I found out a few weeks ago that I have a Vitamin D Deficiency. No-not rickets--just a deficiency. No biggie--but I'm really trying to get as much Vitamin D as I can so that I can prevent the onset of osteoporosis at an early age to a more understanding age--100 yrs. Okay-maybe not, but I can dream. Working with the geriatric population makes me think about my own health and how I need to take care of these things now before my health conditions get worse. Osteoporosis is the worst in the geriatric population, and to have soft bones at my age--yuck.
Of course, my hypochondriac sister (it runs in the family)- who is also a doctor- believes that I may have some underlying condition causing my Vitamin D Deficiency, such as Celiac disease-since she was recently diagnosed with Crohn's. No. Yes. Maybe. Who knows. I guess I'll find out if it gets worse. If my hair doesn't stop falling out in bunches by the next 3 months, maybe then I'll worry.
So, now I'm determined to get my bones, muscles, body, and mind strong and healthy. I don't eat meat--so I'm getting my protein with a health shake, as well as other ways. Vitamin D with prescription meds, supplements and 15 min of sun right after work before my run. I haven't been eating much fast food these past few weeks, and have been cooking more at home. It's nice, even when my fast food consists of a veggie sandwich from Panera bread. Any who, I'm determined to make myself better-mentally and physically.
Last weekend, we did yoga in the park and it was awesome! Also, I was super sore. I'm trying to do 10 min of yoga everyday too. I haven't been that faithful this weekend, but I'm hoping to get back into it this week. I did this video and it got me sweating. yoga
Until next time,
JGL Love
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