In mid-life the body’s response to foods and toxins can change. Hormonal shifts require a shift in patterns of diet and exercise. I find in this chapter it is harder to find a regime that really delivers. Since turning fifty-eight I have progressively adjusted my own regime. At present my daily fast is from 8pm to noon My food during the day consists of:

• Filtered Water
• High Protein, High Fat breakfast
• Snack of Fruit
• Black Tea or Black Coffee
• A Healthy Evening Meal   (I do my best to confine any sweet treats to being part of my evening meal.)

Paul @56 in 2021

My aspiration, having now entered my 60s is to be as trim at 60 as I was at 45, which I have kept in my mind as my fittest, most comfortable and most energised physique. As I continue to  adapt, for the benefit of my fellow middle-aged and mature readers, I will continue to keep you posted.