by Susan Budig
Member since:
February 16, 2006

Shedding Light -- Half Way There

February 17, 2009 02:01 PM EST
views: 108 | rating: 8.6/10 (12 votes) | comments: 18

Half Way There.  Can't help but think of Bon Jovi's signature song--Livin' on a Prayer.

I am half way there whether I succeed or not.  Time won't wait for me to repair my broken scale.  Time won't stop until I establish a firm routine of exercise.  Time keeps on marching into the future. 

The hygenist took my blood pressure today.  All my adult life the readings have been around 102/68.  Today it read 137/75!  I wonder why.  I have a physical scheduled next week so I'll get another reading then.  If it's still high, I'll have to look at the changes that have happened in the past year that might explain such a scary jump in my blood pressure.

I wake up each morning full of resolve and enthusiasm.  By noon, I begin to slip.  It's slipping on little, tiny things like eating just a few bites too many or sitting too long at the computer messing around. 

But the sun's coming out and soon I'll be on my bike.

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Comments: 18

Kathryn E. Feb 17, 2009, 2:13pm EST
sometimes people get a high reading just by being at the doctor but sitting and eating little pieces of junk food for too long will do it, too.

I was up way too late so I am going to nap then a quick run or a few quick ones, before I have more students tonight, then off to NYC tomorrow...

I am so darn glad we don't have any more ice.
JOHN BECK Feb 17, 2009, 2:30pm EST
The important thing is the commitment, far more important that reaching your goal in a specific time. Lifestyle changes are difficult. Anyone can pick up a trash magazine and lose 14-20 lb. in 2 weeks, then gain 20-25 lb. and start over. You're not just anybody. Keep up the commitment to eat healthy foods and get plenty of exercise and drink plenty of water. Go, Girl!
Cheryl W. Feb 17, 2009, 3:05pm EST
My blood pressure is borderline but always goes higher when I'm at the Dr. The last time I went to the Dr. I even broke out in hives! That's how much I hate going....sigh. Hopefully, the jump in your pressure is not anything serious.
Mariana T. Feb 17, 2009, 3:48pm EST
Mine always reads high when I go to the doctor which is once a year or every two years - depends - anyway, they always want to put me on meds and I won't go that route - it's normal usually as I do lots of hill walking and eat right. Susan, are you eating your fruits and vegetables and moving a half hour to an hour a day? Salud
Donald M. Feb 17, 2009, 3:53pm EST
Boy that would be such a low blood pressure for me i would have to check it to see if I were still alive. LOL. Mine stays at 170/97 to 227/102 most of the time. It can get really scary at times.
Jim Ross Feb 17, 2009, 4:02pm EST
You're doing a good job with this, Susan. Take a deep breath and relax. Pretty soon the sun will in fact get you on your bike. Patience is but a whisper away.
Susan Budig Feb 17, 2009, 5:19pm EST
I'm not overstating that my BP normally has been very low. Once it was 98/65. And no, that's not too low. lol But I haven't been exercising as much, plus I've been drinking six or more cups of green tea, whereas I used to not do that.
Shelley S. Feb 17, 2009, 5:30pm EST
Green tea causes blood pressure elevation???
Mariana T. Feb 17, 2009, 7:49pm EST
Great link to Bon Jovi by the way. Anyway, hope you feel better soon - and succeeding in here means doing all the steps, following the posts - that's success! Salud
Phyllis R. Feb 18, 2009, 7:57am EST
Hope you get to feeling better soon Susan!!
mona d. Feb 18, 2009, 8:06am EST
green tea still has caffeine in it, so you might want to cut back. more water!
and when you feel yourself slipping, try to envision something wonderful - a place, a person, an event...something that will make you smile.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Feb 18, 2009, 9:07am EST
Hope you are feeling better soon. Keep drinking lots of water and maybe try some deep breathing, yoga and meditation exercises. Do I remember some Bon Jovi days from the 80s...
Kim Holmes Feb 18, 2009, 9:59am EST
As someone said above, Lifestyle Changes are the hardest to achieve. I admire your efforts and successes so far and hope I can someday reach my own halfway point.
Rose H. Feb 18, 2009, 11:13am EST
Stick with it and you will get results. It's easier in some ways than I thought and harder in other ways.
I'd say you're doing great, Susan. If you are not entirely happy with your results, think about why that is and if there is something you can do for the next half to improve your results.
Commitment is hard, it's my word for 2009 and while I'm struggling, I've decided the only person who benefits from my doing well is me - 2009 is my year:)
Anne B. Grote Feb 18, 2009, 2:12pm EST
not to worry - 75 diastolic is not high. It is when you get to 90 you have to worry. Do yoga - it's the best!
Linda B. Feb 18, 2009, 9:52pm EST
Susan, you're making good, solid progress. I really like your statement below:

"I am half way there whether I succeed or not. Time won't wait for me to repair my broken scale. Time won't stop until I establish a firm routine of exercise. Time keeps on marching into the future."

There's only now....you are a very wise woman!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 20, 2009, 12:53pm EST
You're energetic!
ChrisJerri S. Feb 20, 2009, 4:56pm EST
Oh, I got to start riding my bike - even have a bike trail now. Wish you were here to ride with me.

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