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By: A Fit Heart - Part 2 | Healthy Living

A Fit Heart - Part 2 | Healthy Living — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:49:14 +0000

[…] In my last post, I discussed a study that showed a fit heart was a direct indicator of a longer life. However the […]

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:40:18 +0000

Hey Will, still off.

By: Will

Will — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:25:48 +0000

You know, Michele and Kim, that is exactly why I think genetics has a lot to do with good health. I mean following what the “experts” say can absolutely drive you crazy! Some claim being 30% underweight can extend lifespan by many years. Others say a little extra weight seems to protect. Sometimes you just want to knock your head on the table!

-Will

By: Will

Will — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:21:41 +0000

Cricket, eh? I don’t know much about the game, Abhinav, being from the U.S. Do you get a lot of exercise playing? It seems the most important thing is not how you exercise, but how often. Several times a week seems ideal. Unfortunately with busy lives, scheduling regular exercise is more easily done on paper than in real life.

It is also somewhat dependant on personality. Some people are fine with 30 or 60 minutes of solitary exercise everyday. Others, like me, seem to only be able to do it with other people in a more social manner. Like playing a sport, or hiking.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:35:40 +0000

Hi Will,

I still believe that the whole person needs to be considered, not just one piece, be it heart, weight, etc.

However, I posted an article back in January that talks about why doctors say it is good to be a little overweight. (Click my name to read it.)

Personally, I think “ideal” is so individual that attempting to apply the same-size-fits-all charts they try to plug patients into is actually detrimental to health.

By: KimS

KimS — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:01:33 +0000

Hey Will, I just came across an old comment you left on my blog last year… about surrounding yourself with positive people… and came over to see what you’ve been up to.

Good read, this one!

Have you been reading about calorie restriction and longer life? I’ve been looking into info. about fasting because we get really positive results with it (we do consume clear soup broth and fruit/veggie juice through it though). There’s something to be said for giving the digestive system a break.

By: Abhinav Sood

Abhinav Sood — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:14:16 +0000

I really feel that I should exercise regularly apart from my Sunday cricket matches.

By: Will

Will — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:00:12 +0000

Hi Bob - You are right that that doing both would make you feel better.

You state you lost 70 lbs. Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment in itself. But you say it like it has been several years and maybe you have kept it off? That is even more impressive!

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:00:16 +0000

Interesting, I’ve found I feel the best when I eat properly and exercise, when I do one without the other, not so much, I’m saying this from experience, I lost 70 pounds quite a few years ago, and I had gone through various diets and exercise programs, and know at least for me I needed both.