Well 5 years after being diagnosed with diabetes, I am finally motivated to do something about BIG about it. So here goes my journey... Follow along if you don't believe me (I didn't to start with). I didn't think I could change, but I do now. I CAN do hard things. It started with a hard to accept diagnosis on January 12th this year. I found out I've lost some vision due to the diabetes. That's when I drew a line in the sand and set off on my new quest, a healthy me.
My husband and kids, especially Kristin and Steve, helped me formulate a plan and set goals. They have all been very supportive. The next night an exercise bike was parked in the middle of our family room. I signed up for on-line help at www.livestrong.com a free website sponsored by Lance Armstrong, the world champion cyclist. I headed to the gym the next day to get a personal trainer to help me with my ultimate goal, get 50 pounds off within a year and get healthy. Appointments were made with my doctor and a dietian. Everyone is on board with my exciting new life.
Here are my "before" pictures to track my progress. Wow, that should be enough to motivate me right here!
I love this post! I am so excited to watch you chronical your journey. You are going to inspire SO many people with this blog and with your lofty goals! YOU CAN DO IT! And you must do it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you liked the low carb Chow Mein.
Wow, talk about calling yourself out in public! I guess you've got to be committed now. ;^)
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I know you can do it, and, like you said, YOU HAVE TO DO IT!
We're going to be so excited to follow your progress.
I know you can do it too! We are here to support you any way we can. We started this week when we didn't bring you a big slice of chocolate cake from my birthday :0) Love you!
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