What I am eating has taken on a new meaning for me. A couple of weeks ago, RMH wanted the employees to take a health assessment test provided by our insurance company. I consider myself halfway fit, always room for improvement. Some of the questions they ask help me realize that I may need to change some of my eating habits. What do they mean 5 to 6 servings of fruit and veggies a day?? I also know why my brother and his wife trim off alot of fat when we butcher. The test also said that it wouldn't hurt to lose a few pounds. It seems I am getting enough sleep but I need to exercise more. And if the test wasn't enough to wake me up, having a gout attack last week opened my eyes. I figured that I am getting too much protein in my diet like eating way to much meats and no fruit and veggies at most meals. Gout may not be the most amount of pain for a person to have; but it is enough to consider changing his lifestyle.
It's been about a week now; and I have added more fruits and veggies into my diet(at least 1 serving at each meal) and sticking to the proper servings of meat. My uncle keeps me in check at lunch time and Brenda watches me at supper time. It is not as hard as I thought it would be. The gout attack ran it's normal course and I hope the next attack will not happen for a long time. I also plan on increasing my activities to stay fit. Then maybe in 6 months, if I dare, I will take the test again and see if my scores go up.
Keep up with the Beat!!!
See, I told you I was concerned about your health! We'll see if you've really come around the next time we butcher. :) Good for you!
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