The Fire In Me

November is the time of the year I go for my annual physical.  The week before the appointment, blood work is done so the "Doc" can check all the numbers he looks at and I should pay attention to.

Fast forward to the exam room.  

Weight...lost the four pounds I'd put on last year (although he didn't care, I did)...YEAH!

Height...stayed the same...no "old age" shrinking...we both cared...YEAH!

The numbers...excellent..."your cholesterol level is great, actually everything"...a unanimous...YEAH!

Bone Density test results..."significant spine improvement"...DOUBLE YEAH from both of us!

Mammogram..."Clear, looks good"...YEAH!

EKG..."Perfect, no signs of arrhythmia; looks great"...YEAH!

Now the conversation:

"So you're in good shape, young lady.  What are you doing?" said Dr B.  

"It's got to be the exercise that is improving my bones.  That's why I go to the gym three mornings a week, although my workout is only 1 1/2hrs.  And I still take Tai Chi twice a week.  I kayak and walk with the dogs when the weather is decent.  I am really excited that my bones have improved so much!...Could I have a copy of the blood work so I can show Honey?" I said, smiling beaming with pride.

Nodding, he said, "Show off" then added "I'm sure that's where you get all your energy from too."

Like the Pres always said when he was a firefighter, "Honey you can't save someone else until you save yourself.  Always remember that in a fire."

It's GOT to be the exercise. DO IT for YOURSELF

YOU deserve it!

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