Living the Lifestyle - Wednesday, 08/12/2020
misterhub
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We meet here to explore, share, celebrate and (sometimes) agonize over how we do (or don't) incorporate weight loss guidelines into our daily lives. "It's a lifestyle, not a diet" is easily and often said, but sometimes not so simply put into practice.
This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.
Monday - 88olds (George)
Tuesday - whathapnd (Emmie)
Wednesday - misterhub (Greg)
Thursday - MASSRUNNER_FRANK
Friday - imastar2 (Derrick)
Today's Topic: How does regional residence affect a healthy lifestyle?
California is very outdoorsy, has a physical fitness obsession, and is known for its heavy Mexican food and light fusion fare; but it still has overweight and unhealthy people. The South is well known for its heat, humidity, and fried foods; but, there are still healthy folks. The Upper Midwest is well known for its frigid winters and muggy, mosquito-born air; yet, many people still accomplish outdoor activities. The East Coast has wonderful seafood and volatile tropical weather influences that sometimes limit activity; yet, some very athletic and healthy people reside there.
Every region has positives and negatives. How do the regional variations in your region affect your eating habits and physical activity? How do people adapt to those variations? How do YOU adapt to those variations?
This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.
Monday - 88olds (George)
Tuesday - whathapnd (Emmie)
Wednesday - misterhub (Greg)
Thursday - MASSRUNNER_FRANK
Friday - imastar2 (Derrick)
Today's Topic: How does regional residence affect a healthy lifestyle?
California is very outdoorsy, has a physical fitness obsession, and is known for its heavy Mexican food and light fusion fare; but it still has overweight and unhealthy people. The South is well known for its heat, humidity, and fried foods; but, there are still healthy folks. The Upper Midwest is well known for its frigid winters and muggy, mosquito-born air; yet, many people still accomplish outdoor activities. The East Coast has wonderful seafood and volatile tropical weather influences that sometimes limit activity; yet, some very athletic and healthy people reside there.
Every region has positives and negatives. How do the regional variations in your region affect your eating habits and physical activity? How do people adapt to those variations? How do YOU adapt to those variations?
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I am unaffected by the region and change in weather, seasonal food offerings, etc.
I like what I like and eat what I want regardless of season.
On the whole, I am not an outdoorsman so the weather rarely affects my participation in outdoor activities. If I am lucky I go to the beach once a year. Before Covid, we would travel to Cape Cod for an extended weekend on vacation but mostly had our favorite venues that were open year round and stayed at a hotel with an outside pool that we used once during our stay.
Lucky for me to be so boring I guess. Variables neither derail nor add to my diet plans.1 -
I'm a southern guy born and raised only lived in 2 different southeastern states and both are similar in climate. Region has never effected me much as long as my health held up. Now when the weather dips below 30 degrees it pretty well effects my Renauds condition but I have traveled to many regions and as far as diet is concerned there is a lot of fried foods on the southern menus. I do my best to choose not to participate with a lot of the southern cuisine. I will say fresh home grown vegetables are plentiful in the spring and summer but I suspect that's true in a lot of regions.
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SW/CW/GW 8/11/20 kcal 1615
400.8/302.4/185 [+.4 lbs]☹🤔 WI Daily
Total Loss 98.4 lbs
May 8th start (310.8/Lose 10 lb Challenge current <stat> - 8.4 lbs loss
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Good points Greg. I always thought Oregon would rate at the top of the list health, fitness, and bodyfat-wise. Alas we are in the middle of the pack. Colorado is near the top. Not sure all the reasons. States like Mississippi are near the bottom which seemed reasonable with heat, humidity and regional foods.
I am active year-round but do eat some fruits, and veggies seasonally when I can get them locally. We have great seafood which I should eat more of.1 -
I love it here in south Florida. Maybe it was age, maybe it was weight loss, but shortly after joining WW, I got cold and never got warm again. No way could I go back to winters in Chicago.
In Key West I fished and played pickleball all summer. Sometimes drenched with sweat. Loved it. Now I’m “up north” here west of Fort Lauderdale walking 4 miles every afternoon. It’s terrific.
When I was in my 20s, when the temperature went above about 75 I’d start whining about the heat.1
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