Gabrielle has a PhD and is in her mid 40s. She is mentioned in my previous link of experts.
I have posted links and videos to her before..
I don't want to build muscle though that lady looks fantastic. I'm slim and people assume you have to be large to be unhealthy. That's not necessarily true, I want to exercise more but a gym it is just too intimidating for me right now. I have had tests done and all my cholesterol levels at al are fine which is good.
Don't think your content is dull to others, it isn't , I think more tips about what to eat rather than just exercise would be helpful for me personally but it's not my thread, it's yours,!
You should never be intimidated at a gym. If people are doing that then they are there for the wrong reason and need turfing out. Why are they doing it?
Syl said
Jul 16 7:58 PM, 2025
I agree about medication. Everything has side effects....I avoid all if possible.
I have obviously been taking painkillers lately, but am now down to a couple of paracetamol morning and night.
I have read reports that the often prescribed med taken to combat stomach ulcers when taking NSAIDS can cause dementia, so the ibuprofen and naproxen are out, I have never taken any anti depressants or sleeping tablets, and I stopped taking quinine regularly years ago, even though they did help with leg cramps.
Personally, I think people pop pills even when they don't need them, just out of habit.
Anonymous said
Jul 16 8:31 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
I agree about medication. Everything has side effects....I avoid all if possible. I have obviously been taking painkillers lately, but am now down to a couple of paracetamol morning and night.
I have read reports that the often prescribed med taken to combat stomach ulcers when taking NSAIDS can cause dementia, so the ibuprofen and naproxen are out, I have never taken any anti depressants or sleeping tablets, and I stopped taking quinine regularly years ago, even though they did help with leg cramps.
Personally, I think people pop pills even when they don't need them, just out of habit.
Anti-depressants many years ago, took a while to come off them and now I don’t even touch paracetamol regardless of any pain. Not a martyr I’m just not one for pill popping now. Crazy how some pop them like smarties.
Gabrielle has a PhD and is in her mid 40s. She is mentioned in my previous link of experts.
I have posted links and videos to her before..
I don't want to build muscle though that lady looks fantastic. I'm slim and people assume you have to be large to be unhealthy. That's not necessarily true, I want to exercise more but a gym it is just too intimidating for me right now. I have had tests done and all my cholesterol levels at al are fine which is good.
Don't think your content is dull to others, it isn't , I think more tips about what to eat rather than just exercise would be helpful for me personally but it's not my thread, it's yours,!
Building muscle is sort of different than gaining strength.
Fitness and health really isn't about how you look.
It's not a beauty contest but a test of what your body can do. Having a booty and not having shit jiggle in shorts is just a bonus..
Gabrielle has a PhD and is in her mid 40s. She is mentioned in my previous link of experts.
I have posted links and videos to her before..
I don't want to build muscle though that lady looks fantastic. I'm slim and people assume you have to be large to be unhealthy. That's not necessarily true, I want to exercise more but a gym it is just too intimidating for me right now. I have had tests done and all my cholesterol levels at al are fine which is good.
Don't think your content is dull to others, it isn't , I think more tips about what to eat rather than just exercise would be helpful for me personally but it's not my thread, it's yours,!
Building muscle is sort of different than gaining strength.
Fitness and health really isn't about how you look.
It's not a beauty contest but a test of what your body can do. Having a booty and not having shit jiggle in shorts is just a bonus..
I'm not sure what you mean here. Are you saying it stops you having a flat ass or making a reference to exercise helping incontinence ? I honestly don't know! I have a booty and want to maintain my weight. Maybe running would be preferable to the gym.
Fluffy said
Jul 16 11:11 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
I agree about medication. Everything has side effects....I avoid all if possible. I have obviously been taking painkillers lately, but am now down to a couple of paracetamol morning and night.
I have read reports that the often prescribed med taken to combat stomach ulcers when taking NSAIDS can cause dementia, so the ibuprofen and naproxen are out, I have never taken any anti depressants or sleeping tablets, and I stopped taking quinine regularly years ago, even though they did help with leg cramps.
Personally, I think people pop pills even when they don't need them, just out of habit.
Anti-depressants many years ago, took a while to come off them and now I don’t even touch paracetamol regardless of any pain. Not a martyr I’m just not one for pill popping now. Crazy how some pop them like smarties.
Some anti depressants are horrible to taper off, and GP's refuse to prescribe the more infamous one's. You are meant to only be on them for 6 months but doctors keep patients on them for so much longer, often increasing doses, meaning side effects and trying to come off them is a nightmare. Some are akin to opiate withdrawal and scientists don't even know how they work. Patients are guinea pigs for big Pharma.
Fluffy said
Jul 16 11:17 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
I agree about medication. Everything has side effects....I avoid all if possible. I have obviously been taking painkillers lately, but am now down to a couple of paracetamol morning and night.
I have read reports that the often prescribed med taken to combat stomach ulcers when taking NSAIDS can cause dementia, so the ibuprofen and naproxen are out, I have never taken any anti depressants or sleeping tablets, and I stopped taking quinine regularly years ago, even though they did help with leg cramps.
Personally, I think people pop pills even when they don't need them, just out of habit.
You're doing really well to be on just a few paracetamol well done Syl! As in life, meds are all about moderation. Taking one dose of ibuprofen will be alright but I'm with you, I just don't like taking them. You have to take opiate painkillers immediately after a serious op but the doctor's steer you off them as soon as poss. I've not heard of Quinine but if you are managing without them, it shows you didn't really need them.
Syl said
Jul 16 11:47 PM, 2025
Quinine is a drug prescribed for malaria, it does also help with severe leg cramps.
It's illegal in some countries to prescribe quinine for cramps, apparently there are some quite serious possible side effects.
I wasn't told that when I was given them.
I came off them myself after years, and only when I had read onlone how serious the side effects could be.
Fluffy said
Jul 17 12:05 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Quinine is a drug prescribed for malaria, it does also help with severe leg cramps. It's illegal in some countries to prescribe quinine for cramps, apparently there are some quite serious possible side effects. I wasn't told that when I was given them. I came off them myself after years, and only when I had read onlone how serious the side effects could be.
Just looked it up..It has a ridiculous amount of serious side effects. If you take too much you may go blind. This should be prescribed for severe malaria,not cramps. I'm surprised your doctor didn't take you off this sinister stuff but at least you realised how dangerous it was and got rid.
How many less informed patients prescribed it for cramps went on taking it and became ill as a result? That's a nasty substance Syl, glad you haven't had that in your system for some time.
Syl said
Jul 17 12:51 AM, 2025
Fluffy wrote:
Syl wrote:
Quinine is a drug prescribed for malaria, it does also help with severe leg cramps. It's illegal in some countries to prescribe quinine for cramps, apparently there are some quite serious possible side effects. I wasn't told that when I was given them. I came off them myself after years, and only when I had read onlone how serious the side effects could be.
Just looked it up..It has a ridiculous amount of serious side effects. If you take too much you may go blind. This should be prescribed for severe malaria,not cramps. I'm surprised your doctor didn't take you off this sinister stuff but at least you realised how dangerous it was and got rid.
How many less informed patients prescribed it for cramps went on taking it and became ill as a result? That's a nasty substance Syl, glad you haven't had that in your system for some time.
I think, given the fact that many GP's are pretty useless, we have to check ourselves what they are prescribing.
My OH has had a stomach ulcer, he has been taking omoprozol for years. That's one of the drugs connected with a possible increase in dementia.
He spoke to the GP, and was assured they were safe. I would not be taking them....just in case.
"What The Study Says About PPIs And Dementia. The study that made headlines did find an increased risk of dementia in people who used proton pump inhibitors regularly for more than four years. In fact, their results showed a 33% increase in dementia risk for those using these acid reflux medications long term."
Gabrielle has a PhD and is in her mid 40s. She is mentioned in my previous link of experts.
I have posted links and videos to her before..
I don't want to build muscle though that lady looks fantastic. I'm slim and people assume you have to be large to be unhealthy. That's not necessarily true, I want to exercise more but a gym it is just too intimidating for me right now. I have had tests done and all my cholesterol levels at al are fine which is good.
Don't think your content is dull to others, it isn't , I think more tips about what to eat rather than just exercise would be helpful for me personally but it's not my thread, it's yours,!
Building muscle is sort of different than gaining strength.
Fitness and health really isn't about how you look.
It's not a beauty contest but a test of what your body can do. Having a booty and not having shit jiggle in shorts is just a bonus..
I'm not sure what you mean here. Are you saying it stops you having a flat ass or making a reference to exercise helping incontinence ? I honestly don't know! I have a booty and want to maintain my weight. Maybe running would be preferable to the gym.
Running doesn't build strength. It's good for your heart.
I have no idea what exercise does for incontinence.
I know heavy squats will put some junk in your trunk..
Gabrielle has a PhD and is in her mid 40s. She is mentioned in my previous link of experts.
I have posted links and videos to her before..
I don't want to build muscle though that lady looks fantastic. I'm slim and people assume you have to be large to be unhealthy. That's not necessarily true, I want to exercise more but a gym it is just too intimidating for me right now. I have had tests done and all my cholesterol levels at al are fine which is good.
Don't think your content is dull to others, it isn't , I think more tips about what to eat rather than just exercise would be helpful for me personally but it's not my thread, it's yours,!
Building muscle is sort of different than gaining strength.
Fitness and health really isn't about how you look.
It's not a beauty contest but a test of what your body can do. Having a booty and not having shit jiggle in shorts is just a bonus..
I'm not sure what you mean here. Are you saying it stops you having a flat ass or making a reference to exercise helping incontinence ? I honestly don't know! I have a booty and want to maintain my weight. Maybe running would be preferable to the gym.
Running doesn't build strength. It's good for your heart.
I have no idea what exercise does for incontinence.
I know heavy squats will put some junk in your trunk..
And maintaining weight is just silly. Throw away your scale. Percentage of body fat is a better indicator of health..Strong healthy women weigh a whole lot more than you think..
Fluffy said
Jul 17 12:30 PM, 2025
Maintaining a healthy weight is surely less silly than letting it increase as being overweight can cause all sorts of health problems. Ditto being way too thin (as I once was) can be very dangerous.
Do you mind me asking what your fitness goals are? Are you trying to obtain more muscle or put on weight? Since I've joined I've mostly seem content aimed at women so have no idea.
Maddog said
Jul 17 5:16 PM, 2025
Fluffy wrote:
Maintaining a healthy weight is surely less silly than letting it increase as being overweight can cause all sorts of health problems. Ditto being way too thin (as I once was) can be very dangerous.
Do you mind me asking what your fitness goals are? Are you trying to obtain more muscle or put on weight? Since I've joined I've mostly seem content aimed at women so have no idea.
There isn't really a healthy weight as much as there is a healthy amount of fat and muscle and physical performance..
I'm not saying to get fat, I'm saying use something besides the scale to measure your body composition.
My goals are to be able to physically do what I want, late into life.
In short, I want a better more fulfilling healthspan and want to put off saying "I can't do that anymore" for as long as possible.
Maddog said
Jul 17 5:18 PM, 2025
Attia describes healthspan vs lifespan.....
"Dr. Peter Attia argues that we focus too much on lifespan and not enough on healthspan, which is the quality of our life as we get older.
He discusses what kills us, what slows us down as we age, and the tools we have to allow us to live better and longer.
Dr. Attia emphasizes the importance of nutrition in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that a diet rich in whole foods, healthy fats, and protein can help prevent chronic diseases and improve overall health.
He also discusses the role of exercise in promoting longevity. According to Dr. Attia, regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve cognitive function, and increase lifespan.
Finally, Dr. Attia talks about the importance of sleep in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, and that sleep deprivation can lead to a host of health problems."
Fluffy said
Jul 18 9:03 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Attia describes healthspan vs lifespan.....
"Dr. Peter Attia argues that we focus too much on lifespan and not enough on healthspan, which is the quality of our life as we get older.
He discusses what kills us, what slows us down as we age, and the tools we have to allow us to live better and longer.
Dr. Attia emphasizes the importance of nutrition in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that a diet rich in whole foods, healthy fats, and protein can help prevent chronic diseases and improve overall health. He also discusses the role of exercise in promoting longevity. According to Dr. Attia, regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve cognitive function, and increase lifespan.
Finally, Dr. Attia talks about the importance of sleep in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, and that sleep deprivation can lead to a host of health problems."
I do eat plenty of protein so that's good but I can't have dairy anymore which kills me I used to live for cakes and never put on weight and I remember a poster warned me of diabetes. I didn't get that but following catching Covid I just couldn't eat dairy anymore. Very random.
It's so true what the Dr says about sleep. When I'm depressed I just avoid sleeping, I will fall asleep in the middle of sentences I get so fatigued. I don't know why I do this btw! I am on a very low dose of sleeping tablets which help but they are habit forming so I try to drift off naturally. When I sleep I always feel better and am far less stressed. Lack of sleep also causes weight gain because you have no energy so you reach for sugary drinks to keep going. Sleep is so important
Maddog said
Jul 18 9:51 PM, 2025
Fluffy wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Attia describes healthspan vs lifespan.....
"Dr. Peter Attia argues that we focus too much on lifespan and not enough on healthspan, which is the quality of our life as we get older.
He discusses what kills us, what slows us down as we age, and the tools we have to allow us to live better and longer.
Dr. Attia emphasizes the importance of nutrition in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that a diet rich in whole foods, healthy fats, and protein can help prevent chronic diseases and improve overall health. He also discusses the role of exercise in promoting longevity. According to Dr. Attia, regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve cognitive function, and increase lifespan.
Finally, Dr. Attia talks about the importance of sleep in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, and that sleep deprivation can lead to a host of health problems."
I do eat plenty of protein so that's good but I can't have dairy anymore which kills me I used to live for cakes and never put on weight and I remember a poster warned me of diabetes. I didn't get that but following catching Covid I just couldn't eat dairy anymore. Very random.
It's so true what the Dr says about sleep. When I'm depressed I just avoid sleeping, I will fall asleep in the middle of sentences I get so fatigued. I don't know why I do this btw! I am on a very low dose of sleeping tablets which help but they are habit forming so I try to drift off naturally. When I sleep I always feel better and am far less stressed. Lack of sleep also causes weight gain because you have no energy so you reach for sugary drinks to keep going. Sleep is so important
It's why treating sleep apnea is so important.
Lack of sleep causes all sorts of health problems..
I sleep fine if am very active that day and don't drink any alcohol before bed..
That's another benefit of exercise. It helps combat our sedentary lifestyle and makes us tired and sleep better
Anonymous said
Jul 19 9:52 PM, 2025
Fluffy wrote:
Maintaining a healthy weight is surely less silly than letting it increase as being overweight can cause all sorts of health problems. Ditto being way too thin (as I once was) can be very dangerous.
Do you mind me asking what your fitness goals are? Are you trying to obtain more muscle or put on weight? Since I've joined I've mostly seem content aimed at women so have no idea.
Agreed. Maintaining or aiming for a decent weight is important. Being overweight, particularly obese, increases risks of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, metabolic problems etc.
Maddog said
Jul 19 11:34 PM, 2025
“I’m 5 (feet) 10 (inches) and 200 pounds. And I have about — and this is an estimate — but about 170 pounds of lean mass on me,” she said. “That BMI doesn’t really tell you what I can do … how fit I am. It’s just a couple of numbers put together, doesn’t tell you how much muscle I have or anything like that.”
You shouldn’t want to look like an Olympian, experts say
BMI measurements can overestimate body fat in athletes and people with a muscular build or a larger body frame. Conversely, BMI can underestimate body fat in older adults and anyone who has lost muscle, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston.
You should never be intimidated at a gym. If people are doing that then they are there for the wrong reason and need turfing out. Why are they doing it?
I have obviously been taking painkillers lately, but am now down to a couple of paracetamol morning and night.
I have read reports that the often prescribed med taken to combat stomach ulcers when taking NSAIDS can cause dementia, so the ibuprofen and naproxen are out, I have never taken any anti depressants or sleeping tablets, and I stopped taking quinine regularly years ago, even though they did help with leg cramps.
Personally, I think people pop pills even when they don't need them, just out of habit.
Anti-depressants many years ago, took a while to come off them and now I don’t even touch paracetamol regardless of any pain. Not a martyr I’m just not one for pill popping now. Crazy how some pop them like smarties.
Building muscle is sort of different than gaining strength.
Fitness and health really isn't about how you look.
It's not a beauty contest but a test of what your body can do. Having a booty and not having shit jiggle in shorts is just a bonus..
As for eating....
I'm not sure what you mean here. Are you saying it stops you having a flat ass or making a reference to exercise helping incontinence ?
I honestly don't know! I have a booty and want to maintain my weight. Maybe running would be preferable to the gym.
Some anti depressants are horrible to taper off, and GP's refuse to prescribe the more infamous one's. You are meant to only be on them for 6 months but doctors keep patients on them for so much longer, often increasing doses, meaning side effects and trying to come off them is a nightmare. Some are akin to opiate withdrawal and scientists don't even know how they work. Patients are guinea pigs for big Pharma.
You're doing really well to be on just a few paracetamol
well done Syl! As in life, meds are all about moderation. Taking one dose of ibuprofen will be alright but I'm with you, I just don't like taking them. You have to take opiate painkillers immediately after a serious op but the doctor's steer you off them as soon as poss. I've not heard of Quinine but if you are managing without them, it shows you didn't really need them.
It's illegal in some countries to prescribe quinine for cramps, apparently there are some quite serious possible side effects.
I wasn't told that when I was given them.
I came off them myself after years, and only when I had read onlone how serious the side effects could be.
Just looked it up..It has a ridiculous amount of serious side effects.
If you take too much you may go blind. This should be prescribed for severe malaria,not cramps. I'm surprised your doctor didn't take you off this sinister stuff but at least you realised how dangerous it was and got rid.
How many less informed patients prescribed it for cramps went on taking it and became ill as a result? That's a nasty substance Syl, glad you haven't had that in your system for some time.
I think, given the fact that many GP's are pretty useless, we have to check ourselves what they are prescribing.
My OH has had a stomach ulcer, he has been taking omoprozol for years. That's one of the drugs connected with a possible increase in dementia.
He spoke to the GP, and was assured they were safe. I would not be taking them....just in case.
"What The Study Says About PPIs And Dementia. The study that made headlines did find an increased risk of dementia in people who used proton pump inhibitors regularly for more than four years. In fact, their results showed a 33% increase in dementia risk for those using these acid reflux medications long term."
Running doesn't build strength. It's good for your heart.
I have no idea what exercise does for incontinence.
I know heavy squats will put some junk in your trunk..
And maintaining weight is just silly. Throw away your scale. Percentage of body fat is a better indicator of health..Strong healthy women weigh a whole lot more than you think..
Do you mind me asking what your fitness goals are? Are you trying to obtain more muscle or put on weight? Since I've joined I've mostly seem content aimed at women so have no idea.
There isn't really a healthy weight as much as there is a healthy amount of fat and muscle and physical performance..
I'm not saying to get fat, I'm saying use something besides the scale to measure your body composition.
My goals are to be able to physically do what I want, late into life.
In short, I want a better more fulfilling healthspan and want to put off saying "I can't do that anymore" for as long as possible.
"Dr. Peter Attia argues that we focus too much on lifespan and not enough on healthspan, which is the quality of our life as we get older.
He discusses what kills us, what slows us down as we age, and the tools we have to allow us to live better and longer.
Dr. Attia emphasizes the importance of nutrition in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that a diet rich in whole foods, healthy fats, and protein can help prevent chronic diseases and improve overall health.
He also discusses the role of exercise in promoting longevity. According to Dr. Attia, regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve cognitive function, and increase lifespan.
Finally, Dr. Attia talks about the importance of sleep in maintaining healthspan. He suggests that getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, and that sleep deprivation can lead to a host of health problems."
I do eat plenty of protein so that's good but I can't have dairy anymore which kills me
I used to live for cakes and never put on weight and I remember a poster warned me of diabetes. I didn't get that but following catching Covid I just couldn't eat dairy anymore. Very random.
It's so true what the Dr says about sleep. When I'm depressed I just avoid sleeping, I will fall asleep in the middle of sentences I get so fatigued. I don't know why I do this btw!
I am on a very low dose of sleeping tablets which help but they are habit forming so I try to drift off naturally. When I sleep I always feel better and am far less stressed. Lack of sleep also causes weight gain because you have no energy so you reach for sugary drinks to keep going. Sleep is so important 
It's why treating sleep apnea is so important.
Lack of sleep causes all sorts of health problems..
I sleep fine if am very active that day and don't drink any alcohol before bed..
That's another benefit of exercise. It helps combat our sedentary lifestyle and makes us tired and sleep better
Agreed. Maintaining or aiming for a decent weight is important. Being overweight, particularly obese, increases risks of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, metabolic problems etc.
You shouldn’t want to look like an Olympian, experts say
BMI measurements can overestimate body fat in athletes and people with a muscular build or a larger body frame. Conversely, BMI can underestimate body fat in older adults and anyone who has lost muscle, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston.
www.cnn.com/2024/08/02/health/ilona-maher-olympic-medalist-bmi-wellness
Ilona Maher is a good example of why weight or weight used to calculate BMI isn't always a good idea.
She's borderline obese by some charts yet is an Olympic athlete in better shape than anyone reading this.