One of the goals I have to work on this year deals with some of my health issues. I had a blood panel done on my last doctor's visit several weeks ago. Most everything was fine but there were definitely two standouts. My triglycerides are very high as is my a1c. So, what I want to do is get those levels down to something manageable. The doctor gave me a new prescription as well so I hope that will assist me in this journey.
Since I am already working on aerobic exercise this month, I need to focus on my diet as well. If you have been paying attention to what I cook, you will know that this is not going to be easy for me. But I can do it. I have already started incorporating healthier foods into my diet with more whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. Another big thing for me, as far as my diet goes, is portion control. I am very bad about filling my plate to the point of overflowing and making sure I eat every bite because I do not want to waste food. Now I have been paying very close attention to how much I put on my plate, and I can tell it has made a difference. I am also not going back for seconds nearly as much. I would say I'm not doing it at all, but that would be a lie.
These little things, hopefully, will begin to add up. I go back to see my doctor in six months for another blood panel. If I stick to what I am doing and increase my efforts, I am confident that I will get my levels down and feel much better. Losing weight will help with my back pain as well but that's another story for another day. I'm going to focus on one thing at a time. Wish me luck!
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