Found out from the doctor that I am indeed mortal. Shocking eh? Fortunatly my soul is imortal but this body is just gonna wear out and stop at some point.
I have adult onset diabetes. I noticed I was having a tough time staying awake at times during the day. It did not matter how much sleep I had. Had a long set of tests done one morning on an empty stomach. I was told that loosing weight (I had balooned up to 280) would help and I was put on a daily medication and daily blood tests.
I got to the point were the blood test would only confirm how I was feeling so I went to weekly tests and then only when I felt 'off'. I added a couple of suppliments and a baby asprin to my collection of consumables and over time lost 40something lbs.
This week I go in for my first big set of tests since I lost the weight. As I was borderline last time I hope to be 'insulin intolerent' or better this time around.
My doctor is a pretty good one. He doesnt rest on his laurels and spends quite a bit of time reading the latests research and adopts them into his practice on a one off basis.
For instance he noted my 'bad' cholesterol is a bit high and that the Omega-3 fatty acids have proven reduction. So he recommended me look into Flax Seed supplimentals.
This versus putting me on some additional medication on a perscription basis.
I would like to get down around 200lbs. That was where I was in my 20's. I have about 50 lbs to go.
3 comments:
Lee
Good luck with that. I am in similar boat. Drf. Judy keeps telling me to loose weight and cut out everything save for twine and styrofoam packing peanuts.
I'll think slimmer thoughts for you...
r
Twine has lots of fiber, but packing peanuts? You'd be better of eating the box and throwing away the peanuts.
I'm in a similar boat now too. Blood pressure is great, blood chemestry not so great. Switching to oatmeal for breakfast instead of Coke and Doritos.
I read eating the same (healthy) meal every day for one or two meals helps a lot with weight control.
During the work week, I eat oatmeal for breakfast every day, and then a Yoplait with some kind of cereal to make it crunchy.
Then I eat a normal dinner - normal from the '50's, not now. I aim for a plate with 1/2 veggies, 1/4 starch, and 1/4 protein.
So far so good... I just passed 4 years at my goal weight. :)
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