Deb Smouse

First of all….let me say that I love my doctor.  Several years ago when I knew a hysterectomy was in my future, I inquired amongst those I knew well in the medical profession….and everyone recommended him.    He has an amazing bedside manner.

I was still afraid that he was going to yell at me - all deserved - because of my weight and my blood pressure.

Even though I have gained (gasp!) 30 pounds since last year - 12 in the last three months - he didn’t fuss at me.  I had to bring it up and he said “Babe, I will worry when you go over 200 lbs.  Until then, I know you have a great deal of stress.  All I will ask you to do is make it a math game.”

We discussed basics. basics that I KNOW but simply haven’t been following.

• Math is less calories in.
• Reduce Processed Carbs - choose whole grain, fresh vegetables,  fresh fruit over white bread, pastas, potatoes and such
• Increase lean proteins.  More lowfat yogurt, chicken and fish.
• Do a teeny bit of exercise.  Just walk for 20 minutes three times per week.  It will naturally increase itself as it becomes routine.

He said if I did this….I would see a difference within a month.

My blood pressure is a whole other issue.  I ran out of meds a couple of weeks ago (when did I go to richmond?) and just didn’t get the scrip refilled.  He told me to please please start taking them again.

I asked him about vitamins.  and he said as much as my diet seems to be shit right now, taking a vitamin MAY increase my appetite…..but I should think about it…….if I can’t get my diet in a bit better shape.