Hi there…first off, I just joined this site and I do not know how I or why I was assigned the username ‘readytoquit’ as I am doing anything but that!😄. Will need to change that.

Anyways, as far as exercising, the only thing I do not do is any type of weightlifting. I am careful about moving furniture and overall lifting of any kind. I take Zumba classes, water aerobics, use a treadmill and walk. The Zumba classes are for people like myself who are over 65, they are called Zumba Gold so they are less intense, but I have taken ‘regular’ Zumba classes which can be more intense and I just keep up as best I can. I think the only reason that I cannot keep up as well as others is the fact that I have a few pounds to lose and am older.

I can honestly say that I have finally reached a point where though I am mindful of the condition and always will be, I am not obsessed with it like I was when I was initially diagnosed. Actually, I am now grateful that it was found when it was as had it gone undiagnosed who knows what could have happened as one exercise class I was in included lifting kettlebells and weights. Obviously, I do not take that class anymore.

I only recently found out that my grandfather died over 60 years ago from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. However, we have to keep in mind that 60 years ago there was nowhere near the technology there is today so really, though I am mindful of that also and will mention it to my cardiologist in November, I am not overly concerned.

I hope I have helped you in some way!😍