Weight Loss Journey Update with raw food diet, diabetes, pcos, crossfit
This is an update. I talk about what has given me inspiration and motivation (see links below) for weight loss. I have been following a “mostly” raw food diet and tomorrow will start a beginner’s crossfit exercise program. I used to weigh 280 pounds and am currenly in the 170′s, working to my next goal.
I have type 2 diabetes with bad insulin resistance and have been told I probably have pcos (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I used to take insulin and have been able to stop that. I also had really high blood pressure, and it now runs low.
I am working towards improving my health, gaining better fitness, learning better nutrition so I can reach my goals fast.
Here are links I refer to in the video:
Graham’s story & video: http://bjaysblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/australia-diabetes-and-mankinisoh-my.html
Graham’s Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/GrahamAndFriends
Gayle’s story and videos: http://bjaysblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/omygawshwhat-inspiration.html
Gayle’s Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/fittness02
My blog: http://www.bjaysblog.blogspot.com
Crossfit Pals: http://www.crossfitpals.ning.com
Duration : 0:10:41
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
it’s hard, and a …
it’s hard, and a journey for sure. and yes, you have to try different things to see what works for YOU. everyone’s bodies are different. and everyone will lose and gain weight differently. i heard a quote once and i’ve been living by it ever since. “when you TRY, you leave the option for failure. if you want to DO something, you have to DO it!” people need to stop making excuses for not taking care of their bodies. it’s not worth it. eating healthy is MUCH more fulfilling. keep up the progress!!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
just some added …
just some added inspiration if you’re looking: in a nut shell.. i’ve always been a bigger girl. at my heaviest i was 270. borderline diabetic at that time. wanted a baby and had to lose weight to have one. lost 50. got pregnant right away. got back up to 276 and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. after the baby, i kept up the weight loss. eating right/exercise. have lost 90 pounds so far. started RAW and never felt better! i love this lifestyle!! blood sugar is LOWER! :0}
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
OMG, I know the …
Good luck!
OMG, I know the feeling. Raw food really helped me a lot. I fell off the wagon big time because I was off about being diagnosed with something new, but I’m over that now and getting back into the groove. I try to follow the raw food diet and when I’m not doing raw I do the insulin resistance diet which basically, for me, means no more than 30 g of carb per meal or 15 per snack. When I fell off the wagon I saw problems come back BIG TIME. I’m so sold on raw now.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
You have the same …
You have the same problems that I have… I am a type 2 diabetic and I have PCOS. I dont know what too eat? I have been practically starving myself.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Check my page!
Check my page!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
omgawsh. I am …
omgawsh. I am totally addicted to pho. I LUVS it. I usually buy it from a restaurant, but I should learn how to make it myself. We drive them nuts, my son orders it with only noodles, I order it with only vegetables, and hubby orders it with noodles and tofu. lol.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
oh the new v8 soups …
oh the new v8 soups are awesome! try the squash one. I don’t like mine too thick so I put chicken stock in it a lil and then i get protein and a good serving of veggies.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
I am sick right …
I am sick right now, when I’m sick though I consume soup and drink water. Soup cooks really fast. basically get it warmed up in the microwave. I take pho which is a common vietnamese soup and very healthy so I lost alot of weight and took xtra care of myself that when I get better I won’t gain all the weight I lost. and the soup is very filling.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Hey Friend
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Hey Friend
WoW you are amazing!!! I just had to do a Video Response! Me and You 10 Pull-Ups together in One Video!!!!
I can’t wait!!!
((hugs))
gayle in VA
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Ya it snowed …
Ya it snowed yesterday, and this morning it was 10 degrees when I left for class. I didn’t wear a coat either! Just a sweater and a zipper sweater.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Thank you …
Thank you macomarell! I showed my sister your channel yesterday. She really likes the idea of your calorie restriction program and she thought your recipes looked good. So she’ll be checking your channel out a lot.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
LOL…well… …
LOL…well…freezing to ME!! I saw a video that was filmed yesterday up there where you are. It looked like Christmas! You must be even more “freezier “haha
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
You have had such …
You have had such great progress with weight loss. Amazing really.
Good luck with the crossfit.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Wait wait wait! …
Wait wait wait! Freezing? Really?
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Thank you Miss …
Thank you Miss Truly!!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
I enjoy your vlogs …
I enjoy your vlogs and support your efforts!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Thank you!
Thank you!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Awesome and …
Awesome and inspirational video! Thanks so much for all the information! I am so proud of you, keep up the great work!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
So are you! I …
So are you! I enjoyed your last update where you talked about turning to God and all the scriptures you posted. It’s very strengthening.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Yes, my husband …
Yes, my husband needs a really good talking to! haha. Good to know I’m not the only one who has the “what if” thoughts.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
LOL. Well dang …
LOL. Well dang about the bears. Now I gotta get strong enough to wrestle a bear too! haha. My great-great grandfather *claimed* he could ha. You lived in the high desert. Did you live around Tucson?
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
You are an …
You are an inspiration!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
I hope your all …
Hope you are over that part too. 
I hope your all better! I still have the crud.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Great video. thanks …
Great video. thanks for all the info I though I was the only one with the thoughts if I were being chased or needed to save myself thought and knowing I would be dead. BTW I know people do you want them to talk to your husband? lol
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Seriously?,haha! …
Seriously?,haha! Okay *which* nation of beautiful people somehow gets five syllables out of the word, ‘no’ and three out of the word, ‘beer?’ (cough!australia). Don’t make a special request, just listen for each of these words during casual conversation. I asked one of my friends from there about it & she just laughed.