I have been heavy my entire life, and super morbidly obese for the last 10 years. This morning I weighed in at 341.2 lbs, and while two years ago I was in the neighborhood of 360′s (368 lbs I believe), I realize now, more than ever, it’s imperative I take the weight off, mainly because I clearly am not getting any healthier by continuing with my current eating and exercise regime (both of which are something to be desired). On November 13, 2009 (a Friday no less), I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and I was utterly shocked when my Doctor told me! I had a million thoughts, feelings and concerns swirling around in my head.
Telling my family was especially hard, my mother thought it was the end of the world, and my father (who’s very much into healthy living), showed his concern by nagging me to get the weight under control (still is a month and half later). I know they (along with my step-mother) mean well, but if they haven’t figured me out by now, they should open their eyes and see that nagging the shit out of me is counterproductive. I have to do it on my own, in my own timeframe. (Maybe they’re afraid by the time I do, it will be too late.)
So beginning today, the second day of 2010, I vow to not only eat better and exercise, but also take better care of myself in general (appearance, style, skin, etc.) at the risk of sounding narcissistic, I have a feeling 2010 could very well be my year, which is a very exciting thought!
