So I’ve been carrying too much weight for quite some time and things just seemed to be getting worse. Not yet diabetic but with a history in the family, Mum type 2 on insulin, then the clinic are keeping a close eye on things. Moreover, I have been suffering with knee problems and recently underwent surgery to try and clean up my right knee joint. The surgery has helped considerably but there is little left in the way of cartilige and carrying the weight is putting more strain on the knees. So the aim is to lose weight, get blood sugars in the safe zone and start to feel better all round. Have recently taken a life style change and resigned from my high pressure job, set up a consultancy business on my own in order that I can get a better home/life balance. Its working in that my blood pressure is now the best its been in years, but the weight reduction should bring it down even more. Now have the time to better look after myself. Wish me luck!
Update – so started this on Tuesday 9th May – Thursday morning, two full days completed and have lost 2.5kg – in two days! – probably just water but nevertheless remarkable and very motivating. Long way to go yet!