I want to first thank each of you who took the time to write me and to encourage me. I am not proud of myself and I cannot lie to you, for I am not doing well on changing my negative behavior. I was doing great and then, as if I ran into a brick wall, I sunk into an area of no control. I would rationalize eating certain things and then others. ... Read more
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Pat Shannon on Heart Disease
Sunday, January 27 2008
There are those of you I will never meet or see, but yet you are wishing me well as I go forward in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. When I add you to my family, friends, co-workers, and my cardiologist, I have to keep giving it my best. At the same time that I am changing I am trying to promote change in my household. Now that's a real... Read more
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Pat Shannon on Heart Disease
Monday, January 21 2008
Geez!! What happened? I was doing so well: Down one dress size; wearing pants that now buttoned at the waist; ankles back to normal, giving my legs a youthful shape; and my love handles shrinking. It must have made me arrogant with power. I thought I was strong enough to just eat a little bit of the wrong foods. I guess I need to face the fact... Read more
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Pat Shannon on Heart Disease
Friday, January 11 2008
I recently left my doctor's office. Not a good visit. All the way to my car I kept asking myself, "How in the devil did I get myself in this pickle?" I'm overweight and all my numbers are high for my triglycerides, blood pressure and cholesterol. Of course, none of this is news to me, but this is my new primary care doctor who... Read more
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Pat Shannon on Heart Disease
Wednesday, January 02 2008
I successfully navigated Thanksgiving, a seven day cruise, Christmas, and New Year's with only a two-pound weight gain. This is incredible for me! How did I do it? I cut my portions and walked as much as I could. I hate to exercise, but I found when I walked and climbed the stairs I felt better and burned off some calories. The... Read more
