It was about one year ago that I suffered a medical emergency that put me in hospital for 1-week, and sent my car to the scrap-heap.
Despite a battery of tests and being placed under the care of an Endocrinologist, no cause of my medical condition could be determined.
Rather that performing more tests, our medical system washed their hands of me and left me to my own devices.
So, over the last year, I've taken matters into my own hands, did my own research, and made some lifestyle changes. And although tests indicated that there was nothing wrong with my ticker and my blood sugar levels were normal, I wasn't so sure.
Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle was easy. More veggies, fewer carbs, cut calories, more fish, less red meat, regular exercise... you know the routine.
Having no car, and with car dealers without inventory, I decided to give a no-car lifestyle a try. First, I needed a bike for necessities. To meet that need, the Radwagon cargo ebike did the trick. And although the bike is great for local grocery runs, I was limited to about a 20Mile radius.
So, I became a regular user of Amazon and Big-Box store delivery services.
And although living without a car is indeed manageable here in the lower mainland of BC where the weather is rather temperate, I'm sure excited about getting my new car next month.
I am pleased to report that over the last year, my health is much improved. I haven't had any medical issues for months and lost 60-pounds.
I plan to continue my health-restoration journey; however, I fear if I lose any more weight, half my clothes will be unwearable. 😊
Despite a battery of tests and being placed under the care of an Endocrinologist, no cause of my medical condition could be determined.
Rather that performing more tests, our medical system washed their hands of me and left me to my own devices.
So, over the last year, I've taken matters into my own hands, did my own research, and made some lifestyle changes. And although tests indicated that there was nothing wrong with my ticker and my blood sugar levels were normal, I wasn't so sure.
Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle was easy. More veggies, fewer carbs, cut calories, more fish, less red meat, regular exercise... you know the routine.
Having no car, and with car dealers without inventory, I decided to give a no-car lifestyle a try. First, I needed a bike for necessities. To meet that need, the Radwagon cargo ebike did the trick. And although the bike is great for local grocery runs, I was limited to about a 20Mile radius.
So, I became a regular user of Amazon and Big-Box store delivery services.
And although living without a car is indeed manageable here in the lower mainland of BC where the weather is rather temperate, I'm sure excited about getting my new car next month.
I am pleased to report that over the last year, my health is much improved. I haven't had any medical issues for months and lost 60-pounds.
I plan to continue my health-restoration journey; however, I fear if I lose any more weight, half my clothes will be unwearable. 😊