So I went to the doctor to explore some wrist pain after a bike accident I had and discovered for the third time that my blood pressure was slightly elevated. What that means is that I have prehypertension. I'm not a big fan of this, and know that high blood pressure runs in my family, so I am determined to do everything in my power to make sure I don't have a heart attack young. The only prescription (without taking drugs) is to exercise 30 minutes a day. I hate running, but without my bike currently its the only option I have. I got up early today and ran for 30 minutes in the cold North Carolina morning. And I will be doing the same every other day before I ride to school.
It really actually freaked me out knowing that I could get high blood pressure. I don't want to die young, but the only cure is to exercise and lose weight. The idea of losing weight makes sad. I hate deprivation, but I guess I just have to reframe it. And wouldn't you know the morning that I am determined to start my new eating habits, one of my group members brings Krispy Kreme doughtnuts for breakfast. I guess its a real test. I haven't eaten one yet, but we'll see. Being fat is not on my list of things to do for 2010, and I am in fact still 5lbs lighter than this time in 2009, so I guess that's good.
Anywho, if you want to help motivate me in some way, I'm open!
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