In April I learned I needed to make some health changes. I started dieting and exercising. I cut out and reduced a lot of carbs such as potatoes, rice, pastas and breads. I have always had a huge sweet tooth and that had to change.
We bought e-bikes and my husband & I started riding bikes or hiking most days of the week. We now joined our local YMCA to be able to keep it up during the winter.
My lipids, blood pressure, and weight went down. I lost 6 inches on my waist and went down 2 pant sizes. I have more to go. It is difficult but glad I made the transformation. Don't know how I will survive the holidays though?
I want a creative way to show your process! I am so proud of you for making this effort it is not easy to change all those habits. Nice to have someone to help you with it
Well done! I like the photo as well as your story. I know those holidays are hard, but for me feeling better, seeing people who comment positively on my looks and just eating everything but less works. Good luck!
oh, kathy, you will survive the holidays. as i said before, it's a matter of conditioning yourself slowly. last december, 7 months after i started my lifestyle change, i thought the holidays would get me back to old habits. we went to a favourite 'all-you-can-eat' place. i just had a lot of veggies and fish and fruits. but since i could not escape the dessert line, i had just a spoonful of things i wanted to have, not of everything on offer, but just the ones i really like. from july to december 2021, i went from 157 to 128 lbs, my sugar level went from 12 to 5.6 and my cholesterol was at 4. the diabetes group at the clinic interviewed me for 2 hours scrutinizing my diet. and like you, i eliminated carbs from my diet (which is hard if you know about filipino foods which has a lot of rice and sweets). and going for morning walks without fail 2 miles everyday, even in the middle of the heat wave which was a lot worse than during snow days. so, don't hesitate to partake of things you want to eat. the key is moderation and control. you've already accomplished a lot, you will do more and you will survive the holidays.
@summerfield Thank you for your encouragement. I'm dealing with many of the same issues. Eye doctor said I need to get sugar levels checked because of what her exam revealed and wanted me to see a primary doctor. It was 6.6 in April & went to 5.5 in July within 3 months. Cholesterol l, triglycerides, blood pressure all greatly improved. Still have more weight to lose but it is hard to keep it up. In November saw a primary doctor because I made the changes before I saw the doctor I never did get a diabetes diagnosis. Will get official blood work in March. For Thanksgiving I am going to eat the foods I want but in smaller portions. As you said moderation and control. I have a HUGE sweet tooth which has been so difficult. Thank you for sharing your story with me, it is motivation for me to continue.
@myhrhelper - my family doctor and i had a row when i refused to take medication for diabetes. i told her i shall reverse it. she and the diabetic management team at the clinic didn't think i could do it, i could lower it but not reverse it. so they were surprised when after 5 months i went down to 5.6 and then in january i was at 4. my secret weapon is my naturopath doctor who was very encouraging when she set up a meal plan for me, indicating what i should eat more of and what to avoid. she is very good at explaining to me what food does to your body; to have a lot of raw nuts, almonds, walnuts, lots of legumes, fresh veggies. to have someone with medical knowledge who backs you up and encourages you is i think important. doctors just want to issue prescriptions i think.
so continue your good work, kathy. i say you are on the right track. hope you and your family will have a beautiful thanksgiving celebration. ♥
Kathy!! such an inspiration ⭐I know what a should do, but........ All of my friends are thinner than me, on fewer medications and with less aches and pains. If you and @summerfield have confidence to change, and share here, I should start now!
What a great selfie too
November 26th, 2022
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so continue your good work, kathy. i say you are on the right track. hope you and your family will have a beautiful thanksgiving celebration. ♥
What a great selfie too