Love and health

242, what an evil number. Yes, my latest cholesterol count. But my good cholesterol is good; however, my bad is not so good.

My doctor, who is the sweetest one I have ever had, gave me two options: diet and exercise for 8 weeks before a re-check or pop another pill.

So we are trying to watch what we eat and I am trying to increase the amount I exercise. Unfortunately, in the winter that would mean not using the remote.

All right! I really do have to get up and do something! So today we walked since we are in the land of no snow. We pledged to do this every day no matter if it isn’t 50 degrees.

Then this evening my Sweetie, who does 99.9% of the cooking, made a lighter version of one of our favorites, angel hair pasta with shrimp and artichoke hearts. I longingly recalled the freshly-grated parmigiano reggiano which he would add to this succulent dish. The heat of the pasta would melt the cheese just enough. Alas! No more. But the substitution of olive oil and blanched fresh tomatoes added a delightful touch.

If he can change the way he cooks, I will do my part. Off to do come stair climbing.