D-Day

mgtownsend71

Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself and possibly the title of my discussion title. On the 20th of Jan 2015, I had a doctor's appointment with the results of my bloodwork. (I went in the week before because I was ill for two weeks, and prior to this I would get every cold/flu/bug going) I am a type 2 diabetic and my numbers were in the 19 and 21 range, (A1C came back at a 9.2 and fasting was a 14.2), cholesteral was slightly elevated, and my liver function was coming back that fat deposits were on it and I carry my weight in my midsection so that was squeezing down on the liver as well. I am on Janumet for diabetes, crestor (low dose) now for cholesteral, and low dose altace for blood pressure, all this and I am only 43. She told me that if I continued on with numbers like I was getting that I could lose the liver, limbs, eye sight or worse death. Time for agressive action and I got pissed! some people need a minor heart attack to have a wake up call, but this was my wake up call and in time for me to make drastic changes before I ended up in a worse state that I was going in to. Sure I went home that day and I cried, and cried, and got mad and cried some more. Then I got motivated! This time I got motivated for me! I have tried losing weight for everyone else, abusive ex husband, mother, friends but this time it is for me and my family is the gift!

On January 21st I made changes. I talked to a man at work that he and his wife have lost loads of weight. He gave me some meal ideas like my new favourite breakfast which I call a super cereal and other great tips like My Fitness Pal, which I use faithfully now. I changed the way I eat, not a diet because they dont work, but a change in lifestyle eating. I am not starving myself I am just eating healthier and watching the types of food I am eating. I love the taste of food so now I have been doing lots of research to eat healthier without comprimising the taste of our meals. It helps to have a very supportive family as well!

I started acupuncture on the 24th and Apple Cider Vinegar as prescribed by my acupuncturist, I started kettlebell on Mondays and TRX Tuesdays and Fridays, more walking with my husband for stress relief; and since 21 Jan - my fasting blood sugars are now down to 10 and 9 (yes I know it needs to be under 7 but hell it has only been two weeks and 10 points down is awesome), I have lost 8 pounds and 3.5 inches so far. AND I have not been sick since, more energy and I feel great. If this is how I am feeling in 2 weeks I cannot wait to see how I feel in 2 months.

I had a total weight loss goal of 66 pounds which is now down to 58lbs, but I have been making small goals for myself. I started at 227.5 lbs and my first goal was to get under 220, now at 219.5 my next goal is under 215, then 210, then 205 and then under 200. In addition to weight loss, another goal is to come of the meds for blood pressure, cholesteral and even diabetes meds or at least smaller doses for diabetes. All of my health issues are weight induced, so get rid of the weight get rid of the issues and start living life again! It took a while to get to the weight I was so I know it is going to be a journey to get where I want to be, but my life is worth it and watching my girls grow up and my grandson grow up, and growing old with hubby is worth it! My weight battle started when I had my first daughter (who is now 20) and instead of looking at it as a battle I am looking at it as a lifestyle change with the added benefit of weight loss and feeling my best. Making it a lifestyle change instead of a diet will make it easier to sustain because then it becomes a habit.

I look forward to reading about the other members on MFP. Thanks for reading :-)

mgtownsend71

Update:

since 21 Jan, I am down 11.5 pounds, 7.5 inches and my fasting blood sugars are down more than 10 points. I even had my first 7.7 in years. I have more energy, better mood, and am seeing more strength in the exercise classes now then when I first started ie: planks at the beginning couldnt hold for longer than 10 seconds without shaking to death and falling to the floor to 30 seconds nice and flat without shaking :-) All this in just one month. I can't wait to see what month 2 holds in store for me!!

MelisaSue

You are doing awesome!!! I bet you feel like another person just by the little bit of time you've done it. Keep it up... You are doing great!!!

mgtownsend71

MelisaSue wrote: »

You are doing awesome!!! I bet you feel like another person just by the little bit of time you've done it. Keep it up... You are doing great!!!

I actually do feel like a different person and I like it :-) thank you for your kind words!!

jessiruthica

Amazing work and dedication. You can do this!