I dont usually post personal things here on Facebook and I never complain or talk about my health because I know not everyone wants to hear about my health problems all time and believe me I have plenty, LOL with that being said I just wanted to post that I am very proud of myself. Well over 10 years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, obesity and type 2 diabetes and several other issues. I had it all under control for a while but as some of you know with age it gets harder sometimes. Well about 3 months or so ago all my numbers went into stroke range (blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and my blood sugar all went crazy!) and my doctor said I had to make some drastic changes or I was going to die, which was very hard to hear. I came home very overwhelmed with everything and very worried. I just couldnt figure out a meal plan because I had so many restrictions, such as: only 30 carbs per meal - 15 per snack, only 1500 mg of sodium per day (which is almost impossible), only 200 mg of cholesterol per day and 25 to 30 grams of total fat per day. All of this seem so impossible. I called my sister-in-law Linda and she told me I had this, that I could do what I set my mind too. Well she was right. I researched and read every food label and wasnt really sure if I was doing it right or not. With the support of my family (especially Dave) and friends I worked hard and changed a lot of things. Today I went to my doctor and my blood pressure was 110/74, my cholesterol was 148 (triglycerides were still elevated some but down significantly), I am down almost 40 lbs. and my A1C was down to 5.9. My doctor was almost turning cartwheel! He was so happy and proud of me for accomplishing this. I am so happy and proud that all my hard work has paid off!!
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 01:05:09 +0000
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