Wellness

Went through my annual physical today for work, and all things are a go for launch! I am pretty lucky that I landed a career here in Calgary. There are many things that people find to whine about in regards to our department, but all in all, it is pretty damn good. Among such things, we have a Wellness Centre that is nothing short of fantastic.
Each year all the guys/gals get put through a pretty thorough physical exam that tests everything from our aerobic capacity and how the ticker is tocking, to how thy nuts are hanging:-) And everything in between. A lot of the exam and tests are something that you would see in your general annual exam, but they also look and test for certain problems that arise specifically from our job. So I feel pretty fortunate to be involved with one of the few departments in north america that have such a program.
It is not only a great way to ensure that I am healthy and happy from head to toe, but also helps me judge how my training and diet is affecting my body. I feel that I am quite in tune as to how I am feeling and what works for me, but it is always nice to see some medical data backing up my thoughts. Ensures that I am on the right track.
Did not get to run a full VO2 today, as the cardiologist that looks over our ECGs for diving wanted them done a little differently this year. So that was kind of a bummer, but they are going to get me in again later in the year to see how that is. Always fun running till ya yack!
Got into a good chat with the Doc today and we were discussing the difference between a lot of the people he sees in his line of work. I always strive for being in the best shape that I can. Sometimes wavering from my goal, but always coming back on track. I always seem to go for broke with the majority of things that I do. All or nothing it seems. Just the way I am. But this conversation that I had today made me think a little. Just be well. You don't necessarily have to be nuts about it. Eat healthy and be active. Period. It is not really my mentality, but is some of the best advice ever. You do not have to go crazy and run 100 miles a week and do 1000 pushups every night before bed. Just watch what you munch on and how much ass time you are grabbing. (Not ass that your grabbing!lol!)
The easier you make it for yourself, the more likely you will ensure that you keep it up for the rest of your life. I find that people try to take on too much of a change sometimes and it results in them not quite keeping up with their end of the bargain.
When you decide to make a change, especially one regarding health improvement, do it for life.  Make your changes something that you can live with, day in, day out. Lifestyle changes as apposed to short term fixes.
Small steps that you can continue with until you develop enough momentum to start running. Then there is no stopping ya!