My Health Check - Not All Good
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2024
- Looks like some changes and one unresolved problem. So, another trip up the medical centre.
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As an octogenarian, I'm living on ice cream, cold cereal and reading books..., orchid potting and watering. No alcohol ever. My doctor thinks I'm amazing!
Roger I'm 68 and lost 20 lbs doing Intermittent Fasting. I still eat what I want but within an 7-8 hour window. Good luck!
I, too, have been on intermittent fasting for 2 years. Ive lost 1 lb per month. I’m 77 years young. Slow and steady wins the race.
Oh Roger. I am so sorry about your health worries. Please let us know how you are doing and know that you have many friends who truly care about you.
Thanks.
Hi Roger,
I’ve been living with hypertension, MS and a few other things for many, many years. I also have a rheumatic heart. So I feel I can share with you a couple things I know from experience. The most important is how much stress takes a toll on you. Oh I know that it’s not possible to have no stress but try your very best to keep your world as stress free as possible. We are close is age and I have learned to let things go much more easily than I did when I was younger. I actually ended up in hospital four years ago literally almost gone. I had a large bleeding ulcer. No blood means no oxygen. Made me really reevaluate things. So, less stress wherever you can.
Salt. I swear it’s in everything! There are a lot of salt free spices you can buy though. It is true that prepared foods are usually very high in sodium. Buy sweet butter not salted. I buy Kerry, Irish, or a couple of French ones. All very good and no salt. Honestly though it is impossible to avoid sodium 100%. There is even, albeit very small, in fruits and vegetables. I don’t like doctors and nurses that are alarmists unless it is a real emergency. I bet your heart rate was elevated because you were nervous more than anything. If it was dangerously off they wouldn’t have sent you home. The low sodium, eat healthily, take a walk and basically no alcohol is all good advice. What we should all be doing. I just disapprove when they treat you like you are a bad and or stupid person. If she asked me if she can hell me I would say no thank you I would like to speak with the doctor. And drink lots of water. It helps your blood pressure.
Which gets me to your visit coming up. Will Hannah or your son be able to go with you? Especially if interacting with doctors and having any medical issues is new to you. It’s important to have another set of ears. Take notes, record it on your phone, whatever works for 2:44 you.
Might also ask if they have a printed diet for their patients. Maybe a list of yes and no foods. I know things work differently there than here in the US. Just remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question. Or to say you don’t understand something. Request they explain it again. No matter how big or small - it’s their job. Anything you think of before you go write it down. At least I have to or I may not remember when I get there.
I hope everything goes well and will be thinking about you. Do keep us posted please. We all care.
Take a deep breath and try to get rest. Lisa
Thanks. The new diet has virtually no salt - but sea fish obviously has some natural salt content - meat and eggs virtually none. I've stopped bread which means no butter and the sugary marmalade (replaced with eggs for breakfast). I've also cut out potatoes and other starchy veggies and replaced with non-starchy veg. That's all for a more healthy diet and hopefully some weight-loss - high protein/low carbs. I've cut my wine down to 1 bottle spread over the week-end and changed to decaf coffee for my blood-pressure. I will find out the results of my blood tests on Monday via a phone consultation. The tablets have already reduced my blood-pressure to a much more acceptable level.
Don’t go overboard with cutting everything out of your diet. It’s good for the soul to have things you like once in a while. Everything in moderation!
Thanks.
Prayers for healing, Roger. ❤
Good luck! I'm happy to see Rick L back!!!!!
And with all his problems, he carries on.
Hi Roger, I'm so glad you did get your check-up. I'll be 64 next month and, over the last 18 months, lost 42 pounds, lowered my diabetes number to now being pre diabetic. I never did any kind of exercise but did purchase a sit down exercise peddler. I use it about 4 times a week for 40 minutes. I'm keeping positive thoughts for you on Friday.
I'm not doing anything until after the advice on Friday.
My opinion is to do the carnivore diet. Get rid of that margarine spread and go back to that good butter. As far as exercise the best for you would be to WALK daily. You don't have to go fast just go, you can add a longer time as you get used to it. Good luck!
I am on the carnivore diet. I lost 25 pounds without even trying. I went on the diet for health reasons vs weight loss and was pleasantly surprised.
yes- i was hoping someone would say this. butter. not any kind of spread.
Before any form of exercise, I'm waiting to find out the implications of my irregular pulse. I will decide on a 'program' at the weekend.
I'm on the carnivore diet too. It cured my depression, and all my inflammation problems (leading to severe allergies), and I lost a few pounds too.
@@myriamlefu Awesome!
I hope you get good news!
Thanks.
Sorry to hear you have a bump in the road - but so glad you’re taking good care. Maybe this will explain your vertigo from a while back. We’re all here for you dear orchid friend. Don’t fret!
Thanks.
Try not to worry about your heart until the ECG is done! It's not going to do you any favours...
Walking is a very good comparatively gentle introduction to more exercise.
No changes until after Friday.
Roger thank you for sharing what you are going through with your UA-cam family. We all care. Glad you are having further testing.
You're welcome.
Welcome to your 70’s!
You are not alone.
Do what you can to help yourself.
Thanks.
Hi Roger, I really feel for you. I'm 62 years old and in October 2023, I was just under 20 stones, Type 2 diabetic, breathless all the time and was suffering irregular heartbeat and feeling pretty crap all the time. My GP told me, because of medication I was on, losing weight would be difficult. Like you, I came out of the surgery feeling despondent! I was angry with the doctor and angry with myself for letting myself go. I knew I had to try to do something. I joined the local Slimming World group and as of last week , 15/5/2024, I have lost 1/2 a pound short of 5 stones. I have reversed the type 2 diabetes diagnoses, my heartbeat is now regular and I am no longer breathless. I try and walk, at pace, 5 miles a day. I now cook everything from fresh. The benefits have been amazing for losing the weight. Mobility has improved no end, with less stress on my hips and knees.
I hope that everything goes well with your ECG. Once you have the results, you'll be able to make an informed decision on how to move forward.
Kindest regards
Yes - nothing changes until given the go-ahead on Friday following the ECG/result.
Best wishes Roger. Take care .I can relate to alot your talking about.
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Sending you blessings for Friday Roger. Will be thinking of you. Xxx
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Hi Roger, glad you went and go yourself checked out. Now you know what is going on, or have a partial idea at the moment. Don't worry too much, this is another hiccup in life and you will work with it/around it like you do with everything else. This is not big changes, just tweaks in your every day... Thank you for sharing with us, I will be thinking of you on Friday. Cheering you on from the other side of the pond! Caroline
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I've lived with a A-rithmic heart all my life, sometimes it beats twice instead of once (very tiring) doctor said I could live to be a hundred . I'm more worried what my past recreational behavior has done 😁
Lol. Me too.
@@sandragoodson1892 😁
Hopefully, I'll get some advice on Friday.
@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai I wouldn't worry too much Roger, you always look and sounds healthy and when somethings wrong you always know what it is, and your heart has probably always done this. (most people have a heart that's a bit off and blood pressure can change for a world of reasons)
@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai 👍
Hi, Roger! It is very good that you decided to have a check-up. It is important to know how you are doing so you can look after yourself better. 🙏🙏
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Good luck with your tests today. We're all rooting for you. (Excuse the pun.)
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Hi Roger, thank you for being so open and honest. I'm sure you'll be fine no matter what your diagnosis is because you got onto it early by going for your medical. So instead of being down on yourself, be proud for being proactive. You also have the advantage of a whole community of us behind you, cheering you on. Stay positive regarding Friday.
The time to worry (if at all) is after Friday.
Good luck on Friday 🙏🤞😊 All you can do is wait for EKG results. Think positive 🦋 🌻🌼🐝.
Thanks - that makes good sense.
@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai 💙
Good luck on Friday. Everything will be fine! Don’t stress….that will not help. Take a deep breath and you will carry on as normal. I, too, had to cut out salt and cut down on wine. I still enjoy my glass on my weekends. It can be done…..as for exercise, wait till the Doctor speaks with you and go from there. Sorry that you are feeling distressed. I wish you the best!!
That's the 'correct' advice - wait until after the medical advice is given.
Butter is healthier than margarine or seed oils.
Dear Roger Sir,
Take your care, get thorough investigations , get treated! We Pray! Get Well Soon!
I should find out on Friday.
I'm happy to hear you went to the doctor! We're the same age and I've been through this already. I find it never helps to worry because things change so quickly. Just follow doctors orders and add a little walking to your life. You don't have to walk miles and miles or do sprints, just a daily walk to bird watch or whatever interests you. I have COPD and I do just fine with medication. I'm not ready for an oxygen tank and a wheelchair so I do my best to keep them at bay. Prayers for you, Roger!
Thanks.
Hang in there! Life is good, enjoy it however you please.❤
Thanks.
Don't sweat it too much ! You do a lot of things that are positive and in your favor ! As far as the irregular heart beat, that is not that unusual as we age and sometimes triggered by too much caffiene. Also other issues can certainly cause irregular heart beat but it probably won't be life changing. Don't dwell on it too much! You have so much to be thankful for 💙💙💙💙💙. Keep us updated!
I'm sure there will be an update after Friday.
Hi Roger, you are doing really well for your age I am the same and have been taking tablets for various ailments for years. with the potatoes put them in the microwave with a bit of water you won't need to put salt in it. Putting no salt in water on the stove taste horrible.
The potatoes I had with my fish last night had no salt in the water and I didn't notice any difference.
Good you're taking care of youself, Roger. I think you'll feel better once you've seen the doctor and know exactly what you must, can and can't do. Try not to be stressed out about it because there are millions of people who are diagnosed with irregular heart beat who are doing just fine.
I've never had 'medical issues' - no pills/meds so this is all new.
I’m sure everything will be resolved once you have a full diagnosis from your ECG scan and then plan the way forward, take care buddy.
Good advice - I'm not changing anything until I know what the problem(s) actually are.
Roger, you are looking after your orchids far better than your own health! Perhaps buy an exercise bike and go on that 3 times a week and work up to every day. Lots of green veg, no potatoes, limited bread and the rest at a sensible level. When you lose weight your heart should improve as it wont be working as hard. Do not worry too much, if you make the necessary changes you will feel better for it.
The unknown is so stressful. Hope all works out well Roger .
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Unfortunately it’s got nothing to do with age… I know someone 39 that just passed from a massive heart attack.
I’m 62 and have high cholesterol so I’m working on lowering that. Sending a prayer to you Roger… hope there’s nothing wrong with your heart.
At least my cholesterol is low - one thing less to worry about.
@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai that’s a good thing.
Don’t get despondent, there is plenty you can do. Nutritionists can help alter your diet. Get smaller wine glasses. Jamie Oliver has some good recipes, and you can do simple exercise at home. Good luck on Friday, ime sure the changes will help your heart.
I have a plan but will wait until Friday's assessment.
That's not good, but hopefully, a few lifestyle changes will set you right again. I don't think they'll give you a pacemaker for arrhythmia problem. It sounds like there might be a little more going on, so maybe. It's not like I'm a doctor but here's to hoping that diet and exercise can do the trick.
I'm not changing anything until after Friday's checks.
It's no good getting older
You’ll work it out. It’s always scary when you don’t know what’s going on .
Once I've had the assessment on Friday - that's the time to worry or not.
Carnivore is great...but I found out intermitted fasting works also. Good luck with whatever you choose... I wouldn't get to worried until you get your final results.
Agreed - wait until after Friday.
Look after ourselves, like we do our Orchids. Pour something onto them they don't like and they'll die. We should learn from nature.❤
......Roger, Im glad you got checked out.....and now you know.....much better than a ambulance ride and a tube up your nose helping you breathe to find out...
......Remember you have one thing many others do not..........thats 15000 people that want you to hang around........they will support you and help you if you need it.........you can do this easily......Im sure everyone that watches would love to hear and see your health changing journey.......prayers for you health,...and the strength to get it done......Rick
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Once I've had the assessment and advice on Friday - then I can make a plan.
Hi Roger. I understand your concerns and worry about the test on Friday. I will say heart procedures have come a long way- if they do indeed find something. My husband developed Atrial Fibrillation ( AFIB ) last year. Getting his heart back into rhythm involved a shock. It took five minutes from beginning to end. No OR and he left the hospital two hours later. He's had no problems since.
I also had an issue and what would have involved open heart surgery was instead done through a tiny incision on the inside of my wrist. I don't want to share TMI but hope to reassure you that medicine has come a long way! ❤
Oh and a glass of red wine can have beneficial side effects! As they say, we can look at life with the glass half full or empty, but remember it can always be refilled.
Good to know.
You will be able to do it. Listen to your son, he knows you best.
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Hi Roger! Since you have so graciously and generously shared your expertise with orchids and bonsai, I would like to pay that back. I have been a dance teacher for about 30 years which includes anatomy/kinesiology, strength and flexibility training, injury prevention and recovery as well as sports nutrition. The recommendation of checking all packaged foods for salt should also include sugar. Pre-prepared food often has a lot of hidden sugar which can affect your weight. I don’t believe in special diets, such as the carnivore diet, I have seen them cause more harm than good. It sounds like you are eating a fairly healthy and balanced diet so my advice is moderation. Yes to more protein but you can do that with plants as well. I changed out my wheat pasta for bean, chickpea, or pea pasta. Research portion sizes for the food you eat. They are usually MUCH smaller than most people realize. Some people opt to use smaller plates as well. Water, water, water! Our bodies need lots of water and most people are in a chronic state of dehydration and don’t know it. Lastly, a common complaint of back pain is from tight glutes and weak abdominals. Muscle tightness is a root cause for so many aches and pains including headaches, and the medical community doesn’t always do the best job of addressing this. Physical therapists on the other hand tend to be the exception. I have taught a stretch and strengthen class for many years and it ended up attracting more non-dancer older adults who found significant pain relief (including myself!) from releasing muscle and fascial tightness and strengthening the muscles that support the joints. If you would like additional help please let me know. Although it sounds like you have an excellent resource in your son. I suspect your irregular heart beat and shortness of breath would improve with light exercise but of course you need to be cleared by a medical professional first. Hope that your ecg goes well and there are no major issues. I will be praying for you.
No changes until after my assessment on Friday.
You can do this, Roger! I’m not saying it’s easy, but it can be done. I’m your age and I lost a significant amount of weight a few years ago by using Weight Watchers. I’m not promoting that particular product but having something that helped me keep on track made all of the difference for me. We are all cheering you on and praying that the arrhythmia isn’t a problem.
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Sorry to hear about your health issues but nil desperandum. I have had several ECGs stress tests and echocardiograms all for a slightly irregular heartbeat. Turned out my heart’s orientation is slightly different than average.
Hope any further new is good news.
No decisions until Friday's results.
On the bright side, think of all the money you’ll save cutting out the wine.
Soon there will be nothing left that I enjoy.
You will begin to enjoy taking a nice walk soon after you start, you will have more energy, sleep better, be more flexible, increase your metabolism for several hours and just feel better all around.
Not until after I find out about what's wrong with my heart.
There's a good documentary series out about the longest living people on earth. They all share the same ground principals, they have a healthy mostly plant based diet. They exercise not just in form of sport but some have sustained physical activity as their only form of exercise. Things like gardening for a few hours a day, walking up and down hills where they live and just any activity that kept the pulse up for an extended period of time. Some of the oldest where from Sardinia and they often had a glass of wine with the family. NB:
Less salt may be good but on a warm summers day you sweat it out and you have to get some salt to sustaine proper hydration as well.
After the advice on Friday, I can make an informed decision on what to change - although some things are obvious.
Loose weight = stop all carbs , eg bread
cereal, rice, potatoes, etc , l have added a green smoothy , try a few days of fasting each week,
Hi Rodger,
Rick L sent us (his subscribers) over to say hi and to send healing prayers and thoughts. I’m listening to you about your health and if you’ll allow me, here are my thoughts:
I totally believe that nutrition can turn around nearly any health condition. May not be”cure” it but will definitely play a giant part in it. I am NOT a health professional. I have no degrees in nutrition. I am merely someone who’s done research and taken on all of what I am suggesting and seen the effects on my body:
Raw seeds : sunflower, pumpkin, flax. Chia: add it to Steele cut oats about 1/2 to 1 t
Add green veggies (kale) to your plate 1/2 to 3/4 should be veggies
Anything white - (starches) should be substituted for whole grains - quinoa, faro- wheat berries all in moderation.
Drink water - ask your doctor how much water is good for u rn. Add ginger! Pure ginger root. Make teas- smoothies have it daily. Ginger is Gods miracle
Lastly believe . Believe and have faith (whatever that looks like for you) that you will be taken care of. Add gratitude to your daily routine.
Btw- I totally believe that the true butter is the best. Please don’t do the margarines and plant based.
I’ll be praying for you. Stay loving- stay healthy 😍❤️🙏🏻
Hi Roger. Sorry to hear it. But I am sure you will get used to the adjustments. I was diagnised with sever GERD last year. I had to stop coffee, anything fermentized, milk, cut down on carbs... and a lot more. The coffee part is the most challenging. I currently have stopped coffee for half a year. Took me some time but yeah,...I walk my dog for exercise in the morning. Not long only 30 mins but It's good enough. I lost weight after cutting my food portion and replace it with eating apples.
I'm not starting any form of exercise until I get the 'go ahead'.
The macrobiotic diet is very healthy. Bill and Marlene Tara are a part of literary festival at Oxford in the spring and fall. You need brown rice for your heart.
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Switch to Celtic salt. It really is full of the minerals you need.
I use an organic sea salt - but very little.
Yes it is a bit of a shock and wake-up call when you get this told to you. I have just ben through it to so here is somethings I would like you to know but what you want to do and believe is your choice. Butter is far better than the margarine spreads (powerful adverts are to blame here). I did 20yrs in the Armed forced and could not lose weight to fit into there little boxes so don't expect any miracles there. When you mentioned shortness of breath this can be serious as you suspect. It happened the same to me quite quickly, notice it one day when going to the Post office and took note. After several other triggers saw my GP who sent me for cardiac testing and I ended up with 3 stents in Arteries to my heart. That was 1 year ago now and have not looked back. So I wish you well and try not to dwell on it until you have the facts from the tests and the discussion with your Doctor.
Yes - tests/facts/advice from a professional before making any 'rash' decisions.
It's better to find out these things and start dealing with them. Is there someone you can go for walks with? I find it's much more enjoyable to walk with a companion.
I have an outline plan but need the results and advice from the ECG first.
My uncle walked 5 miles a day was healthy lived to age 95.
As a nurse for many years, my contribution is simply Moderation. No sense in making yourself miserable. Enjoy a glass of wine - certainly your idea of alternating is moderation. In planning your walks, why not start with a leisurely walk at first - at least you're moving - pick up the pace a bit as days go by. You have probably found that the frozen, canned things are loaded with sodium - you mentioned you already had that one. You may need some medication for the irregular pulse but you may find a little moderation in the other areas might just do the trick! Always easier to deal with something when you know what the issue actually is - waiting & wondering certainly doesn't help any of us. Best wishes for an enlightening appointment.
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Lard is far healthier to cook in than any vegetable oils
I know someone that just lost 50lbs in two months on the carnivore diet. The weight loss was incredibly fast
I need to drop 20-25 lbs (10Kg) but I'll wait until after Friday's medical advice before changing anything.
They may put you on some medication that might solve your problem with the heart. Wish you the best 😊
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I am 74, I lost 75 lbs. with 16 hour fasting, It was so easy.
Do you mean that you only eat during 8 hours a day? Thank you.
Remember, I only weigh 190 lbs !! - I need to drop about 20 to set my BMI right.
Well i am in my 50s. I wanted to lose 10 pounds. And i don't exercise so i skipped lunch for about 6 months and lost some weight
I don't eat that much so for me, it probably means some exercise - but not until after Friday.
Just spread olive oil on your toast 😂
I went on the carnivore diet for health reasons, not to lose weight, but I dropped 25 pounds easily. Low or no carbs is the key to weight loss in my opinion.
What possible benefit could that have. Just eat healthy like cut carbs.
@90skid97 It cured my IBS. My system cannot handle fiber at all. Vegetables are disastrous for me.
@@mamabear9389 How does that make sense in a natural setting? We've been eating 90+% unprocesed vegetables for all eternity as humans. Anyone that couldn't eat vegetables would have been instantly dead.
@90skid97 Well, some feel we ate mainly meat until agriculture period started. Personally, I am doing what works for me. The carnivore diet cured my IBS so that is what I do. It may not work for others. Everyone is different. It is worth trying if all else fails, which is why I tried it. One thing it will do is knock the weight off without being hungry.
I'm not making any changes until after Friday's medical advice.
I have arrhythmia ( in my case is genetic). All i can say reduce intake of alcohol and caffeine ( in coffee and tea) because this is a major contributor in irregular heartbeat and then take it from there. And definitely loose weight because your heart has to work twice as hard! As for butter listen to your son! Plant based spread is one ingredient away to be a paint stripper... imagine what has to be put in there to make it look like butter, have consistency and colour of a butter and it taste horrible! Butter, in moderation, is healthier option!! And I wouldnt go as far as operation and fitting a peacemaker just yet! Just make changes to your lifestyle and see how you get on
I will be cutting out bread - that gets rid of the need for any type of butter/spread and removes a massive sugar hit - marmalade. Breakfast will be eggs.
Im 48 and still have my puppy fat and I do alot of walking
Caffeine can cause arrhythmia. I toss leftover wine in roasts. Waste not. Haha.
Left-over wine? I don't understand.
@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai 🤣. I don’t tend to drink wine after it’s been open a day or two.
Please please do not wait for diet and weight changes to fix your blood pressure! Get your doc to rx medication NOW, he can take you off if you lose enough weight. Meanwhile you are not damaging your heart, kidneys, and risk of stroke. There are also medications for irregular heart beats. It’s a fact of life that as we live longer we need meds to keep quality of life.
I've lasted this long without any pill/meds and will keep them at bay as long as I can.
Funny thing - I've completely cut out margarine and other plant-based spreads of similar nature because those are the worst fats you can have ... and replaced them all with butter! I swear, if you try to follow all the food advice, you'll just go insane.
Let's hope your heart can be sorted out, whether by pacemaker or otherwise. Having a few relatives with heart problems, heart problems always strike me as the worst kind of news.
You can't put a plaster on your heart.
A few small lifestyle changes and you'll be good as new.
I hope so.
No advice- just want you to know I'm thinking about you and hoping it's an easy fix with a few lifestyle alterations
I hope so too.
It doesn’t sound too bad .Try eliminating sugar and salt.Cut some alcohol.Walk at least 1 mile a day.That seems to work a little for me..But….I am not you! So that means that my advice is useless.😂Follow doctors advice and it will be just fine.❤
Yes - no changes until after Friday.
Don't get upset. Find out all the facts.
Exactly.
Hi Roger . Why don't you listen to you San. It's not salt it's. BREAD that's broblem . I stop eating Bread and sugar ,now my blood pressure is normal . . It's keto diet for me ,stomach problems also gone .
Try to keep your chin up it’s often blacker than it looks
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The vaccine and the boosters.
Change is uncomfortable, usually! So don't take it all at once, start with the weight because that will free up the pressure on the heart.
And you will feel lighter too, which will give you more energy. Get the exercise while doing something you like doing, e.g., dancing or fencing or bell ringing. But, of course, walking is the cheapest but make it interesting like walking in the woods or on the beach or window shopping! Something relaxing y pleasurable, BUT Sustained. Easy to lower sodium with all the herbal seasonings that you can grow outside your door. At least, you can have your wine, just keep in mind the old adage, everything in moderation y reduce the amount gradually so you won't feel so deprived. One of the best y fastest diets I've found is the low carb diet. It was fun y the weight came off pretty quickly. When calculating daily carb intake, read labels for total carbs, then subtract fiber for net carbs to get total daily. I usually set my daily carb goal total at 100 mgs. But keep balanced food intake to get essential nutrients. So happy EKG on Friday y just know, it's probably fine or you wouldn't be able to do all that you do without mishap. HAPPY NOTE: little skinny buds emerging on my two buddleias. FYI, recently acquired a buddleia TREE, 1 gal. so it will be awhile before it fills out y produces purple flowers. It's in a large container so will underplant with Rudbeckia (yellow Black-eyed Susan) y Queen Anne's Lace. Thank you for health update. Getting older is such an inconvenience!!!💖💖
No changes until after Friday (apart from knocking out as much salt as possible).