tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598518470038771444.post7993721191702261642..comments2023-11-03T04:35:34.523-05:00Comments on Eat Your Fruit and Veggies: Tears Rolling Down My CheeksKDinOKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00609427962259621253noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598518470038771444.post-48422110516864615452011-10-02T09:21:59.047-05:002011-10-02T09:21:59.047-05:00I wanted to add that our Cathy was tested for POS-...I wanted to add that our Cathy was tested for POS-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Her nurse practitioner gave her a simple blood test to determine the condition, and put her on the same pill I take for Diabetes. She has lost about 70 pounds since she was diagnosed with this. POS is a precursor to Diabetes. I don't know if Diabetes runs in the Wright family, but if you don't know anything about POS, I would certainly check it out. I first heard about this on Oprah, and since have learned that many young women I have known have this condition.<br /><br />wrightg@comcast.netJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638073553916811179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598518470038771444.post-53762550435813093652011-10-02T07:36:35.425-05:002011-10-02T07:36:35.425-05:00Oh, Kristi, I wish I knew what to say. I have foug...Oh, Kristi, I wish I knew what to say. I have fought weight problems since 1977 when I did nothing to get rid of poundage when Cathy was born. Since I have retired from teaching, I have lost 25 pounds and that has been almost 8 years in the making. I still have a ways to go. I would like to loose 15 more pounds and that would be realistic for me. I would like to be about 140-145. So you can see, my weight loss has taken a long time. <br />My wake-up call was a physical back in 2000. I hadn't had one sine Cathy was born. The doctor told me I had diabetes. I played around with different diets, but the big factor for me was to join the gym at the hospital and now I am at the Staunton Y. I am not an exercise person. I went to the gym twice a week, but now I go to the Y four times a week for an hour each session. My main exercise is the eliptical which I hate, but seems to do me the most good. I go at 5:30 in the mornings to get the exercise part done for the day. If I waited later after work, I would be too tired to go and not get anything accomplished. Sometimes I walk later in the day. When we had dogs, I walked them. Actually, I sort of plan my day in my head as I exercise. I used to think about food constantly. Now, it is semi-constantly. Three years ago, I made a stab at quit drinking soft drinks. I know what it is like to be an alcoholic. I crave soft drinks all the time whether they be regular or diet. Because of the diabetes, I drink water, but not enough to ward off the chronic kidney stones I have. I also have issues with salty snacks. I love them.. Did I say cookies and ice cream? Oh, I forgot all about Lindt chocolates.I love all the fattening stuff. No wonder I am diabetic! I don't purchase near the amount I used to. I spend my grocery dollars more in the perimeter of the store, but not always. I have given up a lot of processed foods and actually do more real cooking. I read that somewhere. To lose weight, one has to cook. I limit fruits though, and do not drink fruit juice any more. But I fall off the wagon and have to pick myself back up. <br />This has not been easy. But, I do know one thing. You must not keep beating yourself up. You said your compensation was buying makeup. Mine was buying shoes. Now, I don't have so many shoes!<br />I hope to hear from you. You are a wonderful young lady who deserves the very best. And I am pullling for you!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638073553916811179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598518470038771444.post-41233024073415382192011-09-28T14:07:42.319-05:002011-09-28T14:07:42.319-05:00Incredibly moving post. This could happen to any o...Incredibly moving post. This could happen to any of us. Thanks for sharing.Tony Spencerhttp://www.thegringoguy.comnoreply@blogger.com