Hi, I’m Bret.

I am a 30 year old lady, married to a wonderful fella, with a beautiful step daughter, and challenging myself for the fight of my life:  Heart healthy at 140 lbs. 

 Currently, I’m 5′ 7,” 175 lbs with a Banker’s Butt that’s looking to take over the Pacific Northwest.

In my corner are my wonderful family members: 

• Mick, my rock solid supporter and husband
• Courtney, my courageous and inspiring daughter
• Ruth (aka Mom), personal Chiropractor, workout partner, friend and a woman who at 60 has a hotter body than I do at 30 - what gives?  Supposedly,  same genetics!?! 
• Jake, my Dog, the motivator and cheerleader

What we’re up against:

• Prehypertension
• High HDL Cholesterol = 95 (Desirable or High is > 60) - “Good” cholesterol
• LDL Cholesterol = 81 (Best is <100) - “Bad” cholesterol, artery clogging stuff.
• Total Cholesterol = 176 (Optimal is < 200)
• High Triglycerides = 225 (Normal  is < to 150)
• Mild heart murmur
• Family history of High Blood Pressure & Heart Disease

Explanation:  While my cholesterol levels are within normal or supposedly good chart brackets, the combination I have is not optimal.  Add, to that combo: high triglycerides and a family history of heart disease and it puts me in the “not so good” bracket.  I’ve been told by my medical professionals that I need to change my life!  Translation eat healthier, lose weight, and keep up the active lifestyle.  It’s been suggested that I add more stretch and strength building exercises to what I already incorporate (running, soccer, skiing, softball, etc).

This blog is about my heart healthy challenge to live a better and fuller life.  I love my family and want to be around for them for a very long time.  My goal is to make our live’s rich with love, be healthy, and make it to our 60th Wedding Anniversary (in 2066)!