Exercising isn’t high on my “favorite things to do” list, but a number of factors have prompted me to take this endeavor of health and fitness more seriously.

1. My Reproductive Endrocrinologist (i.e., infertility specialist) put me on birth control pills to regulate my hormones - or something - in preparation for in vitro fertilization (IVF). I’m afraid of gaining an inordinate amount of weight.

2. Last time I checked, my triglycerides were edging toward borderline and my “good cholesterol” was too low. One of the major factors to help improve this is regular cardio exercise.

3. High blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, on both sides, so I’m trying to stave off the inevitable for as long as possible.

4. If getting pregnant is in God’s plan for me, I want to be fit so that the delivery will hopefully be a little less painful.

My new Health and Fitness Blog will record the daily ups and downs that come with trying to stay with a regular exercise and healthy eating regimen. Don’t get me wrong, I fully intend to continue to enjoy dining out, but I want to be smarter about what I eat on a daily basis — not necessarily with weight loss at the top of the list, but with health as my primary goal.

I’m taking baby steps: moving away from eating fat-filled plate lunches Monday thru Friday and trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my diet. Avoiding chocolate will be my greatest challenge and while I will not completely deprive myself of my favorite treat, I hope to reduce my intake.

So, if you’re interested in what I’m eating and how I’m doing with my exercise regimen, visit http://health.champuru.net and you can read about it in minutiae. Admittedly, it’s a little embarrassing to share how much I really eat, but I guess that’s part of it, right? Hey, everyone who knows me is well aware that I don’t have a dainty appetite.

I hope to update it daily, or as often as possible. Shari will also be participating and posting her progress to the site as well.

And, as an aside, we’re always looking for more members to contribute to the site to chronicle your own journey toward healthier living. Just drop me a note and I’ll set you up!

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