This is what its been like on blades this winter:

I make it about 30 minutes, then I start to get the attacks. It all depends on the duration and intensity of my workout. I LIKE to GET a workout, and to lose weight, I have to get my heart rate up past a certain point.

The attacks feel like someone is "pinching my fuel line" off. I lose energy, get short of breath, get dizzy, and my legs tire out.

The really WEIRD thing is that once the attack goes away, its like someone throws the switch from "off" to "on"...I mean its THAT instantaneous where i can IMMEDIATELY go back to doing whatever. It usually lasts between 3-5 Minutes.

The problem is by that time, the next attack happens. Then the process starts all over again!

And now once they start, they don't stop.

ALSO contributing factors are:

Weight gain-I gained 20 lbs due to bad workouts from the attacks, but MOSTLY from my poor discipline with eating properly. I eat VERY LITTLE during the day, and a BIG meal at night. bad habit!

High Cholesterol? I am now on a statin drug. I had a bad reaction to Lipitor before, but my Doc says that since my triglycerrides are 650, I best try some more things, or die. I choose the trying of more things!

Caffeine-If it doesn't CAUSE the problem, it ALWAYS makes it worse.

Countdown to Procedure: 3 more shopping days!