So I went for a physical just because I have insurance for a while and haven't bothered to use it. Well I found out I am insulin resistant. When you eat sugar your body produces insulin to break it down. Once the sugars are broken down some is absorbed into you muscle. Well my body produces insulin and breaks down the sugar but my muscles are like "HELL NO WE WON'T GO!!" So the sugar sits in my blood stream and the then my body produces more insulin. So that being said I am basically a pre-diabetic. My dad had diabetes and so did my grandma so I am not surprised. I just have to change everything about my diet. I have to start eating like a diabetic and working out regularly and I should be fine. It is ssooooooo hard! I haven't really worked out since sports in high school! I just need to stop making excuses and pray that I will find some enjoyment in working out. We shall see hoe this goes. As far as eating I have been really good. In the last couple of weeks I have completely changed my eating habits and have learned a lot about what I should and shouldn't eat. The hard part is because my muscles do not absorb all the sugar they should I grave it ALL the time. I am not thrilled about this change but it is only gonna benefit me so I can't complain.
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Sarah! Remember working out at the BYU track! You have it in you...you have a lot of drive. Start with training for a 5K then move on to something bigger! Miss you and sometimes just want to move back and be closer to you guys!
from a diabetic to a pre-diabetic: you're doing amazing!! you're doing what took me 10 years to do, and that was acceptance and change. I know you know me... I used to cheat from time to time. But since I decided to have a lifestyle change, I've toned up, lost weight, and feel so much more awake and alert. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. The Diabetic lifestyle isn't the funnest but it's probably the healthiest for you in the long run. I love you Sarah Jean!!!
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