It is time to change my life. My name is Lisa. I am 49 and about 130 lbs overweight. I am on 2 blood pressure meds and type 2 diabetic. In the last 4 months I lost 18 lbs. I have 2 goals, to lose the 130 lbs and to finish a Disney Half Marathon in 2016.
Why now? Well I have spent the last 44 days watching my Mom struggle to live. She has been living with CHF and stage 4 kidney disease for awhile now. June 30th she was admitted to the hospital with a CO2 level of 98 (norm is 40). Her lungs are no longer able to dispel the CO2 so she will now have to use a BiPap at night and when napping. Some of her health issues are just rotten luck, but alot of is also being overweight. We have very similar body types and weights. Speaking with her Dr's they mentioned how stiff her heart is due to years of high blood pressure. That scared the heck out of me.
I will be eating low carb (under 100 day) and getting in 10,000 steps a day to start. I have a Fitbit and will track that way. Thought I would start this journal to document my journey and stay accountable. I will post each night or morning after whether it's a good day or not so good. Feel free to comment or give advice, or just send a good kick in the butt my way if i start slipping.
Why now? Well I have spent the last 44 days watching my Mom struggle to live. She has been living with CHF and stage 4 kidney disease for awhile now. June 30th she was admitted to the hospital with a CO2 level of 98 (norm is 40). Her lungs are no longer able to dispel the CO2 so she will now have to use a BiPap at night and when napping. Some of her health issues are just rotten luck, but alot of is also being overweight. We have very similar body types and weights. Speaking with her Dr's they mentioned how stiff her heart is due to years of high blood pressure. That scared the heck out of me.
I will be eating low carb (under 100 day) and getting in 10,000 steps a day to start. I have a Fitbit and will track that way. Thought I would start this journal to document my journey and stay accountable. I will post each night or morning after whether it's a good day or not so good. Feel free to comment or give advice, or just send a good kick in the butt my way if i start slipping.
I also need to lose weight and make lifestyle changes. PM me if you'd like to have a buddy. Maybe we can support each other and run the marathon together. I've never run a marathon, so the thought of that terrifies, but I've always wanted to.
