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Printed from https://writing.com/main/books/item_id/1117126-Diet-and-Exercise-Journal/month/10-1-2024
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Rated: 13+ · Book · Health · #1117126
Just like it sounds! How more precise do you want me to be?
I'm determined to get back on track with my diet and exercise program. I've been screwing off for too long and ended up gaining back about 20 pounds that I had previously lost. I know what works for me and what doesn't, it's just hard sometimes to do what I know I need to do.

I am diabetic and also have arthritis, fibromyalgia, and carpal tunnel as well as some psychiatric disorders. The combination of these health problems limits me to what kinds of exercise I can physically do. Also, I have to watch my carbs to keep my diabetes under control as well as to help me lose weight.

The last time I was "being good" I went from 274 pounds down to 232 pounds in about 5 months. Now I'm back up around 250. Sigh. So, starting Monday, I am going to get my ass in gear and start working out every morning (M-F) at Curves as well as limiting my average daily carb intake to around 30 grams. I might be a little naughty on weekends, but during the week I will make myself behave.

In this journal, each day, I will be listing what I've eaten, the carb content of the items eaten, as well as whether I worked out and any other exercise I've gotten.

I will also post my weight and measurements, monthly.

I am making this public in the hopes that it will force me to try harder so that I can show good results and to hopefully help other people who are struggling with their weight...you're not alone!

For the record: A lot of people ask me, "If you eat a lot of burgers and eggs, doesn't your cholesterol go up?" The answer is, "No, not at all." The last time I had my cholesterol checked when I was living on burgers and eggs, for the most part, exercising regularly, and had also quit smoking, my cholesterol was 103. So...no, burgers and eggs do not raise cholesterol. I can say this for sure, from personal experience.


Remember, what works for me may not work for you. Check with a doctor before starting a new exercise or diet program!
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