Some positives from my diagnosis

[Salinda]

Last June I was diagnosed T2. Severely overweight, lethargic and sedentary, I was a prime candidate but since the diagnosis, I have taken responsibility and am determined to lead the best life I can. Walking was my first change and I started walking around my village, discovering things I hadn't known after living there for twenty years. I am lucky enough to have a canal close and often include that on my route. My diet wasn't too bad (vegetarian, teetotal) but I had a big problem with portion control having been greedy all my life.At the same time as the T2 dx, I was found to have an underactive thyroid and that, too is being addressed. Now, three months later, I have lost 9Kg (lots more to go), have more energy and am certainly fitter. At the moment I am in Cape Town (lucky me!!!!!) and have been on two mountain hikes, both taking two hours. Although they were a challenge, I managed them, something that would have been impossible three months ago. I do understand that there is no room for complacency but with the support and information I have received on this forum, I intend to continue to live well.

 

[Northerner]

Excellent Salinda! Well done on your weight loss and all your efforts to get fit and healthy 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful time in Cape Town, you lucky person!

 

[imtrying]

Last June I was diagnosed T2. Severely overweight, lethargic and sedentary, I was a prime candidate but since the diagnosis, I have taken responsibility and am determined to lead the best life I can. Walking was my first change and I started walking around my village, discovering things I hadn't known after living there for twenty years. I am lucky enough to have a canal close and often include that on my route. My diet wasn't too bad (vegetarian, teetotal) but I had a big problem with portion control having been greedy all my life.At the same time as the T2 dx, I was found to have an underactive thyroid and that, too is being addressed. Now, three months later, I have lost 9Kg (lots more to go), have more energy and am certainly fitter. At the moment I am in Cape Town (lucky me!!!!!) and have been on two mountain hikes, both taking two hours. Although they were a challenge, I managed them, something that would have been impossible three months ago. I do understand that there is no room for complacency but with the support and information I have received on this forum, I intend to continue to live well.

well done Salinda! you should feel very proud. it sounds as though you are approaching it with a very positive attitude and that will most definitely be to your credit 🙂 it certainly beats letting it get you down!

Here's to the next 9kg!!!

 

[Caroline]

Well done you have achieved a lot. While being told we have diabetes is not great news, a lot of good things do come out of it like improved lifestyles and diets.

 

[MargB]

Thanks for your post Salinda and well done on the changes you have made.

I smiled at the part about walking and discovering things about your locale even though you had lived there for 20 years. Amazing how much we miss by just whizzing past in a car. I love looking at gardens and seeing progress throughout the spring and summer.

Good on you for those hikes!

 

[Newtothis]

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Last June I was diagnosed T2. Severely overweight, lethargic and sedentary, I was a prime candidate but since the diagnosis, I have taken responsibility and am determined to lead the best life I can. Walking was my first change and I started walking around my village, discovering things I hadn't known after living there for twenty years. I am lucky enough to have a canal close and often include that on my route. My diet wasn't too bad (vegetarian, teetotal) but I had a big problem with portion control having been greedy all my life.At the same time as the T2 dx, I was found to have an underactive thyroid and that, too is being addressed. Now, three months later, I have lost 9Kg (lots more to go), have more energy and am certainly fitter. At the moment I am in Cape Town (lucky me!!!!!) and have been on two mountain hikes, both taking two hours. Although they were a challenge, I managed them, something that would have been impossible three months ago. I do understand that there is no room for complacency but with the support and information I have received on this forum, I intend to continue to live well.

Congratulations on the weight loss - you are doing so well I am newly diagnosed and losing weight; increasing physical exercise etc... You're an inspiration to all T2... Amanda x