2013: my year of health

[vaneramos]

During 2010 and 2011 I took significant advantage of the 6 Changes approach to personal improvement. Notably, Leo Babauta has dropped the  6 Changes website and revised his philosophy to a more marketable form. Apparently simplicity is more worthwhile if it's profitable

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[vaysha]

Hello dear heart

[vaneramos]

I used to hope it was racket until I was getting my eyes tested last year and the eye doctor asked whether I knew my cholesterol was high. She could see it in my retina! "No cause for alarm," she said. "I just want to make sure your doctor knows and you are following up on it." I have many conflicting thoughts and feelings about this.

I am 5'9". When I was 38 I weighted 180lbs. Ten years later I weight almost 220. I am not comfortable with this extra weight or feeling more and more out of shape at this age. This is the main issue: I want to feel better. I want to be able to put my boots on without my belly getting in the way.

Part of the problem is my meds make me hungry. I have been taking them for seven years and they keep my moods stable (mirtazapine). Getting off them would be one possible route to better eating habits, but that would be a hard road, maybe not the best.

Flax meal is yummy. I scoop it on my fruit and yogurt every morning if I'm on the ball, which is not most mornings.

xoxo

[vaysha]

I had a hunch you would be well versed because I know you do your research. I hear you on the weight gain. The joke is always we are like the country fair we get bigger and better each year but I have put weight on around my middle as well. Going gluten free helps but I am not able to be diligent. I get lazy with my diet and I do so love a good crusty bread.

[changeling72]

I think I need to take a look at the six changes approach.

[vaneramos]

Unfortunately the website is gone. It was very practical and helpful. But here are the basics