Glad you are taking control of your health
@THE HCP. That's sounds like a lot to deal with. Glad you got to the doctor and sounds like you are making some good choices. I hope your weight continues to stop and you continue to feel better and better.
I have some issues with weight, not that they compare. I gained about 25 pounds during COVID and I'm overweight by about 20. And, I can't seem to lose it. It's all in my damn stomach. My cholesterol is just on the other side of being high. My blood sugar has been fine. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure this past year. I take Lisinopril every day. It helps to manage my blood pressure quite well.
I have tried to change my diet. I eat more vegetables, more proteins. I have worked on moderation. I try not to take too big of portions because I'll eat until I'm a bit over full if I do. The calorie deficits thing is tough though. I also tried to cut down on my three weaknesses, salt, soda, and candy. While I haven't kicked soda and candy yet (I don't eat a whole lot of candy anymore(I treat myself every once in a while...more around the holidays)...soda though I drink a couple a day and need to chill on. I have stopped adding salt to food at home and on my popcorn at the theatre when I see movies and stuff like that. I haven't been eating cookies or other snack stuff. Overall my diet is a lot better than it used to be, but I still have progress to make there.
I eat a lot of salads with romaine, peppers and olive oil and vinegar dressing. I also like pickles which I know probably aren't the best. I eat green beans, peas, other beans corn (not really a vegetable). I even snack on celery. There are still a lot of vegetables that just aren't appetizing to me, but I find my tastes changing as I get older. I have been eating more rice (brown rice is better) and chicken lately. I like to make some eggs for breakfast, but a lot of times I don't even eat breakfast and I know it's not good. A lot of days, I have a cup of coffee, a water, and I go. Then I will have lunch at work, snack when I get home, and then dinner. I have to get better with breakfast. I know it throws off my blood sugar and I often feel my body crashing a bit before lunch.
I also try to eat a lot of fruit. I love Grapes. I eat pears, apples, and even started liking peaches.
I drink V8.
I keep losing 5-7 pounds then gaining it back. My work is good exercise, and I also try to walk, and work out with some weights I have at home. Not gaining anymore weight, just can't get it off. I really have felt my metabolism slowing the last 10 years. I've been trying to get it going again.
I think more and more about by health. My parents only made it to 64/65. That's only 23/24 years from now for me. I know as far as my dad goes, I'm not a smoker like he was so I don't have to worry about my lungs giving out. My mom though, got Leukemia out of nowhere and it took her quick. She was trying to be healthier herself. She was a bit overweight but didn't smoke or drink - she used to drink but had been sober many decades - She was eating better, going for walks, but it still got her.
I only drink occasionally now myself. A couple rum and coke here or there or a couple beers.
But, yeah just trying to make 70 at least...and a good deal longer than that hopefully.
