My health is shot

[Mawi]

I am just back from my GP, had blood tests done last week and went today to discuss it all. My fasting blood sugars are up, my cholesterol is high, my thyroid is low, my vitamin d level is 3, my folic acid levels are low, my liver function is high and generally I am exhausted which is obviously why I went to get checked in the first place.

I have had a really shit few years and let myself go but have being trying since September to get myself back on track, I have lost 30lbs and have really changed my diet but obviously need to do more.
I have at least another 60lbs to lose to be in the healthy BMI range.

I am so sad that I have let myself get so low but I am determined to get better.

GP has given me prescriptions that I will collect tomorrow morning to start on sorting this mess out.

I don't even know why I am writing this, I am just scared and tired and my dc are sat beside me so I don't want them to know. I can't even remember all the numbers he told me as my brain is so fuzzy right now.

I am back in 8-10 weeks to get them all checked again and I really want to see a big difference then hopefully.

I have lost 30lbs and have really changed my diet

You have had a shock because but actually you’ve already made some fantastic progress towards sorting out your health issues.

Now you have a target to work to over the next 8 - 10 weeks.

What changes have you made? Are there other changes you can make to move things along?

I am not eating after 6 in the evening is the main change, not even a cuppa, just water. I am fasting for at least 14 hours, sometimes I do 16 but not consistently yet but always do the 14 hours. Oh and cooking more healthier. More home cooking than processed or takeaways.

I am walking more and playing the wii fit. I just need to start consistently walking. I do not have a set walk or time. Some weeks I go every night and then some weeks I don't go at all because I am too tired which I know is ridiculous as if I walked more I would be less tired.

Well done on what you’ve done already and you sound quite motivated to carry on. Good luck and I hope your health improves.

Sounds like you've already made the leap to make changes and doing well. Use these results as inspiration to keep going as hopefully once on meds to stabilise and continuing a healthier lifestyle, you won't receive results like that again. By the time you go back you'll be feeling a little better with hopefully more energy.

Don't lose heart keep it going. Lots of nutritious food when you can for all those vitamins and minerals.

You've done a heck of a lot since September! And your DC are also probably healthier for the changes in eating habits you've introduced.

Keep up the changes, drink plenty of water, exercise when you can and also remember to be kind to yourself. Rest, treat yourself to a lovely book, haircut or whatever floats your boat. You deserve to feel special.

Thank you all. I needed a bit of tlc this evening and you have all really helped. DH is looking after dc so he cleared up after dinner (slow cooker dinner day) and he did the homework. He is feeling guilty because he thought I was exaggerating about how tired I was (his mother is a hypochondriac, so he tends to role his eyes a bit about illness). I think I might have a long bath tonight and try and get an early night.

I have definitely not being getting enough sleep as DD1 has being sick all over the holidays and that has not helped.

Any ideas of how to get a proper night sleep would be great btw.

You've made loads of changes already op!

At least now you know exactly what you're dealing with you can carry on tackling it

You’re doing so well, keep visualising that person you want to be (healthy, fit, active etc) and accept there will be difficult times, times when your motivation is low, time when you’re not well or tired, be kind to yourself, and remember every healthy meal or walk or biscuit you haven’t eaten is another step closer to your goal.

Sleep: definitely no screens 2 hours before bed (at least). Relaxation exercises (look on YouTube for ideas)

Last night I was so down and one of my main problems in my life is comfort eating. So dc went to bed and I went to the treat drawer and took out some crisps and then put them back in, I then decided I would have popcorn as that was healthier but I closed it up and got a class of water and did not eat anything. I was not hungry, I have spent months training myself out of eating for emotional reasons. So that was a success.

I got my medication this morning, metformin 500mg x 2, Eltroxin 25mcg and Desunin 800IU x 3. And I am looking to change my diet to a more mediterranean diet. I have lost weight eating less crap and more veg but I need to lower my cholesterol too so Mediterranean seems enjoyable and colourful and healthy so will make my eyes and my belly happy.

I want to keep track on here if no one minds as if I have to write down what I am at, it will make me more accountable and less able to con myself into believing I am doing better than I am and if someone can see where I could make changes it will all help.

Sorry for the rambling.

Theres a lot going in but you e already made some incredible changes to change things around!! Well done.
Of course things seem daunting but just give yourself manageable targets instead of looking at the the big picture!
Take a moment to look at what you have achieved, how you've done it and keep doing it!!!