I'm Sheila, a 42 year old married, mother of two girls aged 7 and 4. I was, much to my surprise, diagnosed with premature hypertension and high cholesterol in May 2009. I've never had a weight problem, never really had to exercise to stay healthy or look good. Plus, I've always been able to eat more or less anything...
After suffering the devastating emotional effects of losing both of my parents a year apart from each other, I kicked my friend Motivation out of my life, and Will Power was soon to follow. I stopped exercising and stopped keeping tabs on my diet.
When I was referred to a Cardiologist for an evaluation in July 2009, I realized that it's time to make some serious changes. At his urging, I have now let Motivation back into my life...in the form of exercise and healthy eating. Will Power is slowly creeping back in as well.
Join me as I chronicle my journey for all to enjoy. I want to inspire others by sharing health and wellness tips, recipes and exercises. Hopefully you will adopt some of my lifestyle changes.
