Medifast Day 1

So, my health has actually gotten worse instead of better. :( So sad. August has been a rough month health wise. I was at my doctor 2 weeks ago and she said that my diabetes was bad and that I needed to get my sugar down. She didn't want to give me more medication because I'm already taking so much. She said to eat absolutely no sugar. Do you know how hard that is? Believe me I've been trying since 2008. She also told me to eat Oatmeal, Apples, Pears and Beans. I can do everything except the pears. They are gross. I feel like I am eating sand when I eat a pear. I don't like the texture. But I said I would do what she said. A few days later I went to the eye doctor which should not be a big deal, right?! It ended up freaking me out!!! First I got progressive lenses so I can focus on different distances. He told me there is a freckle inside my eye we have to watch to make sure it doesn't turn into cancer. But the scary part was he found that I have diabetic retinopathy!!! That is what makes diabetics go blind. I am only 44 years old! He explained the sugar in my blood is so high that it is leaking from the blood vessels in my eyes. The good news is that it is not near my optic nerves. It is in the outer parts of my eye and he says it may be reversible.

I had lots of people at work giving me advice. One said that I should only eat protein, like meat and cheese. Since I have been trying to go vegan ever since I first saw Forks over Knives I thought that would be a pretty extreme shift. Another person I was introduced to by my manager had been doing Medifast. He got off all of his medications in 2 weeks and lost 45 pounds in 3 1/2 months. I was reluctant because the food did not look healthy or tasty and it is very expensive. But given all the bad news I had and that I hadn't been successful with Weight Watchers, PureTrim, Juice Fasts or a Vegan lifestyle I decided that this is my next effort.

Today is day 1.

This picture brings up some other issues. I have been in this house for over a year and my mirror is right where I keep all of my unpacked boxes. Maybe during this journey I will get my house in order.

Today is one of my best days since I became diabetic. I weigh 189.4 lbs. 38.7% body fat and My glucose is only 144.

Tummy 42.5"

Neck 16"

Chest 41"

R Arm 16"

L Arm 15"

Rib Cage 38.5"

Waist 38"

Hips 41"

R Thigh 24"

L Thigh 24"