Wake Up Call

Today I attended a memorial service for a friend who died suddenly from a heart attack.  He was 58 and from outside appearences, seemed to be in great health.  Fit and trim and looking young for his age, you would never have guessed his heart was in poor condition.  It certainly had me thinking about my inside condition, you know when your clothes don't fit you are too fat, but how do you know if your heart is too fat?  You can't tell by looking at the outside, go to your Doctor and have him look at the inside. I have gone to the cardiologist and established a baseline "file".  The same cardio Doctor both my parents have, told him I am the daughter who does not want the open heart surgery both of my parents have had.  I am so glad I have started this project, I have lost 17 pounds and in 3 more months I will have another physical check-up and have my blood checked to see if my cholesterol has lowered.  Tonight I did the Biggest Loser workout levels one and two and oh did my heart rate soar!