I had my cholestrol checked about a year ago and it came in at 210, which is a little on the high side for a guy like me who is one year away from the big 40. My weight was up at 196, which is also on the high side for my 5 foot 9 inch frame.

I had a full physical last week and the bloodwork results just came back - cholestrol is only 175 and weight is down to 182 (only 7 lbs from my target weight)! Man am I pumped!

My doctor attributed the improvements to my active life style as a roadie and said I'm in really great shape overall.

It's exciting for me to find an athletic hobby that I really love doing, and that also will keep me in great shape.