Enough.

We're going to get personal today...

And I remember the last health scare or wake up call I got almost exactly 4 years ago. It was in April of 2021 and the doctor let me know...

You are diabetic.

Something changed in me when he told me that, and all I thought about were my kids. I was determined to turn my health around and make sure they didn't see their dad in a coffin too soon...So I made some major changes in my life.

Started walking / hiking every day.

Cut carbs out completely.

And within 6 months or so, my A1C levels were way down and the doctors where amazed at how much weight I lost and how 'under control' my diabetes was.

The thing about diabetes though....If you don't watch it like a HAWK, it never is under control.

And here I am, 4 years later back to my old habits, eating garbage food, not walking, and under more stress that a human being should ever be under.

Of course, that combination turned into this...

Two trips to the hospital in a week....

Diabetes leads to a lot of complications and I got a nasty infection because my body doesn't heal like non-diabetics would. So I ended up on Sunday night, getting some slices and dices to remove the infection....And today I went back for a check up.

Good news, the doctors say everything is healing well. God is good! Prayers were answered...

However, there was som pretty alarming things that was revealed to me, namely my INSANELY high blood pressure.

My blood sugars are o.k. but that BP is really not good. So it's time to make some major changes in my life and get back into putting health a priority.

And it comes down to this....I owe it to my wife. My kids. My family.

I need to be around for them, and sure tomorrow isn't promised, but it won't be because I won't put my all into my health.

I'll be going back to the basics of proper diet, very low sodium and low carbs. Lots of veggies and fruits! Plenty of water but what has been missing from my routine is...

Actual physical activity.

I live in a very nice part of Canada and the weather is getting much warmer so there is no excuse for me not to get out on those hiking trails again every day or so. Start slow and build myself back up....

It's time.

Enough of the excuses. And I hope by putting it out there, some awesome folks out there on the blockchain can hold me accountable.

Next week I'm going to get some vitals so I can track my progress and see what a total life style change can bring. Until then...I'm still on the mend. One more trip to the hospital on Thursday for an 'all clear' by God's grace.

I'm not done yet!