I set up this blog primarily for me to journal my "Rebuilding". I have had some drastic changes in weight which I am still working on. I also have had some drastic changes in my attitude. They are all connected to each other I am sure however I am not sure which started when.
The most horrific day of my life was October 13, 2003. I went to the doctor with some issues I was having. My doctor took one quick test and said you have Diabetes. I have family with diabetes and even lost an Uncle to the effects of the disease. I went to the educators who scared the crap out of me. They had me more depressed than anything because of the negative attitude they gave with the training.
I went along my way doing what I wanted and taking my pills. I finally went to a specialist in 2009 who was amazing. Donna gave me ideas and told me things I had never even though of. She moved around my meds and gave me a new one that helped me lose weight.
This new doctor energized me and made me think I was going to be OK. That is when my mind took over. I started losing weight and feeling pretty good. Soon I had lost 60, than 70 and 80 pounds. I am currently closer to 90 pounds down from my original weight. I knew there was more to it than eating better and less.
I have always had friends that run and I have always admired them. I finally decided to run my first race a 5k July 4th, 2011. When it didn't kill me I decided I could do more and set a goal of 5 last year. I finished my last one on Thanksgiving. It was pretty emotional and also satisfying.
This blog is meant to be my journey as I rebuild my body, mind and soul.
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