Well, last week I went to see a cardiologist when it was determined I had a heart murmer After an examine when included a stress test, he "suggested very highly" that I start on the Mediterranian Diet as well as excercise more.

Well I hope that by touching base here once a week, I will keep myself motivated to work at this! It will be one week on Wednesday and as of this AM I have lost 4 pounds. The Diet is not that hard and I have committed to going to the gym every other day (I have had a membership but have not been motivated to go)

Anyway, we will see what happens next week!

Four pounds in one week? Congratulations, John. Sounds like you're off to a good start. How much are you hoping to drop in the coming weeks/months?

My Doctor wants me to lose 30 pounds total. That is a doable goal.

That does sound doable. Good luck with it. Sounds like you're well on your way.

Once you get in to the habit of going to the gym it will be difficult to stop. You will beginnto feel a change in your body and a mental change as well. Keep at it until it becomes part of your routine. You will be amazed. Keep us updated on your progress and let us support you through this adventure.

thanks! i feel better just by changing my eating habits. i only lost about a pound my second week but have kept up with the better eating habits

Keep going. Go pick up something that weighs "about a pound". You will be surprised. Losing about a pound is a great accomplishment.

Congratulations on the 4 pounds so far.

I dropped about 75 lbs in 2004. A few things that kept me motivate were spreadsheets for my workouts and caloric (F-C-P) in-take, and a personal journal. The spreadsheets are an encouragement when you have one of those “I’m not making any progress” days. Look back at where you started and where you are now. My journal gives me a place to pat myself on the back every now and then.

Keep up the good work and keep us updated.


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Thanks! That is a great idea.

How about a 1 year update John?

As I said in a previous message I had a "cardiac event" Easter night and had two stents put in one artery. I have lost about 15 pounds and have really tried to eat much healthier.

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As I said in a previous message I had a "cardiac event" Easter night and had two stents put in one artery. I have lost about 15 pounds and have really tried to eat much healthier.

Still doing Ok? Lost any more weight? Any problems with the stents?

No problems with the stents. Visit my cardiologist every couple of months right now and I also see my regular doctor at the same time. Am having trouble losing weight right now, in fact, I have gained back a couple of pounds. I am still exercising however.

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No problems with the stents. Visit my cardiologist every couple of months right now and I also see my regular doctor at the same time. Am having trouble losing weight right now, in fact, I have gained back a couple of pounds. I am still exercising however.

Is the weight gain fat or muscle? If you're exercising you may be bulking up in the good way.

Glad you're still doing Ok - much better than the alternative.

Well, I seem to be stuck at 225ish. Wife thinks I may be putting on some more muscle (she has an eye for these things you know), so that could be it.

Goal for next year - be down to 195 by summer.