But, while I don't like the way things are, I also don't necessarily buy into the "New Year, New You" philosophy either. While I can't deny "fresh start" kind of feeling when the new year rolls around, I've never been one to make ridiculous resolutions. I know myself too well to think that just because it's a new year, that I'll have any more resolve than I did during the previous 12 months! So, I don't waste my time.
This year might be different, though.
I went to the doctor last week to discuss some minor health concerns, and she used the term "middle-aged"-- in reference to ME! What??? Middle-aged??? I'm only 36! (Although, I did refer to myself as 35 the other day-- and then realized that I'd had another birthday!) The kind doctor also gave me a 4-minute lecture on the health risks of being overweight. You know, the big 3: heart disease, diabetes, cancer. My lack of activity and sweet tooth don't seem so "small-time" when you use any of those words in the same context.
The doctor wanted to do some blood work on me, checking hormone levels, thyroid, iron levels. I also have to go in for an additional blood test, after a fast. Oh, and don't forget the potential sleep study! Yep, I see a sleep specialist in two weeks to see if I need to come in for a full sleep evaluation.
I'm not as "freaked out" about all of this as I probably should be. I'm just sober, I suppose. I feel irresponsible for not having taken better care of myself. I can turn things around now, but I so wish that it didn't seem so impossible.... (Yes, I know, "All things are possible with God," but I'M still the one who has to get my butt in gear!)
On to happier things now....
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