Last week I was seen by my new cardiac electrophysiology doctor. He was talking to me about my heart condition and my defibrillator. While we were talking the subject of being able to run and jog came up. I told him I wish I would be able to run, as a kid I really could not run because of my heart. Nor could I jog for that long either. I would quickly become winded and my heart would start to race. However, now that I have lost all this weight and am on medicine that eliminates the tachycardia heart beats (as long as I don't miss a dose) it crosses my mind often just how great it would be to be able to go for a run.
It's a long shot but I'd absolutely love to do a half marathon. I look back and wonder just how much of my issues I had as a kid was from asthma. I never did get checked for asthma, but my parents were both smokers and I would rate my chances pretty high.
The debate is do I chance having my defibrillator going off. I have a been shocked, I know that at least two of the times I was shocked I am pretty sure I was not taking my medicine regularly like I should have been. I know that as long as I am taking my medicine on a regular basis I should not have to deal with the tachycardia, that on top of as long as my heart rate does not go to 220 my defibrillator will not go off. I have a watch that comes with a chest strap that monitors my heart rate continually.
So this is where the debate comes in, do I want to just not even risk it because of my past experiences, or do I want to take the chance? My plan is to start walking, then speed walk, then speed walk/jog, jog, jog/run, and then run. I'm just not sure if I'd be able to let myself try. I will keep everyone updated on which way I end up going, if anyone has suggestions or knowledge of my situation and others who have done what I desire to do please share.
Adam
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Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
Monday, September 10, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Feeling Better but new problem
Since being diagnosed officially with depression I am starting to feel better and feel like I am able to do more. However, with my living situation and not being able to really establish any type of routine or exercise regimen. I know that I need to start exercising again and I hope to get there soon. It's just going to take time, dedication, and being able to create some sort of schedule.
However, now there is a new problem, for the first time in years I was able to get my blood drawn. I got the test results back yesterday and for the most part everything tested out just where it should. My cholesterol was good, my good cholesterol was good, but my bad cholesterol was too high, including for having heart disease.
So it looks like I have to start a new diet. Not only do I have to cut the carbs out of my diet, I'm going to need to cut down on one of my favorite foods... Cheese. Basically everything that has saturated fat in it, I'm going to need to cut down on. Red meat and cheese are the biggest influences in my diet. I don't mind cutting out the red meats, I've been doing that for a year now, eating more turkey meat than anything else. Cheese is going to be the hardest one.
I'll keep you all updated on how this goes, I need to lower that cholesterol, I don't need to have a heart attack anytime soon. It's bad enough to know that soon I need to have another surgery to replace my battery in my pace maker soon.
However, now there is a new problem, for the first time in years I was able to get my blood drawn. I got the test results back yesterday and for the most part everything tested out just where it should. My cholesterol was good, my good cholesterol was good, but my bad cholesterol was too high, including for having heart disease.
So it looks like I have to start a new diet. Not only do I have to cut the carbs out of my diet, I'm going to need to cut down on one of my favorite foods... Cheese. Basically everything that has saturated fat in it, I'm going to need to cut down on. Red meat and cheese are the biggest influences in my diet. I don't mind cutting out the red meats, I've been doing that for a year now, eating more turkey meat than anything else. Cheese is going to be the hardest one.
I'll keep you all updated on how this goes, I need to lower that cholesterol, I don't need to have a heart attack anytime soon. It's bad enough to know that soon I need to have another surgery to replace my battery in my pace maker soon.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Realization
*First off as a personal note, not once when I started writing this did I ever think I'd have over 4,000 views. I'd like to say thank you to everyone and if I have just helped motivate one person that is such a blessing. Secondly I'd like to say thank you to Karen O'Dell, she has helped me look back at my past blogging and realize just how important my weight and health are to my family. I'd also like to say thank you to my wife, my life would never have had changed so dramatically if not for her.*
With everything that has been going on it got me thinking about a week ago. I reflected back on just when was it my dad's health took a turn for the worse and how was I going to make sure that it does not happen to me?
My dad at the age of 37 had his first heart attack. When I actually think about that it's crazy to realize that I am 29, only 8 years from when my dad had his first heart attack. My father passed away at the age of 54, my Grandfather at the age of 46, my Uncle David passed when he was 54, lastly my Uncle Larry passed away when he was 57. Each one of them having a different heart complication that helped end their lives prematurely.
Now I don't want you to think that each one of them where unhealthy due to their own decisions, none of us are perfect but many people live way beyond what they had the opportunity to. There are many people out there who are way unhealthier but are blessed with stronger hearts.
What I have to take out of this however is the fact that heart troubles run rampant in my family. With that knowledge and the knowledge that I already have congenital heart disease, I have to watch out for myself for my families sake. First step I need to take is to get pass the depression, turn what happened to my father into a strength and allow myself to use what has happened as a learning tool. I also know that I need to keep making my father proud. Being told by him that he was proud of me was like a life's achievement. Now I need to make sure I keep it that way.
So, today I weighed in at 195, I want to get down to 170 if not a little lower, get rid of the pouch on my front and finish what I started. Wish me luck. I will keep you all updated.
With everything that has been going on it got me thinking about a week ago. I reflected back on just when was it my dad's health took a turn for the worse and how was I going to make sure that it does not happen to me?
My dad at the age of 37 had his first heart attack. When I actually think about that it's crazy to realize that I am 29, only 8 years from when my dad had his first heart attack. My father passed away at the age of 54, my Grandfather at the age of 46, my Uncle David passed when he was 54, lastly my Uncle Larry passed away when he was 57. Each one of them having a different heart complication that helped end their lives prematurely.
Now I don't want you to think that each one of them where unhealthy due to their own decisions, none of us are perfect but many people live way beyond what they had the opportunity to. There are many people out there who are way unhealthier but are blessed with stronger hearts.
What I have to take out of this however is the fact that heart troubles run rampant in my family. With that knowledge and the knowledge that I already have congenital heart disease, I have to watch out for myself for my families sake. First step I need to take is to get pass the depression, turn what happened to my father into a strength and allow myself to use what has happened as a learning tool. I also know that I need to keep making my father proud. Being told by him that he was proud of me was like a life's achievement. Now I need to make sure I keep it that way.
So, today I weighed in at 195, I want to get down to 170 if not a little lower, get rid of the pouch on my front and finish what I started. Wish me luck. I will keep you all updated.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Loss of motivation
First off I want to apologize for not my previous segment. These past two months have been very hard on me. My diet has taken a hit, although not as bad as it could be. However, it seems like I have lost all motivation to my diet and workout routines. No longer am I really watching what I'm eating, in fact a few days back I ate something that I previously would have passed up on. I can't seem to control myself right now when eating foods I should avoid like pizza. Sure that shouldn't be too bad once in a while, however I'm again in the funk of not knowing when to stop and eating past being full.
Losing my father May 21st has been devastating. I'm extremely happy to have the gospel in my life and have religion so strongly in my life. Honestly, if it was not for having those in my life I don't know how I would of handled losing two of the closest people in my life in just an 8 month span. I have a feeling it would have involved drinking, sleeping, and just not doing much.
I'm hoping to come out of this funk soon, I keep trying to motivate myself to get back to working out and eating right. I'm only at 192 so I have not taken too big of a hit. I have to make sure however that this does not get out of control. It is hard, it is real hard. I'm thankful for my wife and kids who keep me active, but it has to turn around and I need to start eating for health again. Easier said then done, we'll see what happens...
Losing my father May 21st has been devastating. I'm extremely happy to have the gospel in my life and have religion so strongly in my life. Honestly, if it was not for having those in my life I don't know how I would of handled losing two of the closest people in my life in just an 8 month span. I have a feeling it would have involved drinking, sleeping, and just not doing much.
I'm hoping to come out of this funk soon, I keep trying to motivate myself to get back to working out and eating right. I'm only at 192 so I have not taken too big of a hit. I have to make sure however that this does not get out of control. It is hard, it is real hard. I'm thankful for my wife and kids who keep me active, but it has to turn around and I need to start eating for health again. Easier said then done, we'll see what happens...
Friday, March 9, 2012
What has eliminating sugar done for me?
When I decided to go off of sugar I thought it was only going to help the rash that I have had on my arm since getting it about 5 years ago. The good news is that it is helping that. However, what I did not expect is the fact that not only do I feel better but something else amazing has been happening.
I do not know yet for sure if it is the way the sugar is processed or the chemicals that are used in the sugar, but I'm going to put most of my money on both. I still do have things that have raw organic sugar in it (although very little), and it has not hampered my diet or this new finding. My best friend has become Truvia and Xylotal recently, which works well for me. Including since Xylotal also helps with your teeth.
The biggest thing that I have noticed since cutting sugar out of my diet? My palpitations are all gone. I have not had a single one that I can recall of since removing sugar from my diet. Before it was normal for me to have quite a few during the day. It was something I could feel, that flutter in your chest that would remind me where it is that I have come from. However, since eliminating sugar I can not think of a single time that I have felt one.
If this is how it is going to be and just eliminating sugar can make that much of a huge impact on my heart, this might have to become a permanent thing. Sure I'm going to miss out on some good stuff like Krispy Kream, but it is nothing that I can't do with out. Not to mention I could always make my own and use Xylotal instead. If eliminating the processed sugar out of my diet can eliminate heart issues, just think of what it must be doing to our bodies.
I do not know yet for sure if it is the way the sugar is processed or the chemicals that are used in the sugar, but I'm going to put most of my money on both. I still do have things that have raw organic sugar in it (although very little), and it has not hampered my diet or this new finding. My best friend has become Truvia and Xylotal recently, which works well for me. Including since Xylotal also helps with your teeth.
The biggest thing that I have noticed since cutting sugar out of my diet? My palpitations are all gone. I have not had a single one that I can recall of since removing sugar from my diet. Before it was normal for me to have quite a few during the day. It was something I could feel, that flutter in your chest that would remind me where it is that I have come from. However, since eliminating sugar I can not think of a single time that I have felt one.
If this is how it is going to be and just eliminating sugar can make that much of a huge impact on my heart, this might have to become a permanent thing. Sure I'm going to miss out on some good stuff like Krispy Kream, but it is nothing that I can't do with out. Not to mention I could always make my own and use Xylotal instead. If eliminating the processed sugar out of my diet can eliminate heart issues, just think of what it must be doing to our bodies.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Net 100 diet update!
Today I stepped onto the scale and was very happy to see the results. I am now down to 186.6, which means since starting my diet I have dropped 10 pounds. Not too bad for just 2 1/2 weeks worth of dieting. So here is a little example of a day for me while eating. Now mind you, I don't add fruits and veggies that I eat to the list because I feel their health is immeasurable. The good they do for you I won't let count against me. As long as you don't go overboard on those fruits that is...
So not a bad day at all, only 63 net carbs and I didn't feel a difference at all in my energy level. Plus I had a pear, a few clementines, and a lot of veggies.
| Breakfast | Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein | Fiber | Chol | |
| Isolate Advantage - Whey Protein Isolate - Rich Chocolate, 1 Scoop (30g) | 110 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 10 |  |
| Fred meyer - Lactose free 2% milk, 1 cup | 130 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | |
| Fred Meyer - Grade Aa Eggs Large (18 Eggs), 3 egg (50g) | 210 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 645 | |
| Add Food | 450 | 21 | 20 | 46 | 1 | 670 | |
| Lunch | |||||||
| Generic - Sirloin Steak 170 g (6 oz), 56.1 g | 66 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 25 | |
| Dreamfields - Penne Rigate Pasta - Cooked, 1 cup (2 oz. dried) | 190 | 41 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | |
| Add Food | 256 | 41 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 25 | |
| Dinner | |||||||
| Lean Cuisine - Asian-Style Pot Stickers, 0.15 Package (9 ounces) | 39 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Generic - Pork Chop Bone-In 3 oz., 3 oz. | 197 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 0 | 65 | |
| Add Food | 236 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 67 | |
| Snacks | |||||||
| Kroger Cow Pals - Light Mozzarella String Cheese, 1 piece | 60 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | |
| Add Food | 60 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | |
| Totals | 1,002 | 69 | 38 | 97 | 6 | 772 | |
So not a bad day at all, only 63 net carbs and I didn't feel a difference at all in my energy level. Plus I had a pear, a few clementines, and a lot of veggies.
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