"More Please"
It seems that everyone is worried about weight loss these days, and I am among the concerned masses (pardon the pun) After I started down the path of life alone, I managed to work off 60+ pounds as described in my original story. How was I crowned? with Diabetes 2. I have not mentioned this until now because I had plenty of other stories to tell. It's kind of embarrassing because diabetes is often linked with obesity and I have enough demons without other reminders from where I have come. I am not a weight loss snob, and even though I have a very curvy figure that will never go away, I want to take off more weight. The problem is, I cannot starve myself. I must eat healthy while trying to keep my blood sugar in balance. With all the exercise I do, sometimes I get overwhelmed and I actually become very discouraged. It's difficult to manage weight AND eat 6 small meals a day AND keep from gaining AND keep blood sugar from spiking. Sometimes I feel myself sicken at the thought of jumping on the scale, and I try not to do that too often using instead, my glucometer as my scale. I thank Coach Mary who is aware of this issue and has encouraged me tremendously. When I did my metric century, part of my victory was managing my blood sugar while doing all those miles.
I must admit when I hear of fad, and quick weight loss diets I am somewhat jealous and somewhat annoyed. It takes a lot of patience and determination to plan healthy meals, but I know in the long run that I will be healthier for the effort. Why am I sharing this? maybe it will help someone else to ignore fad weight loss promises and hang in there with a proven plan and quietly work through it like I try to do. I WILL say the healthy person that needs to lose 5, 10 or 20 pounds, to quickly reach a goal, can withstand some calorie and nutrition deficit without any problems. Let's all be mindful that everyone has to stick with his own path to achieve goals; and it's good, to have goals.
Come Ride With Me.
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AND...thank you Rhonda for letting me know your thoughts. Life is a challenge for all of us and we all need validation and encouragement including you and me.
Take care,
M
Posted by: Trek Sister Marie | Feb 27, 2008 6:39:51 AM
My roommate and I always discuss this issue: why is there so many commercials about weightloss pills, especially channels that women tune into?
We all wish of the magic medicine to drop the love handles and I think people try it becase of the "what if". The commercials sound so grand I start to believe for 30 seconds that they really do work, and then I eat my salad and say they are full of sh**. Marie, you are beautiful just the way you are, being fit is the key: increase your workouts and watch what you eat (safely), if i only followed my own advice. Your an inspiration to all.
Posted by: Lindsay | Feb 27, 2008 1:25:13 PM
Thanks Lindsay, and that peanut butter sandwich with the Cheerios was fabulous; you can't see the honey in the picture. Just kidding :)
M
Posted by: Trek Sister Marie | Feb 27, 2008 1:47:38 PM
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Marie -
Thank you for speaking what is the obvious but ignored...nothing in life is 'one size fits all'. You must find something that works for you. I applaud your efforts.
Posted by: Rhonda | Feb 26, 2008 2:53:20 PM