I have really taken the doctor’s suggestions to heart. I am doing the best that I can. I know that I’m not at 100% in following the suggestions yet, but I’m doing the best I can. I’m not getting down on myself. Here’s a run down of the changes and how I’ve been doing.
- Starting citalopram (Celexa) again. This seems to be helping. I have noticed myself more stable and happy overall.
- Starting regular exercise I have started walking. I wasn’t so good about it over the weekend, but plan on getting out there again today. I didn’t make it yesterday either. This is something that I’m not 100% with yet, but I’m trying. I won’t get down on myself about it.
- Start with regular walking
- Once I can go 2-3 miles, start a DVD workout.
- Exercise only 30 minutes a day to start with
- Change eating habits I have started the Atkins diet. From what I saw, this had the most help and options for me. I’m excited to see where I can go with it. Yesterday was just day 1 of it. I have the full menu planned for the week for myself. Robert may or may not eat the same things with me. I’m leaving that up to him. He may also eat some of what I prepare and add in a side dish of his own. We are still working the details out on that part. I am looking forward to getting healthier. I really looked at our diet and I realized just how carb heavy it is/was. Most of my grocery cart on Sunday was fresh produce. This is a definite difference!
- Cut way back on carbs (I love my carbs!)
- I will need to do some investigating for menu options for me
- Eat more healthy fats (peanuts/nuts, fruits, veggies, no popcorn)
- Cut back caffeine I am having one coffee in the mornings. I am not missing my Coke yet. We’ll see how that is in a few days. I didn’t drink it regularly, but it was nice to have once in a while.
- I think I can handle the Coke, especially if I can have CF Pepsi or something similar
- Not sure about the morning coffee that I need occasionally though
- Going to bed earlier may fix this
So that is my update on my changes. I’ll be updating here occasionally about my progress.
Yesterday we took the kids into the doctor. They’ve been fighting these colds for 3 weeks now. They have each been on antibiotics once for ear issues. Things just weren’t getting better. Laura’s ears are fine. Warren on the other hand does have an infection in one ear. He is on augmentin now. He just hates the stuff, even though it is flavored. Right now it is taking two of us to get just some of it in him. It is going to be a long 10 days.
Time for me to eat some breakfast and get laundry going.