I saw my doctor a week ago for the first time since I began my fitness journey in early December.

My blood pressure was 117/70, better than it has been in years. When the nurse told me I had the blood pressure of a young person, I bowed up a little before responding: “I am a young person.”

The call on Friday let me know my other numbers had improved as well. My total cholesterol was 222 in December; it is now 166. Tiglycerides, HDL and LDL have all dropped below the recommended target.

And the number measuring my blood sugar that was 6.7 in December is now 5.9.

I feel great and some folks tell me I’m looking good. So, these healthier numbers are icing on the cake. Make that a low-fat angel food cake!