My recent absence

kiwi_2005 · 07-29-07, 05:33 PM

I'm 42 and think about my health abit more than often now, im down to 2 cigarettes a day compare to about 15, my aim is to give it up within the next 2 months, im chewing that nicotine gum in between to wear of the cravings. Always have black coffees, and sugarless, I avoid Milk as its bad for your arteries from 40 onwards i am told it clogs them up, for males that is, for females they should drink milk as much as they can as their bone structure becomes weak with age. I use to love eating McDonalds burgers

but haven't gone near one for nearly a yr now, totally crap food.

Why is it by statistics men have more heart attacks than woman, yet males are more fitter than females, we work till we retire females usually spend their lives in the kitchen or gardens or now alot are in the office, and arranging tea gatherings 3 times a week where they sit around munching out on cakes and bickies yet they usually always outlive the husband? I thought being fit, hard work, keeps the heart pumping... Not so maybe we should follow their lifestyle and have beer gatherings once a week?

Ahh maybe i have just answered my own question..... Beer

fatty · 07-29-07, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Why is it by statistics men have more heart attacks than woman, yet males are more fitter than females, we work till we retire females usually spend their lives in the kitchen or gardens or now alot are in the office, and arranging tea gatherings 3 times a week where they sit around munching out on cakes and bickies yet they usually always outlive the husband? I thought being fit, hard work, keeps the heart pumping... Not so maybe we should follow their lifestyle and have beer gatherings once a week?

Ahh maybe i have just answered my own question..... Beer

I recall that men store their fat differently - and more dangerously - than women. Women store a lot of it around their hips and thighs, and men put it around the gut. I don't know why that makes it more dangerous.

I may be wrong.

geetrue · 07-29-07, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

I'm 42 and think about my health abit more than often now, im down to 2 cigarettes a day compare to about 15, my aim is to give it up within the next 2 months,

I quit smoking at 41 ... had a heart surgeon from South America, that I was trying to
sell a time share to and asked him if he minded if I smoked. He said, "Yes, that he did mind.

Then he went on to tell me that if I quit smoking my lungs would return to pink within 7 years.

I can't look inside of me, but I sure feel a lot better ... that was 22 years ago.

Enigma · 07-29-07, 07:50 PM

Good to have ya, hoss.

bookworm_020 · 07-29-07, 09:18 PM

They are doing a radio campain here in Australia to stress to people to seek medical treatment as soon as you get the symptoms of stroke or heart attack.

Glad to hear that you made it and best of luck with the recovery.

Reaves · 07-30-07, 12:43 AM

Lucky break I guess, you owe those nurses a round of drinks!

robbo180265 · 07-30-07, 01:18 AM

Man I go away on holiday - come back and find out this!

Take it easy August, I know we've never met but thanks to the internet I feel like I know you and I'd hate to lose you, so do what the doctors tell you to do and get better.

Good luck mate.

Tchocky · 08-04-07, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by robbo180265

Man I go away on holiday - come back and find out this!

Woah, ditto.

Good to hear you're on the mend, man

07-29-07, 05:33 PM	#1
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I'm 42 and think about my health abit more than often now, im down to 2 cigarettes a day compare to about 15, my aim is to give it up within the next 2 months, im chewing that nicotine gum in between to wear of the cravings. Always have black coffees, and sugarless, I avoid Milk as its bad for your arteries from 40 onwards i am told it clogs them up, for males that is, for females they should drink milk as much as they can as their bone structure becomes weak with age. I use to love eating McDonalds burgers but haven't gone near one for nearly a yr now, totally crap food. Why is it by statistics men have more heart attacks than woman, yet males are more fitter than females, we work till we retire females usually spend their lives in the kitchen or gardens or now alot are in the office, and arranging tea gatherings 3 times a week where they sit around munching out on cakes and bickies yet they usually always outlive the husband? I thought being fit, hard work, keeps the heart pumping... Not so maybe we should follow their lifestyle and have beer gatherings once a week? Ahh maybe i have just answered my own question..... Beer __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Good to have ya, hoss. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	They are doing a radio campain here in Australia to stress to people to seek medical treatment as soon as you get the symptoms of stroke or heart attack. Glad to hear that you made it and best of luck with the recovery. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Lucky break I guess, you owe those nurses a round of drinks! __________________

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robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Man I go away on holiday - come back and find out this! Take it easy August, I know we've never met but thanks to the internet I feel like I know you and I'd hate to lose you, so do what the doctors tell you to do and get better. Good luck mate.