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 Around April this year my doctor diagnosed me as having type
2
diabetes. One of the key things I needed to do was lose some weight.
Like many people in North America, I had let my weight get out of
control and was in the obese category. Truth is I never really gave it
much thought. Fat was something that happened to other people, I just
had big bones or something like that. :)
So after recovering from the initial shock, I worked out a diet
program, and stepped up my exercise too. At first the information was
overwhelming, every well-meaning friend wanted to share their views on
what I should eat. I have since come to my own plan, which is based on
reducing the amount of high-glycaemic index foods.
Chart of my progress (click for larger view)
Since April I am down about 40 lbs so far (I was about 265 lbs at the
start of the year). I am gradually losing around 5 lbs a month which is
fine for me. I just recently dipped below 225 lbs. My current goal is
to get below 210 lbs, which for my height takes me out of the obese
zone. And I have been seeing my doctor regularly, which I would
recommend to anyone.
I found it has been like breaking bad habbits, teaching myself to eat
less, and avoiding some foods altogether. As I progress, cravings for
such forbidden foods have diminished, and I am quite comfortable with
my lifestyle. I started charting my weight around July, when I got a
new bathroom scale. Until that point I would not own such a device, but
now I am grateful for it. I weigh myself each night, and chart it in
excel. Looking back I see the progress I have made, and it encourages
me greatly.
I'll be keeping you posted on my progress. I have little doubt I will reach my goal, sincce I have come so far already.
Duncan
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