Anniversary.

Posted by terri | Filed under chub chub, health

Today marks my one year anniversary since being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Upon reading a journal that I kept at the time, I seemed hopeful that I would be able to manage my blood sugar and mitigate complications. As hopeful as I was, I have to say that I have exceeded my expectations as far as my progress goes. The fact that I was able to get off of meds and lose as much fat and gain as much muscle as I have is quite remarkable. What’s even more remarkable is that I didn’t deprive myself of much; I just made sure that if I wanted something good to eat, I’d just have to earn it with exercise and that I would always have to be cautious of not overdoing it. And even though it’s been one year, I know this not the “end of the road” — it has to be a continuing journey…

Me on 2/24/2009

Me on 5/11/2009

Me on 7/04/2009

Me on 8/07/2009

Me on 11/12/2009

Me on 1/21/2010

Me on 2/15/2010 (Great Aloha Run)

Me on 3/6/2010

I’m in disbelief that I could all this in one year. I have lost weight before, but it was hardly the accomplishment this was as I was able to eat well with the aid of effective (and even fun!) exercise. If I can do it, there should be hope for anyone who is overweight that they can do it, too!

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2 Responses to “Anniversary.”

  1. Koji Says:
    March 9th, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    And you look fantastic! Keep it up. Next time maybe I’ll meet you at the finish line.

  2. terri Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks so much! Yeah the Great Aloha Run was so much fun! Not everyday you can go running on Nimitz Highway. :)

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