Polls: Health & Fitness

Think back to when you were 18 years old and what you weighed then.

Now, think to the present and what you weigh now.

Have you gained weight? Lost weight? Stayed the same?

Please vote in the poll.

FYI, I have GAINED about 30 pounds (13 kg) since I was 18.

From not being able to breathe properly to having a more irritated throat to having energy spikes to my body overheating at night. Based on my research, I probably developed an intolerance to high histamine so any foods and additives with too much can cause such problems. And of course she doesn't have whole grain options, so the simple carbs I eat at home poisons my body as I'm genetically predisposed to diabetes. Knowing how she is, she's never gonna fully accommodate my body changing for the worse, unless I get medical proof that I need to have my diet adjusted. Eating fast food ironically makes the symptoms go away (except for the really bad stuff, like instant noodles, hotdogs, fries, soda, etc).

There have only been 3 psychiatric hospitals that I have been to in my life that I view as at least somewhat beneficial. Two were in Atlanta, Georgia area (Ridgeview in Smyrna and Peachford) and one in Nashville, Tennessee (Skyline). This was because they kept the patients busy with therapy programming all day with a proactive therapy approach.

The rest (all in Tennessee) have been mostly crap, and I wouldn't doubt they are money schemes. While there is no abuse or draconian practices, they are just temporary nursing homes with enhanced safety features and supervision. There is very little programming, little access to a therapist, minimal communication, and all they do is heavily medicate you, feed you, and watch you as you color on coloring sheets and watch TV. There is very little to no aftercare arrangements, leaving these places as revolving doors.