In July of last year I went to see my doctor, because I needed my prescription re-filled. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Hypertension and had been on hypertensive medication for almost a year. After having some blood work done he told me that my cholesterol levels were borderline and if I didn't do something about it - he would need to start me on another medication. I was thinking to myself, "I'm one hot mess!"
I wasn't depressed or anything. I had a very happy life - I still do. I just loved food, I was content with who I was and I had everything I could ever want - a wonderful husband, family, pets, a new niece. But I needed to do something about my health. Unbeknownst to my doctor, I had also been checking my blood glucose levels - they were not good at all. In fact, they were terrible.
I still remember the day as if it were yesterday. It was a bright and sunny, Monday morning, and all I could think about was the family I had lost due to heart attacks or strokes. I sat and cried for 10-15 minutes, because I didn't want this to happen to me. I didn't want to make my partner, Ryan hurt for the choices I made in life. It was on this day that I embarked on My Life-Changing Journey.
Suffice it to say, with the help of my partner, Ryan, My Fitness Pal, and the good Lord above I achieved every goal I set out to accomplish. And I achieved them weeks and months ahead of schedule. By December I had lost 50 pounds, and I'm currently on my way to losing 15 more. I'm at 63 pounds lost today, my glucose levels are normal, and in July I go see my doctor again. Boy, is he in for a shock. LOL.
To say that I do not feel better about myself is an understatement. I feel more energized and enjoy doing the things I did when I was younger, like running, biking, swimming and working out. I started going to the gym in December so losing weight is not as easy, because I'm turning all that fat into muscle, but I see the results and love the way I look and feel.
Time flies by too quickly, we need to make our choices now, not later. We can all say, "we only live once so make the most of it." But it doesn't do us any good if we're 6 foot under - earlier than we thought we would be.
You see, this is what happens when you sit around all day doing nothing. What a Hot Mess!
Thank God I did nothing but play outside when I was a child. But then again, we didn't have the luxury of online gaming and consoles to keep us inside. Or is this truly a luxury?
Look, maybe I shouldn't be so judgmental with this, because I've lost 61 pounds over the last 8 months. But I did this in my later years and "I" chose to eat the things I did. When we were children, parents made those decisions. They told us to go biking, or play at the park. As a matter of fact, we did have a game console... It was ATARI, but this game in a box didnt' define who we were. We wanted to play Superman and Wonder Woman, and run around all day long. I know, it's the little things in life that made us happy. LOL.
Yesterday, Facebook friend, Tim Arquette posted a photo on his wall that honestly, made me really sad to look at. Probably because it's a disheartening reality and I can attest to it -- I've lived it.
A majority of Americans today are obese, and the statistics are not getting any better. While fast food restaurants are now offering healthier choices, it's not always about what you eat, but how much. If you order a healthy salad with ranch dressing and cheese sprinkled on it, you might as well order a Big Mac. Please be attentive to your choices.
I look at this picture and I see myself over a year ago. Seriously. I wasn't depressed, but I definitely had Degenerative Joint Disease, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Pre-diabetes, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and my Quality of Life wasn't too great. When I go see my doctor in May, he's in for a surprise. My knees are healthy as ever, I no longer have sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, and my quality of life has never been better! I'm hoping when he checks my blood pressure and cholesterol this will also be resolved.
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When I saw these pics yesterday, I almost died. What a Hot Mess! What's happened to you my poor Christina?
Christina Aguilera performed at the The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff Wales last Saturday in an all-star musical tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. All the buzz was on how Christina allowed herself to balloon to a plus size woman. Nothing against plus-size women, because I love me some Adele any day, she's beautiful. But Christina, the outfit? Really?
It's okay girl, we've all been there, you'll be back! Look at Britney Spears, Kirstie Alley, and countless others.
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- Blade 7184 aka Peter
To say that I do not feel better about myself is an understatement. I feel more energized and enjoy doing the things I did when I was younger, like running, biking, swimming and working out. I started going to the gym in December so losing weight is not as easy, because I'm turning all that fat into muscle, but I see the results and love the way I look and feel.
