3 years ago today I went to the doctor to see what I could do about my body not handling stress like it used to. I came away with shocking revelations:
- I weighed 395lbs.
- I wore sized 58 pants and 4XL shirts.
- I had high blood pressure.
- I was pre-diabetic.
- I had a fatty liver.
- I had an irregular heartbeat.
- I had enlarged organs.
- I had bad cholesterol levels.
- I weigh in under 180lbs by tracking my food and exercising religiously.
- I wear size 33 pants and Medium shirts.
- My BP clocks in around 100/70 average.
- My last blood sugar check was 90.
- No liver issues.
- Heartbeat functions are normal.
- No organ issues.
- Cholesterol total 139, with HDL at 64 and LDL at 60.
- My family for their support.
- My faith for giving me strength to see it through.
- My iPhone for keeping me honest and giving me the ability to track.
- Myself for taking FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY OWN ACTIONS:
- I got my head straight (no more "woe is me, my feeling are hurt, wah wah, eat eat, drink drink").
- I made small, achievable tasks and met them.
- No matter the issues that arise, go for the LONG TERM GOAL. F.I.D.O. (f*** it, drive on). This is a marathon, not a sprint.