Health check

So.... here's an update, health wise.

So far, my blood pressure is still high. I'm on medication again and I really am only seeing a lower number when I wake up in the morning. Duh. It gets pretty frustrating.

What am I doing?

I'm doing 30 minutes of cardio a day. Sometimes more.
I'm drinking a healthy smoothie almost every day. Kale, Spinach, Pineapple, Banana, Chia seeds, Greek Yogurt and Green Superfood supplement.
I'm trying, REALLY trying to cut back on sugar. Sometimes I'm successful, sometimes I'm not.
No soda. No sweet tea. This is huge.
No white flour. Only whole wheat bread.
Cut back majorly on processed foods. Maybe eating 50% processed foods ( I want to say less than that but am being conservative). Definitely nothing out of a box, mainly things that are added like seasonings, oatmeal, sauces, bread..
As of yesterday, I've started taking Lifebeat from Inspire International. It's full of good stuff. I'm really excited about it.

What I need to be doing...
Start doing Pilates on top of cardio.
Be more aggressive in my cardio.
Be successful at cutting out sugar more consistently.
Eat even less processed foods.
Cook more and experiment with new foods.
STOP STRESSING! Trust and be confident that God has this!

Quinoa, lentils, edamame.. oh my!

It's been a while since my last post.. I've been busy. So here's an update on the health issues..

My leg is 85% better! I can feel about 95% of it.. only numbness in parts now. I've seen so much improvement with the steroids and physical therapy. We haven't been very happy with our neuro surgeon. The last time we saw him, he prescribed an anti inflammatory, muscle relaxers, and more steroids. I opted not to take the anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxers because they can raise blood pressure. The steroids again helped.

Blood pressure. Those are the worst two words I've ever heard. All I think about is blood pressure. There is so much I just don't understand. I've decided and have been advised to not look up any more information about it. I don't understand how a healthy, thin person can have high blood pressure. In the past 12 weeks, I have completely, and I mean completely, changed my lifestyle. I don't remember the last time I worked out but I started riding the stationary bike 6 weeks ago and have only missed 2 days since I began. I've been eating foods recommended to lower blood pressure. I've been doing detox's and taking supplements. I've even been on the Candida diet. It's ridiculous.

I'm so sick of worrying about blood pressure. I've prayed and prayed and prayed. I've listened to sermons on fear and anxiety. I've prayed. I've quoted scripture over myself. and I've prayed. I know that God has given me authority to overcome and I've received it. But yet, I worry. God specifically commands me not to, yet I do. This sucks.

So for the title of the entry: Quinoa, lentils, edamame..oh my! These are just a few of the foods I've been eating SO much of lately. I feel so healthy. I've dropped my sugar consumption probably 75%. I still crave sugar but it's getting better. I haven't had soda in a couple of weeks and even so, not near as much as I was used to drinking it.

Needless to say, I'm doing what I need to do and God is faithful to do his part.