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Introduction Text OK, so I'm 74 and have Parkinson's disease. The last time I updated my page I was 68, and very athletic. Staying in top physical condition was not a challenge for me. I enjoyed cycling, trail running, weight lifting, etc. Then in June of 2015, shortly before I turned 69, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. I can no longer do Spin classes, or run trail races. Running at all has become out of the question. Even walking has to be done with a walker and I can not go very far or very fast. This has changed my life completely. So I do what I can. I do not get discouraged or depressed, I just find other things to do. It's going to be a journey.

I have three goals. #1 is to live a healthy lifestyle. That means eating smart, getting lots of exercise and work on getting more sleep. #2 is to slowly lose about 15 lbs, or at least redistribute some of it, as in remove it from the belly and put more of it into upper body muscle. #3 is to encourage, stimulate and motivate as many people as I can to follow my example, by being a good community member on SparkPeople, and by providing a good example to my friends and family.

Eat less, move more. Be aware of the foods I eat and be careful to eat fewer calories than I burn. Stay on SparkPeople for the motivation and to hopefully motivate others.

My name is Chuck, I am 74 and am actually in very good health. except for Parkinsons Disease. I have 6 children, 14 grand-children and four great-grandchildren. A few extra pounds have found there way on and I want to live to be 110, so, here we go!!!I I am retired and am trying to be a good house-husband to my also retired teacher wife while enjoying my several passions.

My passions, besides my family which always comes first, are photography, writing, making t-shirts, and making wood crosses, clocks and boxes. I am also working very hard at starting a YouTube channel to encourage those who have Jesus Christ as an important part of their lives

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