All Night Mambo!

Well, things mostly checked out. They gave me an EKG 'cause I'm over 40 and apparently my heart looks great. So that's good. However, for the first time ever my bloodwork was not so good. I have elevated "bad" cholesterol. My "good" cholesterol is also higher than average. (That's apparently ok.)

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I only walk the dog 4 blocks in the morning. When it got cold this winter I had a lot of atole, which I made with whole milk and heavy cream. Patch discovered butter and cooks everything in butter or bacon fat. At some point I started eating two eggs in one sitting. I'm pretty sure I used to only eat one. I've also gained 30 lbs over the last 5 years, so that doesn't thrill me.

Obviously I'm making some changes in the way I eat and trying to get some more excercise. I'm trying to drink more water (as always). I'm eating an apple and a citrus fruit each day. I'm insisting Patch cook with olive oil. (I know he's going to get cranky and fed up.) I'm eating a small handful of walnuts daily. I'm planning on upping my anti-oxidant intake. As soon as it's light outside when I get home from work, the dog, Patch and I are going for extended evening walks. I also want to extend my morning walk, to make sure I'm getting a mile a day.

Of course I have to combat all the temptation. I mean, I already live without chocolate and coffee, how much sacrifice is required?! This morning I was a good girl and at my O's with lowfat milk. Then I get to the office where they have cinnamon rolls. So I had half a cinnamon roll and a bunch of blueberries (high in anti-oxidants = good for me) and a giant glass of water. Making these changes is going to be hard, especially with a partner who's not onboard.

The doc wants me back in 6 months. We'll see then how this project has progressed.