My DH's family constantly tells us we are too thin and "crazy" for doing what we do, with the "at your age" left unsaid. With a family history of cv disease on both sides, it's hard for me to take. My family is pretty good; even if they don't do what I do, they know how important it is to me. My mom was the athletic one who cooked healthy foods and when she died, my dad's eating went to hell. He had a stent put in last year and I know he's still smoking (sneakily) and he says, "I won't let anyone tell me what to do," (like exercise). I know he's almost 85 and very active for that age, but still. If I was out there in CA, I would make him do this stuff. My brother, who is ten years younger, used to run, etc. but now he's into gourmet cooking and it's showing.
And don't get me started on my friends (with the exception of my cycling friends).



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