Half year health update

So, it's 3 months since I used my Fitbit®. I'm liking that it records everything I need monitored. As of right now, my blood pressure is normal. I'm hoping it stays that way before my upcoming health check with my VA doctor.

Apart from normal life stresses (bills, emergencies, etc), my depression has become manageable since I've been taking mirtazapine. The only downside I have with it, is feeling groggy in the morning. According to my Fitbit®, I need to sleep earlier. It's going to be a challenge because I work the mid-shift hours. I don't have a chance to have dinner until 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Losing weight will also be quite a challenge.

I've been doing a lot of research as to what types of food that would help me get fitter based on my lifestyle at the moment. I really want to rid package foods from my diet. The salt and sugar contents of these packaged foods are hurting my health.

So far, I have found that based on my lifestyle, chicken, seafood and fish are helpful in getting my liver a break from working too hard. I came across a book about having a skinny liver. I'm reserved at the moment about reading the information they have to share to the world.

I know I haven't been doing well in keeping my diet on track this quarter. I may have to buy a measuring cup that has a foldable silicone feature whenever I dine out. I'm guilty of gorging and indulging on hamburgers once or twice a week. It's getting to the point now where I feel a lot of cramps and aches below my ribcage. Sometimes it's on my left. Other times on my right. Most times in the middle. The last thing I need is for my liver to give out on me. Or worse - my pancreas failing on me without warning. The signs and symptoms are showing. I am aware what I need to be doing.

If I could prepare my own food, I would. For now, I don't have the resources to do so. I will do my best to measure the packaged food I have to eat for the next month or so.