God rest your sweet Mother's soul, Cyberant
Posted on 08/01/2006 3:54:50 PM PDT by 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!!
That is cool
LOL! After what you said about the glitter posts, I couldn't resist! :D Hope it's a good one!
:-D
As I said.........short and sweet. Just the way I like them. :)
Received and will do.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I'm breaking out the old ChiChi's birthday song just for you.
Happy, happy, happy birthday
Happy, happy, happy birthday
Happy, happy, happy birthday
to you, to you, to you, OLE!
Hope you have a spectacular one!
Thanks for the ping jonny!
LMAO!!
You know you want a personal serenade from Federov!
Thanks for passing that sad news on to the rest of us, Snugs!
How are you doing...and your Dad?
LOL!! Thank you!! At least I didn't have to wear the big sombrero. ;-)
Still a great experience for you.
I've seen him 'up close and personal' and I agree. You can tell he's really fit, and the energy just jumps right out of him.
He posted a photoshopped picture of Bush 41........obviously thought he was cool.
It couldn't be farther from the truth.
Posted them as they were.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, CyberAnt. Prayers said for you and MamaB.
I knew that the Residence had a kitchen. Just trying to be funny. :)
Oh, I love Fenton glass. I own a few pieces. I don't collect things, but the Fenton is irresistible.
I think it's funny that the media made a big deal out of it. It must bug them to death that he's so healthy.
I LOVE it. :)
My goodness, with all the rich food he is required to put away at all those dinners, it's a wonder he hadn't gained 20 pounds. I would have!
Yes, the press can't stand the fact that he is fit and trim and more intelligent than they'd like to admit. I LOVE it, too! LOL! Anything to confound the Has Been Media! :D
You've had a rough time of late. May God give you His comfort to get you through the coming days.
And remember, for a Christian, our greetings outnumber our partings by one!
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