08 Jun This Summer: Take Charge of Your Health
Summer is here, and I wish I felt better. I never thought I’d be someone who’d have to seek out ways to get back on track. At some point, I stopped taking care of my body, and the repercussions have been painful.
For one thing, my stomach is a mess. I have always been able to eat ANYTHING without issue. I can no longer eat chocolate, red sauce, red meat, wine, beer…the list is getting longer all the time and frankly, I’m starting to panic. The burning in my stomach is a constant companion.
Migraines were something I thought were only for “other” people. I figured these people were doing something wrong! I eat healthy, I am active- I don’t get migraines. But I do get these terrible headaches on a weekly basis. They make my eyes puff up and I get nauseous from the pain. My co-worker sat me down and told me it was time to admit that indeed, I have migraines.
I can’t take anything for my headaches because of my now-sensitive stomach. Pain-Relievers make the burning in my stomach unbearable.
To make matters worse, I’ve been gaining weight over the last two years. The thought of having to add in strenuous exercise and a diet right now just makes me want to cry. It’s just another thing I have to deal with on my already-full plate. My health feels out of control right now, and I don’t know where to start.
My doctor blames stress for all these issues, and I know he’s right. Balancing family, work, a social life makes me feel like I’m drowning sometimes. It is time to take control of all this. It is summer, after all, and its a good time to take a long deep breath. Mindfulness is something I am always striving for, anyway. (I’m sure I can schedule it in somewhere.)
Seriously, though, how do I get control of my stomach? How do I manage my stress levels? What’s the best course of action to get back in shape? How can I take charge of my health again?
This summer, Basil Bandwagon has decided to bring the answers in the form of a 10 Week Summer Program: Take Charge of Your Health. It’s all online, you don’t have to get dressed or interact with other humans. Just sign up HERE, and let us deliver the goods to you. You can join at any time during the 10 weeks- there’s no stress!
We will be gathering the best info from our brains and the minds of local practitioners and health coaches to give YOU (and me) the power to feel good again. We’ll have videos, printable shopping lists for your fridge, coupons and even more goodies. We even made a Summer Camp Facebook page! This will be a place to ask questions and interact with others on the same journey.
I’m excited to learn along with you and get results. So, sign up- and share with your friends. It’s going to be a great journey!