I live in Naperville IL and work in I.T. Been on this planet for 49 years and most of them have been great!

Staying healthy and fit is a huge challenge for me. I have battled U.C. since 1999 and when it flares up I must take huge doses of prednisone to beat it into submission. Nevertheless, I will prevail.

I eat a clean high protein moderate fat low carb diet consisting of mostly vegies and chicken, fish and beef. By eating mostly simple foods and avoiding processed garbage and anything with grains I've been able to steer clear of the surgeon's scalpel. My attacks were getting worse and more frequent until I changed to a primal/paleo diet.

My goal is to add more muscle mass while keeping body fat at 8-10%. As I write this, Sept 6 2014, I'm at 178lb and around 12%. 3 months ago I was 192 at 17%. Want to get to 185 at 8%.