Separating the Wheat from the Chaff - Searching for an "Ideal" - Nutrition/Exercise/Lifestyle

Nat · 01-31-2012, 09:21 PM

I'm at a point in my life where, even if I can't live a specific "ideal" lifestyle, I'm interested in trying to figure out what an ideal lifestyle (for me) would entail - including nutrition, exercise, medication, vitamins, supplements, recreation.

What I imagine for this thread: A place for folks to post our own individual goals, challenges, as well as articles and discussions regarding the information and/or misinformation out there regarding these subjects. In the age of google, it can be just as easy (if not easier) to run across misinformation as accurate information.

I'll start:

My Goals:

Manage ADHD
Manage Anxiety/OCD? Symptoms
Manage Depression
Quit Smoking (ugh, I managed to do this for 2 days this week, then no)
Manage Compulsive Overeating tendencies
Identify and remove "trigger foods" from diet (meaning, the things that, when I eat them, I then feel like eating everything in the world - mostly white flour, sugar, white rice and yummy yummy sharp cheddar cheese)
Lower Triglycerides
Increase professionalism/promotability/effectiveness/skills at work
Get through my 12 steps
Strengthen my friendships / Develop more supportive friendships
Be a more present friend and family member
Read more
Write more
Have more time alone
Be more caring toward myself and others
Improve skin (elasticity after losing weight, also psoriasis)
Have more peace
Have more joy
Follow through on my commitments

Hmm that's it for now. I guess it's a start. I invite and would love to hear what the rest of you feel and think along these lines regarding your own lives.

Talon · 04-11-2012, 01:02 PM

My goal for this month is pretty simple, I'd like to incorporate more protein sources into my daily diet, that are preferably on the lean side. I know about the typical ones (greek yogurt, lean meats, almonds, whey protein powder, cheeses, egg whites). I would appreciate it if anyone here had other sources they could share. Thanks.

Blade · 04-11-2012, 01:12 PM

Seafood that really comes from the sea. Really any fish is high in protein. I also like Muscle Milk it is high in protein and isn't high in sugar and carbs and it taste good.

Talon · 04-11-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

Seafood that really comes from the sea. Really any fish is high in protein. I also like Muscle Milk it is high in protein and isn't high in sugar and carbs and it taste good.

Thank you, Blade....I love all types of seafood, and most of it is pretty lean depending on how it's prepared. I'd like to try the Muscle Milk you spoke of, can you recommend a good flavor?

01-31-2012, 09:21 PM	#1
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04-11-2012, 01:12 PM	#3
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,850 Thanked 14,401 Times in 4,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Seafood that really comes from the sea. Really any fish is high in protein. I also like Muscle Milk it is high in protein and isn't high in sugar and carbs and it taste good. __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

04-11-2012, 01:02 PM	#2
Talon Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Divine Feminine Preferred Pronoun?: . Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 4,921 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,246 Thanked 10,230 Times in 3,305 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	My goal for this month is pretty simple, I'd like to incorporate more protein sources into my daily diet, that are preferably on the lean side. I know about the typical ones (greek yogurt, lean meats, almonds, whey protein powder, cheeses, egg whites). I would appreciate it if anyone here had other sources they could share. Thanks.