Last January I told my Doctor that I got really sick and lost consciousness. I have never been that sick before. I was very concerned because the ice fishing season was about to start. Not having any data on me, my Doctor ordered a battery of tests. I passed all of the tests. Ironically, my Doctor still issued a prescription: exercise.
Getting into a regular exercise pattern proved to be more difficult than the exercise itself. The electronics on my elliptical machine failed. I ordered a rowing machine; the rope snapped. I am now on my third exercise machine: a Bowflex Max Trainer. The waves of commitment never ebb. After getting knocked down several times, I eventually found a time pattern that works.
After taking his prescription for the past 12 months, I have noticed some side effects:
- Sugary drinks taste funny.
- Water, wine, and risky taste amazing!
- I fall asleep before my favorite fishing show ends.
- Multiple morning coffees have been replace with one cup.
- My belt has to be tighten to keep my pants from falling for gravity.
- My T-shirts feel tight around the shoulders and arms.
Thankfully exercise did not impact my fishing schedule. Surprisingly, I fished harder and longer than the previous year. I will continue with the exercise thing because it appears to have a positive influence on my fishing. I will not share the side effects with my Doctor. I fear what he will prescribe next!
