I will gladly share my lifestyle choice. I don't drink or smoke. I am a vegan eating healthy option. I am also gluten free. I make all my meals and eat outside food once every week or two that are still healthy. I rarely cheat but if a family member makes some sweets which they did during the holidays I will. I meditate every morning and evening. I lift weights that are light to medium weight and are heavy enough to tone my muscles but not straining. I do aerobic type exercise as well as some yoga and pilates but avoid the plank, push ups on my toes which can be straining. On my knees it's less strenuous I avoid anything that takes my head below my heart. I'll do push ups against a counter so I'm more upright. I don't do high intensity exercises. When playing racquetball I monitor my heart rate with my Apple Watch as I play so it doesn't go over 135. I play less these days. It was discovered at my stress test on a treadmill that my heart didn't like going over 140. I avoid sudden stops and burst of energy exercises which I have read are not good for someone with moderate to severe MVR. I have moderate. I stay at a good weight, 5'5" 116lbs. I try to stay stress free as much as possible. I keep a positive attitude. I think with having doctor visits more often where we check my bloodwork and heart function I'm not as worried knowing I have a check in every 3-4 months. Plus having my Apple Watch and my Kardia device, I can quickly check my heart rhythm if anything feels concerning. I was diagnosed at 34 and have been living this way since and at 65 feel great!