AZLibertarian
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I'm 46 and carrying about 30 extra pounds. I'm an airline pilot, which means I have a very sedentary work-life, with a steady diet of airport food and unpredictable exercise opportunities. Of course, these are rationilzations...I could focus on fitness more than I do. But its never been in my nature.
I've tried Atkins and dropped 15 pounds in a flash. Last year I lost 25 through steady exercise and sensible diet. I've put back 15, which I consider to be my small victory, in that I haven't yo-yo'd all of it and more back on. Blood pressure and cholesterol have always been low, but my concern now is that I'll drift toward diabetes. I've decided that sweets, breads, and pasta are my heroin. Now each day I have to find a way to keep that monkey off my back.
I have a serious family history with prostate cancer...Dad and each of his three brothers. Dad's treatment has gone relatively easily, which he credits to two things: 1) Early diagnosis and 2) He's always been fit. Today, even during his treatments, he's on at least two senior softball teams. As you might be able to tell--he's my hero.
During those moments in my life when I've been fit and trim, I've found that everything is better. Sleep, Sex, Mental Activities, You Name It. And as someone already mentioned...its much easier to conceal that gun without the gut.
OK--New Project: Find a way to get this internet thingi hooked up to the threadmill, and I can incorporate my THR habit into something productive.
I've tried Atkins and dropped 15 pounds in a flash. Last year I lost 25 through steady exercise and sensible diet. I've put back 15, which I consider to be my small victory, in that I haven't yo-yo'd all of it and more back on. Blood pressure and cholesterol have always been low, but my concern now is that I'll drift toward diabetes. I've decided that sweets, breads, and pasta are my heroin. Now each day I have to find a way to keep that monkey off my back.
I have a serious family history with prostate cancer...Dad and each of his three brothers. Dad's treatment has gone relatively easily, which he credits to two things: 1) Early diagnosis and 2) He's always been fit. Today, even during his treatments, he's on at least two senior softball teams. As you might be able to tell--he's my hero.
During those moments in my life when I've been fit and trim, I've found that everything is better. Sleep, Sex, Mental Activities, You Name It. And as someone already mentioned...its much easier to conceal that gun without the gut.
OK--New Project: Find a way to get this internet thingi hooked up to the threadmill, and I can incorporate my THR habit into something productive.