Yes, I have read about leptin but not what to do to improve the situation. It has taken me years to get to three meals a day with no snacks, so I tend to eat dinner early which makes me nauseous by morning sometimes. I have worked hard to slow down and get rid of years of stressful eating, stressful workload, stressful life in general, with little pleasure involved. Life is good now but I am alone until the grandchildren call or stop by. That is my pleasure and inspiration in life now, to see them learn, grow, and succeed as young adults.
I exercise in my huge house by walking fast down two long halls, exercising in the shower, and trying to remember to not sit for more than half an hour. No doctor has ever said anything about my pain with an empty stomach, so I just live with it. They don't really know and they must be careful about the testing because insurance may not pay. I agree, processed food is not on my diet, mostly because I have always eaten from my garden, and did not shop often, to save time and money. Now I can afford any food, but I prefer fresh, unprocessed food and avoid sugar like the plague. It really aggravates my family and friends but I care about my health and do better than most my age. I also think better than my friends most of the time and am grateful to maintain my mentality. I just don't like declining as the years go by, and know that keeping independent and active is the most important part of these years of my life. I never wanted to be just like everyone else, and know that I can be exceptional in a few things if I study and work at it. It is o.k. with me to be different in my choices and my efforts. These days I am watching the robin outside my window sitting on four blue eggs. Very refreshing! Dorisena