I've started quite a regimen and am trying to keep it up for 3 months to see just how strong I can get, how much better my health is and also see how much weight I can lose healthily. I do Curves 3 days a week, go to the gym and work out, water exercises in the pool - the other three days a week and am eating things that are good for me. I've lost 3 pounds already and hope to keep to a safe level. I can tell that I'm a little more flexible already and while there is a pleasant ache, I haven't hurt myself. The past year I was so busy working on my family reunion, taking care of my grandson and a million other things, I really neglected taking proper care of myself, but for 3 months I am taking care of myself, first and see how well that works. My family seems to understand and are cheering me on. Some may even join the gym where I joined. Some of my friends are joining also and that is very encouraging - to me and to them. This is possibly the larges undertaking I've ever done for myself, but it should help me with my meds also. My doctor gave me his blessing.