@countrygirl2016 jamie is like a professional chef or something. I drool over the food she posts @jamie1888
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I just packed my lunch for tomorrow. I filled five 20 oz containers. Two have nothing but broccoli. One has shredded pork, one has chicken thighs, and the last is pasta and marinara sauce. The pork is new but everything else is the same as last weekās four work days. Itās boring but it keeps me on track and saves me from blowing money eating out.
I basically pack two lunches and a snack (PB&J) 
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I wish I was!
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@The_Myth YES!! One shot one kill 
but I make sure to save all the meat I can get. You are right deer sausage is fantastic but Iāve never tried to make itā¦ I make some outstanding jerky though!
@Frank_C I would love to take that much food to work with me!! Oh and PB&Jās are one of my favorites with our homemade jelly. Since controlling my portions better I have saved a lot of money on groceries which of course is a huge plus. I just keep thinking about warm weather and how I want to look during that time of the year!
I am well known for being that guy eating healthy shit out of tupperware while my colleagues chow down on all sorts of awful shit (which is, admittedly, much more delicious than the turkey and rice Iām eating).
Embrace it! Being in shape is worth it.
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@Yogi1 that is so true my health is more important then the short term satisfaction of junk food! I love pizza so much that when they order it that is what kills meā¦ so far so good but my biggest temptation for sure!!
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I didnāt want to post anything too personal on here but sometimes itās easier to tell someone you donāt know what your feelingā¦
I went to a new doctor yesterday and since my mother, grandmother (momās mom), and great grandmother (momās grandmother) all had breast cancer he wants to do the genetic testing on me. He said itās good to know if I have the gene so we can take action and come up with a plan if I do have it. My mother had it when she was in her early 40ās and I remember taking care of her and everything she went through. After her beating the cancer I was always worried about my chances. Well that worry grew heavier when my grandmother got it at age 81. Iām not saying I live in fear but itās been in the back of my mind especially as I get older. Now knowing that I will get to see my own results has left me with mixed emotions. My new doctor is so nice and takes the time to educate and answer questions which is a huge plus! I guess I will see what happensā¦
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Hope all goes well @countrygirl2016.
Sometimes its just good to vent. I dont really like telling people how i feel and i find it much easier when its to people i dont know. It helps!
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Itās impossible not to worry about shit like that. I always think itās funny when people say things like ādonāt worry about the things you canāt control.ā
Motherfucker, the only things I worry about are the things I canāt control! If I could control them, Iād fucking fix them so I didnāt have to worry! If I canāt control them I canāt fix them, so yes - I worry.
These fears donāt really change anything though. Like, cancer runs absolutely rampant in the women in my family, and itās even more rampant in the women in my girlfriendās family. Iām terrified Iām going to have to watch someone I love go through something horrible, but thatās just how it is. In the meantime I still have to go to work and do all the other shit I need to do.
I guess what Iām trying to say is we all have these fears, but you need to keep living your life as best you can regardless, and not let fear of the future impact how you enjoy the present.
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Some things are definitely out of our control but I believe you can have some impact on your future when it comes to your health. Itās unofficial but I believe that your diet has an impact on your health in more ways than we think. The processed junk that many Americans eat contains toxins/poisons. The food industry is too big here for anyone to come out and accuse them of this but itās still happening. Also, pharmaceutical companies are more interested in treating diseases than preventing them.
I believe that you can at least improve your chances of avoiding cancer by eating clean foods (or at least the closest thing you can find). Avoid the man made junk that doesnāt spoil as much as possible. Thereās no guarantee either way but it definitely wonāt hurt.
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I always say things like ādonāt worry about the things you canāt controlā but this is a really good point, lol.
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So, weighing in from woo woo central. Time dependent living is a major stressor for everybody. What this means is living in the past, and living in fear of the future. I am particularly familiar with this. I enjoy lifting, but while I am there, all I can think about is how much I am slacking on the shit thatās important, and really, physical exercise is important. But, Iām not in the moment.
Being in the moment is key. In this particular instance, doing something for yourself that mitigates the probability of contracting diseases can be beneficial, and experienced in the moment. There is a lot of research coming out about how stress contributes to diseases and how you can manage that stress, thus preventing disease, by living in the moment. Check out Dr. Bruce Lipton and Epigenetics
Donāt worry, be happy, lol.
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Of course youāre worried, you watched your family go through it.
BUT you have one big advantage, youāre trusting your new doc. Youāve got all the science to prevent if somethings starts to stray the wrong way.
I was treated with/for/against? cancer some 15 years ago. Met some wonderful women wich all beat breast cancer.
Follow the docās advice, live your life, lift heavy, eat healthy, love your family, worry about cancer, itās normal, but do not let the worries overtake your life. Trust your doc, trust your body.
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Hey guys I really appreciate the support and not just telling me to suck it up 
There could be a very good chance that I donāt even have the gene but am nervous given the family history. All I can say is that doing preventative measures is a good thing like fitnessā¦
@duketheslaya I am happy we are on the same page when it comes to venting. If I tell the people close to me Iām worried they will smother me and that is the last thing I need to calm my nerves. I can take care of myself just need a good vent!
@Yogi1 your post couldnāt be more true!! The explanation was perfect and I have trouble finding words to express myself so thank you. From my personal experience I know how awful it is to see someone go through and pass away from cancer. I see this test as a blessing so I know that the gene was never passed to me or that we have a plan to fight it off. Your girlfriends situation sounds a lot like mine and hopefully she is actively up on her checkups too. I can say I take care of my body more than anyone else in my family so maybe that will be in my favor!
@Frank_C also very true that taking care of my body is what I can do to prevent health issues! As I said to @Yogi1 I take care of my body more than anyone in my family and I do think some of that inspiration is from seeing the many health problems (cancer, heart, diabetes) they have had. It also helps the mental aspect of our lives as well and I do wish my family would see that. They think I do it for looks but that is just a piece of it.
@ActivitiesGuy sometimes @Yogi1 has good point LOL 
@The_Myth thank you so much for the positive vibes and link!! Living for the moment and reducing stress is ideal but hard. I can tell itās an issue for me when it affects my memory that I wasnāt paying attention as I should have been. I know no matter what Iāll be fine I just wasnāt completely sure I wanted to know.
@mortdk your right the doctor is the professional and I need to put it in his hands because at least he cares enough to check into it early. He really impressed me and I feel like I am right where I need to be. Iām happy you are doing well and pushing forward with your healthy life!! I think anyone who went through cancer is a warrior for sure and we can learn true strength through them.
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@countrygirl2016 is it your birthday by any chance? When it was my birthday the white cake popped up.
Happy birthday! (Sorry if its not just not sure)
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