Lifespan + Healthspan

Lifespan is the total number of years a person lives, while Healthspan is the years spent healthy and free from disease.

06/12/2024 * I’m embarking on a journey fueled by a relentless determination to keep trying despite setbacks. This spirit drives me as I take back control of my life.

I have tried an obscene number of diets; it's hard to track them all. Most recently, I have been exploring a weight-loss medication program combined with extensive health testing and reports. I had yet to do that; I hoped to learn what was happening in that realm. Follow the link to explore more: https://www.wellpointhealthrd.com/.

It’s evident in my moods and health issues; I have been abusing my body with excess sugar and a sedentary lifestyle. When I am sugar-free, it is almost an immediate game-changer for the shift in my mindset, a long overdue change.

I've been my worst enemy when recommitting to better eating and movement, always finding a way to blame my environment for my failures. The key to this next chapter is the revelation that I can love myself just as I am and still be in charge of my health span. While advocating for self-love, I didn’t see how I could simultaneously follow an eating plan to alter my appearance. Wouldn’t that make me a fraud? Shouldn’t I mindfully eat and move when I feel like it? I decided this was not the case. I will take medicine because I love myself, even if the result changes how I look.

Having recently witnessed my father’s quick medical decline, I recognized many of the same issues that were creeping up on my own body and mind just as his lifespan ended. I desperately need to feel better, and because I’ve done this before, I know that diligently keeping a food journal is an instant reminder of the power of whole foods and the potential for a healthier me, physically and mentally.

What lingers in my mind? Why do I always seem to stop? I'm working on that. I have a long history of self-sabotage to explore and a continuing journey to heal my relationship with food. I strongly desire to live a life free of limitations. Here’s to this empowering quest for improved health.