Medical terminology can be a bit frightening. Morbidly obese, macular degeneration and terminally facetious are just two medical descriptions that apply to myself.

You would think that I might respond with a concerted effort to remedy the situation. The macular degeneration is just a natural consequence of ageing with a bit of diabetes chucked in.

The obesity is part of a relentless struggle to limit portion sizes and reduce my alcohol consumption.

Maybe a Fitbit will change my attitude to a healthy lifestyle. My son is offering me his old one with a new strap for my birthday.