Well it's been a few months since I last posted and I feel that I should at least document where I'm at today. For one, over the past several months I've been dealing with medical issues which required multiple doctor's appointments. I have been dealing with increased fatigue as well as mood fluctuations. As a result my workouts suffered which perpetuated the mood fluctuations. When I don't get my workouts in, I reach a point where I feel depression setting in. Obviously most people know the chemical release that happens during and after a workout, and since I was forced to miss workouts due to what I have been going with...it makes me feel worse. Reading about people posting about "no excuses" etc made the feeling of depression even worse. I hated myself for not being able to get my workouts in. The biggest struggle is when there is something biological working against you and you don't know what is wrong. I was doing so well up until a few months ago when something clicked and my body started to change (and not for the better).
I finally received blood work which indicated that my cholesterol was very high. I don't eat clean, but I don't eat terribly either...not enough to justify the numbers that were being read to me. The culprit likely is genetics (which often doesn't work in my favor). Genetics isn't totally to blame, I won't use that as a scapegoat but rather a contributing factor to the numbers not working in my favor. After discussion with my doctor we agreed to try a trial run of cholesterol medication which should help (when combined with diet and exercise). I was on the medication for approximately 30 days and the prescription ran out and due to issues between insurance company and doctor's office the refills were never corrected. I could have done my part to make sure I continued on the medication, but medication has always been something I struggle to adapt to. I hate taking medicine routinely, I can barely take a multivitamin. Well in my follow up blood work this month indicated that my cholesterol was still high. Doctor has placed me back on cholesterol medication and I am to continue working out hard, to shed fat and control my diet.
I have also been dealing with other medical issues which I won't share as they are personal to me, but I am also on medication to alleviate that issue which has also been a significant contributing factor to my fatigue and mood issues. My medical issues combined have posed a problem for me to be able to achieve the level of progress I had expected by now. Unfortunately, when things are beyond your control you just have to accept them as they are. Rather than trying to swim against the current, I have to navigate around the current. With doctor assistance I am sure that I will be on the right path.
This week I have my mind set and I am focused. My energy levels are slowly rising again and my mood is returning me back to my normal self. I am confident that I will reach my goals, with the help that I have received from a friend of mine who has provided me with workouts and constant support as well as encouragement. My friend has helped me to realize that there isn't something wrong with me, but rather circumstances which I cannot control but can respond to. I am very thankful for the help and assistance.
First and foremost my journey has always been about my health. Do I want to look good? Yes, of course...we all do. But my primary goal has been to celebrate my 30th birthday looking and feeling my best. I want to be in the best shape I've ever been. I also want to be the healthiest I've ever been. When I have children (as vain as it is) I want to be known as a fit father. Someone my kids can look up to and other people can acknowledge the work I've done. I just want to be someone's inspiration as so many have been for me.
As always I appreciate those who read these posts, as infrequent a
I finally received blood work which indicated that my cholesterol was very high. I don't eat clean, but I don't eat terribly either...not enough to justify the numbers that were being read to me. The culprit likely is genetics (which often doesn't work in my favor). Genetics isn't totally to blame, I won't use that as a scapegoat but rather a contributing factor to the numbers not working in my favor. After discussion with my doctor we agreed to try a trial run of cholesterol medication which should help (when combined with diet and exercise). I was on the medication for approximately 30 days and the prescription ran out and due to issues between insurance company and doctor's office the refills were never corrected. I could have done my part to make sure I continued on the medication, but medication has always been something I struggle to adapt to. I hate taking medicine routinely, I can barely take a multivitamin. Well in my follow up blood work this month indicated that my cholesterol was still high. Doctor has placed me back on cholesterol medication and I am to continue working out hard, to shed fat and control my diet.
I have also been dealing with other medical issues which I won't share as they are personal to me, but I am also on medication to alleviate that issue which has also been a significant contributing factor to my fatigue and mood issues. My medical issues combined have posed a problem for me to be able to achieve the level of progress I had expected by now. Unfortunately, when things are beyond your control you just have to accept them as they are. Rather than trying to swim against the current, I have to navigate around the current. With doctor assistance I am sure that I will be on the right path.
This week I have my mind set and I am focused. My energy levels are slowly rising again and my mood is returning me back to my normal self. I am confident that I will reach my goals, with the help that I have received from a friend of mine who has provided me with workouts and constant support as well as encouragement. My friend has helped me to realize that there isn't something wrong with me, but rather circumstances which I cannot control but can respond to. I am very thankful for the help and assistance.
First and foremost my journey has always been about my health. Do I want to look good? Yes, of course...we all do. But my primary goal has been to celebrate my 30th birthday looking and feeling my best. I want to be in the best shape I've ever been. I also want to be the healthiest I've ever been. When I have children (as vain as it is) I want to be known as a fit father. Someone my kids can look up to and other people can acknowledge the work I've done. I just want to be someone's inspiration as so many have been for me.
As always I appreciate those who read these posts, as infrequent a