I started avoiding processed foods, sugar, flour, white rice. Bought a fit bit to keep track of my steps, and started walking on a treadmill, gradually increasing speed and incline. After retirement it was easier to eat right and exercise, and I focused on getting my 10,000 steps in. I now walk at a 7.5 incline at 3.0 miles per hour, do 30 min to 60 min on treadmill daily depending on how active I am, always try to get that 10,000 steps in. 3 months ago I started doing yoga on line, and presently am on a 30 day challenge with Adriene (who is my favorite so far) I've lost 30 lbs and now weigh 135. I'm 5'6". I have a horse and ride a lot, I have been told this is not a good idea due to Eliquis, but I've told my PCP and cardiologist that I understand the concern but I accept those risks as I'm no longer competing, I'm not doing high risk activities with the horses and my horse is very solid and well trained. Getting outside and riding has helped my sanity and I live in a rural area. I've been cooking and trying out healthier recipes and really watching that salt intake. I weight daily and have prn Lasix for 3 lb wt gain, but have not had to use it. I think that the daily weight and recording that weight has helped keep me on track more than anything as it keeps me accountable before things start to spiral. I also feel better than I did a year ago.

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