My wife and I are in our 60s and recently have become interested in wellness centers that offer fasting and calorie restriction to help slow the aging process. Whether these methods work or not is still being debated but we certainly enjoy them all the same and I guess that is the point. Losing weight and feeling great while on holiday is our new passion. We've been to many places around the world over the years and have heard that Croatia is an amazing country to visit. So the question is, does anybody know any such facilities located in Croatia where we may go to receive treatment? And what is your opinion of these methods?

My wife and I are in our 60s and recently have become interested in wellness centers that offer fasting and calorie restriction to help slow the aging process. Whether these methods work or not is still being debated but we certainly enjoy them all the same and I guess that is the point. Losing weight and feeling great while on holiday is our new passion. We've been to many places around the world over the years and have heard that Croatia is an amazing country to visit. So the question is, does anybody know any such facilities located in Croatia where we may go to receive treatment? And what is your opinion of these methods?

I'm in my 50's and with a strict exercise and diet routine and taking lots of natural vitamins, I look fantastic, I must say! I take great care of my skin and have had a double bleph done on my eyes. Most people think I look at least five years younger. Sorry, I don't know of any wellness centers, but I have heard a lot about the human growth hormone or HGH, but that it has side effects sometimes and they have not done any long term studies on it.

I weigh the same thing I did in high school, but I noticed I am getting some fat on my back recently! I'm only doing lots of cardio on an exercise bike right now, but I'm going to add weight training soon. That will get rid of the back fat. It's not much. I truly believe that weight training keeps you looking younger and feeling better. I saw a woman who weight trained consistently; she was in her 60's and looked more like 50's!!! I couldn't believe it. Of course, a little nip and nuck never hurt either.

Ann Margaret is in her sixties and hotter than ever (of course, we all know she has had cosmetic surgery)!

My family came from Romania and I have visited several times. There are places in the Carpathenia Mountains that offer many treatments and natural services. I know the Gervitol clinic is there and they are world reknown as an anti-aging center. There are also many wonderful hot mineral water pools around the country. Romania is a beautiful country and affordable. It has not been capitalized on yet.

Also, closer to home, I did a week long fast and cleansing at a place in the desert called We Care. Look them up. It was wonderful place and known as well. There is also hot mineral water there as well and I find that very theraputic. It is near Palm Springs. Also in Desert Hot Springs ( near Palm Springs) there are many hotels with natural mineral waters. We go there all the time. Not to expensive, low key, and very relaxing. Check out the Swiss Health Resort, they have a web site. Nice people and wonderful waters- lso the owner, Karl, does these amazing water massages- a little like Watsu.
Let me know how it goes

By the way, I am an advocate of these practices. My father, who died at 94 ( and only by choice- he was not ill- he had decided he lived long enough so he stopped eating) was my inspiration. His healthy approach to life and eating and execising left me with the same life style. I know it is not hocus pocus!

I appreciate the approaches of greeneyes and amadillo pie.
regards,
jogeshwar