This looks as good a thread as any rather than start a new one.
As many of you are aware 2 months ago I Found out my blood pressure was through the roof.
This was the prompting I needed to get my arse in gear.
First I cut out salt and fat from my diet, and sugar.
I cut down, if not out, the carbs. No spaghetti, noodles, pasta, bread, rice, noodles, spuds. BEER.
Cut out sugar including fruits.
And started exercising. At the gym first. Power walking 5 k a day building up speed until I was half running half walking. Also doing some weights .
I've since gone over to the bike and doing 25 k a day in an hour and a bit for the last 3 weeks doing the odd longer one when I can.
I realise that's not much compared to some but it's working for me.
I've lost 10 kg or about 20 lb. (But still have a way to go) Some of the changes I notice are suddenly I can just go and buy a shirt.
My sense of balance is noticeably improved along with agility. In fact I feel fucking great. Strong and fit. I'm lighter and stronger so the biking is getting easier. In fact everything is
I don't miss anything but the beer. And a pizza would be nice.
But actually what prompted this post was I just ate half a banana and it was the most delicious thing I could imagine.
I expect something to do with not eating sweet things or fruits for 2 months.