[davidk2ft]

i’M OLDER NOW (OOoops) Some call it “The Last Act” , before what, you know all that and it’s not important. I retired early because of chronic spine pain after neck surgery and while I was sitting around getting fat or driving to a doctor (I could do that) I knew where every bakery was where I would stop and get a snack, no matter what direction I was going. About this time, around 2005 , not critical, but the village I live in was fortunate to get a 50 acre parcel when the Air National Guard downsized and they created a great park. Being the professional I was, I offered to start a walking program for my fellow seniors, but never heard back. That is until a couple of years later. By then I weighed about 230 lbs & my 5’8″ height was shrinking. I was then scared sh..less to start, but I did. I started the walking & it helped especially the Vitamin C (connection {fron Ned Hallowell MD} liked that.) Walking led to slowly walking more & eating less. Found a flyer from an attractive personal trainor & started 3 times a week for 30 min & then Tai Chi & core strengthening. Lots of good follows, so it all started with tiny steps. I celebrated with my non-ADHD/ADD twin sister that at 73 I had cured my Osteoporosis [from Bone -4 to WHO Standards of Normal] & also catch the ball with my grandson.It really works if you work it and I still have plenty of daily ADD difficulties, but now I think I will live longer, drive more carefully, etc.

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[davidk2ft]

This is a reply to Kelly and it is late and I have had my own rough day, but I can remember my own difficulties only a few years (right, I should remember {no should?} back to the 3rd or 4th October Virtual ADHD Conference and David Giwerc, President & Founder ADD Coach Academy & excellent speaker and this was before I was diagnosed. But I already had some background, I was in healthcare myself and my Primary Care Physician & I had tried conservative measures and that included participating in programs like this & that is how I heard Rick Green & it continues. I enrolled in the pre-requisites courses at the ADD Coach Academy, ie. Simply ADHD & Personnel Transformation, and then through CHADD resourses found ADHD Psychologist & formally diagnosed and then with his suggestions found a Psychiatrist with little knowledge of ADHD, but willing to learn, but also good with Psych medications. He made significant changes in my medications and now about 3 years later at 70 years of age it is still a “Rollercoaster” with more up than down! But must remember, personal self-care and keep regular sleep, healthy diet & exercise are basic “must do” and that is what I am going to do now!!! I never did this before, Kelly, but I hope it helps. davidk2ft. [had difficulty staying up for this, so if grammar is off kilter, it’s just me!] off

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