If 3/14, below, was Day 68, then that would make today....

Day 144 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Tuesday

Having seen my physician about a week ago, I can provide some actual empirical updates this time. Since last visit, which was back in November of 2000, we've:

• Lost 22 pounds, due largely to the changes in eating habits which were so well-documented up to a point in these pages;
  
• Reduced overall cholesterol counts to 167 from 212, due again to the dietary changes, regular exercise (in the form of hikes, walks and a weekly pick-up volleyball date), plus 40 mg of Zocor (simvastatin) daily;
  
• Reduced waist size by three -- count 'em -- inches -- down to a 35 now, which is great, and people have noticed -- but it has required the expenditure of a small fortune in alteration charges at the tailor's, and required the acquisition of some new jeans and khaki's.

So, ya know how many times you've heard the phrase, "eat right and exercise"?? Well, it actually really is as simple as that!! Keep at it!