Feeling a bit more happy today

Had my most recent annual follow up with my cardiologist. All my labs are looking good from my primary physician, and my most recent stress test showed no new signs of blockage. And the official okay was given to stop taking my Effient (aka Prasugrel, aka blood thinner, aka constant bruise maker). I can finally Read More…

Not just my journey

So, a few months ago, I had the unfortunate experience of having a heart attack. I’m 46 (45 at the time) and had a near fatal heart attack. Look up a Widow Maker heart attack. You’ll understand what I had. Since then, I’ve been in cardiac rehab classes at Deaconess Heart Hospital. They’ve been wonderful. Read More…

A tough decision

I’ve come to the tough decision that I am NOT going to try and run this year’s Evansville Half Marathon.  I’ve been off track on my running and training schedule, and am far enough behind that I believe I would do more damage to myself than good trying to get caught up to the training Read More…

It’s all working out

So, today is day three of my attempt to get back into a regular routine of exercise and physical fitness.  While I love vacations, I find they tend to be a detriment to my attempt to stay physically fit.  More motivation to relax and/or go site seeing and less motivation to use a hotel’s fitness Read More…

Daily Fitbit stats

My fitbit #Fitstats for 6/30/2013: 9,907 steps and 4.6 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/26DBSW

Daily Fitbit stats

My fitbit #Fitstats for 6/30/2013: 9,907 steps and 4.6 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/26DBSW

Back to where I want to be

Holidays are generally tough for most people trying to maintain or even lose weight.  This year’s holiday season (which, for me extends from Thanksgiving all the way through Valentines day) was no exception for me.  After hitting and maintaining my goal weight of 175 for several months, I allowed myself to gain about 10 pounds Read More…

ActiveLink

Last week, I invested in a Weight Watchers ActiveLink activity monitor.  My goal is to have something with me that will keep me a bit more accountable to being a bit more active during the day and stop being so sedentary.  Now, having just recently done a half marathon, calling myself sedentary seems a bit Read More…