As I
have stated many times, I started a journey of wellness in January 2014. 40 loomed, and I had to ask myself how I wanted the next 40 years to look. Having good health was a huge part of that equation.
Good
news on the health front! My doctor has allowed me to go off blood pressure
medicine. Between the weight loss (25 pounds most days – lol) and eating less
process foods full of sodium, my blood pressure has been pretty steady, even
when I weaned off medication.
So,
I am excited. She did caution me to keep working out and not to put the weight
back on. LOL!
I
attribute a lot to my trainer, Brenda, for being a huge part of my journey. I
have seen her every Tuesday and Thursday for the last 26 months, unless I am
traveling. If she has to miss for some reason, I ask her for a workout and do
it on my own. It was an expense, but investing in my health will have a great ROI!
I also
walk, a lot. I try walking 90 minutes each day. I don’t do it all at once, and
I don’t always make the goal, but I try. I’ve learned to walk inside while
checking Instagram and Twitter. It kills two birds with one stone. When I park
at places, I park far from the entrance, which may just add a minute or two,
but each minute counts. I also walk down stairs (not always up) because each step counts.
I also did MixxedFit once a week. Dancing is such a fun way to burn calories, and it's a great way to do it with a community so you have accountability and support.
Today I walked my fifth St. Patrick's Day Dash (5K), and I will walk my fourth half marathon in June.
I
eat tons of fruits and vegetables. For example, at work, I will bring at least
six servings. This week: carrots, celery, bananas, strawberries, apples,
blueberries, grapes, and tangerines. I don’t buy processed food for dinner
anymore. The longer the shelf life, the scarier the product. I buy nuts at
Trader Joe's. They are not only cheaper, they also have a shorter shelf life
because there are less preservatives.
I do
well with water most days, but I try my best to only drink water. I will occasionally crave something else, and I will drink it. Everything in moderation.
I
also am sure to get sleep. I try to get eight hours. I am sleeping so much
better since I started working out.
Anyway
again super excited to be off blood pressure meds.
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| Me in 2012 and me October 2015 |
