If you were my age, with CF, what would you do differently for your health?

[beleache]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>65rosessamurai</b></i>

Hi Blake,



Its been a while since I've seen you on here, but its been a while since I've been here, myself.



I'm going on 45 next May and my PFT's are still in the high 90's.


The most I could see that helped me and I wouldn't wanna change is my decision at the age of 18 to get involved in the Martial Arts because I found it an interest of mine that I felt would last me a long time to continue in excercise as well as a "way of life" for myself.



I'm still involved in the Martial Arts, though work and other things tend to get in the way, sometimes.



I also think my career has a bit to do with it in the fact that I did what I could to not be exposed to elements which would inhibit my health. I'm not sure what your career goals are, but I hope they are also in consideration of your working environment.



Coming to live in Japan is sort of a toss-up for me for something I'd do differently. In regards to CF care, there is absolutely none, but on the contrary, the diet and lifestyle in Japan seems to match my needs very well.



I hope this is helpful for how you will decide to manage your health for the long-run.



best to you,

Fred</end quote></div>

Wow , High 90's !! That is awesome Fred !!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni

 

[beleache]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>65rosessamurai</b></i>

Hi Blake,



Its been a while since I've seen you on here, but its been a while since I've been here, myself.



I'm going on 45 next May and my PFT's are still in the high 90's.


The most I could see that helped me and I wouldn't wanna change is my decision at the age of 18 to get involved in the Martial Arts because I found it an interest of mine that I felt would last me a long time to continue in excercise as well as a "way of life" for myself.



I'm still involved in the Martial Arts, though work and other things tend to get in the way, sometimes.



I also think my career has a bit to do with it in the fact that I did what I could to not be exposed to elements which would inhibit my health. I'm not sure what your career goals are, but I hope they are also in consideration of your working environment.



Coming to live in Japan is sort of a toss-up for me for something I'd do differently. In regards to CF care, there is absolutely none, but on the contrary, the diet and lifestyle in Japan seems to match my needs very well.



I hope this is helpful for how you will decide to manage your health for the long-run.



best to you,

Fred</end quote></div>

Wow , High 90's !! That is awesome Fred !!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni

 

[beleache]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>65rosessamurai</b></i>

Hi Blake,



Its been a while since I've seen you on here, but its been a while since I've been here, myself.



I'm going on 45 next May and my PFT's are still in the high 90's.


The most I could see that helped me and I wouldn't wanna change is my decision at the age of 18 to get involved in the Martial Arts because I found it an interest of mine that I felt would last me a long time to continue in excercise as well as a "way of life" for myself.



I'm still involved in the Martial Arts, though work and other things tend to get in the way, sometimes.



I also think my career has a bit to do with it in the fact that I did what I could to not be exposed to elements which would inhibit my health. I'm not sure what your career goals are, but I hope they are also in consideration of your working environment.



Coming to live in Japan is sort of a toss-up for me for something I'd do differently. In regards to CF care, there is absolutely none, but on the contrary, the diet and lifestyle in Japan seems to match my needs very well.



I hope this is helpful for how you will decide to manage your health for the long-run.



best to you,

Fred</end quote></div>

Wow , High 90's !! That is awesome Fred !!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni

 

[beleache]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>65rosessamurai</b></i>

Hi Blake,



Its been a while since I've seen you on here, but its been a while since I've been here, myself.



I'm going on 45 next May and my PFT's are still in the high 90's.


The most I could see that helped me and I wouldn't wanna change is my decision at the age of 18 to get involved in the Martial Arts because I found it an interest of mine that I felt would last me a long time to continue in excercise as well as a "way of life" for myself.



I'm still involved in the Martial Arts, though work and other things tend to get in the way, sometimes.



I also think my career has a bit to do with it in the fact that I did what I could to not be exposed to elements which would inhibit my health. I'm not sure what your career goals are, but I hope they are also in consideration of your working environment.



Coming to live in Japan is sort of a toss-up for me for something I'd do differently. In regards to CF care, there is absolutely none, but on the contrary, the diet and lifestyle in Japan seems to match my needs very well.



I hope this is helpful for how you will decide to manage your health for the long-run.



best to you,

Fred</end quote>

Wow , High 90's !! That is awesome Fred !!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni

 

[beleache]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>65rosessamurai</b></i>
<br />
<br />Hi Blake,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Its been a while since I've seen you on here, but its been a while since I've been here, myself.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />I'm going on 45 next May and my PFT's are still in the high 90's.
<br />
<br />
<br />The most I could see that helped me and I wouldn't wanna change is my decision at the age of 18 to get involved in the Martial Arts because I found it an interest of mine that I felt would last me a long time to continue in excercise as well as a "way of life" for myself.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />I'm still involved in the Martial Arts, though work and other things tend to get in the way, sometimes.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />I also think my career has a bit to do with it in the fact that I did what I could to not be exposed to elements which would inhibit my health. I'm not sure what your career goals are, but I hope they are also in consideration of your working environment.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Coming to live in Japan is sort of a toss-up for me for something I'd do differently. In regards to CF care, there is absolutely none, but on the contrary, the diet and lifestyle in Japan seems to match my needs very well.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />I hope this is helpful for how you will decide to manage your health for the long-run.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />best to you,
<br />
<br />Fred</end quote>
<br />
<br />Wow , High 90's !! That is awesome Fred !!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni

 

[CFkitty]

Just a few lessons I have learned in my life:

- Moderation and balance in everything you do.

- Get proper rest every night.

- Hydration prevents/helps a lot of acute problems in CF - helps keep secretions loose, bowels running smoothly, help maintain electrolyte/salt issues, keep your kidneys working properly, keeping your veins plump and carrying that oxygen around.

- Even when you are sick, move around during the day. Keep the blood and oxygen flowing and your mind will flow too.

- Know that the decisions you make today are the best ones you could have made given the information and resources you have at the time. This is the key to not having regrets.

- Do something every day to learn or experience something new. This slows down the passing of time.

- However, don't try to keep up with the Joneses. Learn and keep your own pace.

- Keep friends. Being lonely is detrimental to mental and physical health. Phone calls are great.

- Don't feel guilty - ever - about doing what you have to do to maintain your health.

- Play a conscious role in your health care. Talk to your doctors. Try to find the best solution for you, because YOU are the one living your life.

- have faith - in something.

 

[CFkitty]

Just a few lessons I have learned in my life:

- Moderation and balance in everything you do.

- Get proper rest every night.

- Hydration prevents/helps a lot of acute problems in CF - helps keep secretions loose, bowels running smoothly, help maintain electrolyte/salt issues, keep your kidneys working properly, keeping your veins plump and carrying that oxygen around.

- Even when you are sick, move around during the day. Keep the blood and oxygen flowing and your mind will flow too.

- Know that the decisions you make today are the best ones you could have made given the information and resources you have at the time. This is the key to not having regrets.

- Do something every day to learn or experience something new. This slows down the passing of time.

- However, don't try to keep up with the Joneses. Learn and keep your own pace.

- Keep friends. Being lonely is detrimental to mental and physical health. Phone calls are great.

- Don't feel guilty - ever - about doing what you have to do to maintain your health.

- Play a conscious role in your health care. Talk to your doctors. Try to find the best solution for you, because YOU are the one living your life.

- have faith - in something.

 

[CFkitty]

Just a few lessons I have learned in my life:

- Moderation and balance in everything you do.

- Get proper rest every night.

- Hydration prevents/helps a lot of acute problems in CF - helps keep secretions loose, bowels running smoothly, help maintain electrolyte/salt issues, keep your kidneys working properly, keeping your veins plump and carrying that oxygen around.

- Even when you are sick, move around during the day. Keep the blood and oxygen flowing and your mind will flow too.

- Know that the decisions you make today are the best ones you could have made given the information and resources you have at the time. This is the key to not having regrets.

- Do something every day to learn or experience something new. This slows down the passing of time.

- However, don't try to keep up with the Joneses. Learn and keep your own pace.

- Keep friends. Being lonely is detrimental to mental and physical health. Phone calls are great.

- Don't feel guilty - ever - about doing what you have to do to maintain your health.

- Play a conscious role in your health care. Talk to your doctors. Try to find the best solution for you, because YOU are the one living your life.

- have faith - in something.

 

[CFkitty]

Just a few lessons I have learned in my life:

- Moderation and balance in everything you do.

- Get proper rest every night.

- Hydration prevents/helps a lot of acute problems in CF - helps keep secretions loose, bowels running smoothly, help maintain electrolyte/salt issues, keep your kidneys working properly, keeping your veins plump and carrying that oxygen around.

- Even when you are sick, move around during the day. Keep the blood and oxygen flowing and your mind will flow too.

- Know that the decisions you make today are the best ones you could have made given the information and resources you have at the time. This is the key to not having regrets.

- Do something every day to learn or experience something new. This slows down the passing of time.

- However, don't try to keep up with the Joneses. Learn and keep your own pace.

- Keep friends. Being lonely is detrimental to mental and physical health. Phone calls are great.

- Don't feel guilty - ever - about doing what you have to do to maintain your health.

- Play a conscious role in your health care. Talk to your doctors. Try to find the best solution for you, because YOU are the one living your life.

- have faith - in something.

 

[CFkitty]

Just a few lessons I have learned in my life:
<br />
<br />- Moderation and balance in everything you do.
<br />
<br />- Get proper rest every night.
<br />
<br />- Hydration prevents/helps a lot of acute problems in CF - helps keep secretions loose, bowels running smoothly, help maintain electrolyte/salt issues, keep your kidneys working properly, keeping your veins plump and carrying that oxygen around.
<br />
<br />- Even when you are sick, move around during the day. Keep the blood and oxygen flowing and your mind will flow too.
<br />
<br />- Know that the decisions you make today are the best ones you could have made given the information and resources you have at the time. This is the key to not having regrets.
<br />
<br />- Do something every day to learn or experience something new. This slows down the passing of time.
<br />
<br />- However, don't try to keep up with the Joneses. Learn and keep your own pace.
<br />
<br />- Keep friends. Being lonely is detrimental to mental and physical health. Phone calls are great.
<br />
<br />- Don't feel guilty - ever - about doing what you have to do to maintain your health.
<br />
<br />- Play a conscious role in your health care. Talk to your doctors. Try to find the best solution for you, because YOU are the one living your life.
<br />
<br />- have faith - in something.

 

[Cerulean]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

In my youth, I lived like there was no tomorrow, looking after myself lost out to partying. And now "tomorrow" is here. I never planned to be around at 31. So that would be my advice to you: plan to be around</end quote></div>

I agree Kelly. The same thing happened to me. I am 42 and still quite healthy, concidering. I lived life as if I were uncertain about tomorrow, so I've made some sloppy attempts at completing college and never did finish. I am now older and have nothing to really show for my life.

My advice is the same. Plan on being around and who knows. You will be in a better position in life than I am now (currently going back to college to get a career), and wont have to "make up" time lost to foolishness.

 

[Cerulean]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

In my youth, I lived like there was no tomorrow, looking after myself lost out to partying. And now "tomorrow" is here. I never planned to be around at 31. So that would be my advice to you: plan to be around</end quote></div>

I agree Kelly. The same thing happened to me. I am 42 and still quite healthy, concidering. I lived life as if I were uncertain about tomorrow, so I've made some sloppy attempts at completing college and never did finish. I am now older and have nothing to really show for my life.

My advice is the same. Plan on being around and who knows. You will be in a better position in life than I am now (currently going back to college to get a career), and wont have to "make up" time lost to foolishness.

 

[Cerulean]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

In my youth, I lived like there was no tomorrow, looking after myself lost out to partying. And now "tomorrow" is here. I never planned to be around at 31. So that would be my advice to you: plan to be around</end quote></div>

I agree Kelly. The same thing happened to me. I am 42 and still quite healthy, concidering. I lived life as if I were uncertain about tomorrow, so I've made some sloppy attempts at completing college and never did finish. I am now older and have nothing to really show for my life.

My advice is the same. Plan on being around and who knows. You will be in a better position in life than I am now (currently going back to college to get a career), and wont have to "make up" time lost to foolishness.

 

[Cerulean]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

In my youth, I lived like there was no tomorrow, looking after myself lost out to partying. And now "tomorrow" is here. I never planned to be around at 31. So that would be my advice to you: plan to be around</end quote>

I agree Kelly. The same thing happened to me. I am 42 and still quite healthy, concidering. I lived life as if I were uncertain about tomorrow, so I've made some sloppy attempts at completing college and never did finish. I am now older and have nothing to really show for my life.

My advice is the same. Plan on being around and who knows. You will be in a better position in life than I am now (currently going back to college to get a career), and wont have to "make up" time lost to foolishness.

 

[Cerulean]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>
<br />
<br />In my youth, I lived like there was no tomorrow, looking after myself lost out to partying. And now "tomorrow" is here. I never planned to be around at 31. So that would be my advice to you: plan to be around</end quote>
<br />
<br />I agree Kelly. The same thing happened to me. I am 42 and still quite healthy, concidering. I lived life as if I were uncertain about tomorrow, so I've made some sloppy attempts at completing college and never did finish. I am now older and have nothing to really show for my life.
<br />
<br />My advice is the same. Plan on being around and who knows. You will be in a better position in life than I am now (currently going back to college to get a career), and wont have to "make up" time lost to foolishness.

 

[Kristen]

Exercise and get enough sleep. Stay compliant with your meds. I really like the saying, "Spend time staying healthy now or spend time being sick later." It really keeps me motivated when I want to feel more "normal" and skip a treatment or workout session to be able to hang out with my friends.

Also, staying up-to-date on the latest treatments is a great idea. Forums like this one have helped me soooo much - knowledge will really help you be proactive with your doctors. For example, about 10 years ago, I joined my first forum and learned that there is this thing out there called a vest. My doctor had never even mentioned it to me! All I had to do was ask him about it, and I got one, and insurance covered it. But, if I hadn't learned about it myself, who knows if I would even have one now.

I'm glad you asked this question because I am finding it helpful to read others' advice too!

 

[Kristen]

Exercise and get enough sleep. Stay compliant with your meds. I really like the saying, "Spend time staying healthy now or spend time being sick later." It really keeps me motivated when I want to feel more "normal" and skip a treatment or workout session to be able to hang out with my friends.

Also, staying up-to-date on the latest treatments is a great idea. Forums like this one have helped me soooo much - knowledge will really help you be proactive with your doctors. For example, about 10 years ago, I joined my first forum and learned that there is this thing out there called a vest. My doctor had never even mentioned it to me! All I had to do was ask him about it, and I got one, and insurance covered it. But, if I hadn't learned about it myself, who knows if I would even have one now.

I'm glad you asked this question because I am finding it helpful to read others' advice too!

 

[Kristen]

Exercise and get enough sleep. Stay compliant with your meds. I really like the saying, "Spend time staying healthy now or spend time being sick later." It really keeps me motivated when I want to feel more "normal" and skip a treatment or workout session to be able to hang out with my friends.

Also, staying up-to-date on the latest treatments is a great idea. Forums like this one have helped me soooo much - knowledge will really help you be proactive with your doctors. For example, about 10 years ago, I joined my first forum and learned that there is this thing out there called a vest. My doctor had never even mentioned it to me! All I had to do was ask him about it, and I got one, and insurance covered it. But, if I hadn't learned about it myself, who knows if I would even have one now.

I'm glad you asked this question because I am finding it helpful to read others' advice too!

 

[Kristen]

Exercise and get enough sleep. Stay compliant with your meds. I really like the saying, "Spend time staying healthy now or spend time being sick later." It really keeps me motivated when I want to feel more "normal" and skip a treatment or workout session to be able to hang out with my friends.

Also, staying up-to-date on the latest treatments is a great idea. Forums like this one have helped me soooo much - knowledge will really help you be proactive with your doctors. For example, about 10 years ago, I joined my first forum and learned that there is this thing out there called a vest. My doctor had never even mentioned it to me! All I had to do was ask him about it, and I got one, and insurance covered it. But, if I hadn't learned about it myself, who knows if I would even have one now.

I'm glad you asked this question because I am finding it helpful to read others' advice too!

 

[Kristen]

Exercise and get enough sleep. Stay compliant with your meds. I really like the saying, "Spend time staying healthy now or spend time being sick later." It really keeps me motivated when I want to feel more "normal" and skip a treatment or workout session to be able to hang out with my friends.
<br />
<br />Also, staying up-to-date on the latest treatments is a great idea. Forums like this one have helped me soooo much - knowledge will really help you be proactive with your doctors. For example, about 10 years ago, I joined my first forum and learned that there is this thing out there called a vest. My doctor had never even mentioned it to me! All I had to do was ask him about it, and I got one, and insurance covered it. But, if I hadn't learned about it myself, who knows if I would even have one now.
<br />
<br />I'm glad you asked this question because I am finding it helpful to read others' advice too!