According to memory, prior to my year in Miami, FL my blood chemistry was solid. My cholesterol was in the low 120’s and my blood pressure was 108/69. Body fat fluxed between 24 and 27% and my weight fluxed between 178/187 lbs. Relatively no stress. Very Active. But the affects of city life, a stressful work environment and normal ministry demands led to a very unhealthy lifestyle over the course of one year resulting in weight gain, insomnia, anxiety and obviously poor overall health.
I am right there with all of you who have made temporary lifestyle sacrifices for a career. I understand how sacrifices have to be made on occasion to reach professional goals. But if it is no longer necessary, if there is any way for you to escape, I highly encourage you to do so.
You are more than a career-don’t send yourself to an early grave because of one.
DATE TIME FRAME BLOOD PRESSURE CHOLESTEROL
11.24.13 – Three months into a stressful job… 110/69 149
01.26.14 – Six months in… 116/66 156
01.02.15 – Six months post… 111/69 179
Be sure to check back at the end of February to see the results of my 1st blood chemistry test following 8 weeks of healthy nutrition. If you have a healthy mind or body story you would like to share on the blog just send me a message with the details!
In Health,
Michelle W.
Motivated 4 Life 