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The Night Before

With my 60th birthday coming up fast and my body betraying me daily, it's time...actually past time...for me to get serious about my health. Tomorrow is July 1 and it will be a new beginning for me. I'm tired of being in pain. I'm tired of having no energy. I'm tired of my life being limited.  The issues: My current weight: 247. Arthritis Both knees are bone on bone Feet and ankles are affected Due to weight I'm not a candidate for knee replacement should it come to that Flat feet The IT-bands in both legs are plagued by inflammation and pain Sleep apnea Usually no more than 6 hours of sleep per night No energy Poor circulation in legs Legs feel heavy Prone to muscle cramps from the hips to the toes I hate drinking water Addicted to Diet Coke Cravings for carbs and sweets I am resolving to really try tomorrow. Then I will try the next day. And the next. And the one after that. I'm going to forgive myself if I mess up one day. One day is not the whole battle. One