Healthy Is As Healthy Does

Today I went to see my hot GP regarding the bloodwork I had done a couple of weeks ago. Everything is normal/fantastic except for one thing: my triglycerides are high.

I nearly had a heart attack.

The doctor explained to me that this was a reversible condition and suggested Omega 3, which I already take 2000mg of in pill form from the oils of salmon and other fish. He noted that in my chart and congratulated me for taking them. He also recommended eating fresh garlic. But mainly, he said, I need to reduce my fat and sugar intake as well as get good exercise.

This week: get to gym. In fact, I'm thinking exercise is going to be my main form of structure, if you recall this post in which my shrink and I discussed this topic at length. Since I'm not working, there's no reason why daily exercise shouldn't be part of my routine. Although I am still experiencing dizzy spells and lightheadedness at times, I think it's time to at least try to go back to the gym and attempt a workout.

Shan has also recommended I reduce my chocolate intake. That's a toughie. It's almost easier for me to commit to working out regularly than it is to reduce the amount of chocolate I eat. And Easter is coming to boot!

Anyway, I am grateful my cholesterol is well within normal range, I have no signs of diabetes, my iron and B12 are just fine, and my kidney and liver function are normal, too. I know my blood pressure is normal since I had that checked twice two weeks ago and twice the week before that. I'm actually pretty healthy.

Now all I have to do is endure the worst test of all: the annual swab and smear. I debated with myself over and over again who I would elect to do this procedure, since my GP gave me the option of having one of his female partners do it. Today, I decided to let him do it, since I know him pretty well and trust him, and I asked him if he'd give me crap about my weight and he said no. I mean, it's just as uncomfortable to have a complete stranger, although female, to the PAP than it is to have a good-looking yet very nice and trustworthy male do it. I made an appointment for next week. I'm trying not to dread it.