On a Mission
I am on a mission to be healthy. I am not one to go to the doctor, except for my yearly mandated check-up. My GP retired at the beginning of this year, so I get to start over. I gave Dr. Anderson fair warning that I am a bad patient. I prefer lifestyle changes to prescriptions. I just don’t like the side effects. I have been able to treat most illnesses with essential oils and home remedies. I rarely even take Advil or a decongestant.
I begrudgingly made the appointment and I knew my lab results would be less than stellar. I like Dr. Anderson. She actually listened to my concerns and didn’t push any pills. She offered me a consultation with a nutritionist and a counselor, because I’m trying to lose weight in my quest to be healthy. Well, she actually sent the referrals, before I got my labs back. So, appointments have been made and kept. I met with her for my results last week and much to my chagrin, I am on Metformin. I’m hating the side effects, but it seems to be helping my blood sugar come down.
I met with Ellie for my nutritionist referral. She was very nice and positive. Looks like I am on the right track, which says I’m reading the right books and blogs. She suggested that I track my food. I’m trying to get in the habit, but it’s still hit or miss. I will work on it. We discussed gut health, since I mentioned my candida cleanse. Gut health is so important. I’m finding that my brain fog has lessened and the scale finally moved in the desired direction. She told me she is reading a book called Gut Revolution and it’s so informative. Looks like I have another book to read.
Lastly, I met with Jason. Turns out he was a personal trainer, before becoming a counselor. How amazing is that, since I’m going to deal with food issues that I’ve denied. I get help with weight loss tricks, too. Admitting that I have food issues is huge for me. However, if I want to really regain my health, I need to address the whole person and not just diet and exercise. Yes, they are a major part, but the running dialogue can sabotage us as well. I need to address that part too.
So here I am addressing all the areas that I can. Is it easy? Nope, but necessary. I want to make all the changes and do all the work, so I can be healthy. I figure if I’m going to grow old, the least I can do is be healthy. Who will keep the mister in line? He’s a bit of a stinker.
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