I have been doing a lot of research on how to become healthy. The nutrition class has been very informative and a bit overwhelming at times. So far, I have learned the calorie content of proportion, carbohydrates, and fats; the benefits of fiber (there are so many); and the process of digestion (I was so glad I wasn't eating at the time. I have also started listening to
The Ultimate Health podcast while I work (it probably looks like I am listening to music).
I have learned a lot from this podcast, but I don't think I could ever go completely vegan like they do. They suggest people make changes one at a time. So far, I have changed my toothpaste and mouthwash to
Tom's of Maine (not their actually recommendation, but close) and added a green powder and chia seeds to my routine.
I plan to make other changes as I go, but I can't do it all at once. I know that I would miss the foods I am so addicted to if I quit cold turkey.
I had another check with the doctor today. I have lost 3 pounds in the past 2 months according to their scales. He asked me what I was doing that has helped me lose so much weight this year. It was great to be recognized for my efforts. In the end, they took more blood to do follow up tests. I am hoping for better numbers. I will make a follow up appointment after the results come in next week, and I hope to have lost even more weight by then.
