Finally some good news from the Doc

Chainsaw13 · 03-24-2011, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the well wishes guys.

Howard, about 2 years ago after the death of my mom, I decided to make some lifestyle changes to get in better shape, mostly to my diet. I now eat a lot more fruits/veggies than i ever did. Don't eat as much beef either, and what i do is all grass fed (with the exception of the occasional burger out). Same goes for chicken/pork. I buy all pasture raised products. Also cut out the processed foods. By doing that, i was able to lose 35-40lbs. I didn't get off the BP meds, but did cut the dosage by 33%.

Fast forward to last week. Went in for another issue and had my blood checked. Turns out I'm a type 2 diabetic and have the issue of the high red blood cell count. Well, that's given me the motivation to make even more diet changes (cut back on carbs and eat even more fruits/veggies) and exercising. My goal is to get off all meds and control the diabetes through diet/exercise.

forgop · 03-24-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

My goal is to get off all meds and control the diabetes through diet/exercise.

This is key-most people want the quick fix and immediately go on medication to lower their personal responsibility in maintaining healthy cholesterol/glucose levels through dietary/exercising. A lot of people would rather take Lipitor and still eat their fried foods.

03-24-2011, 02:13 PM	#1
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,244 Trading: (96)	Re: Finally some good news from the Doc Thanks for the well wishes guys. Howard, about 2 years ago after the death of my mom, I decided to make some lifestyle changes to get in better shape, mostly to my diet. I now eat a lot more fruits/veggies than i ever did. Don't eat as much beef either, and what i do is all grass fed (with the exception of the occasional burger out). Same goes for chicken/pork. I buy all pasture raised products. Also cut out the processed foods. By doing that, i was able to lose 35-40lbs. I didn't get off the BP meds, but did cut the dosage by 33%. Fast forward to last week. Went in for another issue and had my blood checked. Turns out I'm a type 2 diabetic and have the issue of the high red blood cell count. Well, that's given me the motivation to make even more diet changes (cut back on carbs and eat even more fruits/veggies) and exercising. My goal is to get off all meds and control the diabetes through diet/exercise. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.