How Will I Feel in a Year??

Often, we don’t like to put ourselves “out there.” If we keep our goals and struggles to ourselves, then when we fail, only we know. But, unless you are an extremely self-motivated person, I’d say that doesn’t work for you. I know it doesn’t work for me.  So as I embark on this 1 year journey, I’d love to take you with me.  Selfishly, it’s to help me and keep me motivated, but I hope it helps motivate you to step into a lifestyle of health. These “Monday Musings” will be used just for that.

“It’s get healthy to lose weight, not lose weight to get healthy.” – Dr. Eric Berg

Those are the words for my motivation at this point. I’m now 54 years old. Officially in my MID 50’s. It sneaks up on you! I still remember my late 40’s and how I kept telling myself I was going to lose weight and get in shape before I turned 50. I think at 49 ½ I started trying to put that into action. The problem was I didn’t really know what to do. I tried the typical “diet” plan, started walking and eventually “running”. Did I lose some weight? Sure. Did I lose a lot? Nope. Did I secure a lifestyle? Not even close. So, I ended up right back to where I started!

I’d heard about keto several years back, even toyed around with trying it, but never fully embraced it. Then the beginning of this year, a cousin introduced me to Dr. Berg. He has many short videos that are a wealth of information. So, I jumped on the keto wagon. I had a goal – Haiti. I needed to shed some pounds and inches and feel better before I went to live on a boat for a week! It was amazing! I felt so much better. I was losing some pounds, losing more inches. Joint pain was going away, injured neck pain was much less, more energy, just over all felt better.

Then I passed the goal and failed to set the next one. I had some pizza. I had some donuts. My “crack” addiction came right back. So, this is where you come into my life. Where I tell you my goals and you hold me accountable – if you choose to accept the challenge. I have 1 year until I am 55 years old. The world has made that the official age of old. Retirement communities, restaurant discounts, AARP… I want to hit that age in the best shape of my life! Sure, I’d love to lose a few pounds, but more than that I want to be healthy.

If you would like to embark on the journey with me, I’d love to have you. I’d encourage you to first find Dr. Berg on YouTube and start at the beginning of his videos. Then google Naomi Whittle and read up on her info on Autophagy: Intermittent Fasting and Protein Cycling (IFPC).

https://www.naomiwhittel.com/autophagy-intermittent-fasting-protein-cycling-ifpc/ That’s what I’m studying now and adding to my lifestyle. And, if you feel real adventurous, watch “The Magic Pill” on YouTube or Netflix. It just might change your life!

Thanks for being here with me. Whether you join me on the keto venture, or just read and encourage me, I’m glad you’re here.

Here’s to the next year of health!!