Hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and respiratory disease were the most common comorbidities among COVID-19 patients in the New York City area, according to a recent paper published by JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association). Investigators examined data from 5700 COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital.

Is this your wake up call?

The experts are full of conflicting information, and the science of what we know and don’t know about COVID-19 still needs more time. The fact of the matter is, COVID-19 is not over. Not even close, and the emotional ups and downs of trying to navigate the new normal continues to weigh heavily on all of us.

We know that COVID-19 is a very aggressive virus that attacks the respiratory system and other major systems of the body, and that the elderly and people with preexisting comorbidities (conditions) or illnesses are at a much higher risk of dying or suffering from long term side effects.

More than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) every year.
Over 70 million adults in the US are obese
More than 3 million type-2 diabetes cases are diagnosed per year

If you have any of these conditions, I would encourage you to take control of your health.

The number one thing we can control is how we take care of ourselves.

Improving your physical and emotional health will set you up for a better outcome no matter what the future holds. You’ll never regret taking care of yourself and decreasing your chances of contracting an infectious disease, a chronic illness, decreasing your chances of a heart attack or reversing your diabetes.

Taking simple action steps can only help improve your day to day life and overall outcome during this time of heightened uncertainty.

If you are at risk or struggling with your health, working with a health coach to make a plan and change your behaviors in a supportive, understanding and safe environment will improve the quality of your life.

Your health is your most valuable asset and making it your number one priority is the best thing you can do to take back control and set yourself up in every aspect of your life.

In my practice, we look at what’s working and what’s not and set short term, mid-term and long term goals. We talk about what you are struggling with and break it down, taking one step at a time to put a plan in place in order to make improvements in every aspect of your life.

Nobody is coming to save you.

Life is full of uncertainties, now more than ever, but relying on others, including the government, is not what we are designed to do. We are designed to control our behavior and our thoughts and actions. To know our self-worth and love and nurture ourselves in order to live our best life. The one and only life that we have on this earth.

Clients that I have been working with during this time are having great results, creating a ripple effect on their entire families. Making meal plans, plans for exercising, balancing work and family time and so on helps everyone. One client in particular that has just completed a six month program nailed everyone of her goals. In addition, her son lost 25 pounds and is now off several medications. Her husband lost more than twenty pounds and feels and looks better than he has in years.

To learn more about my health coaching practice and taking back control of your health please visit my website at pattymcgee.coach or call me for a free 40 minute consultation at 518-221-9923.

Is This Your Wake Up Call?