I am officially unhealthy as all hell

[missdiane]

I knew I wasn't the healthiest lately but DAMN did I get quite the eye opener at the doctor today. I thought my BP was doing good but the couple of times I checked it at home may have been anomalies because they tested it twice at my appointment today and it SUCKED. One was 142/90. I already take BP meds so this is decidedly not.good.at.all. Also, my weight was an awful blow - 213. I'm five freaking one with a genetic arthritic disorder and my knees who haven't acted up in the past are now acting up. Again, NOT good. 

Glad I'd previously planned to go to the grocery after the doc to get veggies and stuff for snacking. Doc wants to see me in a month and I told her that I plan to be at least five pounds lighter. I've had a diuretic added to my meds and I'm not happy about it. I'm going to eat better and I'm going to the gym consistently again I did get there this morning and walked a mile on the treadmill. 

Time to buckle down. 

Comments

[miss_s_b]

Can we maybe egg each other on or something? Because this is a bit urgent for me too.

[missdiane]

Absolutely! Interestingly when I came back on Monday and declined a lunch offer because I packed a healthy lunch and mentioned my back went out (freaking again) and I need to get it under control, other folks here at work expressed concerns about their own weight. So hopefully IRL and online we can all be a good support system

[miss_s_b]

This sounds planular to me

[threecee]

Just take it slow and steady. It takes time to get healthy; getting unhealthy can be done much faster.

You can do it!

[amethyst-witch.livejournal.com]

Sorry you're a bit off your goals, babe. I'm a recovering anorexic/bulimic so nutrition is now a huge part of daily life, so if you ever need a cheerleader, know I'm in your corner :) Our issues may be on different ends of the spectrum but I still understand food (and body) struggles.

Did you get some great snacks on your grocery run? :D

[missdiane.livejournal.com]

Best of luck to you and yep, eating struggles are eating struggles. It's all about support. *hugs*

Nothing too fancy. I'll get some more on the weekend regular grocery shop but I did get plenty of fresh veggies - carrots, mushrooms, celery, baby spinach, asparagus (which for fall looked gorgeous!), and a cauliflower. I need to hack up the cauliflower tonight so I don't get lazy and let it rot. I also grabbed a couple of containers of whipped yogurt, and the last thing I spotted was some "manager's special" hunks o' pork which I cooked up with garlic and lemon and herbs in the pressure cooker last night.

[amethyst-witch.livejournal.com]

Aren't pressure cookers the BEST? We did a roast (beef) recently and it was so tender it brought tears to my eyes.

Sounds like a good, healthy haul you got! I've never had whipped yoghurt but it sounds delicious. I'm on the Greek yoghurt these days--so THICK, I love it.

*hugs*

[veganhothead.livejournal.com]

It's so easy to fall off the wagon. IT's a very bumpy ride.

But this is a great time of year to have all kinds of nice healthy veggie soups and stews and chilis etc. I'm rooting for you D.

[missdiane.livejournal.com]

That it is! That reminds me that I need to bring home the big ol' can of crushed tomatoes from my friend at first field. I have some vegan "ground beef" which I've been meaning to make into a chili. I think I'll make the batch on Sunday to pack through the week.

Thanks hon. I am so ticked at myself for getting so carried away with the anxiety eating. I definitely need to Be Like Lesly and make with the meditation.

[veganhothead.livejournal.com]

For what it's worth, I am stress eating too. I need to hit the old mat or at least mattress, I can't eat and sleep at the same time, We are not Homer Simpson.

[vysila.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you had such a shock at the doc, especially since you've been doing the gym thing for a while. It's definitely an eye-opening moment, isn't it? Here's to your success going forward. Just do your best one day at a time.