Weight change over the holidays? Mine did

[Venturous Randy]

From the Thursday a week before Thanksgiving until yesterday, I have lost 19 pounds. And, what is even better, before Thanksgiving I was taking 46 units of insulin and still having sugar level averages over 300 with an A1C reading of almost 12, with normal being about 6. I am now taking 18 units of insulin with morning readings of 90 to 115 and rarely getting up to 150 after a meal. I am now looking forward to my next A1C check, which is the long term test.

I am not on a diet, but have made a lifestyle change. I have always been a sweet-a-holic and through the holidays I have not eaten any of the deserts that people have brought to work. I am now simply eating smaller portion sizes and I am chewing my food real good. In the past I would take a big mouthful, do a few chews and wash it all down with a big swallow of milk or Coke. Now when I get up from the table, I feel content and do not feel stuffed. When I eat out, as soon as my food is brought to the table, I will ask for a to go box and either take half or more home or to work to eat later. It was even very easy to turn down the big slice of pecan pie with ice cream yesterday because I simply did not desire any.

I have also started doing some moderate exercises of deep knee bends, push ups and stomach crunches. I am also doing more walking.

[Yammer Dan]

Great News Randy. Stick with it!!

[Sylvester]

I know the feeling. I have lost thirty pounds since just before Thanksgiving. The fact that I was sick and spent a week in the hospital just before Christmas has a little to do with it. I believe I will continue the trend and go for another thirty since the doctors found out what was wrong with me (pulmonary embolism) and now have it under control. It feels great to feel great after six months of short breath and chest pains.

 

[Jerry W]

you da' mans!!

[GlennTuc]

Good for the both of you!!!

[N3FOL]

Congrats on all of the things you have accomplished for your health. Stay with the program and don't let yourself slip. I am sure you already made some important changes in your daily life. Regards.

[RoadKill]

I think mine weight has went the other direction

[Squidley]

Good on Ya Randy....keep it going my friend

[pegscraper]

Good for you Randy. I've been trying to adopt the same lifestyle attitude change, and it's just not easy. I like eating good food, and I like eating cookies and ice cream.

[GeorgeS]

Be sure to Re-Adjust your tire pressure, due to the weight change !!

[cecdoo]

Good for you Randy:clap2: I plan on starting after the NY, I'm like roadkill think I added about 15lbs:bang head: Craig