A change in attitude helps see results

If I can, I’ll avoid seeing a doctor as long as I possibly can.

I cringe at the thought of blood tests. There’s a big part of me that doesn’t want to know my cholesterol level, blood pressure or body fat percentage.

I just carry on this stubborn attitude that if I am walking and breathing I must be fine.

I know it’s not wise. And I also know that I am not alone.

I think many of us take the saying, “what you don’t know won’t hurt you,” far too seriously. In reality, what you don’t know could hurt you.

Actually, it could kill you.

On Friday, I took time away from my stubbornness and allowed our personal trainer, Krista, to do a body chemistry test.

With a nifty gadget that uses electromagnetic pulses to take measurements, Krista was able to calculate wonderful things such as my body fat percentage, and determine the number of fat pounds and lean muscle pounds on my body.

As much as I try to avoid doctors and testing, I wasn’t alarmed by any of the results. The information certainly reiterated the fact that I have a great deal of work to do.

It seems sort of odd, but even though the results were fairly negative, I feel positive.

The results certainly are not as bad as they could have been. There is definite need for improvement. But as the trainer said, I’m at a good place to start.

I hope that I can change my attitude when it comes to my view on doctors and medical tests. Maybe this is the first step.