I'm starting this thread to record my progress and or failures in an attempt to accomplish a goal of becoming fit and healthy for the rest of my life.
Currently I am in the hands of the workers compensation system due to bulging or rupturing two lower back discs(depends on which dr I talk to). I have been laid up in bed for almost 3 months now, only getting up to take kids to school and to go to their various sporting events. Basically, about 18-20 hours of the day laying in bed. I went through a rough spell the first couple of months that included way too much alcohol in an attempt to manage the pain. As of mid September, after seeing how much weight I had gained in 2 months, I decided to quit drinking and went serious low carb for a month. So far I've dropped 18lbs. I've done the ultra low carb diet before, and while it works great for me, I know I won't stick to it long term. I've decided to eat what I would call a common sense diet, but others might feel it's more along the lines of a Paleo diet. My diet will consist only of foods that can be eaten in their natural state. So basically any un-tampered with meats, lots of vegetables(mostly leafy greens), and some fruit. Grass-fed, free-range, all organic is the preferred choice, but I'm not going to do without because the local store is all out of "free range" eggs and the broccoli may have been crop-dusted. As far as exercise goes, it will be walking and moderate resistance training for my upper body with my dusty Bowflex.
Yesterday was my first day on the road back to health. I don't plan to log all of my meals here, or all of my exercise, mostly I'll be reporting progresses and failures. I walked 1.25 miles yesterday, which took me 35 minutes to accomplish, last night my right leg started going numb while fixing the kids dinner. Problems like this are to be expected considering my situation, so I plan to take it nice and slow and do what I can when I can. I only plan on updating once a week or so, and I plan to weigh myself about the same. All encouraging replies are welcome, as well as inquiries.
Thanks for looking.
Currently I am in the hands of the workers compensation system due to bulging or rupturing two lower back discs(depends on which dr I talk to). I have been laid up in bed for almost 3 months now, only getting up to take kids to school and to go to their various sporting events. Basically, about 18-20 hours of the day laying in bed. I went through a rough spell the first couple of months that included way too much alcohol in an attempt to manage the pain. As of mid September, after seeing how much weight I had gained in 2 months, I decided to quit drinking and went serious low carb for a month. So far I've dropped 18lbs. I've done the ultra low carb diet before, and while it works great for me, I know I won't stick to it long term. I've decided to eat what I would call a common sense diet, but others might feel it's more along the lines of a Paleo diet. My diet will consist only of foods that can be eaten in their natural state. So basically any un-tampered with meats, lots of vegetables(mostly leafy greens), and some fruit. Grass-fed, free-range, all organic is the preferred choice, but I'm not going to do without because the local store is all out of "free range" eggs and the broccoli may have been crop-dusted. As far as exercise goes, it will be walking and moderate resistance training for my upper body with my dusty Bowflex.
Yesterday was my first day on the road back to health. I don't plan to log all of my meals here, or all of my exercise, mostly I'll be reporting progresses and failures. I walked 1.25 miles yesterday, which took me 35 minutes to accomplish, last night my right leg started going numb while fixing the kids dinner. Problems like this are to be expected considering my situation, so I plan to take it nice and slow and do what I can when I can. I only plan on updating once a week or so, and I plan to weigh myself about the same. All encouraging replies are welcome, as well as inquiries.
Thanks for looking.
. Today might prove challenging to get my walking in since it's pouring rain and is supposed to continue all day, but I'll find something to do. I have an appointment tomorrow with a different spine doctor, hopefully he will find a solution to my problem. That's about all there is to say. I appreciate all the encouragement from everyone.
