A new lease on life

Posted on April 29, 2015

So, I'm back from the doctor's office. While I was hoping for a reduction in my pre-diabetes medication, I got one for my thyroid medication instead! I guess my thyroid is kicking into gear a bit with this weight loss and exercise. I haven't had a reduction there, in, well, EVER, so that is pleasing.

My A1C is lower, glucose is normal, cholesterol is actually too low, which I didn't even know was a thing, and that pesky good cholesterol number is only up a smidgen. Oof. It's official - exercise does not boost that number significantly, at least for me. Good results, but I was hoping for better. I'll take it.

What I love is the feeling I'm having lately of wanting to do things. I've been missing this "get off the couch" feeling for a lot of years. I signed up for a tennis class yesterday, and I stopped by the Y today on my way home to check out their new renovation. I'm looking forward to taking some of the exercise out of the house. I'm looking forward to maybe doing a crazy fun run. I'm just... looking forward. That's a great direction to look.

Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive. Making these lifestyle changes is hard work. So hard. But being part of this community makes it a bit fun, too. Love to you all!

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Leeann N.

05/22/2015 10:45AM

KIRSTEN!!!! Girlfriend, I popped on here just for fun, to check on you and OMG!!! You are a BEAST in your drive and weight loss. I am so incredibly happy for you. GO YOU GO!!

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JeannieBee61

04/30/2015 11:49AM

Way to go!!! When you look at all those cholesterol numbers, one the medical staff rarely points out is how all those values relate to your overall health. There is a section just below all that tell you whether YOUR ratios are good, fair or poor. Don't neglect to check that out as well. We NEED cholesterol in our bodies to cause them to function properly, as new research is proving...

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Cheryl B.

04/29/2015 8:23PM

I like that "I'm just looking forward." Lifestyle change is hard but you ARE doing it. Maybe the changes aren't what you thought they would be, but there are still great changes going on. I love the optimism in you blog. Your excitement radiates in your words. Awesome!

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NowB4Never

04/29/2015 7:16PM

Good job!

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Cheryl C.

04/29/2015 4:34PM

Love this post! So great to read about all the positive steps forward -your energy and enthusiasm is contagious and the possibilities are exciting! Shine on!!!

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Louise

04/29/2015 11:53AM

Wow! Look at your numbers! I think we are on the same path! and right about the same spot! You rock! Keep it up!!!!

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Les

04/29/2015 11:45AM

Teresa Marie is right..................this is lovely and such a wonderful turnabout in your life - to enjoy life:) You go girl!

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Kirsten

I'm a'goin', I'm a'goin'. ;)

Teresa Marie

04/29/2015 11:42AM

This is lovely Kirsten. You are an inspiration and I'm so glad you wrote out and shared this post!! I'd love to share it on the 30Day Challenge Series on your behalf. So many sit on that couch for too long and you're proof that you just have to get up and go and the rest will follow. I'm excited for your future :)

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Kirsten

You are welcome to share. Having hope is such a great feeling. I'm holding on with both hands!

Teresa Marie

Outstanding! I'll share this week, you are on fire and unstoppable!

GlampingGal

04/29/2015 9:24AM

Hmm, I can see how the great results you've had on the scale would lead you to believe that your blood work would improve as much. It's too bad it didn't quite work out. But the improvements you did see are the direct result of all that hard work. YOU made that happen. Virtual high five to you because that's one heck of a victory!

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