So, part of my annual physical included answering a bunch of questions and taking a memory quiz. (after losing 150 vials of blood . . . ok: 6) First Was The Memory Quiz The memory quiz involved my remembering the name and address of someone after I counted backwards...

For the first time in decades, I did not dread the annual physical, and its obligatory weigh-in. No, I am not at the ideal weight the charts say I should be. I never was! The only time I came close to my ideal weight was in 1979, when I followed a strict diet; so...

The good news is I am continuing to make better food choices. Plus, I feel better! Also, I think I am thinking better, too. Like when I behold my slimmer reflection I think losing a few more pounds will not do me any harm. No chance of losing me on a walk in a brisk...

So, the revised eating regime chugs on, cheered on by our doctor who confirmed the following: that adding lean protein, more “greens” cutting white stuff, and upping the water intake showed up favorably in my blood work. (The Annual Physical Wasn't So Dreadful)...