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Originally Posted by amoodygirl
Absolutely! Every time I go to the doctor for my physical, they ask me if I'm on any meds. I tell them no, none and they incredulously say, "But you're 63 - how is that possible???"
I come from a family of unhealthy people - mostly by their own hand. Heavy smokers, bad eating habits, ZERO exercise. I've been referred to as the "athlete" in the family - just because I have maintained a regular exercise routine for at least the last 40 to 45 years.
I'm no athlete, just someone who cares about my own health!
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Same with my family except the smoking; no one on either side of my family smokes. Almost everyone has prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc.
I am the only female in my family (on both sides) NOT overweight. I might be the only one NOT on any medication. I know I am the only one who exercises and I am the only one who eats the way I do.
I wish I had adopted my current eating habits far earlier in life. I was headed down the same path as the rest of my family and I have one condition (not diabetes) that I attribute to poor eating habits and lack of stress control during my 30s. Diet and exercise are keeping it stable and I do not need any medication at all and I am in my 50s now.
I also get surprised looks when I tell nurses that I am on no medication.