Health and Writing. How Important is it? Read my story!!

I can only speak from experience, so I just want to share with you what I have gone through in the last year.

This next part is hard to say, but say it I will, because it is a part of who I am that made me who I am today.

Where do I start. I think it is suffice to say, that last year at this time, I physically felt, miserable, I couldn't sleep, I was tired all the time, I was depressed and I felt as if I had lost control of my life. My outlook was not what I had envisioned when I was younger and had my whole life in front of me. Bottom line, was that I did not like who I was and saw a dead end sitting metaphorically in front of me.

I went to the doctor for my annual exam and was told I was full fledged diabetes and needed to start on medication right away. I have to tell you that sent me into a tailspin and I went further into a depression I hadn't experienced in years. The doctors were concerned enough that they wanted me to do a sleep study. The diagnosis after two of them, was I had a serious case of sleep apnea.

The reflection I saw in the mirror wasn't just physical, I saw my whole life flash in front of me. Trying to figure out what brought me to this point in my life was moot. It didn't matter.

I went to a specialist and I was told that I did not have diabetes. But, if I kept on the way I was I soon would be. What a wake up call.

I had a choice. I could keep going like I was, or I could do something about it.

This was a defining moment for me.

I chose to take one day at a time. One day I made the decision to stop eating anything that was not good for me. It was hard at first, and I still struggle with it once in a while. I'd be lying if I said it didn't.

I stopped all fast food, I ate fresh fruits and vegetables four to five times a day. Along with a balanced diet of all things good for me. My portions were drastically smaller and I found that the way I chose to eat left me with more energy and I was never hungry. The exercise I do, helps clear my mind, gives me energy and gets me outside to enjoy the world around me.

I realized after a short time of doing this that I had an extra skip in my step, I smiled more. I started looking forward to doing more things in general and I had a better outlook of my future.

Now, a year later, here I am. I'm 50 pounds lighter, I look better, I have never felt better in my life, and I have a much clearer mind able to focus on more important issues, which makes every aspect of my life a lot more inspiring.

As a writer, I have discovered that when I feel better,I have more clarity, which in turn gives my writing a well needed pick me up. How can I write at my best when I don't feel my best?

This is just what I have put into action. I've known this my whole life, but now I'm living it.

I don't know where I'll be in another year, but I do know that if I keep up my current lifestyle I can't go wrong.

Now, I must get to writing, my characters are calling me and the story is awaiting.

Have a wonderful healthy day everyone.

Ever feel like you are talking in circles?

"I know ..."

"What do you know?"

"I know everything ... You can't tell me something I don't already know..."

"Great, but do you understand what you know?"

"Of course I understand what I know ..."

"I think not ..."

"Excuse me?"

"You might 'know' something, but understanding what you 'know' comes with time, patients and experience, and the willingness to learn from those who actually know."

"I know ..."

"Do you want to know what I know?"

"No!"

"To bad. You might think you 'know' everything, but the fact of the matter is, when you understand what you know, and learn to use it what you know, then you can prove what you know, by action. And my dear, action speaks louder than constantly saying, I know... with an attitude. By your actions, you don't know as much as you think you know."

"I know!"

~ By Tory Lynn ~