In November 2022, my doctor diagnosed me as pre-diabetic. At the time, I was 305 pounds and struggling with horrible eating habits, i.e. stress eating, and had not been working out routinely. Eventually at the beginning of 2023 I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and, later in the year, I was diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis aka PBC. I definitely felt overwhelmed. and at times hopeless. I am a Christian woman, so I prayed and asked God to give me strength and peace about it all. I am on a journey every day to keep the faith and give it to God. He has kept me this far and He will never leave me. I don't like taking medicine and tried to avoid it. Eventually, I gave in after a fierce internal battle and lots of tears, and I started taking Metformin. My blood glucose levels, over time, got better, but my eating habits had not changed. The doctor prescribed Ozempic and I cringed. I DO NOT LIKE NEEDLES. I had trouble pricking my finger to test my BGL. I called a co-worker/friend to talk me through giving myself my first injection. It was nowhere as bad as I thought it would be.
Now, fast forward to today July 2024. I have been on the Ozempic for almost a year, and I have dropped about 50 pounds. My eating habits have definitely improved and I'm more conscious of what I eat. I'm not perfect and I still allow myself to give into cravings, but not as often as I used to. Today, I was taken off of Metformin because my BGL is more under control than it used to be. I want to eventually be able to be without my meds, if possible, one day. That won't happen unless I get it together all around. I have nothing against medicine, because God has definitely been working through them to keep me on track. Personally, I rather eat healthy and use the remedies created by God. For now, until my doctors see fit, I will be staying on my medicine.
Did you notice I said nothing about working out? Well, so have my doctors. I have a lot going on, so I've made plenty of excuses as to why I haven't worked out. I talk about working out all the time. Today, my doctor told me I have to be more aggressive in my workout routine and she is right!!! My best friends (since parts of forever) and my little brother have been getting on me to take control of my life and be better for myself and my children. They're right, yet again. Now, along with continuing to better my eating habits, I am adding workout to my daily routine.
This isn't an easy journey, but it's a necessary one. I hope my journey serves to give you inspiration and comfort along your journey wherever you may be on your path. This is a new lifestyle change for me and this won't be the last you hear of it. Let's hold each other accountable and create a judgement-free community to support each other. I will provide whatever resources I can over time.
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