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.