Recovering one day at a time
I figured a blog update was in order. I mean, I haven’t had time to write in what seems like forever and I’ve had some major updates to my health […]
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I figured a blog update was in order. I mean, I haven’t had time to write in what seems like forever and I’ve had some major updates to my health […]
I figured a blog update was in order. I mean, I haven’t had time to write in what seems like forever and I’ve had some major updates to my health that I’ve been sharing on social media. So why not a full blog update?
I’ve been monitoring my upper torso for signs of change, snapping photos everyday. Luckily, my doctors think that’s a great habit! They can see what’s changed and it helps with diagnoses. Thankfully my regular doctor is hip to all things future tech so he uses an app to stay in touch. My gram habit is finally paying off! When most people see me, they can’t see my injury so they think I’m fine. I’m not sharing what my chest looks like (we’re not THAT close), but I’ll share a photo from another patient who has something similar, just in a different location.
This won’t be a pity party post though because I’ve got friends with all kinds of ailments who inspire me to continue being my best. Helping my body out means I’ve picked up some tips for recovering and leading a healthier lifestyle that I want to share with everyone. You may have heard this before, but it never hurts to hear it again!
Here are tips I’ve learned recovering from an injury and health issues caused by illness, stress and an unhealthy diet.
2 slices extra-lean ham + 2 tbsp whipped light cream cheese
2 tbsp light guacamole + 2 celery stalks, sliced
3 oz cooked shrimp + 1 tbsp cocktail sauce
1 oz goat cheese + 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced + salt, pepper and paprika
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese + 1/4 cup blueberries
1 sliced tomato + 1 oz fresh mozzarella + salt, pepper and 1 tbsp balsamic
1 slice turkey + 1 slice reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1 cup diced watermelon + 1 oz reduced-fat feta + 1 tsp chopped mint
3 almonds, chopped + 4 oz plain yogurt + a light drizzle of honey
1/2 cup peaches + 1 oz prosciutto
4 tbsp hummus + 2 celery stalks, sliced
1/2 cup blueberries + 1/2 cup raspberries + 1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup salsa + 1 cup sliced jicama
10 baby carrots + 4 oz Greek yogurt + 1 tsp ranch mix
1 cup sliced apples + 1 oz low-fat cheddar
Everyday during recovery I feel a little better and I’m learning how to properly take care of myself. This is pretty much impossible without my amazing home-care team made up of my mom, sister, step-dad and significant other. Everyday I get check ups from them, advice and healthy meals. SMART goals, so I’m taking this one week at a time. Doing small things to add up to big successes. I can’t think of a better reward than a healthy, happy me.
Featured Photo by William Farlow on Unsplash