Diabetes. According to the doctor, I either have it or will shortly. In short, my feet were merely trying to tell me that something was horribly wrong with my body. Thank goodness my husband made me get it checked out because who knows how long I would have waited to go in, if ever.
Per orders, starting right now, I am to do start a diet to detox my body and hopefully get it back on track. I cannot eat any processed foods or refined sugars. The rule is essentially: if it is white, don't eat it. So, no white bread, no cookies, no pasta, no DIET COKE (artificial sweetener) and no junk food. I am back to basics with veggies, fruit and lean proteins. As with before, my weight was not discussed, but it is pretty obvious if I stick to this diet I will lose weight.
I have also been told I cannot run for the time being. Basically, when I exercise my brain tells my muscles to shut down, which presents all sorts of issues. I am to walk only. This is only short term and I will be up and running again in no time.
Right now I am sad, worried and angry. I am sad that I am only 29 and am facing such a huge health issue. I am worried that I will get really sick (well, more sick than now). And I am angry with myself for letting it get this far. Had I taken care of my body for the last 29 years I would not be in this position.
Well, now I am not dieting for my weight -- I am dieting for my longevity, overall health and future. So, every time I want to eat something horrible....remind me of this please.
Monday, July 19, 2010
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HUGS!!
I just started South Beach diet because I was diagnosed with PCOS and could very likely get diabetes. Email me if you ever want to talk, I just ended week one.
sippycupmom@gmail.com
Wow, I can completely understand how this news can be overwhelming. But you can beat this. You can walk and walk and walk. And you can eat lots of fruits and veggies. It will be okay hun. We are here for you! You can beat this!
Good luck with the new diet! I completely understand how scary it can all be.
You'll do great Anne, I know it. Luckily this was caught early and you can work on it now. Hugs!
I'm so sorry Anne. It sounds like you're taking all the right steps though. Best of luck.
good luck! you can do it- just make the hubs send you lots of Edible Arangements! ;)
No diet coke? OMG that's awful.
Here's to you sister. Do I need to send you some coffee?
We're here for you. It's no fun to be on any kind of diet, but you can do it. You have the motivation of your health, and getting back to running to push you on.
Oh Anne! I had no idea this was why you were doing that detox thing! Did you post on tub? I must have missed it. Sorry! :( How scary!
I'm so glad you went in when you did!!!! Hugs lady! You can do it! Well, you already are and you're doing great! Hugs lady!!!
Oh Anne! I had no idea this was why you were doing that detox thing! Did you post on tub? I must have missed it. Sorry! :( How scary!
I'm so glad you went in when you did!!!! Hugs lady! You can do it! Well, you already are and you're doing great! Hugs lady!!!
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