Two years ago I was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance Syndrome. To find out more about IRS, check it out here. But the basic gist is that my insulin is not as strong as it should be and my pancreas over produces insulin. I am in danger of my pancreas crashing and becoming a full blown diabetic. I am also in danger of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer. It's awhile down the road, but more of a threat than it should be.
However, despite all this awful news, there is light in the darkness. Most individuals who have IRS are on medication for the rest of their lives to regulate their system and to keep it in check. I am not one of those people. I can 100% cure myself through two simple things. Diet and exercise. Easier said than done, right? Hence the blog...
I did not create this blog to receive sympathy or pity from anyone. I created this blog because it will help me to be more determined and aggressive in my desire to do this. If I am held more accountable (essentially, the world wide web, friends and family...), then I better make good on my promise and DO this. I cannot let myself down, and I don't want to let you down.
Now, this is where YOU come in. All I am looking for is support. Like I said, no pity and no, "Oh Liz, you're fine the way you are. We love you!" OK, so you can tell me you love me, but none of the other stuff. All I want is your support. Notes of encouragement, notes of how you're going to help kick my butt into gear, etc. All that jazz. :) And you don't even have to do that if you don't want to! This is mainly for me, but I know this will be a whole lot easier with support from friends and family.
The Game Plan: My game plan (in the next few posts) is to tell you my weight goal, how I'm going to get there, and things I plan on doing to motivate myself. You'll read about my struggles, plateaus, successes, victories, all that good stuff. I'll also provide motivational articles, pictures, good recipes, and post my progress.
I know this will take some time. A lot of time. But I am willing to do that. I'm looking to make a healthier, happier me. So...here's to being healthy and happy! Wish me luck!
--- Liz
First follower AND first comment. Does that mean that I'm forgiven for not getting back to you. ;) Seriously though, I love you and am constantly amazed by you. I need to loose a few pounds myself, so I'm anxious to see what your plan is. I might just follow in your footsteps! I'll support you if you support me, deal? Love you!
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing!! We can do this together! I have faith in you and your capabilities :) Love you lots!!
ReplyDeleteYay Sissy! I'm so proud of you. My manager at work is working on a weight loss prgram also and she drinks 'green' smoothies. I'll try and get ya the recipe!
ReplyDeleteYay Liz! Hey, if you want to, try out myfitnesspal.com. I've been using it for a couple of months and it really holds me accountable for what I eat and burn while exericising, and I've lost about 7 pounds by just staying at my net calories each (most :)) days. Good luck in whatever you do!!
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies! I'm excited and will take any and all help I can get! :D
ReplyDeleteJessica- Thank you! This website will be fantastic!
I will def. put you in my google reader :-) .....Excited to hear about your journey
ReplyDeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteCongrats, you've recognized an issue and decided to fix it and that is the first and often times hardest step! I know you are a determined woman and I know you can do this! I am looking forward to hearing about your journey and you motivating me too! I love you!
Danielle : )