So, you know, I don't make many threads around here anymore, not that I ever started many. I'm usually a joker and stuff, but if you guys don't mind, I'd like to get serious right now.
So basically I'll make a long story short. A couple weeks ago I noticed my legs were retaining water and when I pressed on them with my fingers, it left indentations. Being that this doesn't usually happen, I booked a doctor's visit, who more or less told me that if I don't do something, I was "setting myself up for a disaster". Doesn't take a genius to figure out what he means. Potential for kidney failure, heart failure, liver failure, diabetes, you name it. My gene pool is already toxic, with cancer and diabetes not just running through the family, but holding hands and gallivanting through it.
So, out goes all the terrible stuff I've been eating/drinking, and in comes the fruit and vegetables. I've always liked this stuff, my problem is I just liked the other stuff better. But I've had to kick the chips and pop/soda/whatever to the curb, and between that and the diuretic he gave me to try to flush the excess water from my system, I've lost 15 pounds. It sounds like a fair amount, but when you consider how much more I want to/have to lose, it's a drop in the bucket. Still, it is a good start.
We all have to go some time, but man, I don't want to die yet. I'll tell you one thing: nothing wakes you up faster than the threat of dire consequences. So please take it from me, the laziest asshole on earth. If you're not taking care of yourself and eating good food, please start. Find fruit and vegetables you like and make those your snacks instead of whatever else. I'm sure that alone will let you drop at least 1o pounds, even if you don't necessarily need it like I do. At the very least, change up what you eat. Don't let it get to the point I did.
So, thanks for letting me vent. Not sure anyone cares, since I've seen how even serious threads get treated sometimes, but whatever. I had to get it out there.
So basically I'll make a long story short. A couple weeks ago I noticed my legs were retaining water and when I pressed on them with my fingers, it left indentations. Being that this doesn't usually happen, I booked a doctor's visit, who more or less told me that if I don't do something, I was "setting myself up for a disaster". Doesn't take a genius to figure out what he means. Potential for kidney failure, heart failure, liver failure, diabetes, you name it. My gene pool is already toxic, with cancer and diabetes not just running through the family, but holding hands and gallivanting through it.
So, out goes all the terrible stuff I've been eating/drinking, and in comes the fruit and vegetables. I've always liked this stuff, my problem is I just liked the other stuff better. But I've had to kick the chips and pop/soda/whatever to the curb, and between that and the diuretic he gave me to try to flush the excess water from my system, I've lost 15 pounds. It sounds like a fair amount, but when you consider how much more I want to/have to lose, it's a drop in the bucket. Still, it is a good start.
We all have to go some time, but man, I don't want to die yet. I'll tell you one thing: nothing wakes you up faster than the threat of dire consequences. So please take it from me, the laziest asshole on earth. If you're not taking care of yourself and eating good food, please start. Find fruit and vegetables you like and make those your snacks instead of whatever else. I'm sure that alone will let you drop at least 1o pounds, even if you don't necessarily need it like I do. At the very least, change up what you eat. Don't let it get to the point I did.
So, thanks for letting me vent. Not sure anyone cares, since I've seen how even serious threads get treated sometimes, but whatever. I had to get it out there.