Health Update / myLot

United States

May 29, 2026 1:34pm CST

I haven't posted in a long time, as my health was going in the wrong direction. I was in the hospital and learned what needed to change in my life. Stress has been challenging after the passing of my husband in 2025 with all the things that need to be completed when somebody passes away. It finally caused me to pass out and was rushed to the hospital where many tests were done and found out my blood pressure is to high and weight which I did know was eating from stress. I am now eating better more protein and vegetables. No more eating to many chips while watching television and work out at least 10 minutes every day. Any suggestions are welcome, as I am working harder to lose weight. I go to bed earlier no more late night television. Hope all of you are well.

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rakski

@rakski (158774)

• Philippines

29 May

I'm glad you are really trying to change to a good habit.aube you can walk everyday even short distance

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

30 May

Thanks for the reply. I'm so lucky to be able to walk again and can stand longer periods of time now.

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rakski

@rakski (158774)

• Philippines

30 May

@Fishmomma that's great to know

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Amber

@AmbiePam (124807)

• United States

29 May

It sounds like you are really trying now to get better. I’m glad they caught your high blood pressure since it is called the silent killer. I’m also glad you’ve laid off the chips. I know I feel better when I stay away from junk food. Make sure you up the water intake as well. And check in with us, if you can. We’d love to offer an ear to listen if you feel like you are struggling.

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

30 May

Thanks for the reply. I sure missed everyone, as when leaving the hospital had trouble walking. Now can walk a longer distance without sitting down. It was a scary time for awhile, as my back hurt a lot. Its ok now and am building up to more time standing.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (170420)

• United States

30 May

Do what you can as you can. I do better when I get at least ten minutes in a day on my fitness bike. Stress is very toxic, but it is completely understandable that you are carrying that stress and grief.

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

30 May

I am certainly feeling the difference with exercise and during lunch work break using part of the time walking.

snowy

@snowy22315 (212016)

• United States

29 May

Glad to see you. I think you are doing the right things..maybe try to increase your exercise time a bit if possible.

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

30 May

Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to get in at least 30 minutes every day of walking, as my job is sitting on a phone talking 7 days a week.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (99888)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 May

Glad you are trying to change. It is no easy when you lose someone you love, I lost my husband in 2017 and most of my life have been fighting anxiety and now I find that staying inside my apartment and keeping busy online and other things are best for me at this moment. Best of luck to you.

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

1 Jun

Thanks for posting and sorry for your loss. I am staying busy also, as making several meals at one time to put in the refrigerator to heat up, so I'm eating better. One big challenge is eating smaller meals and avoiding foods that are unhealthy. Gave up potato chips and coffee both were hard to stop as started drinking coffee in high school, so a lot of years have gone by.

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

3 Jun

@RasmaSandra We should all treat ourselves with something we really want to have some. Its the reason I started eating bread again just having less. I use to eat bread every day. Now a couple times a week.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (386296)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 May

I'm sure this has been a really tough time for you but it's nice to see you back here again. Maybe try slightly smaller serves on a smaller-size plate. I have soup or a simple salad for lunch. I'm lucky in that I rarely feel hungry but it can still be hard to keep the weight off. Cutting right down on your eating doesn't seem to help a lot unless you exercise as well. Good luck with it all.

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

30 May

Thanks for the reply. I recently went to my doctors office and she wants me to eat more protein says my number is to low. Will be looking for recipes using protein and less carbs. She has me listing down everything I eat each day and how much exercise.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (386296)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 May

@Fishmomma That's great that someone is helping you with this. Some people find that restricting their bread intake is really helpful.

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Fishmomma

@Fishmomma (11658)

• United States

31 May

@JudyEv I stopped eating a sandwich every day and reducing the amount of bread was hard. Now when I'm craving bread its a small sandwich using just 1 slice of bread. Its hard to stop doing something I have done over 60 years. I'm down to a couple days a week, so buying a lot less bread.

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