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Hi all,
Had to drop by because I reached a semi milestone goal yesterday and needed to tell peoples who understand, won't judge, and just generally 'get it' (i.e. all of you lovelies!)
Diagnosed in Oct 2018 and since then I've managed to keep dropping weight, down by 4st 3lb so far - and not crashed out and gone back to bad habits, at all. I've not touched 'sweets' or crisps since Oct 18. I won't lie, there's been a few weeks I've stayed the same weight wise, and usually when I've let life get in the way of working out. But overall, my lifestyle has changed and the key is exercise - and more importantly, consistent exercise, in the form of gym - actual gym or home workouts, or even bashing out sets of squats in hotel rooms whilst I'm on holiday or away on business trips. For me, exercise seems to be critical to keeping things working as they should be doing. I don't think of it as exercise, I think of it as 'life-lengthening'.
I recently went to Scotland and found myself walking up 246 narrow single file spiral stairs, to the top of an old monument. I did it with ease, not flagging and puffing and panting or giving up - my fitness it coming back byjiminy! It feels like I'm heading in the right direction. I will keep on with this little mission because this time last year I wouldn't have done even 50 of them without turning red! A small win, for sure.
I remembered what the Doc told me - that exercise keeps the essential 'door open' (to fully functioning) and I now work out wherever I am, even at home, running on the spot whilst making coffee or cooking, it looks odd, but it makes me smile. Small steps to positive change. I'm building good habits.
I went to an annual event yesterday and whereby in previous years, as it's free food and drink all day, I admittedly used to take advantage of the both of those in previous years and maxed out on all the lovely things, which was fairly indicative - too many nice things. A lesson learnt. This year, I had a small win for myself. I 'prepped like a boss' - I took my own low carb, low sugar food with me and stayed clear of the fancy foods and no alcohol. It felt good because I didn't feel forced. I didn't begrudge doing it, I actually *wanted* to do it. To stay on track. It feels like a new 'me' has emerged since diagnosis, and I am so so grateful for it. I decided to look on diagnosis as a blessing, an opportunity to start looking after my body and fuel it up right so it can last another circle or two round the track. It didn't look like it would at the rate I was going. This is personal experience relevant to me, I know not all people have the same experience nor will this be relatable, but for those that 'get this', you can totally and absolutely manage this thing. Life is made for living, there will be times when you do have something sugary or carby, the trick seems to be not to let old habits come back - pick your battles - acknowledge it for what it is, then crack on with staying on track.
If you're finding it tough to change your ideas on food, lifestyle, exercise, honestly, it gets easier the more you do it. All I can say is try to keep an open mind on all of it, just embrace it. It *will* get easier.
So, yesterday....yup, it was a small win. And it's all about small wins. I know this is lifelong condition, even though the Doc says I've got it in 'remission', I know I can't afford to take my eye of the ball, but I'll take those small wins and celebrate - but not with chocolate cake! ;-)
Stay strong all!
Had to drop by because I reached a semi milestone goal yesterday and needed to tell peoples who understand, won't judge, and just generally 'get it' (i.e. all of you lovelies!)
Diagnosed in Oct 2018 and since then I've managed to keep dropping weight, down by 4st 3lb so far - and not crashed out and gone back to bad habits, at all. I've not touched 'sweets' or crisps since Oct 18. I won't lie, there's been a few weeks I've stayed the same weight wise, and usually when I've let life get in the way of working out. But overall, my lifestyle has changed and the key is exercise - and more importantly, consistent exercise, in the form of gym - actual gym or home workouts, or even bashing out sets of squats in hotel rooms whilst I'm on holiday or away on business trips. For me, exercise seems to be critical to keeping things working as they should be doing. I don't think of it as exercise, I think of it as 'life-lengthening'.
I recently went to Scotland and found myself walking up 246 narrow single file spiral stairs, to the top of an old monument. I did it with ease, not flagging and puffing and panting or giving up - my fitness it coming back byjiminy! It feels like I'm heading in the right direction. I will keep on with this little mission because this time last year I wouldn't have done even 50 of them without turning red! A small win, for sure.
I remembered what the Doc told me - that exercise keeps the essential 'door open' (to fully functioning) and I now work out wherever I am, even at home, running on the spot whilst making coffee or cooking, it looks odd, but it makes me smile. Small steps to positive change. I'm building good habits.
I went to an annual event yesterday and whereby in previous years, as it's free food and drink all day, I admittedly used to take advantage of the both of those in previous years and maxed out on all the lovely things, which was fairly indicative - too many nice things. A lesson learnt. This year, I had a small win for myself. I 'prepped like a boss' - I took my own low carb, low sugar food with me and stayed clear of the fancy foods and no alcohol. It felt good because I didn't feel forced. I didn't begrudge doing it, I actually *wanted* to do it. To stay on track. It feels like a new 'me' has emerged since diagnosis, and I am so so grateful for it. I decided to look on diagnosis as a blessing, an opportunity to start looking after my body and fuel it up right so it can last another circle or two round the track. It didn't look like it would at the rate I was going. This is personal experience relevant to me, I know not all people have the same experience nor will this be relatable, but for those that 'get this', you can totally and absolutely manage this thing. Life is made for living, there will be times when you do have something sugary or carby, the trick seems to be not to let old habits come back - pick your battles - acknowledge it for what it is, then crack on with staying on track.
If you're finding it tough to change your ideas on food, lifestyle, exercise, honestly, it gets easier the more you do it. All I can say is try to keep an open mind on all of it, just embrace it. It *will* get easier.
So, yesterday....yup, it was a small win. And it's all about small wins. I know this is lifelong condition, even though the Doc says I've got it in 'remission', I know I can't afford to take my eye of the ball, but I'll take those small wins and celebrate - but not with chocolate cake! ;-)
Stay strong all!
