[chefchris401]

Figured I would share this personal info in hopes that it helps someone else out there.

I recently went to the doctors office for a full check up now that I have health insurance, something I haven't had done in 12 years.

Lately I've had no energy to do anything, basically just go to work then come home and do nothing. Even fishing seemed like a chore, that's when I knew something was wrong.

After some intensive bloodwork I got a call back.

Seems like I have almost ZERO vitamin d in my body. It's so low that they gave me prescription strength vitamins. Lack of vitamin d causes weak bones and low strength and energy levels.

Then they told me what my cholesterol was. The doctor said 340, I replied "ok", "not ok" was the response. My level should be 105!!! Holy $hi+ that's high. So now I'm taking 1200 mg of fish oil three times a day.

I'm 30 years old and weigh 275. Way overweight, BMI has me at obese, scary stuff. I never thought it was that bad. I've always been big, but now it's serious.

I've started on a diet,lots of exercise and making decisions about everything I eat.

If I make the right changes now I'll lead a happy and healthy life if not well you know the outcome.

I put it off cause I didn't have health insurance for the last 10 years, realizing that I should have done it no matter what the cost is. Cause I'm now I'm really paying.

My point being is to take care yourself and get yourself checked out yearly. Before it's too late.

It's been a week since my doctors visit, I've dropped 10 pounds already and my energy level is on the rise, even small steps make a difference.

Good luck guys!!