Comments on: Diabetes: a personal post.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:08:01 +0000

“No the answer isn’t 42.” It’s official. I love you.

And if that wasn’t enough to make me a fan, you also wrote a wonderful post! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I love your new “identity” – I do the same thing. It makes me feel like a superhero;)

By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:31:48 +0000

This is just amazing. It’s incredible how a scary experience can transform us in ways we never thought possible.

By: Freddy

Freddy — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:08:22 +0000

I started losing weight because I was afraid that I might develop diabetes and that is what made me get off my but and drop the pounds. I would love to help anybody that wants the help!

http://www.byebyebigguy.com/

By: Megkathleen

Megkathleen — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:39:22 +0000

I love that answer. I wish I could bottle up how I feel after a good workout and give it to myself when I need motivation to workout.

By: Kat Eden

Kat Eden — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:34:41 +0000

Very thought-provoking, thanks for sharing!

The good thing about facing scary or unfortunate life circumstances is that it can be an incredible catalyst for transformation. Over the years I’ve worked with several clients who have been told they’re facing almost certain death through their behaviors and/or health complaints, and in 9 cases out of 10 these people turn into the most inspiring and motivated folks of all. I could be jumping the gun in saying this but I think if you asked them a year or several years on they’d almost certainly admit to being grateful for the events which, rather than ruining their life, actually forced them to truly live their life.

By: Jody - Fit at 52

Jody - Fit at 52 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:39:13 +0000

I love that last statement too!!! I think in many areas of our lives, we fool ourselves or do not want to face the hard truth. I am so glad you took the step & are so healthy now & with supportive family too!

Thx for sharing!!!

By: Miz

Miz — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:29:48 +0000

I know. Pubsgal is awesome. Thanks again.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:21:12 +0000

This post has hit me hard more than I can describe in words!

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes for my second pregnancy, and I have about 50lbs to lose. Getting a taste for the blood sugar meter, the meal restrictions, the misery – made me realize that I had to take care of myself right away. Only recently, have I gotten my act together.

In retrospect, gestational diabetes was the best thing that ever happened to me. It has given me a glimpse into the world of “real” diabetes, and an opportunity to prevent it in my life.

Your post stirred up some extra determination in me, to keep my head OUT of the sand.:-) Thank you.

By: Quix

Quix — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:11:44 +0000

I am touched by this. I wish I could bottle what I feel right now and give it to myself 5 years ago and and say “It didn’t take that much, just a little bit of being strong each day and a LOT of patience.” I’m lucky to not have had such a severe wake up call (mine involved a jean size I don’t want to admit) but it was shocking none the less.

All we can do is go on from here. And that is what we shall do, the best we can. Thanks for writing this!

By: Pubsgal

Pubsgal — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:03:28 +0000

A big THANK YOU to MizFit for including my guest post in her series of personal diabetes stories! And another big THANK YOU to you, the Bumbling Band, who have helped and inspired me on my way though your comments here.