I’ve been here before, if not on this forum on others, chanting a mantra.
The truth is I feel really tired and poorly and it’s all my own doing. The person I am now is not a person I identify with and yet I have been that person for 30 years – drinking too much, not taking care of myself, looking slightly scruffy and, putting on weight…… wearing trainers all the time. Now I have little choice give my feet are so swollen but I still have the stilettos in the wardrobe – one day, one day! I’m the reverse of those slim people who see a fat person. I’ve made excuse when invited out with friends from the past because I know they would be surprised to see me now and I guess previously I was quite proud that I looked after myself. Nothing over the top but hair done, make up, healthy, sporty….
People do see you differently – especially doctors.
Anyway that was yesterday and yester year….
Today I start with a bright positive attitude … but lots of work to do.
I’m 59 – 60 in October and there is my first goal — shed the weight before hitting 60.
Second goal is to reduce the medication and here is the list (if I haven’t bored you already you will be soon).
– daily 4*500mg Metformin, Amlodipine 5mg, Alogliptin 25mg, Lisinopril 10mg, Levothyroxone 100mg and Atorvastatin 40mg(which I don’t take because it stiffens my legs).
Third goal is to do a Park Run, 10K etc.
I need to put some dates to the above and break down the targets but my first challenge is to keep to the 800 for a week and just chip away at some of the above.
Good luck to all those out there – look after yourself after all why wouldn’t we!