>>True. Part of my new regimen is getting more regular exercise, which might include biking, walking, running, even yard work; anything that keeps you moving for a while. The recommendations I am seeing say a minimum of 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. I have become quite sedentary. Many of the recommendations I am now trying to follow are not for the diseases per se but for general good health. Exercise, avoid unhealthy foods (fatty, high in sugar, starchy, etc.), eat smaller portions -- like that. Who knew? ;-)
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>Unhealthy foods - especially starches and sugars- are a big deal, Mike.
>I went on the South Beach diet last August.
>Besides saving a ton of money on food, I've lost 20% of my weight and can walk 18 holes without huffing and puffing as I used to. (the golf is still ugly at times, but I'm taking one thing at a time!)
>We're getting fresh berries here in NJ now and soon we'll be getting some great local veggies. No need for junk with that kind of food around.

Good for you! I am of course concerned about the diseases but think a lot of good is going to come of breaking bad habits.

Don't worry about the golf. We all know it was designed to frustrate even the best ;-)