your daily routine

[Gert van Santen]

Ron West schreef:
> while on the subject of nutrition and fitness i'm curious to know what
> the daily choices of those that consider themselves fit are. what food
> do you eat? vitamins? exercise?
> if anyone is interested i can list the supplements, food, exercise,
> habits, etc that make up my lifestyle.
> 

As a big guy, some might say I'm living an unhealthy life, but I 
don't agree. I used to live rather unhealthy in the past, but 
then I was skinny and drank a lot of alcohol every day. Now I'm 
big, but I eat a lot less, don't smoke and only drink during 
weekends.

I eat a lot of vegetables and fruit - I love salads - I only buy 
whole-wheat bread and often cook with beans and lentils and 
pumpkins and stuff, I eat meat, but mostly poultry, fish, or meat 
substitutes. I love cheese (some say it's bad, but I can't 
imagine living without it). I try to take olive oil and other 
oils instead of butter. I don't use sugar consciously (but it's 
everywhere) and I don't drink soft drinks with sugar, only 
mineral water and diet coke. I also drink a lot of tea - Earl 
Grea of course!

My big problem: I am living my life behind my computer and I 
don't have much exercise except some biking and walking. Also - 
there is no time to do other things than work. Yes, I know, it's 
a matter of priority. Also, I am using a type of medicine that 
has made me a lot bigger over the years. I am planning on cutting 
down because I think it has worked very well for a couple of 
years, and I think I might be able to do it on my own again. (If 
you insist on details, mail me privately).

Anyhow, I feel great - which is something I haven't been able say 
for many years in my life! - and I have been feeling great for at 
least 10 years now. That is what counts to me. Everyday is 
another beautiful day with lots of cool stuff, and I think the 
world, although it has its bad, bad things, is a beautiful place 
to be.

Be happy :-)

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:-)

G e r t  v a n  S a n t e n
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