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Originally Posted by Deep Six
Funny thread but I have to share some advice. I spent my forties the same way until I realized where things were headed. I really encourage other mid life guys to consider making your your fifties a return to better health. Your family will be the benefactor!
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Thanks for the encouragement. It's indeed important. I'd like to live to a ripe old age and still be able to get around. But man, it's tough.
Ten years ago I lost 70 pounds over about 9 months. Got down to a super healthy weight: felt great. Just did it with simple nutrition: high-fiber, low fat, low calorie intake. No fad diets or anything. And I lost it slowly on purpose: not a shock to the system, and I never felt all that hungry. So it was great.
2 years later, I had gained it all back, plus some more. It just requires constant vigilance and self-control, and I seem to lack that. Being more active I'm sure is one of the keys to keeping the weight off, but I've tried so many forms of exercise over the years, and frankly, hated every single one of them. Me and sweat just don't get along.
But yeah, gotta do something. Just gotta stop procrastinating!