On Monday when I came home after getting my results, I made a pot of steel cut oatmeal and pot of vegetable soup. Those salad and green smoothies will be my food choices.

Normally, I would also have fish twice a week, and eggs and toast on Saturday. For this first phase of getting to a weight of 172, I'll forgo till then.

I also this AM, decided to forgo alcohol beverages, until I get my triglycerides at a normal level. That could mean I'll be a teetotaler!

I've visited Dr. Fuhrman's website and purchased the ebook "Cholesterol Protection for Life." I am considering becoming a member once again there.

Weighed in 186.5 that's 2 1/2 pounds down since getting the news.

Did 30 minutes on the Gazelle and 20 minutes on the Bowflex!