Ground Zero

You know that feeling like the floor has dropped beneath you but the only thing that is falling are your insides while you stay paralyzed until it passes?  The fear alone causes your heart to race and you can't catch your breath until your mind finally plays 52 card pick up and you regain control.

Pre-diabetic...

Those were the words I read in the email from my doctor on Wednesday March 16th, 2016.  It's not to say I didn't see it coming.  I arrived that morning and weighed in at 256 lbs and being 5'4" which equals morbidly obese.  I have been overweight all of my life...even when I was in my mind "skinny" at 190 just only 2.5 years ago.  I have tried all the diets I am nutritionally able to. I'm allergic to Eggs.  In time they all fail because I make up excuses on the fly.  I am horrible with following medications because I get on them knowing that they are a benefit but then my subconscious shines through with the opinion of, "you don't need that as a crutch!"

The actual reason for the appointment was indeed to talk about weight loss. Go Figure!  What sparked my interest was an ad I came across in Cooking Light Magazine for Saxenda.  I read the ad and wondered, "Could this be for me?"  It is an injectable medication that increases the levels of insulin in your body and slows your digestive tract to reduce your appetite.  When paired with a healthy diet and routine exercise it helps further the results of weight loss.  It of course comes with a list of side effects but honestly when you use anything to alter your own body's chemistry you run the risk of side effects so my advise is read up and learn what you are getting into.  I decided asking my doctor wouldn't hurt, the worst he could do was say no.  So I made my appointment and dropped it in his lap for his approval.

An hour later I was at CVS picking up my pens and needles.  I decided I would start the next day fresh and work on how I was going to start planning my meals and exercise routines.  I am behind on this blog post... 1st one and I'm already late, ya that's me in a nut shell.  ...so I will continue on the next one of what not to do on your first day.

**disclaimer, I am not a paid spokes person for any medication, companies, or businesses listed in this blog as well as any medical references can not be used as advice as I am not a licensed physician, just a patient explaining personal results**