The visit with my Cardiologist

Well today was my follow up visit with my Cardiologist.  He's had a chance to review my blood work, my ultrasound and my thallium stress test.  Looks like everything checks out OK.  No new underlying problems.  No new blockages and my heart seems to be operating within normal parameters.  My cholesterol was a tad above acceptable but I have no fear that I can get back to well within normal levels as well.

Great news!  He has given me the ok to go back to exercising and work my way back up to a decent active heart rate again. He was happy to hear that I had already started on a weight loss plan and had dropped a few pounds as well.  I have another apt to see him 6 months to make sure my cholesterol is falling back in line too.

So I'll start adding some cardio to my day and combined with diet I should see more results in the weight loss department.  Here's hoping! :o)

Weight update

Just a quick update.  On June 8, I weighed in at 251.8 lbs.

This past Saturday (the day of my regularly scheduled "cheat" day), I weighed in at 242.6 lbs.  By Sunday morning I was up to 245.8 lbs, which translates into a ~3 lb gain as a result of my binging. This morning I weighed in at 242.8 lbs and have lost everything I put on during Saturday's festivities.  So while I sit at 242 this morning (9lbs lost since June 8) I am sure I will probably fluctuate a couple of pounds up and down this week.  Hopefully the journey downward continues though.  This weekend is the July Long Weekend where I'm planning to be camping out at Buffalo Lake.  If I can maintain my discipline, maybe I won't suffer much as a result of rich camp food!  Wish me luck!

Distracted Driving

Hehehehee... It's funny but TRUE!!

Come September a new distracted driving law comes into effect and Albertans will have to pay more attention to the road.  It's either that or pay the piper as they say....