July JUDDDD / Alternate Day Diet 2009

[Remykins]

I did the exact same thing, i thought 'well i will have a shake and just call it a wash'
I think that opened the flood gates, and i had some of the food i cooked for tomorrow... then i attacked some sugar free peanut butter cups like a ravenous dog... I actually bought them! why would i even buy something like that?

[LBishop]

Well Remykins, we did it, let's just move forward. It happens. Funny though that we did the same thing. Are you going to have an UD tomorrow or are you going to try to do a DD?

[Remykins]

I am going to go for a DD, especially considering i am not doing my full workout. I will be up very early in the morning to be at the docs office by 7:00 (i normally get up around 8:30-10 or so). But i will be there till noon, so that gives a bit of an advantage.

If you are going to do an ud then good luck, i hope it goes really well for you

[giJ]

I had an interesting thought this evening.

Where I live, no one walks. Why walk when you can drive? I live, literally, a block from the grocery store and bank, and still will drive there. Yesterday, I "made" myself walk to the bank.

Tonight, I wanted a chocolate chip cookie. I wanted one so badly, it was really pathetic. So, since it's an UD, I told myself I could have one. IF I walked to the store. Yeah, it's a short walk, but it's very humid here, and that kills my asthma.

I went, got the cookie, promptly threw half of it away (it was one of those HUGE cookies), and then walked the LONG way home. No, not the longest, but a half mile around instead of a block and a half.

At first, I was contemplating that my new willingness to walk is due to my impending move. The area I'm moving to is one where, when I lived there as a poor college student, I was much more likely to walk then drive or take public transportation. In fact, I only had a car half the time I was there. (I'm already planning on getting a new, cheap bicycle to ride the 2.5 miles when I start back to school there in August.)

That's when it hit me. It's NOT all about my changing mindset from the move. It's that I can BREATHE. No, I didn't walk quickly. I wasn't dressed for it, nor did I have the shoes on for it. But I could BREATHE. In the DC area. In August. With NO ASTHMA ISSUES whatsoever.

So maybe this whole JUDDDD thing does work, huh

[LBishop]

Originally Posted by giJ

I had an interesting thought this evening.

Where I live, no one walks. Why walk when you can drive? I live, literally, a block from the grocery store and bank, and still will drive there. Yesterday, I "made" myself walk to the bank.

Tonight, I wanted a chocolate chip cookie. I wanted one so badly, it was really pathetic. So, since it's an UD, I told myself I could have one. IF I walked to the store. Yeah, it's a short walk, but it's very humid here, and that kills my asthma.

I went, got the cookie, promptly threw half of it away (it was one of those HUGE cookies), and then walked the LONG way home. No, not the longest, but a half mile around instead of a block and a half.

At first, I was contemplating that my new willingness to walk is due to my impending move. The area I'm moving to is one where, when I lived there as a poor college student, I was much more likely to walk then drive or take public transportation. In fact, I only had a car half the time I was there. (I'm already planning on getting a new, cheap bicycle to ride the 2.5 miles when I start back to school there in August.)

That's when it hit me. It's NOT all about my changing mindset from the move. It's that I can BREATHE. No, I didn't walk quickly. I wasn't dressed for it, nor did I have the shoes on for it. But I could BREATHE. In the DC area. In August. With NO ASTHMA ISSUES whatsoever.

So maybe this whole JUDDDD thing does work, huh

Awesome that you can breathe! and awesome that you threw away a half a cookie! wow and on an UD!

[LBishop]

Remykins, I have been thinking more about my failed DD today and what I want to do tomorrow. I realized that Friday is going to be a very good DD opportunity because I'm taking my girls to an away swim meet that meets 1 1/2 hours away. I'll be on the road for 3 hours minimum, then at the meet for possibly 4 hours and will be so busy working and cheering for the kids, I can easily do a DD....even a WF, probably, SO, I'm going to go for the DD tomorrow, UD Thursday and DD on Friday. That give me an UD on Saturday when I will be tired and a DD would be harder anyway and Sundays are great days for DD's for me so it works out! yeah! ok, here I go......someone kick my seat if I even hint at messing up tomorrow!

[Remykins]

*Slides on big leather boots and kicks that back of your seat like a football player*
I think that sounds like a really great plan. My problem is not that i am hungry, in fact all today i was uncomfortably full... it is strictly emotional/hormonal or whatever.

[Leo41]

giJ-

Do you have the JUDDD book? I ask because in the book (pp. 48-53), Dr. J describes the "asthma study" that he and a colleague conducted that showed rapid improvement in asthma symptoms from the alternate-day diet. You seem to have found the perfect WOE for yourself!

From another perspective that I find interesting, Dr. Michael Eades advises people who are beginning to lose weight to ignore exercise and focus on eating properly. He argues that doing both simultaneously usually exhausts people, and they are more inclined to give up. BUT as one loses, the body impels the person to move more and more often. That is, you'll be inspired to exercise as your weight drops. I think that's a valuable insight--and my own experience confirms it.

[Trishagrrl]

Happy Wednesday everyone!

It is an UD for me today :yay: I stepped on the scale to see what my crazy weight is doing today. I'm still up a pound from my low weight. I don't understand why I'm working on gaining weight I've already lost when I have not gone off plan AT ALL! I'll keep plugging away, I haven't given up on this WOE yet. It has been more successful than anything else I've tried in a long time.

GIJ- Thats awesome that your asthma symptoms are going away. That is all the more incentive to stay on plan!

[LBishop]

I finally just ordered the book. yeah!

[Leo41]

Trish-

Don't beat yourself up over this. I strongly suspect that it's your thyroid, and if it is, there's nothing you can do until you get properly medicated.

When I was doing standard low carb and just maintaining (into a big stall), my T3 tanked, and I gained 10 lbs in 2 weeks, despite the fact that I was eating exactly the same as I had been. You may not be gaining as rapidly because my T3 was low off the charts, and yours may be higher, but the thyroid hormone regulates weight, and there's nothing you can do if you need medication.

While you may not be getting the result you want, JUDDD could be keeping you from big time gain right now. Just hang in there until you see the doctor. And be kind to yourself.

[NoSugarShell]

Hey JUDDDers!

Wow, rough DD yesterday, but I made it. I had the weirdest dreams last night all about foods....cakes, cookies, ice cream. It was weird.

I woke up VERY hungry and have been eating since then. Thank goodness it's an UD. I do have it all planned out and I am on plan so far.

I have decided to give up dairy for a little while to see if that might help with the weight loss. I also have stomach issues with it (but continued to eat it anyway).

My kids don't like cheese and hardly ever eat it, BUT hubby and I...well, that's a different story. So, I am giving it up to see if it helps. The only real worry I had it that I like to have a Fage yogurt to break my fast on UD's. Well, I have found some coconut milk yogurt. I haven't tried it yet, but I am super excited. I hope it's good, cause that will be my substitute for Fage. It's gluten, soy & dairy free. Woo hoo!

Wish me luck. I will keep you guys posted on whether it's helping or not. I did have my Fage today, but going to get the coconut milk stuff tonight and will officially start tommorrow.

[snaggle]

good luck Michelle!
Great job sticking with the down day even tho it was a difficult one.
It is so wierd to me how some are easy and some are really a struggle. I admire you if you can give up the cheese. I love it so much. It is interesting tho how many folks on this board have dairy issues. I assume you have seen that thread in the main lobby?


DD for me today.
Hoping for vft tomorrow.

[Ilpirata]

Originally Posted by NoSugarShell

I am 5'0. My Mom and sister are both 5'1 and around 103, AND they pretty much eat whatever they want. I am not sure what happened to me...lol.

You are such a cute little thing! You're getting right down there in weight too so lookout mom and sister!

Originally Posted by Trishagrrl

I wasn't able to make it an AWF today, but came in under 200 calories. Making dinner and sitting with my family while they ate was just too much for me tonight!

Michelle- I don't think you can call yourself chubby! You might have a few more calories to lose till you'll be truly happy... but you are NOT chubby.

Remy- Wow! That's crazy, I didn't even know people sleep-ate. I hope that never happens to me because I want to enjoy my eating :-). Don't worry about having another UD today and if you aren't ready for an AWF tomorrow don't push yourself. Just try to get in a good 500 calorie day so you don't feel like you're too deprived.

Dude, under 200 is still a great DD! And I agree with her Remy regarding DD. Its OK not to do AWF just get under 500 and you're great.

Originally Posted by giJ

I had an interesting thought this evening.

Where I live, no one walks. Why walk when you can drive? I live, literally, a block from the grocery store and bank, and still will drive there. Yesterday, I "made" myself walk to the bank.

Tonight, I wanted a chocolate chip cookie. I wanted one so badly, it was really pathetic. So, since it's an UD, I told myself I could have one. IF I walked to the store. Yeah, it's a short walk, but it's very humid here, and that kills my asthma.

I went, got the cookie, promptly threw half of it away (it was one of those HUGE cookies), and then walked the LONG way home. No, not the longest, but a half mile around instead of a block and a half.

At first, I was contemplating that my new willingness to walk is due to my impending move. The area I'm moving to is one where, when I lived there as a poor college student, I was much more likely to walk then drive or take public transportation. In fact, I only had a car half the time I was there. (I'm already planning on getting a new, cheap bicycle to ride the 2.5 miles when I start back to school there in August.)

That's when it hit me. It's NOT all about my changing mindset from the move. It's that I can BREATHE. No, I didn't walk quickly. I wasn't dressed for it, nor did I have the shoes on for it. But I could BREATHE. In the DC area. In August. With NO ASTHMA ISSUES whatsoever.

So maybe this whole JUDDDD thing does work, huh

That is amazing! Like Leo pointed out ashma relief is one of Dr. J's touted benefits! so cool.

Originally Posted by LBishop

Remykins, I have been thinking more about my failed DD today and what I want to do tomorrow. I realized that Friday is going to be a very good DD opportunity because I'm taking my girls to an away swim meet that meets 1 1/2 hours away. I'll be on the road for 3 hours minimum, then at the meet for possibly 4 hours and will be so busy working and cheering for the kids, I can easily do a DD....even a WF, probably, SO, I'm going to go for the DD tomorrow, UD Thursday and DD on Friday. That give me an UD on Saturday when I will be tired and a DD would be harder anyway and Sundays are great days for DD's for me so it works out! yeah! ok, here I go......someone kick my seat if I even hint at messing up tomorrow!

Sounds like a great plan... thats what I love about JUDD... we can tailor it to fit our weeks.

Originally Posted by Trishagrrl

Happy Wednesday everyone!

It is an UD for me today :yay: I stepped on the scale to see what my crazy weight is doing today. I'm still up a pound from my low weight. I don't understand why I'm working on gaining weight I've already lost when I have not gone off plan AT ALL! I'll keep plugging away, I haven't given up on this WOE yet. It has been more successful than anything else I've tried in a long time.

GIJ- Thats awesome that your asthma symptoms are going away. That is all the more incentive to stay on plan!

I agree with Leo... probably your hormones are off. Also you're at LEAST basically maintaining which is really really good when thyroid is screwy.

Originally Posted by LBishop

I finally just ordered the book. yeah!

Its a good and easy read - so glad you're picking one up.

Originally Posted by NoSugarShell

Hey JUDDDers!

Wow, rough DD yesterday, but I made it. I had the weirdest dreams last night all about foods....cakes, cookies, ice cream. It was weird.

I woke up VERY hungry and have been eating since then. Thank goodness it's an UD. I do have it all planned out and I am on plan so far.

I have decided to give up dairy for a little while to see if that might help with the weight loss. I also have stomach issues with it (but continued to eat it anyway).

My kids don't like cheese and hardly ever eat it, BUT hubby and I...well, that's a different story. So, I am giving it up to see if it helps. The only real worry I had it that I like to have a Fage yogurt to break my fast on UD's. Well, I have found some coconut milk yogurt. I haven't tried it yet, but I am super excited. I hope it's good, cause that will be my substitute for Fage. It's gluten, soy & dairy free. Woo hoo!

Wish me luck. I will keep you guys posted on whether it's helping or not. I did have my Fage today, but going to get the coconut milk stuff tonight and will officially start tommorrow.

Give us a review on that yogurt after you try it. I'm super curious how it tastes.

[Ilpirata]

SERIOUSLY going for AWF today.
Feel like i sort of *need* one

[Leo41]

Michelle-

I gave up dairy about 2 weeks ago to see if it makes any difference, and so far, I haven't noticed any change. But I plan to do this for at least a month, and then introduce dairy again to see if I notice a difference then. I'd hate to give it up if it isn't a problem.

Weird week
We've posted before about how some DDs are more difficult than others, but this week has been really strange for me. On Monday, I was ravenous and thought I'd not make my first DD since I started. I made it through at about 350 cal., but I can't figure out why I was so hungry because I low carb all the time, even on UDs, and that usually controls my appetite enough to manage DDs without much actual hunger. And I've been doing this 5+ months, and DDs have become fairly routine, so I was really startled by that hunger. THEN on Tuesday, my UD, I wasn't hungry at all! I could have easily settled for about 800 cal, but I don't want to go too low, so I got to about 1100. Today is a DD, and I'm doing OK--not particularly hungry. Isn't that strange?

The morale for me in this tale is that it's best to stick to the plan--hunger will go away eventually, no matter how intense it seems.

[GME]

Originally Posted by giJ

I went, got the cookie, promptly threw half of it away (it was one of those HUGE cookies), and then walked the LONG way home. No, not the longest, but a half mile around instead of a block and a half.

That's when it hit me. It's NOT all about my changing mindset from the move. It's that I can BREATHE. No, I didn't walk quickly. I wasn't dressed for it, nor did I have the shoes on for it. But I could BREATHE. In the DC area. In August. With NO ASTHMA ISSUES whatsoever.

Three yipees! for you:

For walking to the store
For throwing half a cookie away
For being able to breathe. I've never suffered from asthma but MIL & SIL do and I see how debilitating it is for them

Originally Posted by LBishop

I realized that Friday is going to be a very good DD opportunity because I'm taking my girls to an away swim meet that meets 1 1/2 hours away. I'll be on the road for 3 hours minimum, then at the meet for possibly 4 hours and will be so busy working and cheering for the kids, I can easily do a DD....even a WF, probably, SO, I'm going to go for the DD tomorrow, UD Thursday and DD on Friday. That give me an UD on Saturday when I will be tired and a DD would be harder anyway and Sundays are great days for DD's for me so it works

Sounds like a really good plan to me. you don't want to waste an UD on crappy swim meet food anyway.

Originally Posted by Leo41

giJ-
He argues that doing both simultaneously usually exhausts people, and they are more inclined to give up. BUT as one loses, the body impels the person to move more and more often. That is, you'll be inspired to exercise as your weight drops. I think that's a valuable insight--and my own experience confirms it.

Mine too. As soon as I was down 15-20 lbs I felt like doing all kinds of things that I never would have done before. Even when I was that weight before, but on the way up.

Originally Posted by Leo41

Trish-

Don't beat yourself up over this. I strongly suspect that it's your thyroid, and if it is, there's nothing you can do until you get properly medicated.

While you may not be getting the result you want, JUDDD could be keeping you from big time gain right now. Just hang in there until you see the doctor. And be kind to yourself.

I agree. You have a lot on your plate with the house being on the market (BTDT, know the stress), sick babies, your thyroid and the hunt for a doc. That's a lot to deal with.

Originally Posted by NoSugarShell

I have decided to give up dairy for a little while to see if that might help with the weight loss.
Wish me luck. I will keep you guys posted on whether it's helping or not. I did have my Fage today, but going to get the coconut milk stuff tonight and will officially start tommorrow.

I have tried many things to speed up my losses- except this. I think I'm afraid it will be the problem and that would make me very, very sad. I love cheese and yogurt.

Originally Posted by Ilpirata

SERIOUSLY going for AWF today.
Feel like i sort of *need* one

Good luck. I'm having a DD today too.

[Ilpirata]

During one of my stalls, I think it was the first one I gave up ALL DAIRY for an entire month. I was still stalled and hadn't lost a pound> Of course this was before my thyroid was treated but I feel confident in assuming that dairy is not an issue for me as eliminating it made zero difference in my weight loss.

That said it IS high in fat and cals so portion is an issue... and I don't EVER make things like cream cheese muffins cuz I'll eat every single one of them in one sitting.

[dasiey]

Originally Posted by Trishagrrl

Happy Wednesday everyone!

It is an UD for me today :yay: I stepped on the scale to see what my crazy weight is doing today. I'm still up a pound from my low weight. I don't understand why I'm working on gaining weight I've already lost when I have not gone off plan AT ALL! I'll keep plugging away, I haven't given up on this WOE yet. It has been more successful than anything else I've tried in a long time.

GIJ- Thats awesome that your asthma symptoms are going away. That is all the more incentive to stay on plan!

have you tried a wf yet. I was stalled and I now do one every other day and it sure got me losing again.

[Leo41]

Kisha-

Re cream cheese muffins--Oh, me too! I know everyone loves all the low carb recipes on the board, but I don't make anything because I'd scarf up all the portions immediately. I cook for myself only exactly what I'm going to eat at each meal--except for making things like chicken broth, but even then I quickly freeze it into single-serving portions!

I suspect that cheese isn't a problem for me, but I decided to give it a whirl. One thing I noticed is that my blood glucose was lower for the first time in more than 2 years. My fasting is always about 97-98, and this time it was 92. My sister (the diabetes expert) tells me that's no real difference at all, so it may just be a coincidence that has nothing to do with cheese.

I'm doing the same with grain because Hashi's people are supposedly often gluten intolerant. The only 'grain' I was eating were my bran crackers, and I miss them. But, again, I'm only doing this for a while to see if there's any effect. I DID have grain accidentally when I was out to dinner once recently and had terrible gas pains afterwards, so grain may be a problem. I'll see what happens in August when I try it again.

[Ilpirata]

Originally Posted by Leo41

Kisha-

Re cream cheese muffins--Oh, me too! I know everyone loves all the low carb recipes on the board, but I don't make anything because I'd scarf up all the portions immediately. I cook for myself only exactly what I'm going to eat at each meal--except for making things like chicken broth, but even then I quickly freeze it into single-serving portions!

I suspect that cheese isn't a problem for me, but I decided to give it a whirl. One thing I noticed is that my blood glucose was lower for the first time in more than 2 years. My fasting is always about 97-98, and this time it was 92. My sister (the diabetes expert) tells me that's no real difference at all, so it may just be a coincidence that has nothing to do with cheese.

I'm doing the same with grain because Hashi's people are supposedly often gluten intolerant. The only 'grain' I was eating were my bran crackers, and I miss them. But, again, I'm only doing this for a while to see if there's any effect. I DID have grain accidentally when I was out to dinner once recently and had terrible gas pains afterwards, so grain may be a problem. I'll see what happens in August when I try it again.

I was glad that I did the dairy experiment because it allowed me to eat dairy again without concern. Thats definately the upside to food elimination... if it affects no change we can put that food back on our good list.

[oobladee]

to the several of you with little to no scale movement: let's all be patient. Today as looked in the mirror and grimaced at my body that seems to be SO uncooperative, it hit me to "hate" this body is about as productive as (most) humans hating snakes.

We are what we are. This is not to say that I give up - oh no far from it. Just change the expectation that I will ever be 100% satisfied. And to allow myslef the belief that my body is doing the best it can. Maybe I did something wrong to make it fluffy...maybe it's genetics...why analyze?

It is what it is. And I AM grateful. Who's with me here????

[Ilpirata]

Originally Posted by oobladee

to the several of you with little to no scale movement: let's all be patient. Today as looked in the mirror and grimaced at my body that seems to be SO uncooperative, it hit me to "hate" this body is about as productive as (most) humans hating snakes.

We are what we are. This is not to say that I give up - oh no far from it. Just change the expectation that I will ever be 100% satisfied. And to allow myslef the belief that my body is doing the best it can. Maybe I did something wrong to make it fluffy...maybe it's genetics...why analyze?

It is what it is. And I AM grateful. Who's with me here????

I'm with you sister!
I don't hate my body. Not at all. I get hella frustrated with it sometimes but I know its doing the best it can. And there's alot more I could do for IT (um, like exercise)

I have to be grateful too because I've come along way. Seventy Five pounds down from when I started. Not too shabby if I do say so myself.

O yeah, and I tried on a new pair of boardshoarts today for my camping this weekend and they look super cute. Even with just a bikini top. NOT BAD.

Sometimes I get caught up comparing to other people. My roomate is LITERALLY a perfect freaking ten. seriously. and she eats whatever she wants. But I can really only compare me to ME.

[giJ]

Thanks everyone, for the good wishes. I was really excited about being able to breathe.

Leo ~ I don't have the book. I should buy it, but I will probably wait til after the move. I don't have time to read it and don't need more books to pack. I wonder if they make it on tape/CD so I can listen to it on the drive? And I agree, starting exercise at the beginning is a sure fire way to burn out. Too many changes too fast is a bit nutso. And exactly what I usually do.

My goal, in general, is to start LISTENING TO MY BODY. To move it when it says "MOVE", to feed it ONLY when it says "FEED ME", etc. I'll admit, I've used hypnosis MP3s in the past to encourage my body to tell me to move (I need to start those again), but I figure that'll help it become a habit.

Trisha ~ So frustrating to randomly be UP in weight. But hang in there. In fact, let's hang in there together. We CAN do this. [Of course, if yours is thyroid? You are going to go to the doc, right? No need to make this all more frustrating than it already is!]

oobladee ~ I am SO with you. It is what it is, and I AM grateful. Some days more than others But I am grateful.

[GME]

Originally Posted by oobladee

to the several of you with little to no scale movement: let's all be patient. Today as looked in the mirror and grimaced at my body that seems to be SO uncooperative, it hit me to "hate" this body is about as productive as (most) humans hating snakes.

We are what we are. This is not to say that I give up - oh no far from it. Just change the expectation that I will ever be 100% satisfied. And to allow myslef the belief that my body is doing the best it can. Maybe I did something wrong to make it fluffy...maybe it's genetics...why analyze?

It is what it is. And I AM grateful. Who's with me here????

I'm with Kisha. Frustrated? Yes. Hate? No.

This body has stuck with me through a lot, stayed healthy, taken me on many adventures and birthed a couple of great babies even though I did not treat it right for most of it's life.

I know I've posted this before, but I realized a few months ago that I AM..... right now.... a fit, healthy person. I do what fit, healthy people do. I eat what fit, healthy people eat. The outside just needs more time to catch up with the inside (although I do wish it would hurry up and get with the program).

[GME]

Originally Posted by Ilpirata

O yeah, and I tried on a new pair of boardshoarts today for my camping this weekend and they look super cute. Even with just a bikini top. NOT BAD.

Where's the wolf whistle smiley? This one will have to do I guess.

[GME]

I am so not making an AWF today. I can say I know what really, truly hungry feels like. I had some turkey lunchmeat and lite vegetable soup. 200 cals all told and I feel OK now. Probably have a salad and chicken for dinner.

I think my body is rebelling... "OK, we'll run and refinish the kitchen cabinets OR fast, but we ain't doin' both."

My calories on yesterday's UD weren't as high as usual either. Maybe that's it.

I'm going camping for six days next week and I'm going to stick to regular LC. I don't think I'll try for any DDs unless they just present themselves. I did that for a conference last month and when I started back I had a good loss. We'll see if it works again.

[Leo41]

Oobladee-

I am SO with you on this. I think Gina said it for me--hate, never, but frustrated, often.

And it's good to be reminded NOT to be frustrated because:

1. I weigh less today than I have at any time in the past 30 years.

2. I eat more healthily than I have at any time in my life (and I was never really a junk food eater).

3. I am exercising more (and better) than at any time in my life--swimming laps for at least 30 min. 3 x a week and doing water exercise for an additional 20-30 min. [When I grew up, 'working out' was not yet a concept for the average person, and sports for girls were totally not emphasized.]

4. At the age of (almost--next month) 68, the only prescription meds I take on a regular basis are for my thyroid. My BP is ideal, and my lipids are fine.

5. A benefit of advanced age is a certain mellowness--I am what I am and doing the best I can to improve, and that's all that's important to me.

[Remykins]

Ok, i am doing the next couple days as up days, trying to stay under 1500... there are some circumstances which are going to make it very hard for me to get things under control and to not accept that is asking for frustration and a feeling of failure. So i will be doing up days until at least monday when hopefully these things will be resolved.

[giJ]

Originally Posted by Leo41

Oobladee-

I am SO with you on this. I think Gina said it for me--hate, never, but frustrated, often.

And it's good to be reminded NOT to be frustrated because:

1. I weigh less today than I have at any time in the past 30 years.

2. I eat more healthily than I have at any time in my life (and I was never really a junk food eater).

3. I am exercising more (and better) than at any time in my life--swimming laps for at least 30 min. 3 x a week and doing water exercise for an additional 20-30 min. [When I grew up, 'working out' was not yet a concept for the average person, and sports for girls were totally not emphasized.]

4. At the age of (almost--next month) 68, the only prescription meds I take on a regular basis are for my thyroid. My BP is ideal, and my lipids are fine.

5. A benefit of advanced age is a certain mellowness--I am what I am and doing the best I can to improve, and that's all that's important to me.

What a great list!!!!!