Survey: Heart Attack

Even at the young age of 23, I was told to watch my cholesterol and blood sugar, by my almost as young doctor friend.  He warned to keep my weight under control, especially with my low metabolism, as one of the keys to maintaining low levels of these two was vested in lean body mass.  In noting that I loved physical activity, particularly bike riding, he emphasized I stay active with plenty of cardio and weight training.  I took his advice and remained in shape reasonably well till I was 65.

Wellnes vs. Fitness

Wellness is a state of well-being, emphasizing the whole person - integrating body, mind and spirit -attained through a proactive process of making positive lifestyle choices which will max-out personal levels of physical, mental and spiritual health as well as social welfare. While all levels are important, our physical health and wellbeing probably takes precedence, as our mental and spiritual health, and social outlook, often follow its' lead.   Of course there are exceptions.  Basically,