Efforts to keep healthy/living

I don't eat at all healthily but my blessings have been a considerable weight loss six years ago (my goodness hadn't realised it was so long) when I was told about a forthcoming first grandchild. Incentive indeed! I now consume the same type of food but eat very much less of it. I also picked up a very good food management habit on this very site (thank you, yet again). I've taken 1 clo caplsule every day for almost 30 years now. By the merest of chance I saw a doctor advocate this on tv one day. I've no joint problems whatsoever. Maybe was never going to have. Who knows? Just considered it a reasonable investment at the time and still do. When I had a short hospital stay, the medication nurse came into the ward and said 'ok where's this wonder woman?' We all looked around mystified. 'No Meds?' Me. When I saw what some poor souls had in their lockers I was astonished (and SO grateful). I suppose it has to be in the genes as I've contributed very little with specific intent though do agree daily that my weight loss has benefitted me greatly in areas that I hadn't particularly thought of as a problem. All good for me at the moment and I feel thoroughly blessed.

Winterwhite....try this. Hold your hands up...palms outwards. Push gently...in your mind or even out loud says to yourself tgat you are pushing the stress away. Do this every few days and each time push your palms further. Eventually the stress will be beyond your finger tips...you will have a circle of Peace around you. Oh and there is no point in stressing if you are in a queue...doesn't get you to the front any quicker. Stress does nothing to help you in anyway so push it gently away....

DS bought me that book when it first came out, Gonegirl. I've always loved Indian cooking so have quite a few recipe books but this one describes the health giving properties of each ingredient.

A delicious way of maximising our chances.

I've used it so often the pages are falling out!

I look after myself, I used to be a runner and like to keep fit. Hypothyroidism nearly finished me off though. The NHS only treat with levothyroxine and this has no affect on me and I was slowly poisoned. Luckily I found a thyroid help group on line and I am making a recovery. I now believe you have to look after yourself as no one else will.

DD's got a birthday coming up merlot. Think I'll buy that book for her, then perhaps she'll invite me to share.

You're right there Puzzled. Hope your recovery continues well.

I can recommend the lamb keema curry.

Very quick and easy and totally delicious.

Righto. I'll tell her.

Suppose I could try it myself. Best not go mad though.

Sometimes it is just chance - those who take are of themselves can become ill and those who don't sail through without a care in the world

So true lovebeigecardigans. It's the luck of the draw and genetic disposition I suppose that determines how we fare. It seems so unfair that people who look after themselves don't always get a good innings and the smoker and drinker lives to a ripe old age.

I don't think it hurts to adopt a healthy lifestyle though. I know when I am active and eat properly I feel better. I have a whole host of ailments and take lots of prescription meds, but in myself I feel OK, thankfully. I tend to have a positive outlook too and it helps me not get too upset over the deterioration in my health since my late 40s.

I have put on weight over the last 15 years because of inactivity and illness, and the drugs needed now, and that alone has a lot to answer for. Low level depression crept in too at the time, for years, and that made me sluggish. I don't feel good about myself and I have lost self-confidence (not outwardly, but internally) I no longer have photos taken and I feel 'past it' some days, although I know I'm not. I can walk and my aim is to do more. I don't think it is too late to regain some of my fitness and lose weight. Some days I don't feel very inspired to look after myself properly.

I swam regularly, ran, hill walked, played tennis and hockey and was always out dancing in my youth. I was very fit and active. Then I walked lots and became a gardener and worked and brought up children so I was always very active.

I have more time on my hands now, so have no excuse not to set some activity and weight goals.

3 years ago I went to a Naturopath after multiple bladder infections and was recommended a probiotic,this appears to be the cure plus I have not had a cold since so hope that helps someone.

I do a bit of weight training with a PT. (not those great big things with weights on each end but those which look like dog bones and a bell shaped one?) . I also do a set of exercises culminating in struggling to the floor for stretches with resistant bands and a bit of planking. I also have a webbing thing which hangs over the door and I do squats and lunges. She also gets me puffing as fast as possible up and down the stairs for 2 minutes at a time. Not sure if its doing me much good but hopefully it's strengthening the muscles a bit. Just need to shed a few stones......

Telly
I think allot is to do with genetics too .how healthy your family were as well plays a part but very good ideas here.plenty for me to think about....?

Opalyo
My sister has read up on vitamins minerals etc.thats very interesting .

I think it’s great that so many on this thread are doing their best to stay fit and well. It’s up to us what we put in our mouths foodwise and vitamin wise. If you feel they are doing you good then that’s all that matters.

Attitude to life is important too. Negative attitudes towards life, other people and everything in general have been shown to be detrimental to physical health as well as mental well being, though it must be hard to stay positive with multiple health isssues.

I’m lucky at 72 not to be on any prescribed medication. I do have osteopenia but did have osteoporosis. The improvement is due to diet and supplements so that can’t be a placebo effect.

Bijou
Wonderful?

I never used a car on a daily basis, walked everywhere and played badminton from youth until I was 61.
I had a good diet, didn't smoke and only drank in moderation.
I got cancer and I have had a pulmonary embolism.
I know several super fit athletes and cyclists that dropped down dead so being fit is no guarantee against early demise.

harri I remember hearing Karol Sikora (oncologist) on the radio saying that getting cancer was a lottery. You could modify your chances a little bit of being dealt the unlucky card, but never eliminate the risk.
For me, exercising and eating well isn’t so much about preventing an early demise, but about enabling me to enjoy the things I like doing for as long as possible. I want to fall off a cliff at the end, not progress slowly and miserably down a gradual slope, if possible.
Cancer is very tough, I know. But perhaps your healthy lifestyle has helped you survive.

Anja ?.

My dad passed away last at almost 104. He always kept his mind and body active. Ate whenever and whatever he liked and looked amazing, even up to his death. One thing he used to do every night before he went to bed was cut up and eat a piece of celery. I've been reading about the benefits of eating celery lately so may be I should try it. ............

I come from healthy background. Both my parents lived into their late 80s. I’ve never had the flu but I had breast cancer when I was 51. 3 surgeries for that then a spinal surgery then 8 years later cancer in my ureter. Lost ureter and kidney. I’m 62 this month and despite all that I still consider myself in good health. I eat well, take a couple of supliments. My downfall is exercise. Rubbish at that but I enjoy walking. I look ok but I can see the beginnings of a turkey neck

I don't like organised exercise and cannot afford gym fees anyway. I walk at least five miles a day and do some tummy and other muscle exercises every morning.

I eat as healthily as I can and, being short, severely restrict my calory intake in the week. I take multi vitamins every day.

For mental health I read voraciously and do 'Daily Telegraph' quizwords and codewords most days. I listen to the radio and Radio Four dramas and I keep myself well informed about politics and other topics of interest.

I think the thing which has the most positive effect on my health is the bottle of (cheap) Champagne the DH and I share each Saturday.

Has it done any good? I'll ask the strange woman who looks out at me from shop windows.

Gonegirl thank you for the link, I'll get that ordered
Merlotgran I've had a look at the cookbook, the recipes look delicious and frankly any excuse to have another one on the shelf is fine with me
Lilyflower the champers remedy is one that I might follow

A very kind GNr has pm'd me details of a book which she has found helpful for core strength) which I need loads more of). It is Core Strength For 50+ by Dr Karl Knopf. I have downloaded it onto my iPad via kindle app. It looks very good. I am going to start the exercises straightaway.

Thank you GNr. You know who you are. ?