Red rover, red rover, let ... anyone come over. Yes, what a game that used to be when I was a child. I loved the red rover game. Today, I really do look forward to the emotional side of the game. The concept of permitting someone to be part of a game and exchange is good. We all need the exchange. The communication and the introduction of a shift from the everyday routine. Over here, the routine is far from mundane or everyday. But, when you deal with the afterlife of cancer, you deal with a whole different definition of routine.
I have been working on many aspects of my health impact. I have been noticing one thing, in particular that does not thrill me. I have been gaining weight again, little at a time. This time last year, I had gained nearly 30 pounds after the completion of radiation. I have lost, and gained, and lost and gained. Now, I have to take into significant reconsideration that I must take a closer look at the weight loss. I must stick to a strickter routine. I have noticed that I cannot eat the same kinds of foods as I used to before. Red rover, red rover, let .... no one with a whole bunch of junk food come over. I have spent time in others' homes for dinner and must understand that I have to! stick to my eating plan. My stomach can only hold so much and I can only eat past a certain time of the day if I do not want to be getting sick. Too, I have noticed that I must remain close to a healthier lifestyle. Lots of water, for certain. Too, I must be very careful about my grains. I love to eat my oatmeal and my hot cereals. Too, I love to eat my cold cereals and whole wheat breads. I have been taking time to learn more about the metabolic functions of these foods and to benefits of what it means to be chosing better.
While it seems that I have been working diligently on so many things, how is it that I am working on this? Well, this has been one of the things that I have been working on. Now, I must really take a closer look at it and say that I will not be deterred from it. When I go to a certain friend's house, she eats all kinds of stuff. Pizza, chocolate pies, all kinds of other yummies that I like to eat time to time. And, for the most part, it is ok to do that. But, know when moderation is to be used and when to eat these kinds of yummies. I schedule a yummies night out once a month and I will not stop that. I have been working hard on so many things and have been enduring through some fantastic events. And, of course, I will not be deterred from them. It is for my overall health and benefits that I continue and endure through till the very end.
So, the next thing that I am doing is to continue to take my supplements ontime. Two of the most important supplements that I have been taking are magnesium and potassium. These two have been so very important to me. The magnesium helps with my migraines. While the supplement has been noted to help with blood pressure and metabolism of carbohydrates, it really has been helping with the migraines. Too, it has been noted to help with bone density and osteoporosis. The chemo drugs did a number on me. So, in the meantime, this is a great way to help fortify my body after such incredible toxic sludge. I continue to exercise as well and am working on developing my day more and more for my strength and support.
Potassium has been another quintessential supplement. This is for my muscles and for my leg cramps. If I do not take my potassium, my leg cramps are unbearable. I have to take a certain amount of potassium a day. If I sweat a whole lot or drink a lot of water in a day, I have to take potassium at night. I remember one day, I had to go to the ER for my migraine. My attending physician paid me a compliment. He had expressed that I had a lower incidence of heart disease. He did indicate that I still had a risk; however, at this rate, that is not one of my concerns. This is very good to me. There are many things that we might be concerned about; but, this for me is one that is not a major concern. I was in a lot of pain from what I was going through; but, I know that I am on the right track.
My next best thing to work on is my tension. I must pay closer attention to what causes my tension, to reduce it and to seek to avoid the obvious triggers. In the meantime, I am excited about how I am working hard at trying to stay healthier and more empowered about my health. See you there too!
Pressing forward. Roving onward. Empowered on.
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