So, after being off the wagon for a very, very long time, I'm back on the health train. Which is for the best, considering the diagnosis I received at the doctor today. Hypertension. That's right, I'm on blood pressure meds at 25.
I think this is the real kick in the butt that I need to actually get myself motivated and doing the right things. Which will be to cut out eating out, first and foremost. After that, it's all about portion control and making healthier choices. Which I can do. I know I can.
I'm also going to have to do some exercising. Which I started on tonight! I had a lovely walk with Mom across the bridge and into downtown. Just the bridge itself is a mile, so I did a little over 2 miles. It felt good. Getting up off my lazy ass is going to be good for me.
All of this, paired with the new Activity Director job....I think things are going to be alright. Despite the shitty diagnosis!
YAY!
ReplyDeleteNot to the diagnosis, obviously. (That'd be douchey. "Yay, you have wonky blood pressure!" Also weird.)
No, I mean YAY that you're back on the wagon. You can totally do this! The really great thing about your new job is that it has the same schedule, which will help you *so* much in creating routines and habits that stick. The first few months will suck, but pretty soon, you'll be taking care of yourself without even thinking about it and you won't want to go crazy, because you'll know how different it feels to not take care of yourself. It'll be awesome.
As always, I'm proud of you and right behind you if you ever need any help. <3!!!