A McFatty Addendum

This is a kind of off-topic post since it's not really a McFatty Monday post, and it's not really a post about Angelica...it's about her mommy though so it counts!

This morning I had a doctor's appointment...I've been being watched by my doctor for a few things and have had to go back to be re-checked fairly regularly. This morning he wanted to re-check my blood pressure, resting heart rate, and Vitamin D (which was low at the beginning of this year)...plus, check my cholesterol and do a follow-up on the antidepressants he prescribed around the beginning of the year (when I was diagnosed with depression...not something I talk about a lot on here but has been a tremendous obstacle for me over the past year).

I get the Vitamin D and cholesterol results back on Monday but for now I'm pleased to report...

I now have normal blood pressure (120/80 - down from 140/95)
I now have a normal resting heart rate (75 - down from 100+)

That is two huge factors for heart disease that I have eliminated...and the most rewarding thing for me is that I've done it through diet and exercise alone.

I also left without having to schedule another follow-up. I'm free! (Just have two more appointments with two other doctors in November and then I'm REALLY free!)

I may still be overweight (though when I was on the scale at the doctor today I was again at 244! HURRAY for weight loss!) but for me, the positive impact that I've had on my overall health is so much more valuable than that number on the scale. It's everything. It means I have more energy (definitely!) and have added more years to my life.

I also got a flu shot so at least that's one less thing I have to worry about :)

I guess my motivational thought for the day is...if I can do it, anyone can. You just have to find it in you to start...take small steps...do one thing for yourself each day and those little things add up! Stop getting in your own way (which is what I did for YEARS!) and just do it!