When a "Good" Thing Isn't So Good!

As many of you who follow my daily blog are aware, I went to the doctor this past week for a recheck following a bout with chronic sarcoidosis [an inflamation of the lungs]. It appears that this time it is dissipating according to plan, and I am doing much better.

However, my ever expanding girth was quickly noted by our family doctor. For the first time in my life, I am looking like I am all belly!!! [Except for those periods of time when I was actually pregnant and carrying a baby, that is!]

And yes.... it almost appears that I have a pregnant belly at times!

The first thing our doctor said was that we needed to vigilantly check my blood sugar. Why? Because a quick check showed my blood glucose at 410 mg/dl. [Wow! That's EXTREMELY high!] Yeah... it should be somewhere around the 100 mark.

It seems a rather increasing belly is a sign or symptom of pre-diabetes. As well as an indicator of heart disease. [I have had high blood pressure problems my entire adult life.]

And so... at the ripe old age of 51, I am having to really look at my life, and determine what I can do to make it a longer, and more productive life!

This means really walking the walk of the Healthy Living Advocate! Not just talking the talk!

And so, this week, I began a true log of everything that I eat. Weighing out and measuring the foods that I consume. As well as diligently beginning to exercise.

We live in a fast paced society, that makes it all too easy for us to choose a "fast" diet as well. With the economy the way it is, sometimes it is not only easier, but even cheaper, to feed the family from Hardee's, or Wendy's, or McDonald's!

What we've got to do is take back control of our lives, and stop allowing the media and advertisements around us to dictate what and how we consume our meals! We have to take responsibility for ourselves and make assertive, pro-active choices.

I may be a little old to be starting this game... but it's never too late! After all, I fully intend to be around another 40 years or so!!!

Are you ready to make a committment? A real committment???