Cold Feet?

This is just too strange. Ever since I started going on that salad diet (which I’ve not really been religiously maintaining hahaha…), I would get “cold feet.” Literally. (Have any of you peeps had this “condition”? I’m not asking those brides or grooms- to- be hahaha).

*Photo borrowed from gettyimages.com*

Ok maybe I’ve actually been having “cold feet” for awhile now, but have never really noticed it until recently. DM freaked out when I casually mentioned this to her over lunch. She told me that I might have a serious blood circulation problem *gulp* and insisted we go see her podiatrist (yep, the one who told me I might have gained weight hence my plantar fasciitis hahaha). I’m too chicken to go see that podiatrist again (because I did gain weight hahaha.)

So I did some online research. My research led me to the conclusion that I have poor blood circulation. One of the ways to maintain better circulation is by exercising regularly *double gulp*. As I type this, I am staring at my pristine- condition Nike sneakers. It has been awhile since I last did my “run”, also because I couldn’t– it has been raining! I didn’t want to get my sneakers dirty 😀 *Hah! Convenient excuse!*

Anyway, I guess I have no recourse but to resume regular walking exercises or my “cold feet” condition could get worse. Apparently, this can lead to blood clots too! Here are some of the possible conditions which could have contributed to my leg and feet circulation problems:

• Obesity *Waaaaaaaaa I don’t think I’m obese!!!*
• Lack of exercise *Guilty!!!!*
• Improper diet *Guilty!!!!!!!*
• High blood pressure *If it’s due to cholesterol, then this is a possibility*
• High cholesterol *Guilty!!!!!!*
• Diabetes *Hmm… never tested for diabetes before*
• Certain nerve and thyroid conditions *Don’t think I have thyroid problems*
• Pregnancy *I am soooo not pregnant! Hahaha maybe I look it 😀 Beer belly*
• Long periods of sitting in a cramped and immobile position (Economy Class Syndrome) *??????!!*

Anyway, here are the possible treatments to “cold feet”

• Avoid cigarette smoking. *I don’t even smoke*
• Keep your blood pressure under control. *Cholesterol- related*
• Keep your cholesterol levels in the healthy range. *Does that mean no more fatty foods?*
• Exercise on a regular and frequent basis. *Ugh, my “sacrifice” doesn’t end with food?*
• Consider special exercise equipment, products and footwear that promote good circulation, such as a bed wedge or leg wedge. *Yay!! I need good shoes!!!!!!!!!!*
• Keep moving – avoid staying immobile for long periods of time. *I’m always moving! (defensive tone)*
• Keep your feet and extremities warm. *How?? No more sandals??*
• Wear graduated compression hosiery and socks that help stimulate circulation. *tsk. I have to wear socks??*

Now, the remedy to cold feet– it said there to “consider… footwear that promote good circulation”.

I’m thinking… Heels! 🙂 Christian Louboutins, on sale at $320.93 @ Barneys.com!Don’t high heels keep your feet circulation good? All the weight goes to your feet and you have to balance all 100+ lbs of yourself precariously on those thin sticks of a heel! If shoes like that don’t give your legs and feet a workout, I don’t know what other shoes would… *Snicker.. but think about it… doesn’t that make a little sense somehow?*

Or do I go with boots like these– dual purpose: covers my feet (so it doesn’t get cold) and promotes better feet circulation 😉 Boots by Jil Sander, priced at US$279 and available at the Barneys.com sale

But then these boots brought back memories of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s own boots… (see extreme left photo)

*photo borrowed from people.com*

Eeks. Those boots are heinous.

*Sigh* why can’t I just go for something classic like these Prada heels, now on sale for $274.03 (from yikes, $690!!!).

Later peeps! More updates about the auction soon! 🙂

P.S. Jeweller Candy Dizon (of Jul B. Dizon) is also holding an auction now for a beautiful pair of earrings (valued at Php 50k!!!), proceeds of which, will also go to Fabella!! Thank you SO much, Candy and the Dizon family 🙂 For her auction details, check her blog, Because Candy Says So 😀

P.P.S. THE AUCTION JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!! This just in– a very generous person who wishes to remain anonymous has just donated a Php 10,000 Gift Certificate from a big clothing retailer in Rockwell (2nd floor)!! This gift certificate, along with a Kaboost from DexterSy, will also go to the Winner of the Bag Auction. 🙂 🙂 A few more days left before the auction ends, peeps 🙂

x
Mrs.T