Log: Day 3
A diversion from the diet (not literally, just in the blog)
I mentioned my health issues in my first blog. It’s really hard to be constantly confronted by how I’m feeling – a level of pain interfering with everything. I can’t get around very easily. The circle of exercise is daunting. The doctor says I need to walk more, walking makes the pain unbearable, I feel worse … and on it goes. I’m so fortunate to have friends and family who understand, a sainted roommate who shows so much patience in our redefined world, and a reasonably good doctor. But what I don’t have is a happy life. Oh, I’m happy enough doing certain things and being with people I care about. However, I’ve allowed my body weight to be in charge of everything, and I’m certain that isn’t the right path. I’m 61 years old, and it’s time to take back the reins (I know you’re laughing that I used a horse metaphor).
I don’t honestly know what will change when I get thinner (did you catch the when?), but I’m pretty sure it will have to improve the pressure on my spine. Sleeping is also really difficult. To relieve pressure, I have to sleep on a soft mattress. Otherwise my morning pain and stiffness is overwhelming. My mattress was 20+ years old and showed it. So … I went on the hunt. This was NOT fun. After much research, I narrowed it down to three brands that made a pillow top with coil-on-coil support for a person my size. I went to the mattress store that had all three and laid on them, then laid on them again, and again, then made my choice.
The mattress was delivered last week … I was SO excited … laid on it …. and OH NO … it was so hard. Are you wondering why I thought this was the right one? Me, too. But I gave it a try. One night only! FitBit report: sleep – 2 hours 36 minutes, awake – 4 hours, 22 minutes, restless – 38 times. The warrantee said I had to keep the bed for 30 days prior to an exchange. So I called … I said,