So, here I go getting downright personal. For the first time in my life, I've gained weight. I hate it. I went to the doctor. Surely something must be medically wrong. My thyroid! No. Diabetes? No. Not that I want to be ill, understand, there just has to be some reason for this weight that isn't actually MY fault. After all, I've continued to do everything I've always done (which is next to nothing) and eat everything I've always eaten (which is nearly everything), how could my body "all of a sudden" change so dramatically??
Well, it has and that's all there is to know. My doctor had a very informative conversation with me about diet and exercise and so I'm now heading down this new road of purposeful activity and careful eating. Add to that the fact that a good friend just suffered a massive heart attack despite careful monitoring of his cholesterol and blood pressure and I'm totally on this new band wagon toward a slimmer, healthier version of me. Since patience is not a virtue I seem to possess, I am using this blog to help keep me focused on my new goals.
In a nutshell (because nuts are good for you), I'll be blogging about foods that aid in weight loss and control and that additionally will help with my heart health. I'll be talking about moderation and the definition of exercise.
Because I'll be learning so much as I go, I'm counting on you to correct and inform as you have information to share. There is so much information out there and I know that some of it is conflicting, but I'll try to stay focused on the main points that are bound to help everyone at some point or another. The information I give will only be from conversation with my doctor and research I've done on my own. It won't be complicated because, if it were I wouldn't be following any of it. I'll share successes, failures and stalls. I'm counting on you to encourage me along to better health and hold me accountable.
That's it. The next post will be about complex carbohydrates....
I guess that just comes with getting older as much as we hate to admit it:( But it is great that you are being proactive in your own health. Preventative medicine is your best insurance policy. Maybe you can tell this subject is one of my favorites because I look around and see the health issues that many people have and know that much of it is just from neglect and bad choices. Good health is a gift and I am thankful for everyday that I can enjoy it, although anything can happen to us at any time at least I would know I had done my best with what God gave me. Now, it is not like I don't ever eat anything that is bad for me, I just try not to eat those things too much or too often and try to exercise as often as I can.
ReplyDeleteThere was a time in my life that I just ate and did not think of the nutrition value of what I was eating. But now I know nutrition is essential to our health so I try to eat for nutritional value rather than just eating just because I like something. Well I have rambled on long enough. One thing I really like about your blogs Dorene is that you are so open about real life issues. So appreciate your sharing.
that's a great compliment, carolyn! i'm glad that i come across as real. i never want to seem like i've got it all together... wish i did, but i don't!
ReplyDeletei always ate what i wanted to also. big change for me now to not be able to. i was thinking just last night that i know i can't prolong my life... i believe God already has my day planned no matter what i do, but i can control my quality of life up until that point and, you're right, it is honoring God to take care of what i've been given. thanks for your comment! i always love hearing from you!