My passion in life is exercise and health.Growing up in an overweight and unhealthy family always inspired me to be different.Then in 2002,the biggest push for me to keep healthy came when I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome.This puts me at an increased risk of stroke,because of poor circulation and the increased risk of thrombosis.
I joined a gym after the birth of my daughter and soon gained a new found confidence.I loved the changes that were happening to my body.I suddenly felt good in the clothes I was wearing and also found that the exercise was a good way of setting free any anger or frustration that any new mother experiences.
I have found that exercising has helped keep me focused as a person.I know that I am helping my illness by improving the circulation,and by eating healthily I am keeping cholesterol low.This is also helping create the chance of a stroke.The benefits of eating healthily don't just help me but my daughter too,because I care about my diet,she too eats better,and has a mum with lots of stamina.
Unfortunately now being busy at home,I no longer have the time to go to the country,but I do not let this change my passion for exercise.Instead of watching self-improvement programmes on the television,which never have the desired outcome of making us feel good,I follow a work-out DVD and get my exercise done that way.