Touch wood - all good on the health front

@JudyEv (382326)

Rockingham, Australia

August 14, 2017 1:36am CST

I’ve tried hard to lose a bit of weight over the last few years – just trying to eat a bit less and a bit better. I wondered how I’d go in France with the beautiful food that is so readily available. I’ve been eating more bread than usual not to mention the odd scrumptious thing that I’ve been unable to resist. We also had to bring a heap load of Vince’s tablets – enough for four months. He also bought his test kit so he could keep an eye on his sugar levels as he has Type 2 diabetes. Since we’ve been here, he’s been having jam (jelly) on his baguette every morning, mainly because we haven’t been able to buy any Vegemite. I’m pleased to be able to report that the news is good on both fronts. Before I did my zipline ride I had to be weighed and I’ve put on maybe a pound or two so that’s really good news. And after a bit of nagging (okay, quite a lot of nagging) Vince finally tested his sugar and it’s as good as it’s ever been. Must be the extra walking we’ve been doing.

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@silvermist (19701)

• India

14 Aug 17

That is great news. It is a fantastic photo.Congratulations.Life is good.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Aug 17

I'm so glad I did this. I would have been regretting it for ever if I hadn't taken the opportunity.

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@silvermist (19701)

• India

15 Aug 17

@JudyEv Good for you.As some one said, 'in the end we only regret the chances we did not take'.(Pinterest).

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

@silvermist That's a very good saying. I must remember it.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

14 Aug 17

Oh my gosh @JudyEv - you are just too cute and so adventurous! That's great you guys have been able to maintain good health on your trip

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

14 Aug 17

@JudyEv When we were in Catalina recently, we saw people on the ziplines there, we can only imagine being on it (we are waiting for little son to get bigger) . . . but you did it

. A lot of walking is a good thing . . . but when on vacation, I just tend to eat more or more of the foods I normally don't eat

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Aug 17

@much2say We've had a few nice meals but the baguette every morning is really delicious.

@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Aug 17

It was a lot of fun. You do a lot of walking when you're a tourist - and having the motor-home we mostly have to park at least a short distance from the various attractions.

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@hereandthere (45628)

• Philippines

14 Aug 17

i got goosebumps looking at your picture but i love it! did you not pack any vegemite at all or you've used it all up? either way, all the walking and hiking did seem to help so that's great.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Aug 17

It is great fun once you make that initial step off terra firma. We didn't bring any Vegemite with us. We should have. Apparently you can get it in health food shops in Ireland but we didn't see any of them.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)

• United States

14 Aug 17

You are a far braver person than me!!!! I would be far more willing to watch a zip line than to ride on one.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)

• United States

15 Aug 17

@JudyEv I tip my hat to you!

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

Once I pushed off I was fine - just a bit scary to get started.

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@xFiacre (14786)

• Ireland

14 Aug 17

@judyev It really sucks that we have to watch what we eat and deny ourselves good things to keep well. I wish I was more disciplined, but on the other hand I'm glad I'm not.

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@xFiacre (14786)

• Ireland

15 Aug 17

@JudyEv Well acting on your profound wisdom I'm off to a café.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

@xFiacre And I've told many on here - because you never know when your number might be up, you should always eat your dessert first!

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

There has to be a middle road there somewhere. It's a pretty dull life if you abstain from all the good stuff.

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@teamfreak16 (43640)

• Denver, Colorado

14 Aug 17

I've never done a zipline. They look like a blast.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

It was great fun and the first one was about 505 metres so you really had time to enjoy the 'flying'.

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@teamfreak16 (43640)

• Denver, Colorado

15 Aug 17

@JudyEv - Even with my fear of heights I want to do it.

@m_audrey6788 (58468)

• Germany

14 Aug 17

Nice picture you got there...Yes I think the walking helped you boost up your body resistance and loose down your sugar intake level..Glad to know you had a healthy and happy vacation

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@m_audrey6788 (58468)

• Germany

14 Aug 17

@JudyEv ..Agree

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Aug 17

It's been good so far. There is nothing worse than being ill when you're away from home.

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@allen0187 (59828)

• Philippines

15 Aug 17

Good to know that all is well. How high was the zipline and how long was the ride?

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@allen0187 (59828)

• Philippines

16 Aug 17

@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

I don't really know how high the zipline was. It went for 505 metres from the top of a hill to a point a bit lower than the base of the viaduct.

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@vandana7 (102698)

• India

14 Aug 17

France must be grateful to you for letting those lines survive..and eating only for gaining a couple of pounds.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

Yes, I hope France appreciates my sacrifices.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

15 Aug 17

That is good that both of you are in the pink of health. In our age, we really have to make ourselves healthy at all times, because its expensive to be sick.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

17 Aug 17

@JudyEv Here, we have the option to buy at Generics Pharmacies, where they have other brands of the medicines and are cheaper.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Aug 17

@SIMPLYD That's a good option then.

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@jobelbojel (36796)

• Philippines

14 Aug 17

You look great up there. Yup, I believe that you got that because of your diet. Looks fun to take an adventure.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

I haven't weighed since the middle of May so it was good to know I hadn't put on too many kilos.

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@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

14 Aug 17

You look fit and healthy! Walking is really nice. My husband who is also diabetic walks about four kilometers in the afernoon everyday, while I walk more than a kilometer every morning followed by a 15 minutes bike ride.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Aug 17

I'm sure regular exercise is helpful.

@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

14 Aug 17

The French have the best bread in the world and so difficult to resist the lure of their bakeries in the morning.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

That's true. Many of the campsites have bread delivered fresh each morning.

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@gauti2483 (587)

• India

15 Aug 17

Wow you are looking great in this photo

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

Thanks very much. I usually try to avoid photos but on this occasion I couldn't do much about it.

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@gauti2483 (587)

• India

15 Aug 17

@JudyEv you are very pretty in this photo ,realy

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

@gauti2483 Thanks

@epiffanie (11327)

• Australia

17 Aug 17

Glad that you both are keeping yourselves healthy and enjoying your holiday .. I so love your photo up there ..

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Aug 17

Thanks. It was quite a buzz.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

18 Aug 17

thats a great photo... you're brave... i would not have been able to do it without half a dozen safety lines...lol

glad you've been able to enjoy the food and maintain your weight..and vince too...lol's

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Aug 17

The zip-lining was a lot of fun. I'd do it again tomorrow.

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@Marilynda1225 (91127)

• United States

14 Aug 17

That's great news that you both have been able to maintain your weight and health throughout your adventures. I am so jealous of you doing that zip-line. That's on my bucket list but it's doubtful that I'll ever do it. You look great!

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@Marilynda1225 (91127)

• United States

15 Aug 17

@JudyEv me too

@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

It was so much fun. If I ever get the chance I think I'd have to do it again.

I do hope you get the opportunity one day.

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@JamesHxstatic (29410)

• Eugene, Oregon

15 Aug 17

Glad to hear that you are both well on your great trip! You look like a pro on that zip line.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

Thanks. It was a lot of fun.

@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

14 Aug 17

So glad to hear of this good health report! Always good news when while even traveling, you have a good report. The zipline looks great!

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

I was a bit worried with Vince having jam every morning but it seems it won't have too bad an effect. The ride was great fun.

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@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

15 Aug 17

@JudyEv The jam is probably not good but if it's his only vice it's probably OK.

@Kandae11 (57230)

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15 Aug 17

Exercise is very beneficial - I am sure that played a big part. Good news.

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@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Aug 17

Thanks. It's nice to know we're not going downhill too much.