Anybody thinking of rowing machines should google "WaterRower"  up up

I generally hate indoor training machines, but I'll use this one.

Weather top has in 3 months of usage become my favorite go-to peice. Super light and with the ventilation options it is superbly breathable. An important aspect on cool morning bike rides.

I am not usually super keen on pull overs but this is so light it is easy on and off. Plus it is fairly stylish. I feel comfortable wearing it in a variety of social situations......I like the "technical" feel the garment has. Throw on a pair of versa tac ultra light pants and you could easily be mistaken for some sort of law officer. Hey, sometimes that can be helpful  (don't tread on me)

Mysteries of the world.........how is it that I-hop has the worst pancakes in the civilized world and yet that is their business? Ever try Perkins pancakes? Maaaavelous.

Well Jon, you take politics/social views out of the equation, then anything is possible.

You always like to think your doing things right, but everyone likes a little validation/positive feedback.

I've never had a regular doctor, because other than a few work/exercise injuries, I've managed to remain relatively healthy.

I do all I can for that 75% the experts say were all responsible for, and the rest is genetic and just plain dumb luck.

Just turned 65 in Dec, so getting signed into the Medicare system, I found a local doctor with the same belief system I have and had a complete physical which included a comprehensive blood work screening which I haven't had since I was in the military 40+ years ago.

Had numerous job physicals, but nothing this comprehensive.

Went for results a couple of weeks ago. Doc sat me down and said he had a few things he wanted to discuss with me? He had me going for a minute, because he was acting dead serious, looking at my test results on the computer monitor. He had some nurse with him for whatever reason and she was straight faced as well.

He looks at me and starts laughing and says " Does anyone at work ever tell you that you look like Kenny Rogers? I said all the time. We all laugh.

Then he says that he's reviewed my blood test results and that he doesn't see 1 person in a 1000, that has such good numbers! He showed the nurse and they both said whatever I was doing, keep it up.

Even better, he said he had NO advice to give me and that he felt guilty charging me for the office call and wrote a big N/C on my paperwork. Gal at desk, said she had never seem that and she's worked for him a long time.

So all I can say, is that whatever I've given up, pales in comparison to hearing my efforts over the last 30+ years has paid off so far, knock on wood.
Truth be told, I've really not given up much, I've just modified things and try to eat healthy most of the time and not worry/stress over my few "indiscretions". That and regular moderate exercise is all you really need,
Also, when the doctor tells you that you have a problem and suggest a medication for your issue, take a step back, ask about the side effects and do some on-line research.

I told my doctor that prescription drugs would be my last option, not my first and that I would try food/natural herbal remedies first before getting on that prescription drug merry-go-round.
If you ask the right questions and get involved as a "consumer", instead of just letting the Doctors do all the deciding, your much better off.

Know your options, and the "timetable" of whatever health issue you may have and make your treatment decisions based on facts, not fear.