As Mark continued to expand his awareness and moved toward making a commitment, he asked his brother Frank how he had lost weight after his heart attack. Frank told him that he had joined a walking club at his office, taken up cycling on the weekends, and his wife had taken a heart healthy cooking course sponsored by the local hospital. Mark told Frank about his plans to lose a few pounds and start biking with his family. Frank thought that was a great idea and offered to join him.

After the first biking outing with his brother that Saturday, Mark told his wife Sally that he wanted to lose weight. Sally told Mark she was glad he was taking his health seriously because she wanted him to be around for her and the kids for at least a few more years!