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I wish I could have recorded the look of pride on my doctor's face when he saw how much weight I'd lost and discussed my lifestyle changes to support getting better. I've only known him for a bit, but he looked at me like a proud father. He said that few people actually make the changes needed, especially so quickly and if I can sustain it, I'll be well on my way to improving so many areas of my life beyond just my immediate medical concerns. He told me originally that the loss of just 10 pounds can mean the difference between having a stroke or not, and as I've lost 15, largely without the help of medicine because I was allergic to the first one he tried, I should be really proud of my success and to keep it going. It'll be a long wait till March to see what's happening to my cholesterol, but I'm really optimistic and am going to do what I can to try to continue making these changes permanent lifestyle changes, even if some of them aren't fun.
I'm excited to start working through the strength training book Miguel bought me. I think that will make a big difference. I've realized so much of my life has been haphazard and I need to science the shit out of it. I'm going to really dig into the science of what to exercise, when, and why to make the best evidence-based routine I can find. I'm going to dig further into nutrition and really pay more attention to what to eat, when, and why to make the best evidence-based diet I can find. I think I'll also be able to find ways to make those enjoyable, particularly if I gamify it a bit as recommended in the book "Nerdist Way".
I also sent an email out to a therapist. I asked for recommendations in a particular Facebook group I'm in and think I've found someone who on paper at least meets the sort of things I'm looking for in both my short and long-term interests. It's nice because she's in my insurance so hopefully she'll be accepting new clients. A big deal breaker is someone who is uber-religious. That was so frustrating the first time I got up the nerve to see a shrink and he suggested a wacky diet plan based on astrology or some shit and that I should explore my relationship with Jesus. My fundamentalist upbringing is a lot of the reason why I need therapy, I'm not going to even consider going back there, and that asshole should have his certification revoked. It's definitely made me a bit shy about meeting new therapists, especially when the one I found after that I was okay with, but she ended up moving after a short stint and it felt like I'd have to start from scratch all over again with a new person getting to know me. Hopefully this new shrink will be a good match and we can work together for years.
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1678 kcal
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Fett: 67,80g | Eiw: 101,59g | Kohlh: 159,10g.
Frühstück: Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh & Easy Liquid Egg Whites, Olive Oil. Mittagessen: Cheese Pizza. Abendessen: Sukiyaki (Stir Fried Beef and Vegetables in Soy Sauce). Snacks/Sonstiges: Lindora Mint Hot Cocoa Mix, Great Value Strawberry Fruit Bar. mehr...
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