My Healthy Manual – Website Update

For many of you who know me, you know that I’ve tried to live a healthy lifestyle in spite of the health problems I was born with. That being said, I started this website way back in 2015 when I was going through some issues. I would write Posts every now and then about my health regarding what was going on at the time with my health. I have felt actually blessed to be able to share my experience with others in a positive way and hopefully add a little inspiration. I know that God has blessed me with these challenges to make a difference – somehow. It seems as though when things weren’t going so good, that was when I would write. I mentioned that once to my cardiologist that I hadn’t been posting very much because I felt good. She suggested that that’s when I should post more. Don’t always post the bad stuff. Show your true journey – the good and the bad.

True! So, I continued to try and post more stuff regarding heart disease and my day-to-day struggles. I tried providing heart healthy recipes and tips for heart patients. I also started a calendar to post my meals to keep myself more organized and tried to post my workout schedule. These tools were to try and keep me motivated and accountable.

Another aspect of my health that I try to do better at all the time is to keep detailed Medical Records. I get overwhelmed with this task, but I have learned that “You are your best healthcare advocate.” It amazes me that when you go to the doctor how wrong so many things are that they have in your “chart.” Like medicine and dosages! What your allergic too! You would think that they could keep that correct from appointment to appointment? That is one of my main projects this year — to figure out a system that works for me so when I go to any doctor, I have all those answers right away and I know they are correct. Then I can make sure they get their records straight!

Over the past year and half or so, John and I have adopted and been committed to a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Lifestyle. From the first video we watched to the most recent, we have enjoyed learning how to avoid some of the most common chronic illnesses. So, this site is sort of changing too by taking on a new purpose. It’s definitely going to be mostly “my story and my journey + 1 (John’s), but it’s intent is to provide resources and direction on why we have chosen to ditch the processed foods and avoid meat and dairy as much as we choose. I like how if you go way back to some of my first posts, the transformation that I see is really fun.

I sort of equate my wanting to share this information with others the same as when you want to share your Faith. When we learn something of value for ourselves and see it actually work and know the benefits and we want others to experience the glory of God’s work too. I feel as though God has put this in front of me to do just that!

If you know me, I love being a “techie” and this is the perfect place for me to practice my website design skills and continue challenging my brain in that area as well. Please be patient. If you frequently visit this site, things may have moved or something. This site will always be a work in progress for me.

Currently, I am thinking that many of my Blog posts will transfer to my Facebook group, “My Healthy Manual – Heart Healthy Lifestyle Group” which is a private group, but if you find any of this interesting and you know someone who might like it too, please invite them to join the Group.

Enjoy my journey and I welcome any questions and would love to chat about your own journey.