Lacy talks to Mike Harper, supervisor of the Fitness & Wellness Unit at the Texas Department of Public Safety, as he walks his East Austin neighborhood in between rain storms. Having lost his father to an early heart attack, Mike motivates us to engage with our own health and to make an annual wellness visit to the doctor. He shares the surprising reasons men are more reluctant than women to go to the doctor and why “knowing your numbers” matters. Mike also reveals his top two tips for anyone looking to improve their exercise and nutrition. Learn about the little known health impacts of excess weight and programs (available at no cost to HealthSelect health plan participants) that really work.