I am 71 in my younger days I knock a steak out any size . Nowadays I buy the 3 inch think ribeyes from Costco and cut them in halve and still share it with my wife . Works perfect for us . Do you notice how your own eating habits changed
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You are probably correct I don’t do the physical stuff anymore
In my teenage years Uncle Sam offered a course of training that required four trips to the galley and three box lunches every day and still couldn't maintain my natural weight.
Nowadays I only remember doing such things. Couldn't eat that much on a bet. Would be even harder to afford those meals on a fixed income today!
Yeah, we used to eat 2 ribeyes, but now we share one. Took a while to figure that out, so I am a bit overweight.
I think, for me anyway, the big change has been in the spiciness of the food. For example, I used to eat well-seasoned chili and then add a healthy dose of Tabasco sauce. Nowadays I can't even do the chili on its own, let alone with the Tabasco. Or maybe, more correctly, I could eat it like I used to, but I would pay dearly for it, for days, and those around me would also suffer.
I hit 6 ft, 180 lbs. by the 8th grade. In High school I used to put away 3 cheeseburgers, a mess of fries and a quart of milk for lunch. I graduated HS at 6'3, 220 lbs. Pretty good for a HS lineman in the early 60's. My mom was a school baker and a good cook, but I wound up making school night suppers. In later life I'm down to one 1/4 lb burger and a handful of fries maybe, and a diet pepsi or iced tea. Can't afford any other beef. Mostly chicken or microwave entrees. I'm a great cook but don't have the patience for the kind of involved dishes I used to love making. I'm lucky if I get 3 squares a day day now. I love batter fried seafood carry out, but by the time I get them home in Styrofoam boxes, they're steamed to mush. I never have eaten enough fruits and veggies. Mia Culpa.
There was a time my indigestion just kept getting worse, to the point that drinking water was an issue. Carbonated beverages gave me the relief of burping.
Talked to the Dr. about this & was diagnosed with acid reflux disease. Simply, an overproduction of stomach acid. He gave me pills.
Once I started the medication I realized I could eat all the bad things. What fun. My ever changing sauce collection:
There was a time my indigestion just kept getting worse, to the point that drinking water was an issue. Carbonated beverages gave me the relief of burping.
Talked to the Dr. about this & was diagnosed with acid reflux disease. Simply, an overproduction of stomach acid. He gave me pills.
Once I started the medication I realized I could eat all the bad things. What fun. My ever changing sauce collection:
I love that green El Yucateco and always have it at home. Most of the Mexican restaurants around here have it too. I dump a bunch in the salsa.
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I don’t enjoy hot sauces much. I got sick of the vinegar. But hot sauce isn’t “bad things”. It is quite healthy. Capsaicin is good for your blood.
I use cayenne pepper. A lot of cayenne pepper. Even on things like apple pie. (Cinnamon and cayenne go good together). I’m immune to it and hardly taste it. It keeps your blood pressure and cholesterol down.
The added benefit is mace doesn’t seem to bother me much.
I use cayenne pepper. A lot of cayenne pepper. Even on things like apple pie. (Cinnamon and cayenne go good together). I’m immune to it and hardly taste it. It keeps your blood pressure and cholesterol down.
The added benefit is mace doesn’t seem to bother me much.
Lots of days I only eat one 'meal' due to field work or just not hungry. Still don't get as thin as I used to eating 3 times a day. Just can't/don't burn calories like I used to.
If we're busy, Son doesn't stop for lunch so I'm not going to walk away to eat.
If we're busy, Son doesn't stop for lunch so I'm not going to walk away to eat.
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I'm 75 and my wife's 72. We've noticed how much less we eat now. Between our metabolism slowing down as we age and being less physically active we don't require the calories we used to. Fifty years ago my doctor asked me what I eat. I told him a chicken & a six pack(seven course meal) or a steak. Now I eat a healthy diet and have a hard time keeping my weight up. I'm down to high school(17 yr old) weight now. 6'1" 190. Ten years ago I was 220lbs. We loose muscle as we age too which contributes to weight loss. I try to do some light arm & shoulder dumbell work plus pushups regularly. Use it or loose it is real.
I was never a "big" at one time eater but rather a "lot of times" eater. I still eat a bunch over the course of the day, just not a lot at once. Guanzo's hot sauce photo is a sample of what I have. You need some Old Bay hot sauce to add to that collection
I eat about half of what I used to when I was younger.... not on purpose, it's just the way it is. Sweets and sweet drinks are out.... again, not on purpose....they just hurt me.
No alcohol anymore.... used to love a glass of wine with dinner.... :-(
I do feel just fine and am not overweight so I can't complain. I DO wish I was handsome....:-))))
J.
No alcohol anymore.... used to love a glass of wine with dinner.... :-(
I do feel just fine and am not overweight so I can't complain. I DO wish I was handsome....:-))))
J.
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And you need to add tapatico to that list also
xTopGun
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I've never eaten huge meals, but now days for breakfast just 1/2 a ham, egg & cheese on an English muffin is enough..... then maybe a small sandwich and salad for dinner does the trick..... and losing some excess baggage won't hurt me none . . . . . 
I remember eating a large pizza by myself. Now I have one slice and I'm done.
Really don't do "all-you-can-eat" buffets anymore either.
Really don't do "all-you-can-eat" buffets anymore either.
^^^Ruffles are good but I'm a bigger fan of 'cheese balls'. Nothing says balanced nutrition than a big bowl of recycled Styrofoam and fake cheese. :oops: :LOL:
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If you guys have a trader Joe in your area the new organic corn chips are to die for just like Fritos without the heartburn
Ah man,,,,, guanzo? LOL
Jav, sorry for the drift with my hot sauce pic, but Tapatico is a standard now as well as Texas Pete. And one thing I've learned about them is they have their place, not one sauce fits all. Very interesting to learn application faves.
But it does fall in with the change of eating habits I think.
But it does fall in with the change of eating habits I think.
wheelgun1958
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Frank's. I put that 
on everything.
on everything.I'm 71, 158 pounds and I have no problem whatsoever eating an entire ribeye steak and baked potato. I have a hearty appetite, but I try, mostly without success to eat less than I did when I burned up lots of calories working. I quit eating pastries and junk processed food. I found that if I avoid most dairy products I can keep my weight under 160.
Oops! :LOL:
I prefer Franks also. But I've started using Crystal Louisiana Hot since since I read that Dickie Brennan (of New Orleans Commander's Palace restaurant royalty) prefers it over all others. It's a little thinner than Franks so I use it more for cooking. I don't appreciate the burn of Tabasco.Frank's. I put that
deac45
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I'm fortunate to still be active at 65. Mountain biking, hiking, plus all the outdoor chores of rural living. Calorie count might be a little less, but I don't stress over the numbers. Main differences in my eating habits are healthier choices. More home cooked meals, less highly processed foods. Biggest change has been shifting to a higher protein/lower carbs and sugars ratio in my meals. I was told sixteen years ago I was pre-diabetic. Got it under control in six months and have held it there but it was a struggle at first. Started researching and realized the traditional diabetic diet guidelines and FDA "food pyramid" were possibly the problem. Started going the high protein/low carbs direction. Started eating eggs for breakfast every morning. HDL went up, LDL and triglycerides plummeted. Dr at the time asked how I got my numbers down so quickly. All but called me a liar when I told her my new meal plan. I changed doctors after that. Still could drop twenty pounds to be at my ideal fightin' weight. But, I'm healthy, comfortable in my skin and can still do most anything I want to. I'm happy.
