I'm trying to really focus on good health. Not a number on the scale (although I have to admit that I'd like it to go down!....I have to be honest.) But since spending so much time with my mom, I have this overwhelming desire to do whatever I can to be healthy. Some things we can't control. But many things we can.
If I'm honest, my healthy eating and exercising have not been consistent. I get on a kick, but then I fall off. This was clear to me the other day as I had my blood pressure taken. Typically, I run low. Not this time. Now it wasn't high, but high for me. 120 over 85. The 85 number was enough to grab my attention.
I have been reading "YOU on a Diet". I am officially starting tomorrow. I partially started today, but I still had some shopping to do. I really do want to be healthy. I want to be here for my kids and grandkids. That's what I keep telling myself when I don't want to exercise or when I want to eat chips!
Today, me and Princess walked about 2.5 miles and I jumped on the trampoline for 20 minutes. I ate on plan and even discovered that I liked edemame. Who ever knew such a thing existed!
What are you doing to stay healthy?
Please share your secrets!
Go Tarheels! (watching the national championship right now)
Love,
Melissa
Walking and eliptical are my two forms of exercise. (Climbing the 7 flights of stairs at the hospital every day should count too!) Two nights ago, the weather was gorgeous here in the North, and I walked for 2 hours. It just felt so good.
ReplyDeleteI do try and watch what I eat too, but must confess that right now chocolate is a favourite comfort food.
I'm actually going to the Dr's today because I've had 'tingling' going on in my face for the past couple of weeks. The last time I was there my blood pressure was high..140 over 90. I'm guessing he'll be checking that again today. If I remember, I'll let you know how it goes.
Keep up the good work. I'm cheering for you here!!!!
Hugs,
Joy