Gary

Hi, OP. I don’t post much. I pretty much agree with the posts above. The main question is how rapidly should one lose weight, and how to maintain muscle mass while losing weight. Maintain good communication with your trainer, and at 45 y/o get an annual physical exam. Once you stabilize at your desired fitness level, you can talk to a plastic surgeon if wrinkles and sagging skin are a problem. The skin might naturally tighten, depending on genetics, etc.

I purchased a Patek Philippe in 1996 for $7792–just checked. Rose gold. It’s difficult to imagine the circumstances in which I would spend $2.5M.

Yes, there are some new investigational drugs. You may have read about them. PM me if you like. Good luck!

Start now with some good life habits, so you’ll avoid looking bad later. For ex, hire a personal trainer. Eat right. If you’re worried about hair loss, acti now to prevent (further) lass. Control your alcohol intake.

I did a casual google search for what percent of income can one allow for entertainment. Up to to 10% of net income for all entertainment came up multiple times. For a $1000 allotment for entertainment per month, that’s from a net yearly income of $120,000. I’d be inclined to halve the allotment to $500 per month in order to allow for other entertainment, with the understanding that this hobby is being prioritized. These calculations at least provide a starting point.

Thank you.

Vegas_millennial, thx for responding.

Does anyone have restaurant recommendations near the Peninsula Hotel, 700 5th Ave, NYC. Thx.

I don’t post often. If I knew this person, and had some regard for him, I’d be inclined to buy the iMac for him. Nonetheless, I’d discuss with him first just to make sure. I once gave a cash gift twice to a young man I knew well, the first time $300 & the 2nd $1000.

HPV can be spread thru oral sex. Tired to copy a link, but still unsuccessful.

I comment only infrequently on this blog. Reading an article this AM brought to mind this discussion chain. Environment International, available 8 November 2023 online. “Global, Regional & National Burden of …Exposure to Solar UV radiation…”. Unable to link despite several tries. The point should be clear—avoid unnecessary exposure to UV light. Please remember to vet sources. Best sources are sites such as the NIH and reputable journals. Best wishes to all for an enjoyable Thanksgiving!

Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, starring Kevin Costner. An early scene depicted the amputation of a man’s hand in a moorish prison. I considered the scene gratuitous violence, and found it offensive. I left, filling out a form asking for a refund of the ticket price.

Interesting question, how long between sessions. One idea: once a week for an hour each time. $250/$300 x 50 = $12,500/$15,000 annually. A possible variant could be every other week. 3 hr (block) week 1 and 1 hr week 3—with weeks 2&4 off. As a comparison, I used an athletic trainer three times a week, $100 per session, for 2-3 years.

Oddly enough when I was checking about a month ago, the Mayflower Hotel was cheaper than the DuPont Plaza or a private club I had access to. All are in the same very general area, and each has ready access to a metro stop. You could walk to the White House from any of them. I’m guessing: $295/$375/$375. There were add-on charges. Good luck.