So, as some of you know, I was diagnosed with ridiculously high cholesterol (the bad kind) and my doc told me that he was gonna put me on meds if that didn’t change. YUCK – O
Me – Not big on the western meds thing. AT ALL! will try herbal remedies for AnyTHING before going to a doctor and getting meds. I am not 100% against meds, just for me. I have had a pretty pure life from prescribed medicine.
So since Friday, April 10 (wow! 2 months) I have been super conscientious about what I am putting in my body and have escalated the exercise regime.
I am logging in calories (which I have NEVER done before)
Counting my cholesterol on a daily basis
Understanding how exercise interacts with diet and calorie intake
Ramping up the heavy cardio
and Now! I look forward to challenging myself on the exercise level. Bringing up the hooping to 45 minutes. Also adding running into the walk on Bernal hill (downhill)
Since that date, I have gone through extreme heartache, the worst birthday ever, Loneliness, depression, hope, despair, life, re-evaluation, lots of alone time.
But still the one solid thing besides work has been the absolute consideration of what I am putting in my body and how I am treating my body. It is amazing.
I have not lost a noticeable amount of weight to many others, but to myself, I am seeing grand changes. Have been hula hooping with the crazy hoop of doom (leaves bruises and hurts) but am now adjusting to its weight and it’s nubby nobs. Theoretically, these nubs are supposed to be hitting pressure points
~AND~
Taking inches off my waist!
Shazam, it is happening.
I will fit nicely into that bridesmaid’s dress at the end of this month!
I will get another blood panel and my cholesterol will go down (fingers and toes Xed)
I have made a permanent life change and this is going to stay with me for years to come
I am eating almost vegan and enjoying it.
I am super proud of myself for taking this health scare and turning my life around even in the face of devastating heartbreak.
Yay me!
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