Three years ago, I "discovered" a MD who specialized in andropause (male menopause). I went to him intermittently for several months, spending LOTS of $$, since he was outside the Provincial Health System (a private clinic).
HOWEVER, he was the most thorough doctor I'd ever visited, and the ideas I had previously researched on- aging
- testosterone therapy
- need for supplements
- dangers of environmental toxins on overall health
- the "feminizing" of men due to the plethora of estrogen mimickers that surround us
were ones he agreed with and treated.
I was ecstatic.
HOWEVER, he did warn me that, while it was possible to reverse aging, and become the handsome, virile, and desirable male I'd once been... only 20% of the change would come from supplementation and hormone treatments. "You need to realize," he said, "80% of the change will be due to you making changes in how you eat, and how much you exercise."
I paid attention to what he said (in my brain) but neglected the whole thing both from a food and exercise perspective. So I was getting, at most, 20% of the results I could anticipate.
HOWEVER, he did warn me that, while it was possible to reverse aging, and become the handsome, virile, and desirable male I'd once been... only 20% of the change would come from supplementation and hormone treatments. "You need to realize," he said, "80% of the change will be due to you making changes in how you eat, and how much you exercise."
I paid attention to what he said (in my brain) but neglected the whole thing both from a food and exercise perspective. So I was getting, at most, 20% of the results I could anticipate.
HOWEVER, that was quite encouraging. My beer gut started to soften and diminish, AND I put on muscle without exercising. That testosterone is an awesome "miracle" worker.
HOWEVER, I soon reached a plateau (ditch?), languished in lethargy for a few years, and eventually realized that I had to put in the other 80% effort.
HOWEVER, I didn't until a week or so ago. Not sure why, but there you are. AND, here I am... taking steps and writing a Blog.
The memory of the success I'd had remained in the back of my mind... and is one of the motivators for my decision to get on with the other 80%.
I think this is the Pareto Principle in microcosm.
HOWEVER, I didn't until a week or so ago. Not sure why, but there you are. AND, here I am... taking steps and writing a Blog.
The memory of the success I'd had remained in the back of my mind... and is one of the motivators for my decision to get on with the other 80%.
I think this is the Pareto Principle in microcosm.
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I solemnly swear that I will eschew the word "HOWEVER", henceforth.
