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Originally Posted by ariel
It is difficult to define moderation; actually, it’s difficult to quantify most things that are outside the realm of mathematics. My use of the word was more in reference to one’s overall approach to living a healthy lifestyle, i.e. it may be unwise to focus too much attention on any single aspect of ones’ life. A more “moderate” approach for me has been to try and bring multiple things into balance – nutrition, exercise, rest, meditation, relaxation, relationships – what I take from them and what I give back, etc. I’m a work in progress, but the ultimate goal is happiness while I’m here and some positive impact that will, perhaps, live beyond me. I’m very blessed, I’m past 60, have no chronic ailments and feel pretty darn good every day – probably in most part due to heredity, some to good luck, and much to lifestyle and choices. I don’t disagree with much of what you say and your message is valuable. But value can be missed if delivery is uncomfortable.
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Thanks, ariel; nice post. I can't find one thing to disagree with, and that's rare. All the things you mentioned like nutrition, exercise, rest, meditation, relaxation, and relationships are the things that I work on and value.
I'm 71 and in excellent health. The first time I went to my new doctor for a check up, he looked at me like he couldn't believe I was so healthy. Everything on my blood test was perfect and my blood pressure was 100/50. So I have never needed any medication. The last time I took an aspirin was in 1979. Sorry to get carried away but being healthy is one of my biggest pleasures in life.
And I feel like my good health is well deserved because I have paid attention to it. Regarding food, I never think in terms of how much I can get away with. Rather, I think in terms of how much good can I do. And that's part of what I enjoy. When I know that a particular food is healthy, I enjoy it all the more by having that thought.
