Many of you know me and some don't know me "well", so let me fill you in...I HATE WATER!! Yes, I know it's healthy for you and yes, I know it makes you feel more alive and yes, I work for a water company. In the years past, every time someone (mom) would say, "Amanda you really don't need to be drinking that, you will feel a lot better if you cut back on soft drinks", it was all just an annoying buzzing in my ears!! I didn't care and I love my soft drinks. I've tried "Diet" and it made me want to vomit....NO THANK YOU! Well, I have suffered from migraines for a couple of years. I've tried everything. Even went to a Specialist. He gave me some medicine and told me to cut back on soft drinks. Well, I did and the pills seemed to work somewhat but at the same time I was getting a different kind of headache, I was guessing it was from the lesser lack of caffeine. Well, I eventually eased back into the same amount of soft drinks and eating how I wanted. I am not an incredibly bad eater but I do eat more pizza and fried things than I should.
Well, long story short, I have changed my ways! I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago and he wasn't at all happy with me. 1) I've gained more weight then I should, 2) My blood pressure was out the roof. My blood pressure was 160/116 (not good at all). I can say that I was very nervous about this appointment but still that bp just isn't good....I know that! I don't want to die so I've got to get it under control. I was told at 19 that I had high blood pressure and that they needed to put me on medicine. I had a really bad attack at work at 19 and they had to call Kyle to take me to the doctor, after that I was supposed to take a pill every day. High Blood Pressure is something I get from my Dad (and about 100 other things!!) I took the pills like I was supposed to, then everything stayed where it was supposed to so they winged me off. Now, I am back on them for good. So I determined after this doctor's appointment to say bye-bye to soft drinks and hello water!! I've not had a soft drink since Saturday and I've been drinking my weight in water. (I actually think a little too much). I've cut back on my meals, replaced snack foods with grapes, bananas and apples...Mmmm!! I've got to go back to the Dr on March 9 and I am hoping to be a few pounds lighter. Even if the pounds don't fall right off...I am HAPPY, feel more alive and I am taking control!!! PS, Checked my blood pressure today (She actually checked twice because it wasn't normal for me) 100/84 (Yay me!)
I realize I need to be around for a couple of years!! If something would happen to me, who would you all pick on??
GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (just added for my friends)
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Praying for you! Great job so far.
All of my "nagging" comments to you through the years were because I love you and I would like to keep you around a few more years, too. Now, I am glad that you are drinking that water, but please don't flood yourself because we both know that you aren't a good swimmer! I love you and I believe that this is the first time in your life that I have seen you actually CARE about your health. Please don't slip back because I know that it is so easy to do. I am proud of you...now I will quit nagging!
Good for you...I've noticed your "water" comments on Facebook and was wondering why all the changes. Glad to see you are taking control. I saw the numbers for your original BP and about fell out of my chair.
I hate water too, so you will have to tell me your secret!
Great job!
Keep up the good work. I hate soft drinks so I can just imagine how you feel about water. Jenn gets the sugar free packets you can add to it if you really have a tough time.
Good luck!
Years ago the Dr. told me to cut out my soft drinks and go to water, due to my kidneys. It took a few weeks to get used to, but after drinking only water for a year I could tell a big difference in my backaches and the thought of a soft drink made me sick:) Hang in there! its all what you get used to, and once you do you will feel so much better!
Good for you, Amanda! Did you suffer any withdrawal symptoms? Every time I try to go off sugar/chocolate, I get terrible headaches and generally feel BAD. If I can stand it for those first couple days, I feel a lot better. Keep up the good work. I always tell myself I need to take care of myself so that I can take care of my family.
Drinking water is something I need to start doing...I LOVE my soft drinks too!! I can't, however, drink water with meals..blahhh! I'll turn my "Drinking Habits" around one of these days, lol!!
Good for you Amanda. Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work Amanda. You will be glad you did. Sharon
Way to go Amanda. Keep it up and try the Ocean Spray Flavor Packets. They are great, especially the Cran-Grape. Also try adding some fresh cut lemons and splenda. No after taste.
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