Thanks for allowing me to join. I am 48 and have inflammatory arthritis, dry eye and Blepharitis. I am borderline hypertension diastolic in the 90's. Bloods, ECG and urine test on Friday then review with the GP. Most likely diet and lifestyle changes. Reading up on diet and lifestyle changes today, I became slightly overwhelmed. What is the best way to start making positive changes, so they are sustainable
I am new here, looking for top tips - British Heart Fou...
I am new here, looking for top tips
AFter my heart attack the cardiac nurse told me to concentrate on one thing at a time; not try to do it all at once. In order were stop smoking- the most important. Second exercise; just short walks each day and 3rd diet/weight. Cut out ready meals, pizzas and such and make your own meals which I did anyway but my husband is a huge pie fan- t hey were first to go then I started adding more veg like into bolognese or pasta dishes. Swap vegetable oil for a good rape seed oil. The BHF website has a great section of recipes. I didn't need to lose weight but it happened anyway when i cut out hubby's pies. I even started using quorn in some dishes and he still has no idea.
LOL Your poor husband. I bet he's wondering how he's managed to get healthier without trying!!
Well, if I told him, he'd never eat it.He won't even eat pasta or curry- nothing "new or foreign muck". He's seriously stuck in the 1950s. meat and two veg, pies, chips , lashings of mash and mountains of cake despite being diabetic. No wonder he's diabetic. Won't pay bills by direct debit, cash only; stays with same company as he always has; won't even send meter readings by phone---"They can send someone to read it". Drives me crazy. Heavy glass lenses in his specs because he's always had glass. I do wonder about OCD.
That made me smile ☺ I was born in the 50's and I am with him on the food, I hate foreign food never ate a curry in my life, give me a good steak pie totties and gravy any day 😋, but I am fine with my direct debit and I have smart meters for gas and electricity so I don't have to read them at all char
The strange thing is I was born in the 40s but will try anything foodwise ( except avocado and the weird and wonderful grains) and I absolutely love computers and tech and cars. I have thought many times he must have OCD as everything has to be done on the same day at the same time
You must have the patience of a Saint, I live myself as I know I am the only person that would put up with me 🤣 char
Thanks so much really helpful info x