{"id":4309,"date":"2008-10-06T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2008-10-06T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icalltheshot.com\/?p=4309"},"modified":"2008-10-06T13:53:00","modified_gmt":"2008-10-06T13:53:00","slug":"health-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icalltheshot.com\/?p=4309","title":{"rendered":"Health Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have never had a Health Wake Up Call<\/a><\/span><\/span> like I had two weeks ago. I\u2019m doing all I know to do and plunked the rest in God\u2019s hands. Sure there are times I worry but doing all I know to do and praying God\u2019s will be done, that\u2019s really all I can do at this point. I have a brief check-up next week and then another check-up in a little over two months.<\/p>\n

I have drastically changed my eating habits and cut back on the “bad” fat and cholesterol\u2026 My daily menu is loaded with fruit and vegetables and I\u2019m packing in oats, yogurt, blueberries and walnuts daily.<\/p>\n

My loaded baked potato last evening smothered with steamed broccoli, cauliflower and baby carrots with a huge side of green beans. I should say I like eating my veggies with LOTS of black pepper! No butter on this puppy but I did melt a splash of cheese over the top. This is a salad plate and the food really fills that baby and my tummy let me tell ya.<\/p>\n

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Yogurt \u2013 Contains beneficial bacteria that has been shown to boost the immune system. I\u2019ve been checking this off each day.<\/p>\n

Blueberries \u2013 Is my go-to fruit and I feel this is one of the best fruits for the body – say no more, I\u2019m in daily.<\/p>\n

Walnuts \u2013 Even though these critters are high in calories they have significantly higher amounts of omega 3 compared to other nuts and the protein from these rascals is amazing! So I consume \u00bd serving size of walnuts a day.<\/p>\n

I guess you could say I\u2019m pretty much eating vegetarian these days. I\u2019ve completely cut the consumption of red meat but I\u2019m trying to eat fish once or twice a week.<\/p>\n

And for the \u201cBIG\u201d thing I gave up this week is my diet soda 100%. Water has become the leading beverage in my life as I feel this body of mine needs a real cleansing. I must say, the health scare has me on the straight and narrow and the lure to eat anything that looks unhealthy during this time is not enticing in the least.<\/p>\n

Now, all that said, I do feel that there needs to be some sort of moderation (just keepin\u2019 it real). I found myself really missing my daily cup of coffee and cream. So, I\u2019ve added coffee and cream back in the breakfast slot and the oats has become lunch or dinner. I\u2019m much happier this way and so happy to be on my way to a healthy new me.<\/p>\n

The one thing that I\u2019m not up for is taking meds the rest of my life and I\u2019m fighting and praying so hard to keep it that way. And on that note, I\u2019m adding something new this week, so stay tuned next Monday same time same place for an update.
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