowledge. No thanks.

Better than some random crazy who probably weights 300 pounds posting anonymously on DCUM. I'll pass on your "wisdom", thanks.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some containers have BPA which are really bad for you so changing to glass is much better. I wouldn't worry about that.

As for food its healthier for you but yeah sometimes you just want a little bit of junk. Why don't you have some snacks available to munch on.

Gluten is silly. Unless you are coeliac you don't need to restrict gluten, there is no health benefit.

Perhaps she finds it hard to eat healthy with that stuff around. Could you compromise and put it away in a cupboard she doesn't use.

This is your opinion. And many health experts disagree.

Good for OP's wife for taking initiative to improve her and her family's health.

Health experts is another way of saying people without medical degrees or scientific knowledge. No thanks.