Dammit, we agree
by ravenium (2024-03-04 19:21:30)

In reply to: It really is more complex than that  posted by ACross

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I think being online too much/staring at a TV/pop culture inhalation is a detriment to our well-being. Cults, whether they're twitter, NDNation, or cross-fit, are best enjoyed in moderation.

The fashion industry threw near-impossible standards of "thin" and beauty on us for years. One of my friends growing up was bulimic. Another was harassed for being a "tomboy". I'm sure I only saw the tip of the psychological damage.

There is absolutely a problem with obesity in America, but it's not solved by doing more psychological damage, nor is it encouraging people to do nothing. If only there were a path of moderation that encouraged people to make better choices and be the best individual they can. We should encourage the journey via whatever method works, be it weight loss drugs or otherwise.

Similarly, the medical industry is suffering from a pseudo-populist loss of belief in expertise, as you mentioned in the SEE post. People rush the fill the gaps with a bunch of bullshit because it's far more profitable to tell people you have the answer to all their problems if you just take x y z and BIG MEDICAL PHARMA doesn't want you to know it! Non-diabetics are wearing glucose monitors now, for chrissake. Any type one diabetic should be pissed, kind of like celiacs are annoyed at people who state they are "gluten free".

Get a good doctor, listen to them (unless they say to eliminate drinking, then get a new doctor).

Anyway, it's almost street hockey season and you'll see me out there running up and down the court. I'm a little slower, I'm about 5 lbs heavier than I should be, but I am absolutely devious. Get off my lawn, young people.



I am not sure I agree on the gluten free predilection
by WilfordBrimley  (2024-03-05 11:34:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

that Celiac's are annoyed by people who are GF without having Celiac's.

My almost-4 year old was formally diagnosed with Celiac's about 2 months ago, and it is a real motherfucker to build a decent diet with it. I never realized how pervasive wheat and byproducts are in all of our food until this, and I am really grateful that the GF market has grown to the point where there are good options for GF bread, pizza crust, Oreos, macaroni, etc. His (and ours to a degree) life would be kind of miserable without those options which likely wouldn't be available if there wasn't such a large market of non-Celiac's GF people.

As an aside, while going gluten-free was the last thing I ever thought I would do or needed, I do notice it helps a bit with inflammation. We are by necessity largely a GF household, though I will sneak my 1 year old some goldfish or graham crackers now and then. I'll eat a sub sandwich or pasta or something along those lines if I am on my own, but the dramatic reduction in wheat intake has helped a bit how I feel when I wake up, after I work out, etc. But for the record, I still wouldn't do this shit if I didn't have to.
I think it might be a hidden blessing
by ravenium  (2024-03-06 14:13:38)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

Think of all the restaurants that now have gluten free and vegetarian options now that didn't before. It provides options when previously it was "I'll scrape em off for ya's".

I didn't consider the scenario of having to contend with a household member having dietary restrictions - I was thinking of restaurants. Still, my mistake - sorry about that!

My general defensiveness comes from having in laws that were type 1 diabetic. People using equipment not intended for them in a medical context because some internet doctor told them irks me a bit.

I also think the general "ha ha diabetes will come for them!" sentiment around type 2 diabetics causes some splash damage to type 1 families, and it's frustrating.

I'd made (maybe incorrect?) assumptions that hearing someone wax poetic about being gluten free would rankle you a bit when you have someone with a medical condition, but maybe I'm just amped up unnecessarily.