Weight Loss Journey Update with raw food diet, diabetes, pcos, crossfit
This is an update. I talk about what has given me inspiration and motivation (see links below) for weight loss. I have been following a “mostly” raw food diet and tomorrow will start a beginner’s crossfit exercise program. I used to weigh 280 pounds and am currenly in the 170’s, working to my next goal.
I have type 2 diabetes with bad insulin resistance and have been told I probably have pcos (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I used to take insulin and have been able to stop that. I also had really high blood pressure, and it now runs low.
I am working towards improving my health, gaining better fitness, learning better nutrition so I can reach my goals fast.
Here are links I refer to in the video:
Graham’s story & video: http://bjaysblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/australia-diabetes-and-mankinisoh-my.html
Graham’s Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/GrahamAndFriends
Gayle’s story and videos: http://bjaysblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/omygawshwhat-inspiration.html
Gayle’s Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/fittness02
My blog: http://www.bjaysblog.blogspot.com
Crossfit Pals: http://www.crossfitpals.ning.com
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I’m “mostly” or “a … I’m “mostly” or “a lot” of raw now lol. It’s just me, but I really needed the animal protein – even if it’s just eggs and not even every day. I love raw. The funny this is that when I was doing all or mostly raw I had no hunger or cravings. But when I try to just calorie count, it’s like my stomach is trying to eat itself. I’m increasing the amount of raw again because the benefits are undeniable.
Thanks for sharing! … Thanks for sharing! That IS inspirational!! Great job!!!!!!
I think you are … I think you are amazing. Raw food diet is something I strongly believe in & know a lot about. I try and try and try to eat only raw food but I can’t even go one day! It takes the utmost inner strength.
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thanx
thanx 
i am a stay at home … i am a stay at home mommy. so i have the advantage of working out in the privacy of my own home. i rebooted the way i think about food and made it a chore. that’s all it is. you have to eat to lose, but it has to be all the right things. as far as working out, i try to move everyday. even if it’s for 10 minutes. it’s something. i do p90x and insanity. look them up. i totally recommend them. but they are crazy! lol. best of luck! hope this has helped.
started to exercise … started to exercise.. but very little. i was using a stability ball. then i started to change some more things about my eating habits. and exercised a little harder, using weights. lost some more. then started p90x, lost 20 more. i’ve been at a weight loss plateau for a year now. but it took me a little over a year to lose the 90. the people on the biggest loser can lose that in the first 10 weeks. but they are working out all day and are on super strict diets. i have to think realistically…..
well like i said … well like i said before, everyone is different. it might take you 5 months to lose just 10 pounds, and it might take someone those 5 months to lose 50. it all depends on your metabolism and how you eat and your efforts in working out. when you’re first starting out anything new, you’ll definitely see results. if you keep it up. and the heavier you are, the more you will lose. i was 270 at the time, it took me just under 5 months to lose my first 50 pounds. all i did was cut out fast food and….
How long did it … How long did it take you to lose 90lbs?
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it’s hard, and a … it’s hard, and a journey for sure. and yes, you have to try different things to see what works for YOU. everyone’s bodies are different. and everyone will lose and gain weight differently. i heard a quote once and i’ve been living by it ever since. “when you TRY, you leave the option for failure. if you want to DO something, you have to DO it!” people need to stop making excuses for not taking care of their bodies. it’s not worth it. eating healthy is MUCH more fulfilling. keep up the progress!!
just some added … just some added inspiration if you’re looking: in a nut shell.. i’ve always been a bigger girl. at my heaviest i was 270. borderline diabetic at that time. wanted a baby and had to lose weight to have one. lost 50. got pregnant right away. got back up to 276 and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. after the baby, i kept up the weight loss. eating right/exercise. have lost 90 pounds so far. started RAW and never felt better! i love this lifestyle!! blood sugar is LOWER! :0}
OMG, I know the … OMG, I know the feeling. Raw food really helped me a lot. I fell off the wagon big time because I was off about being diagnosed with something new, but I’m over that now and getting back into the groove. I try to follow the raw food diet and when I’m not doing raw I do the insulin resistance diet which basically, for me, means no more than 30 g of carb per meal or 15 per snack. When I fell off the wagon I saw problems come back BIG TIME. I’m so sold on raw now.
Good luck!
You have the same … You have the same problems that I have… I am a type 2 diabetic and I have PCOS. I dont know what too eat? I have been practically starving myself.
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omgawsh. I am … omgawsh. I am totally addicted to pho. I LUVS it. I usually buy it from a restaurant, but I should learn how to make it myself. We drive them nuts, my son orders it with only noodles, I order it with only vegetables, and hubby orders it with noodles and tofu. lol.
oh the new v8 soups … oh the new v8 soups are awesome! try the squash one. I don’t like mine too thick so I put chicken stock in it a lil and then i get protein and a good serving of veggies.
I am sick right … I am sick right now, when I’m sick though I consume soup and drink water. Soup cooks really fast. basically get it warmed up in the microwave. I take pho which is a common vietnamese soup and very healthy so I lost alot of weight and took xtra care of myself that when I get better I won’t gain all the weight I lost. and the soup is very filling.
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WoW you are amazing!!! I just had to do a Video Response! Me and You 10 Pull-Ups together in One Video!!!!
I can’t wait!!!
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gayle in VA
Ya it snowed … Ya it snowed yesterday, and this morning it was 10 degrees when I left for class. I didn’t wear a coat either! Just a sweater and a zipper sweater.
Thank you … Thank you macomarell! I showed my sister your channel yesterday. She really likes the idea of your calorie restriction program and she thought your recipes looked good. So she’ll be checking your channel out a lot.
LOL…well… … LOL…well…freezing to ME!! I saw a video that was filmed yesterday up there where you are. It looked like Christmas! You must be even more “freezier “haha
You have had such … You have had such great progress with weight loss. Amazing really.
Good luck with the crossfit.
Wait wait wait! … Wait wait wait! Freezing? Really?
Thank you Miss … Thank you Miss Truly!!