ok, so I'm not overweight BUT I eat crisps daily, love cheese, drink significantly more alcohol than...

[HuwEdwards]

...the recommended intake AND I always use butter.

But, went for a health screen today and my BP is 'excellent' (118 over 78) and my cholesterol is 3.7. Am frankly amazed.

Agree, Fio

Go away!

I know and I was pleased obv, but it just goes against all the health advice and education.

oh lostinfrance that's just what my DP said!

Yes me too Huw

Think how much effort Gillian McKeith could have saved herself.....

LIF, I know you're right - my mum died when she was just 4 years older than I am now, hence the healthscreening, so I know I can't rest on my laurels . I was only just in the 'healthy' weight range, so I do need to watch that.

I eat pretty much what I like , but I also do what I like.
So I run up hills in the icy rain. For Fun.

Activity and joie de vivre is worth as much as 'healthy' food.