What keeps you alive and (mostly) well?

Alive? Hmmm, with stage 4 cancer that's a tough one to answer. I walk every day with my dog. He's as old as I am so I let him set the pace and distance. I take my Dr. prescribed meds, have cut back on red meat and alcohol. I've lost about 25 pounds and am pretty physically fit except for some of the effects of the cancer.

ATTITUDE is the biggest thing in my life right now, and my attitude is damn good.
 
brewster16 said:
So, I have to take issue with folks that don't get annual physicals, especially when they take the attitude they don't like doctors (for whatever reason.) Guys there are certain common sense things that can be of much much greater value to staying healthy than all that other stuff you've mentioned above....
1. Annual history and physical exam which includes all screening blood tests and chest X-ray
2. PSA for men along with annual prostate examination
3. Screening/diagnostic colonoscopy after age 50

We are so fortunate to be able to make an early diagnosis of some seriously deadly diseases just by doing these things once a year. IT'S CALLED A WELLNESS EXAM AND IT'S USUALLY FREE!

I don't care how many vegetables you eat, you are in big trouble if you get an end stage diagnosis of a cancer that was easily diagnosed, treated and cured early! Don't like doctors? Guess who is going to pay the price for that approach to your health??? Please don't be a statistic!
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Agreed for all 3. My prostate cancer showed no symptoms except for elevated PSA levels. It was aggressive and would have metastasized and killed me. I'm here and healthy, 12 years later, because of early detection and surgery.
 
I am a meat and potatoes guy. Quit drinking when I was in my late 30's. Tequila and beer were my go to drinks. My sister and dad were both functioning alcohics and I saw I was following the same path so one morning I told my wife I was going to quit and then my buddies at work. Except for a celebratory glass of champagne I haven't since. I need to become more active. Since moving north I don't get near the walking and working in the yard like I did down south. I have a membership at LA Fitness and I don't use it. Medicare pays for it. I should start and at least use the rowing machine. Physically can't run with the replaced knee and a bad original equipment one. Get two doc check ups a year and do all the blood work which is all good for my age. I'm not about to make myself miserable eating or doing things that I don't like.
 
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I’m a Masters swimmer. Been competing in swimming since age 6. Still compete into my 60s. 3000+ yard workouts 3-4 times a week. Used to run on off days but pull too many calf muscles now. So don’t do that anymore. Plus I’ve always had ants in my pants. Gotta always be physically doing something that feels like a workout. Now it’s working on boats, yard work, repair house and cars. Oh, and I’m basically a single parent to my 6 year old granddaughter. That’ll keep you in shape. All parts are original and working normally except my right eye. An enlarged lacrimal gland has it pushed out of alignment so I have double vision when I look to my right if I don’t close my left eye.
 
brewster16 said:
So, I have to take issue with folks that don't get annual physicals, especially when they take the attitude they don't like doctors (for whatever reason.) Guys there are certain common sense things that can be of much much greater value to staying healthy than all that other stuff you've mentioned above....
1. Annual history and physical exam which includes all screening blood tests and chest X-ray
2. PSA for men along with annual prostate examination
3. Screening/diagnostic colonoscopy after age 50

We are so fortunate to be able to make an early diagnosis of some seriously deadly diseases just by doing these things once a year. IT'S CALLED A WELLNESS EXAM AND IT'S USUALLY FREE!

I don't care how many vegetables you eat, you are in big trouble if you get an end stage diagnosis of a cancer that was easily diagnosed, treated and cured early! Don't like doctors? Guess who is going to pay the price for that approach to your health??? Please don't be a statistic!
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Agreed, I get one every year, insurance pays for it.

I forgot to add, sex 7 times a week, sometimes 10.... ;) I may be stretching the truth a little.

Jus Cruisin said:
I am a meat and potatoes guy. Quit drinking when I was in my late 30's. Tequila and beer was my go to drinks. My sister and dad were both functioning alcohics and I saw I was following the same path so one morning I told my wife I was going to quit and then my buddies at work. Except for a celebratory glass of champagne I haven't since. I need to become more active. Since moving north I don't get near the walking and working in the yard like I did down south. I have a membership at LA Fitness and I don't use it. Medicare pays for it. I should start and at least use the rowing machine. Physically can't run with the replaced knee and a bad original equipment one. Get two doc check ups a year and do all the blood work which is all good for my age. I'm not about to make myself miserable eating or doing things that I don't like.
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Don't beat yourself up, you've done well. Start small, walk around the house, take stairs if you have them, walk around the block outside, go walk at a mall/shopping center, etc.

Dogs, absolutely agreed. I miss mine, I don't think I am ready for the daily responsibility though. GFs cat came when she moved him, love that little crazy thing more than I realize. My cat passed away last year so the timing was good, and I WFH now so I talk to her all day. Just waiting for her (the cat) to get a job, pay rent...

And sleep, I try my best to get 8 hours of good sleep a night. With all the sex though...
 
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mrsrobinson said:
Agreed, I get one every year, insurance pays for it.

I forgot to add, sex 7 times a week, sometimes 10.... ;) I may be stretching the truth a little.


Don't beat yourself up, you've done well. Start small, walk around the house, take stairs if you have them, walk around the block outside, go walk at a mall/shopping center, etc.

Dogs, absolutely agreed. I miss mine, I don't think I am ready for the daily responsibility though. GFs cat came when she moved him, love that little crazy thing more than I realize. My cat passed away last year so the timing was good, and I WFH now so I talk to her all day. Just waiting for her (the cat) to get a job, pay rent...

And sleep, I try my best to get 8 hours of good sleep a night. With all the sex though...
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I beat myself up for deciding moving north was smart..... Beyond that, I don't worry or obsess. My "dieting" has always been to burn more calories not limit the intake of calories.
 
I think other than purposely not drinking as much as I have the opportunity to, the biggest thing I do that keeps me alive is I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore. I refuse to worry about that which I have no control over. I don’t ignore it, I just don’t let any of it bother me. My Dad had a type A personality and seemed worked up over everything all day long. I am convinced that lead to his early demise.
Carpe Diem
 
I’ve been an undisciplined runner for 23 years now. Got into triathlon 11 years ago and had a pitiful completion of an Ironman plagued by a horrendous case of hemorrhoids.
After that was over and I recovered I decided I wanted to qualify and run the Boston Marathon.
A friend of mine sent me a green smoothie recipe that was absolutely life changing.
I started training for a marathon and drinking this smoothie every morning. I was running every other day and on run days I’d drink it after the run.
My progress was unbelievable to me. Not only was my performance improving at a rate I’d never experienced but my hair and nails were growing about 4 times faster than normal. (When I was training for the Ironman they almost stopped growing)
Then I noticed that I couldn’t get a sunburn (which I had always been somewhat susceptible too) if I got a cut on my hand that bled it would be gone the next day.
Digestion got way better, I never got sick, allergies gone, acid reflux gone, and libido off the charts. Every factor of aging seemed to have set itself back 20 years.
All cravings for anything were gone.
I felt incredible.
Anyway I wore out my running shoes but went on a long run anyway instead of missing a day to go get new shoes and injured my shin.
Then I fell off the smoothie wagon.

I found out the recipe came from a guy named Rich Roll and his story is incredible if you care to read it.

Here’s the bad part. That smoothie takes some hard core discipline to drink every day.

If anyone cares for the recipe here it is:

2 Kale Leaves

Equal amount of spinach

Handfull of Raw Almonds

Jalapeño Pepper

2 Granny Smith Apples

1 Thumb of Ginger Root

1 Whole Lime With Peel

18-20 ounces of water

Ground up in a Ninja blender.

I’m now drinking the smoothie occasionally and trying to make it a daily habit again but my will power ain’t what it used to be.
 
Tucker K5 said:
I’ve been an undisciplined runner for 23 years now. Got into triathlon 11 years ago and had a pitiful completion of an Ironman plagued by a horrendous case of hemorrhoids.
After that was over and I recovered I decided I wanted to qualify and run the Boston Marathon.
A friend of mine sent me a green smoothie recipe that was absolutely life changing.
I started training for a marathon and drinking this smoothie every morning. I was running every other day and on run days I’d drink it after the run.
My progress was unbelievable to me. Not only was my performance improving at a rate I’d never experienced but my hair and nails were growing about 4 times faster than normal. (When I was training for the Ironman they almost stopped growing)
Then I noticed that I couldn’t get a sunburn (which I had always been somewhat susceptible too) if I got a cut on my hand that bled it would be gone the next day.
Digestion got way better, I never got sick, allergies gone, acid reflux gone, and libido off the charts. Every factor of aging seemed to have set itself back 20 years.
All cravings for anything were gone.
I felt incredible.
Anyway I wore out my running shoes but went on a long run anyway instead of missing a day to go get new shoes and injured my shin.
Then I fell off the smoothie wagon.

I found out the recipe came from a guy named Rich Roll and his story is incredible if you care to read it.

Here’s the bad part. That smoothie takes some hard core discipline to drink every day.

If anyone cares for the recipe here it is:

2 Kale Leaves

Equal amount of spinach

Handfull of Raw Almonds

Jalapeño Pepper

2 Granny Smith Apples

1 Thumb of Ginger Root

1 Whole Lime With Peel

18-20 ounces of water

Ground up in a Ninja blender.

I’m now drinking the smoothie occasionally and trying to make it a daily habit again but my will power ain’t what it used to be.
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ok, I’m a glutton for punishment and I like spicy foods, so I tried this today.

My insides are still feeling it! Not sure if this is a 1 and done for me or not.
 
Eat and drink whatever you want.....but in moderation.

Don't smoke, but that's the only "don't".

Have a life partner and be sure to engage in romantic efforts as much as you can.

Have a hobby that keeps you mentally and physically occupied.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

Be active.

Finally, forget about all that I just said, because its all genetics. If you are going to get cancer or heart disease it's simply in the cards.

Cases in point.....smokes 3 packs a day for 40 years and lives a ripe old age....never smokes and gets lung cancer......drinks beer every day and eats hot dogs 6 days a week and lives to 95.....afraid to eat processed meat and dies at age 60.......
 
GypsmJim said:
Eat and drink whatever you want.....but in moderation.

Don't smoke, but that's the only "don't".

Have a life partner and be sure to engage in romantic efforts as much as you can.

Have a hobby that keeps you mentally and physically occupied.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

Be active.

Finally, forget about all that I just said, because its all genetics. If you are going to get cancer or heart disease it's simply in the cards.

Cases in point.....smokes 3 packs a day for 40 years and lives a ripe old age....never smokes and gets lung cancer......drinks beer every day and eats hot dogs 6 days a week and lives to 95.....afraid to eat processed meat and dies at age 60.......
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You left out getting hit by a car
 
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