Hello 4th week! I have arrived. I am still alive. Not depressed, not to hungry, and feeling extremely optimistic these days. I am finding food options. I did have to stay away from the doughnuts this weekend at the conference but thats ok. I got many years of those indulgences and now its time to stop.
I am a day late on my post but we had some craziness this weekend. I was fit to handle it, strong and got all kinds of tools this weekend from my conference. I live a sober lifestyle. This isn’t a typical thing in this society either but just like the doughnuts I have had my allotment on booze too. This path of sobriety has taught me how strong and capable I really am. I wake up each morning grateful, in communication with God and just the 24 hours ahead of me. Just for today I will stay away from sugar.
I met with my doctor yesterday and I have lost 6lbs, and my sugars have dropped 100 points. If that isn’t proof that hardwork pays off, I don’t what is! It definitely has motivated me and has been a real faith booster.
I have appreciated the kind words and encouragement you all have shared here and in person. Gratitude is what help keeps my head screwed on straight and I truly am grateful. Loneliness is one of the hardest places to be and to not feel alone in this has helped me tremendously. We all got our battles but shoulder to shoulder we have the strength to get through.
Trudging to happy destiny and see you next week from the sailboat! Girlfriends going to be a Captain
-Week three has arrived since my diabetes, high cholesterol and high triglycerides lab work came back. I actually cried when the doctor told me. I had a slight breakdown…. Not gonna lie! I know its not a terminal disease ”atleast not now”
However, I did know what it meant. It meant I had to change, I had to sacrifice and that seemed like a lot of pressure. I wasn’t sure I was up for the task.
I am officially 161lbs. I have loss two pounds. Not as much as I wanted but I have had a steady scale drop. I have lost 3 inches on my waist. I was a 37 and now 34. That has a lot of positive health ramifications.
My blood pressure has finally dropped to normal. At 111/78 this morning I opted to put off my BP medicine and check again this evening. I am only supposed to take it if I am 130/90 or higher. That is a huge win! I have had three days of normal BP.
My blood sugars are getting better but not normal 100% yet. I am at 30% normal readings. The rest are hyper. I have whats called the dawn phenomenon. If anyone knows about this, message me your stories. I wake up with high glucose in the mornings. I am going to start intermittent fasting this week to see if this helps.
I have been working out everyday and on Saturdays I do an outdoor physical activity. This week I kayaked with some old friends and new friends! Grateful for my body, yeah it not perfect but it took me on a ten mile kayake trip, loading and unloading, hiking on a slippery terrain to a spring and in and out of the kayak all day swimming. I may be facing some trials here but life would be boring without a few hurdles.
As the trees shed their leaves, they unveil the art of releasing what no longer serves. Let their graceful fall inspire you to embrace the beauty in letting go.
This is me… Day one of this new health Journey, I recommend you to document your progress so you may see yourself changing for the better. To begin is one of the most difficult steps!
Today is a new day! I have made a goal to exercise daily and eat healthier. I have been feeling slugish for a long time and after some recent bloodwork, it is clear I have some work to do! My goal is to loose 25lbs.
Follow along to see what I am eating and for updates on my weight loss. Today I weighed in at 163.
I have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and high cholesterol. My triglycerides where dangerously high as well. I am a little embarrassed to put this on here but as I have decided to turn my profile into a public figure, I believe there will need to be a certain amount of honesty.
Thanks for the support and cheers to a happy and healthy future!
