Great Minds Think Alike (but you already know that)

Highlights: Most of the morning was spent doing a good deal of research surrounding cholesterol science, data, and navigating the breadth of conflicting data that is the interweb. And I thought politics was continuous. Jen liked the vet at Reed. Scottie was left with them to do some lab work while I picked up and took mom to her 2nd chemo. They called shortly after to get permission to moderately sedate him due to his anxiety. He's loopy as hell. Limp and unstable. Peed on Jen while Deann was visiting. Poor guy. He should be back to normal in the morning. We decided to bite the bullet and spend a few k on doing what we can to not extend his life as much as make whatever is left as pleasant as possible. Its a had call to make. The way I look at it, even if he's only for another year, I do sincerely love this little guy. But the financials are poorly timed. I just struggle with accepting he's at the point to be put down. Tommy said we're delaying the inevitable and that's true. We're not the first. Lauren's train ran late but it gave me time to continue the research from this morning. Its always a joy to have her home. Lucky agrees.

Insights: this whole cholesterol thing, bogus or not, hit a nerve. I was reminded while looking at some 2022 test results that I have put on 25lbs in three years, lamenting all the way while obviously not preventing it. My words were abandoned long ago as I slid down the slippery slope of dining out, drinking, snacking on processed food and sugars, and completely ignoring the daily 7 AM committment by 12. No more. This was the faceslap I needed. Effective immediately I am done fucking around. Its now a top priority. The top priority actually, considering that the others in competition for the position don't prevent it or negate it. I will be back under 170 before year-end. I hope to also experiment a bit with a few variables surrounding the blood lipids and lifestyle changes vs medication. I will also revive the daily metrics I would track and post daily as to progress. Lets GO!