tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post4598746355893976590..comments2023-06-26T05:37:49.969-07:00Comments on True Confessions of a Single Mama : Health ConcernsAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14992218915423095158noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-44341304964513568492016-02-02T18:14:37.467-08:002016-02-02T18:14:37.467-08:00Man, Abby! You have been my (cyber) role model fo...Man, Abby! You have been my (cyber) role model for how to prioritize being active and eating healthy for years. I'm sorry you are having to struggle with this. I agree with Claire that this is not an emergency; you have some time to figure out a path forward. Good luck.<br /><br />TaraTara Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822265722745137967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-74934107404407553612016-02-01T15:48:21.508-08:002016-02-01T15:48:21.508-08:00That just makes no sense! It seems like you take g...That just makes no sense! It seems like you take great care of yourself. I can't even believe you'd be considered overweight. I had a pre-diabetic roommate once, but she was 100 lbs overweight and ate half a bag of mini bagels with cream cheese for dinner. <br />cmgrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005743027324957289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-7498269010447515032016-02-01T10:01:43.263-08:002016-02-01T10:01:43.263-08:00You have been working at it really hard!! And it ...You have been working at it really hard!! And it is so deflating when you have been working hard not to see the results you want. (As you know my reading freaked me out because I thought I was already doing well when I got it.)<br /><br />No advice from me but I TOTALLY understand the feeling. I think you are doing great and know you will figure out what works for your body!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-31168323273443036572016-01-31T11:17:07.231-08:002016-01-31T11:17:07.231-08:00I am sorry you have to deal with this. :( I liked ...I am sorry you have to deal with this. :( I liked what Claire said about it not being an emergency and you having some time. It does sound like you're generally healthy so it's a bit confusing. Curious what the doc recommends? Paleo is interesting and the results Catie mentioned are amazing... my mom was a dietician so the balanced approach has been pretty ingrained in my thinking. Maybe shifting to twice as much veggies, a little less fruit, and only "good" or slow carbs except for treats? Sending care and good thoughts for whatever you decide.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711556288937525361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-33231513951340973622016-01-31T10:48:41.828-08:002016-01-31T10:48:41.828-08:00Try Paleo! My mom went from pre diabetic, high bl...Try Paleo! My mom went from pre diabetic, high blood pressure and obese on the BMI scale to a "normal" BMI (she lost 90lbs), normal blood pressure (BP medication free now) and NO pre- diabetic symptoms. It took about year but it made her feel so. much. better. Her doctor couldn't believe it. She's 65 and running around like a teenager, I have trouble keeping up with her sometimes! My dad started paleo about six months after she did and he lost 10lbs (he wasn't considered overweight to begin with) his BP was never bad but its a little lower now. The real changes for him are his cholesterol levels, digestion (he no longer lives on tums) and overall energy levels. They both swear by this diet. I'm looking into going on it myself but it's just seems like so much planning and work. I'm a grab-and-go kind of eater. Sigh.Catie.fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02428616179025973816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-26311186755396295112016-01-31T09:34:40.252-08:002016-01-31T09:34:40.252-08:00Sorry to hear this Abby. You really do lead a very...Sorry to hear this Abby. You really do lead a very healthy lifestyle, as much as can be expected as a single mom to young kids. I can't offer any suggestions but just commiserate. I'm so paranoid about what my test results will show that we had a free blood workup offer at work and I skipped it and I haven't had a follow-up mammogram since Boise. Yes, I plan to get back on board in Portland. I just have enough on my plate with the kids' continuing health issues, it's too much sometimes. Hang in there. This is not an emergency, you have some time to figure out a good path forward. Hugs.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090532551103414307noreply@blogger.com