A Day in the Life of (a very healthy) President Bush - (photos) - 8.1.06

Whitehouse.gov, Yahoo.com; Reuters | 8.1.06 | ohioWfan

[ohioWfan]

This morning President Bush traveled to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland for his annual physical. He was declared in good health, but has gained a bit of weight (four pounds) which he attributed to 'too many birthday cakes.' Doctors put him in the superior category of fitness for men his age.

Some of the fun details.........(excerpted from Reuters......)

The nearly 6-foot Bush weighed in at 196 pounds, up from around 191.6 pounds last year.

A fitness enthusiast, Bush rides his mountain bike several times a week and also does elliptical training, free-weights, stretching and low-impact workouts on a treadmill.

Mountain biking became his favorite sport after he had to give up running three years ago because of knee problems.

Bush's body mass index is 26.6 under a formula used by the National Institutes of Health. A BMI of 25 or above is considered to be overweight though the index does not account for extra muscle mass.

"The president remains in excellent health and fit for duty. All data suggest that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency," a summary of the medical report said.

The president's resting heart rate was 46 beats per minute, well below the average of range of 60 to 85 and consistent with someone in very good physical shape.

His blood pressure was 108/68 and his cholesterol was 174, both normal levels. His cholesterol level was down from 178 last year.

Bush, who celebrated his birthday at a Fourth of July dinner at the White House, was given a total of seven cakes during the week he turned 60, according to White House spokesman Tony Snow.

Asked about Bush's weight gain, Snow said, "My guess is he's determined to lose it."

Last year's physical exam found that Bush had lost eight pounds (3.5 kg) after his weight had crept up to 199.6 pounds (90.5 kg) in December 2004, an increase he blamed on the presidential campaign that year. (end excerpt)

First Lady Laura and daughters Barbara and Jenna were spotted in Alaska at the Denali National Park and Preserve on vacation, and it was confirmed by the National Park Service there. (It's hard to hide when you're the wife of the President!)

Enjoy your trip to Sanity Island on the Daily Dose!!

[ohioWfan]

Quote of the Day: THE PRESIDENT: I'm just amazed at the health care here at Bethesda. The Admiral runs an amazing operation. And it's really important for our citizens to know that if one of our men and women get hurt on the battlefield, they're going to get incredibly good health care.

And, Admiral, I can't thank you and your staff enough for serving this country with great dignity and class.

ADMIRAL ROBINSON: Thank you very much.

THE PRESIDENT: Appreciate -- appreciate being here. God Bless. Thank you.

I'm doing fine; my health is fine. I probably ate too many birthday cakes.

A nice one from the White House from yesterday's speech in Miami..........

[Momaw Nadon]

Good evening!

[ohioWfan]

DOSE PING!!!!! Please refrain from posting or reposting photos until the ALL CLEAR has been given.

THANK you!!

[ohioWfan]

Pretty simple today....................leaving the White House this morning........

De-helicoptering......

[Alexander Rubin]

Excellent!

[My2Cents]

Yo!

[ohioWfan]

At Bethesda...........looking pretty chipper.

Shaking hands with U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Adam Robinson, Commander of the National Naval Medical Center, after his physical.

[ohioWfan]

And heading home.......

[ohioWfan]

Hey, hey, Momaw! In before the PING at NUMBER ONE!!

[Jewels1091]

hurray..top 25!!!

[ohioWfan]

Welcome Alexander. Excellent, indeed!

[Carolinamom]

HERE!

[ohioWfan]

Well, YO right back at you, My2Cents. :)

[FreeRep]

God Bless President Bush.

[ohioWfan]

Are you sitting at a desk and raising your hand, Carolina? ;)

[Peach]

Hi, Ohio. I'll check in later this evening. Thanks for the Dose!

[ohioWfan]

AMEN!!

[silent_jonny]

Present! The pics are bigger than usual today--good.

[ohioWfan]

Nice to see you Peach!

(I'm going to be leaving shortly myself, and will be back later).

[altura]

Wow.