[slow&rusty]

Guys - Thought I would share a wellness moment...bottom line "we ain't getting any younger!". I joined Pelican when I was in my early 30s and now I am in my early 50s!

During Covid and working from home for almost 1-year I had no idea that my cholesterol and blood sugar levels reached an all time high, coupled with the fact that I was at my heaviest and had not been to the gym in years.

I had a check-up with my family doctor and it was a wake up call. Coupled by the fact that if you inherit bad genes...that's the card you're dealt.

Since July, I decided to make some small improvements or rather "changes" in what I eat and lifestyle versus being on cholesterol medicine all the time.

Some of the changes:
1) I used to drink 1-2 beers every evening with dinner. On the weekends, I really enjoyed G&Ts. I've decided to completely eliminate these drinks. At first I really missed it, but now, not so much. If I go out for dinner with friends or my wife I will have one drink..that's it.

2) Cut back on red meat. We used to eat beef about 1-2 times per week, now its about 1-2 times per month and typically it will be a small portion.

3) I used to be a huge cheese lover / eater....and now we do not buy any more cheese. Also really, cut back on bread..also tough, as I love bread!

4) I love cereal...but now, its all high fiber stuff with no added sugar and then I add fresh strawberries.

5) I am now making an effort to go to the gym 3 times per week. This was a big struggle for me, as I do not like going to gym (too many egos, people taking selfies and I feel like the old guy there) but I force myself. My wife has been great at encouraging me and will go with me at least once or twice per week. It is one hour, so once I'm there, it goes by relatively quickly.

6) Go for a long bike ride every weekend, a min. of 2-3 hours either on Sat or Sun.


With the above, I have lost almost 11-lbs and brought my cholesterol and blood sugar levels down by quite a bit (I don't have the numbers in front of me) but my doctor and I were pleasantly surprised.

I'm currently 6-ft and 177-lbs, back in Aug I was pushing 190-lbs.

I have always been physically active between working on my cars, cycling, doing all my own yard work and really never sit down to watch TV but currently I feel at my all time best.

Hope this helps encourage some of you and curious what your experiences are.
My best,
Yasin