I'll tell ya why :)
My body has been in pure hatred towards me since I was fifteen years old. Since then, I've had infuriating side pains that were unexplainable, and mostly random. I had been to the doctor, have had x-rays, and was told to change my diet.
I have always been a small person but that didn't mean I was healthy and in shape. I used to drink at least eight coke cans a day, dug my hands into fast food, and by then I was no longer a dancer (and in my dance competitions) that the only exercise I did was walk to school. So when my doctor, back then, urged me to change my diet and see if the pains go away, I firmly believed in her. Not to say I gave everything up right away (because I was very ignorant and didn't care.)
To jump to today, lets consider all this, shall we?
- I don't drink soda anymore since about 2 years ago (though I had an off and on moment)
- I don't eat fast food since about 2 years ago (same as above)
- I became a vegetarian about 4 months ago
- I've started running on the treadmill once a week (it's a start...)
- I read nutrition facts on every item I purchase! (it's becoming a habit)
- I try to cook healthy food for my boyfriend and I
We figured out what those pains had been all along, and I feel too embarrassed to share, but I had to spread the joy of my excitement, at least. The stress I had been building up, and the thoughts of tragedy, are finally off my shoulders. (I know I'm a bit dramatic at times.)
So next time those pains come creeping up on me at night, or in the middle of the day, or right when I wake up, I'll know it'll pass and it's not something to worry about any longer.
Sincerely,
Lettuce Head
Sincerely,
Lettuce Head
Its a good epiphany to have, the keeping healthy thing- go you :-) good to have a clean bill of health :-D
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you’re better. The stress alone makes everything so much worse, as I know all too well. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThe enigmatic, masked blogger strikes again
Thanks, you two! Stress is manipulative. Next time it comes along, I'll hide :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for popping along to I see you see and joining in the location blog fest! Love your page, and following to. Glad that your a happy chappy today!
ReplyDeleteGood news chica! Mysterious illnesses can be scary-glad you know what the deal is now. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to working on the location, Serena. Very neat idea! Thanks for following too :)
ReplyDeleteHey Sam, thanks! It's been very scary all these years. I don't know why it took this long to figure out, but I'm glad it's over with!
Yeah I'll be you feel like a 50 pound weight has been lifted off your shoulders ey? It takes the doctors a long time to get it together b/c they are just 'practising' medicine so they haven't really figured it out yet. I went through something like that when I was like 11 years old and it blew-so I can totally relate.
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