Okay, so I skipped day one with the blogging. But I can tell you about it now.
Day 1 was “unique”. While I made a conscious effort to eat healthier, I did end up having 3 corn-dogs. But considering my diet from the day before, this is a huge improvement.
Today (day 2) has brought another challenge. I started Yoga. I would like to be the first to say that yoga is NOT for sissy’s! Good lord! I think I more closely resembled a fish flopping around on the floor than somebody doing yoga. A couple of times, I couldn’t even get up! I had to just lay there! It’s amazing how well gravity works when you have almost 300 pounds holding you to it! But not only did I get through 30 minutes of yoga, I also backed that up with 30 minutes of regular exercise. Lunges, sit ups, stuff like that.
I have to say that I feel pretty good after that. I don’t typically get very sore after exercise. I never have. So I guess I’m lucky that way. The truth is, I used to be very thin. I even modeled for a while. I guess you could say I’ve come a long way in the wrong direction. But that’s the great thing about directions. You can always try a different one.
So today, I’m going to get dressed and go grocery shopping. I’m taking my Ayurvedic books with me for suggestions on the appropriate foods for my dosha. This should be interesting.
I guess the one thing that’s really keeping me going, is the thought of my son (5 months old) picking up on my bad habits and ending up in my situation. You see, I’m pre-diabetic, and have had high blood pressure for almost 3 years now. I’m on medication, but boy, would I love to stop taking that stuff! I hate being on long term medication. Especially since I’m such a believer in natural remedies. But what can you do.
Well, I’m off to the store. Wish me luck!
