I use the pants test. It's time to cut back on the Whoppers when I have to suck in my gut to button my pants. Of course, I could join a gym and work out to stay in shape. Oh, I tried exercising once, but it didn't work out. My physical-fitness regimen is limited to indoor tennis, shooting baskets in my back yard and lots of stress.
Stress is more effective than diet and exercise for weight control.
I use stress as a health-maintenance program. There are some drawbacks, though. A couple of months ago, a TV station and I tinkered with the idea of me doing some stories on their news. I actually went out and taped a tryout story. I already was wearing makeup to hide the dark circles under my eyes.