so last year i promised myself that i would finally making my health a priority. i'm no longer a kid...or hell, even in my twenties. i think i have this late bloomer thing going on, since i still have this "nothing's gonna happen to me" attitude. it is what it is.
so i got my blood test back today & decided to go online to interpret the results. (i see my shrink in 2 1/2 weeks who can explain this further to me.) apparently, i have a low red blood count, "borderline" high cholesterol, and my glucose is low (indicating hypoglycemia). when did i become an "adult" with these problems that adults have? cruel world, you have not prepared me for this.
(i'm now looking online to see how to remedy these situations, and getting some good info, i think. )
just the other day i was thinking i haven't resolved to do anything this year, and since i did follow through with my resolution last year (finally got into therapy, starting working on my teeth, and saw some other doctors here & there), i was thinking this resolution thing works for me. i should try it again. alas, with this report i received today, looks like i have a lot more work on my hands regarding last year's resolution.
i decided this isn't exactly a bad thing. it seems that if i eat more "regularly" (i'm bad about finding time to eat) and lose a few pounds, that some of these issues may resolve on their own. so maybe my resolution is to simply finish last year's resolution. happy new year, everyone.
you're doing well, sexy lexy!!! it's better to start earlier, not later -- and it looks like you're taking control of your health before it takes control over you.
ReplyDeletesome things to look into:
1. low red blood count -- you already got answers for that.
2. cholesterol: eat better. avoid saturated fats. eat foods which reduce cholesterol, like grapefruit -- but don't eat grapefruit if you're on antibiotics (or was it birth control pills?)
3. hypoglycemia: keep a supply of protein bars around you -- remember to munch on them every few hours. protein digests more slowly than carbohydrates and provides your body with a continuous supply of glucose rather than a quick rush.
keep up the good work, sweetness.
thanks for the props & the tips! gah....imagine i turn into a health-freak now?? my father would die of shock....haha......
ReplyDeleteNot all saturated fats are created equal. Coconut oil is supposed to be very good for cholesterol as is cinnamon. Grapefruit is to be avoided if they put you on statins but I highly recommend doing everything you can to stay off statins.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are my hero.