It's the beginning of a new year and I started off with great intentions, but life happens. I caught a cold on the third day of the year and have I have been resting for a few days trying to get better. I began with my goal preparations for 2019 in the middle of December. I mean they are written down with action steps and timelines; however, I already feel like I'm trying to catch up. This blog is an action step to one of my goals and although I am little behind schedule, and I am excited to begin the journey.
The reason I wanted to start a blog really was just to document some health and wellness goals I am working on. You see, this year is a milestone birthday for me. I turn the big 4 - 0. When they said after 30 things start to go downhill, I guess 40 is the beginning of being kicked off the cliff. Just joking, but forgive me because I went to the doctor more than a few times in 2018 and each time I was in shock. Excuse me doctor you must have me mixed up with someone else.
First diagnosis: high blood pressure. Apparently my bottom number (diastolic) is now considered borderline for hypertension, which "alarms" my doctor. He prescribed me medicine for that. Second diagnosis: pre-diabetic. I think I had to take my hand and push my bottom jaw up. How is this possible? Well my diet has not exactly been on track, but man. The third diagnosis.....We have to ease into this one. I was teleworking one week and I made up in my mind that I was going to eat healthy all week, using fresh vegetables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had a big tub of spinach that I didn't want to go to waste, so I was pumping fists full of spinach in everything all week long. As I was finishing working one evening I go to stand up, my foot is feeling a little funny right at the joint below my big toe. I'm limping and my foot will not fit into my shoe. Went to doctor on the third day and was diagnosed with Gout. WHAT??!!! I thought Gout was a grandma disease. Who gets Gout at 39? I received medication for that and it cleared right away. My doctor said that when I look at the list of items that cause the inflammation, I will instantly know the culprit. The only thing on the list that I had over indulged in was spinach. I guess it's true what they say about too much of a good thing. Still shaking my head about that and I was so embarrassed for some reason. On top of these new things, I have dealt with fibroid tumors of the uterus for a while. I had a myomectomy, which removed 17 tumors back in 2012 and in the past two years complications have returned.
So this brings me back to my goal to live a healthier lifestyle in 2019. I hate taking medicine and never thought I would be taking daily pills as a normal part of life. I want to be 40 and fabulous, not 40 and medicated. Most of these issues for me were brought on by my food choices. Just reckless. I'm sure somethings will be trial and error, but I really want to find a diet and exercise that I will stick with and not become bored with by March 1st. I've taken just about every exercise class possible, so I plan to just start working out at home. I welcome ideas and suggestions.
Here's to a happy, healthy, and blessed 2019
Miss. Kim Sims
The reason I wanted to start a blog really was just to document some health and wellness goals I am working on. You see, this year is a milestone birthday for me. I turn the big 4 - 0. When they said after 30 things start to go downhill, I guess 40 is the beginning of being kicked off the cliff. Just joking, but forgive me because I went to the doctor more than a few times in 2018 and each time I was in shock. Excuse me doctor you must have me mixed up with someone else.
First diagnosis: high blood pressure. Apparently my bottom number (diastolic) is now considered borderline for hypertension, which "alarms" my doctor. He prescribed me medicine for that. Second diagnosis: pre-diabetic. I think I had to take my hand and push my bottom jaw up. How is this possible? Well my diet has not exactly been on track, but man. The third diagnosis.....We have to ease into this one. I was teleworking one week and I made up in my mind that I was going to eat healthy all week, using fresh vegetables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had a big tub of spinach that I didn't want to go to waste, so I was pumping fists full of spinach in everything all week long. As I was finishing working one evening I go to stand up, my foot is feeling a little funny right at the joint below my big toe. I'm limping and my foot will not fit into my shoe. Went to doctor on the third day and was diagnosed with Gout. WHAT??!!! I thought Gout was a grandma disease. Who gets Gout at 39? I received medication for that and it cleared right away. My doctor said that when I look at the list of items that cause the inflammation, I will instantly know the culprit. The only thing on the list that I had over indulged in was spinach. I guess it's true what they say about too much of a good thing. Still shaking my head about that and I was so embarrassed for some reason. On top of these new things, I have dealt with fibroid tumors of the uterus for a while. I had a myomectomy, which removed 17 tumors back in 2012 and in the past two years complications have returned.
So this brings me back to my goal to live a healthier lifestyle in 2019. I hate taking medicine and never thought I would be taking daily pills as a normal part of life. I want to be 40 and fabulous, not 40 and medicated. Most of these issues for me were brought on by my food choices. Just reckless. I'm sure somethings will be trial and error, but I really want to find a diet and exercise that I will stick with and not become bored with by March 1st. I've taken just about every exercise class possible, so I plan to just start working out at home. I welcome ideas and suggestions.
Here's to a happy, healthy, and blessed 2019
Miss. Kim Sims
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