Life Changes

Once crossing over 40 I realized I had to decide how I wanted to grow older. Gone are the days where your body forgives your every sin. After seeing my weight slowly escalate every doctor visit over the past year I decided to make some changes which, collectively, have made a great impact.

The first and most effective change I made was to no longer eat anywhere that has a drive-thru window. It is AMAZING how much better I felt within a week of giving up fast food.

• I gave up caffeine.
• I drink about 1 1/2 Qt of water a day.
• I drink V8 everyday.
• I drink fat free milk.
• Limit my portions involving cheese.
• I take vitamins.
• I eat more fiber.
• I've almost eliminated red meat, focusing more on chicken, turkey and fish.
• I eat more protein and less carbs.
• I floss every night.
• I exercise at least 3 days a week.
• I limit my portions of sweets far more drastically than ever before.
• Pretty much eliminated chips and pizza from my diet.

My previous health issues have already damaged my long-term health, so I need to do my best to take care of what I have left. So far, these changes have been great. I feel a million times better. And, surprisingly, making these changes wasn't that difficult. As Bob J. said, "it just becomes more important than anything else."

And he's right.