I'm falling apart

[Crankin]

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).

[ACG]

So today on our ride I did better than I thought. I iced by back during the ride when it started to hurt. I ate a healthy breakfast prior to the ride. Drank a ton of cranberry juice yesterday and before/after the ride. The last 5 miles I was just slow, but made it back within a few minutes of everyone else. 65 miles about 3500 feet of climbing. I'm still here and not in any pain. Just starving. I guess it is a frame of mind.

If I am going to fall apart, I'm going to fight it the entire time.

[cylegoddess]

Im 41
I have a immune system problem( they dont know why)
Chronic fatigue
Tendinitis
Shingles on lower back
Arthritis in hands and fingers
Various aches and pains in shoulders

I get IVs every two weeks( chelation) plus b 12 shots and take about 15 vitamins a day plus eat health food, organic and take herbs and Chinese meds.
I also work on my feet all day, moving heavy things( Visual Merchandising).
Every day something hurts BUT>>>
Today I rode in my first race!!