Hello and welcome to my space! It is a beautiful Wednesday, and the day has been full of activities for me.
We engage in sports on Wednesdays in my school, so today I went to work in my Sports Wear. On other days I would dress corporately, but on Wednesdays that would not be okay.
I always look forward to sports days in my school because it is a time of connecting with pupils and students outside the classroom. The kids are always looking forward to it as well and they always have such positive energy on display.
Many of the other teachers would have preferred to stay in their classes during sports time, but not me.
I have always loved to be active. When I was still a child, I was always falling sick. That meant I was always in and out of hospital at short intervals. It got to a point when my mother and other relatives were so concerned about my health so much that they restricted my physical activities. Looking back now, I want to believe they did that because they were scared of something bad happening to me.
Well, I know a lot better now. I mean I know that physical activities are very beneficial to my health. That is one of the reasons I actively engage in sports (not as a professional though, haha 😆).
When I was about thirty-nine, I was placed on antihypertensive drugs. I had just had my youngest child at that time. Being someone that never liked to consume medicines, I had to start researching for alternatives.
My Findings
I discovered that watching what I eat and also exercising could make a positive difference in my health. I started taking regular walks in the evenings and also on Saturday mornings. Very recently, I have also decided to have some jumping Jacks and skipping early in the morning before taking my bath. That in particular has been so amazing.
As for my diet, I deliberately started reducing my high carbohydrates intake, increasing my healthy fats intake, and also including more fruits and veggies.
I included flaxseed and chia seeds in my diet, especially for baking or in smoothies. Before long, I found myself enjoying increased energy levels and sound health.
☝☝In this picture, I had just milled some flaxseeds to use for pancakes.
It wasn't easy for me at the beginning, but it was a choice I needed to make for a better and healthier me. I had to work on my mindset. I had to explore low-carb recipes. It was a time of learning for me, but it paid off.
In about two months, I will be fifty-one. I am happy that I chose to be fit. Not only that: I chose to pay the price. I am grateful to God for the grace He gave me, and the lessons I learnt on the way.
Thank you for reading to this point. I, @ngwinndave, wrote this post. The images in this post are mine.
Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section, and I will get back to you. Thank you once again!
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