You don't drink, you don't smoke, what do you do?
Two Saturdays ago I opened a letter that I found disappointing. It was from my General Practicianer. The last line said "I fear you have diabetes."
I growled in frustration. I was disappointed in myself. When I was pregnate I had gestational diabetes with both children. As soon as the pregnancies ended I was fine again. I promised myself that I would keep eating right to avoid getting it permanently. I would develop an exercise routine. Well in the past four years it hasn't happened.
Between the exhaustion of keeping Hannah alive, Gabriel well centred, the dishes and the laundry done. I failed to implement these things. I depended on Coke- A Cola to keep me up and chocolate to keep me happy. The universe is slapping me in the face and telling me to get my act together. I'm listening but I still rather have a soda and a nap day to day.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel. If I loose twenty-five pounds it may go away because in my family it is a weight thing.
My diet really hasn't been that bad just the coke a-cola and the lack of cardio exercise is the real problem. So when I get Hannah in the stander I'm not doing chores anymore I'm on the life cycle now doing a work out. I've managed it three times this week so far.
Nothing like a scary you can die from this, or worse go blind from this to put me on the straight and narrow.
Mom
P.s. I want a candybar and a Soda.
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Oh I hear ya! I have heard that the Wii is great for loosing weight...it's on my list
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December 15, 2008 10:14 AM
I just want to give you some encouragement. What kind would you like?
Gosh, but my household chores give me a workout, but you cannot count on it the way you can using a lifecycle. Congrats on 3x this week. That WILL make a difference.
I allow myself only dark chocolate. Usually a bit less sugar and fat and more of those miniscule nutrient thingys.
Your commitment to your family proves you can do this. Well worth it to avoid the big D.
PS Any chance of a photo of Hannah in her stander?
Posted by: Barbara | December 15, 2008 07:21 PM
To Coma Girl,
My friend has been using one I'll give her a call and see if it's working for her.
To Barbara,
Thanks for the encouragement. I took a picture of Hannah today I will try to get it up later.
Posted by: Janette | December 16, 2008 03:20 PM
I often fear about the risk of diabetes : weight issues rule in my family too, and there are plenty of diabetes cases too. In an attempt to keep them at bay, and because I confess I am an insatiable Coca Cola freak, I forsook the red tins for the black or white ones, aka Coke Zero or Diet Coke. Coke Zero is yummy and really gives me that 'Alison, get your act together, cos I'm waking you up' buzz. I also avoid real sugar and only eat either fresh fruit or saccharine (I know, carcenegenic, but I'm just trying to tackle diabetes for the moment). Only wholemeal foods (bread, pasta, rice) and LOTS and LOTS of fresh vegetables. And Bobs your Uncle : the weight and diabetes seem to feel sufficiently antagonized to keep away, although I can always feel them lurking, ready to pounce if I ever forget my resolutions. Give it a try, I'm sure it will make a difference!
Posted by: Alison | January 2, 2009 11:30 PM