I am so thrilled that I am able to participate in the 100-Day Heart Challenge. Working in the Cardiovascular Unit has inspired me to take a closer look at my lifestyle. My family has a history of diabetes and heart problems and I didn’t want either of these factors to be my fate. I had never had my cholesterol levels checked, worried that my blood pressure numbers were creeping up and that diabetes might be in my future because of my family background.
I mentioned to my husband that I was going to apply and he is very supportive! We have been talking about getting on track with our exercise and eating routine and now we have a great opportunity. He wants incorporate what I am doing and together we will make important changes toward a much healthier and happier lifestyle. We have 3 super children and their great spouses and 10 beautiful grandchildren (our newest one arrived on June 12). It is important to set a good example for them to follow and to have the energy to keep up with their enthusiasm for life.
Wednesday morning, bright and early I met with my trainer Jocelyn. She was so energetic, delightful and knowledgeable—it helped me to generate my own excitement for the training session. We went through the circuit of exercises—it was a stretch to get through them, but I look forward to more energy as we work together. I was surprised that I wasn’t sore or stiff the following day—I really felt pretty good.
Beginning this program is making me accountable for the food choices that I make too! I don’t put things in my mouth without thinking first—I pause and decide if it really is something I want or need. It will be interesting to go to the nutrition class next week.
I'll let you know how it goes....
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