Happy Tuesday folks...
Just wanted to report I'm currently down 32 pounds since January.
INSERT :::HAPPY DANCE:::
I've lost two dress sizes, one shoe size, and two friends. :)
Life is good and getting healthy is grand.
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Showing posts with label Change. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Diabetes: One Year Later
God is so faithful. He works miracles EVERY single day. If you haven't tried him.. trust me.. I'll vouch for his works.
A year ago today, I was sitting at my desk at work, like normal.. only I wasn't feeling so normal.
I was tired... literally exhausted, extremley hungry, half blind, and I had a fasting blood glucose reading of 480, and it was only 9:00. But 3:00 in the afternoon, my blood sugar would be at 570, and I would be rushed to the hospital.
Today was the day, that I found out I was a diabetic. *cue scary music*
A year ago today, I felt like my world was coming unglued. I was unsure, angry, and very scared.
This past year has been a learning experience for me. I've learned that doctor's with all of their degree's dont neccessarily always have your best interest at heart, that a diet is not the end of the world, and most importantly listening to your body and acting before the trouble is the best way to stay OUT of the emergency room.
Today, Diabetes and I are friends. I'm currently off my medication, and I'm able to control my blood glucose with diet and excercise.
I'm a year in, and I feel great. Everyday is work. Somedays I'm great.. I follow my diet plan, and even go walk around my complex. Other days, I'm a heathen. I eat what I want, and could care less about working out. But, everyday, I try. I try by listening to my body, managing my diet, and staying active.
A year ago today, I was sitting at my desk at work, like normal.. only I wasn't feeling so normal.
I was tired... literally exhausted, extremley hungry, half blind, and I had a fasting blood glucose reading of 480, and it was only 9:00. But 3:00 in the afternoon, my blood sugar would be at 570, and I would be rushed to the hospital.
Today was the day, that I found out I was a diabetic. *cue scary music*
A year ago today, I felt like my world was coming unglued. I was unsure, angry, and very scared.
This past year has been a learning experience for me. I've learned that doctor's with all of their degree's dont neccessarily always have your best interest at heart, that a diet is not the end of the world, and most importantly listening to your body and acting before the trouble is the best way to stay OUT of the emergency room.
Today, Diabetes and I are friends. I'm currently off my medication, and I'm able to control my blood glucose with diet and excercise.
I'm a year in, and I feel great. Everyday is work. Somedays I'm great.. I follow my diet plan, and even go walk around my complex. Other days, I'm a heathen. I eat what I want, and could care less about working out. But, everyday, I try. I try by listening to my body, managing my diet, and staying active.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Haiti NEEDS YOU
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake crumbled Haiti on 1/12/10. Haiti needs your help.
If you are reading this, then you can give. The people of Haiti, need your prayers, thoughts, and donations.
To give please contact these organizations:
Yele Haiti
Red Cross
UNICEF
Take a look at the choas our brothers and sisters are going through right now.. it breaks my heart.
If you are reading this, then you can give. The people of Haiti, need your prayers, thoughts, and donations.
To give please contact these organizations:
Yele Haiti
Red Cross
UNICEF
Take a look at the choas our brothers and sisters are going through right now.. it breaks my heart.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Praise Report
Happy Saturday folks!
I have AWESOME news to share. I had my first check-in for the '10 with my Endocrinologist (Diabetes Doc) yesterday, and I must say, it was the best check-in I have ever had. I started out by getting weighed, and I've lost some weight, Yay! Then I went over my medication update with him, he uploaded my Glucose meter into their system to chart my levels for the last 3 months, and finally he administered my 3 month A1C test (This test measures the level of sugar in your blood over the last 3 months) Normal A1C should be at a 6 or below.
When I was diagnosed in June of '09 my A1c was 11.8! (Just AWFUL) My last appointment was in October of '09, and my A1C was a 7.4.
After waiting what seemed like forever (10 minutes) I received my results. My A1C had dropped again to a 6.2!! WHOOP-WHOOP!! I literally jumped for joy in the doctors office. My doctor was impressed with how fast I was able to get my numbers down with medication, exercise(very little on my part), and diet changes.
After a review of my numbers, my doctor thought that I would be able to maintain healthy blood sugar levels with out the help of medications! (Over the past week, I refrained from taking my medication to see what my levels were without it and they were normal. I let my doctor know what I thought, and the results, and thought I had done a great job. At this time, I do have to monitor my levels, but only 3 times a week vs 3 times a day. My doctor did write a prescription for me, just in case my levels get out of wack.
Take that Diabetes!! I am excited about my news, but I know that this is where the real work starts. Without the meds, I will have to really watch what I eat, and exercise much more (my least favorite thing in the world) and remember to keep stress at bay.
Laters!
I have AWESOME news to share. I had my first check-in for the '10 with my Endocrinologist (Diabetes Doc) yesterday, and I must say, it was the best check-in I have ever had. I started out by getting weighed, and I've lost some weight, Yay! Then I went over my medication update with him, he uploaded my Glucose meter into their system to chart my levels for the last 3 months, and finally he administered my 3 month A1C test (This test measures the level of sugar in your blood over the last 3 months) Normal A1C should be at a 6 or below.
When I was diagnosed in June of '09 my A1c was 11.8! (Just AWFUL) My last appointment was in October of '09, and my A1C was a 7.4.
After waiting what seemed like forever (10 minutes) I received my results. My A1C had dropped again to a 6.2!! WHOOP-WHOOP!! I literally jumped for joy in the doctors office. My doctor was impressed with how fast I was able to get my numbers down with medication, exercise(very little on my part), and diet changes.
After a review of my numbers, my doctor thought that I would be able to maintain healthy blood sugar levels with out the help of medications! (Over the past week, I refrained from taking my medication to see what my levels were without it and they were normal. I let my doctor know what I thought, and the results, and thought I had done a great job. At this time, I do have to monitor my levels, but only 3 times a week vs 3 times a day. My doctor did write a prescription for me, just in case my levels get out of wack.
Take that Diabetes!! I am excited about my news, but I know that this is where the real work starts. Without the meds, I will have to really watch what I eat, and exercise much more (my least favorite thing in the world) and remember to keep stress at bay.
Laters!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
2009 My Year in Review
Hey Ya'll!
Well.. We made it, it's the last day of 2009, and this year went by very fast. I thought make my last post of the year a review of me
Well.. We made it, it's the last day of 2009, and this year went by very fast. I thought make my last post of the year a review of me
Enjoy!
In 2009 I...
Started this blog.
In 2009 I...
Started this blog.
Fell deeper in love with God everyday. Our relationship has been A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Turned 25 years young.
Celebrated my first wedding anniversary.
Went back into the studio as a singer, and writer. Check me out here
Sang in a chorus group for a gospel stage play.
Discovered and became addicted to Twitter. Follow me @ kendence
Was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
Took Boudoir pics.
Made new friends.
Found old friends.
Lost old friends.
Read over 30 books. I posted a few reviews in this blog. Check this one out
Traveled to Ohio, Michigan & Las Vegas
Discovered my love of all things photography related.
Became addicted to HBO's Trueblood
Celebrated 3 years of loc'd hair. I posted a look at my hair over the years here
Celebrated my first wedding anniversary.
Went back into the studio as a singer, and writer. Check me out here
Sang in a chorus group for a gospel stage play.
Discovered and became addicted to Twitter. Follow me @ kendence
Was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
Took Boudoir pics.
Made new friends.
Found old friends.
Lost old friends.
Read over 30 books. I posted a few reviews in this blog. Check this one out
Traveled to Ohio, Michigan & Las Vegas
Discovered my love of all things photography related.
Became addicted to HBO's Trueblood
Celebrated 3 years of loc'd hair. I posted a look at my hair over the years here
2009 was a beautiful year, full of ups, downs and turn-arounds, but it was all I could ever as for and then some.
Happy New Year Peeps!! I hope that 2010 brings you love, joy, prosperity, and all the blessings you've asked, waited or prayed for. Out of all the things that God CAN do, one thing he can't is FAIL.
Be blessed!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
World AIDS Day
Do you know your status?
On December 1st, people big and small all around the world will recognize World AIDS Day. This disease has become a global epidemic in only 27 years of it's existence. World AIDS Day, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic that is caused by the spread of HIV.
The Facts:
Over 1.1 million Americans are estimated to be living with HIV.33 million people are living with the disease worldwide.Blacks/African Americans accounted for over half (51%) of the estimated number of HIV/AIDS diagnoses made during 2007, followed by whites (29%) and Hispanic/Latinos (18%).
What you can do:
The Facts:
Over 1.1 million Americans are estimated to be living with HIV.33 million people are living with the disease worldwide.Blacks/African Americans accounted for over half (51%) of the estimated number of HIV/AIDS diagnoses made during 2007, followed by whites (29%) and Hispanic/Latinos (18%).
What you can do:
Get Tested!
ALWAYS Practice Safe Sex
Spread Awareness
ALWAYS Practice Safe Sex
Spread Awareness
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Look what I found....
Greetings folks!
I've been searching for hair oil for my locs for about 6 months. For about 5 years I had been using Dark & Lovely's Almond Rain Oil Mist
But recently, I noticed that something about the product changed. I can't quite figure it out. All of the ingredients have remained the same, but something about it felt different. So, I set out to find a new oil for my thirsty locs.. and I FOUND this..
Motions Marula Hair and Scalp Oil. It is wonderful! The oil is light, smells great, and gives my locs great shine.
But recently, I noticed that something about the product changed. I can't quite figure it out. All of the ingredients have remained the same, but something about it felt different. So, I set out to find a new oil for my thirsty locs.. and I FOUND this.. Motions Marula Hair and Scalp Oil. It is wonderful! The oil is light, smells great, and gives my locs great shine. Check it out!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Great Find.. Dreamfields Pasta
Since becoming a diabetic, I have stayed away from one of my favorite foods: Pasta.. I'm a lover a of ALL thing pasta related. But because of it's high carb content per serving, It's best I limit my intake. :( Staying away from pasta has been ROUGH.. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.. Dreamfields Pasta! Dreamfields Pasta is made with durum wheat semolina like other pastas but, it contains inulin a 100 percent natural prebiotic fiber that can be found in foods like: artichokes, asparagus, garlic and raisins.
Dreamfields pasta also has a unique manufacturing process that protects all but 5 grams of carbs per serving from being digested and helps reduce the post-mean glucose rise unlike other pastas. Lastly, Dreamfields has 65% lower Glycemic Index than traditional pastas.
Check it out!
Dreamfields pasta also has a unique manufacturing process that protects all but 5 grams of carbs per serving from being digested and helps reduce the post-mean glucose rise unlike other pastas. Lastly, Dreamfields has 65% lower Glycemic Index than traditional pastas.
Check it out!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Two months in: Diabetes
August 10, 2009, just happens to be the my two month anniversary of being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
These last two months have been the most trying, difficult, tear-filled days of my life. Planning a wedding and dealing with that stress, was a cake walk compared to this.
Living with my diagnosis has been a major process-a hard one at best. In the beginning, I can honestly say, that I thought living with Diabetes would be easy-I was SO wrong.
My journey today seems much harder than it was back in June, I'm dealing with tons of diabetes related information, medications appointments, calorie counting, and bills-Please don't get me started on the bills. Some days I feel o.k., Others days.. I feel like my brain is going to explode with everything I'm trying to take in.
Diabetes is affecting EVERY aspect of my life, which I knew it would, but I didn't really realize how much of my life would be affected, and that is REALLY hard for me. I'm used to being able to run all day without worrying about when or what I need to eat, or working through lunch and just grabbing some fries(Potatoes-I miss you!) before heading home-Now, I have to literally sit down, and plan my errands/work day, insert a snack, and a blood sugar check. Honestly, I'm not used to all this eating. I basically eat 6 times day. Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack, Dinner, Snack-WHEW!!
According to the American Diabetes Association, I'm in what they call the Anger stage of dealing with my diagnosis. I can't even fake it-They are so right. I'm mad as HELL! Diabetes, and I are NOT friends. I feel like I did something wrong or that karma is paying me back for something that I don't even remember doing. But, when I think about being mad for having Diabetes, I get upset at myself for being mad about it. It's a crazy, vicious cycle.
Needless to say, I'm making it. My blood glucose levels are no where near crazy number of 511(yes 511) they were on the day I was diagnosed, I'm no longer crazy tired, I've found a love for Diet Coke, and can prick myself in my sleep.
*Out
These last two months have been the most trying, difficult, tear-filled days of my life. Planning a wedding and dealing with that stress, was a cake walk compared to this.
Living with my diagnosis has been a major process-a hard one at best. In the beginning, I can honestly say, that I thought living with Diabetes would be easy-I was SO wrong.
My journey today seems much harder than it was back in June, I'm dealing with tons of diabetes related information, medications appointments, calorie counting, and bills-Please don't get me started on the bills. Some days I feel o.k., Others days.. I feel like my brain is going to explode with everything I'm trying to take in.
Diabetes is affecting EVERY aspect of my life, which I knew it would, but I didn't really realize how much of my life would be affected, and that is REALLY hard for me. I'm used to being able to run all day without worrying about when or what I need to eat, or working through lunch and just grabbing some fries(Potatoes-I miss you!) before heading home-Now, I have to literally sit down, and plan my errands/work day, insert a snack, and a blood sugar check. Honestly, I'm not used to all this eating. I basically eat 6 times day. Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack, Dinner, Snack-WHEW!!
According to the American Diabetes Association, I'm in what they call the Anger stage of dealing with my diagnosis. I can't even fake it-They are so right. I'm mad as HELL! Diabetes, and I are NOT friends. I feel like I did something wrong or that karma is paying me back for something that I don't even remember doing. But, when I think about being mad for having Diabetes, I get upset at myself for being mad about it. It's a crazy, vicious cycle.
Needless to say, I'm making it. My blood glucose levels are no where near crazy number of 511(yes 511) they were on the day I was diagnosed, I'm no longer crazy tired, I've found a love for Diet Coke, and can prick myself in my sleep.
*Out
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
When it's time to let go: Friendship
Give me a good friend, and I'm happy for life. I'm a Cancer, and we tend to hold on to friendships for live, even when we know we shouldn't. So the thought of letting a friend go makes my stomach hurt and my head ache. I've even prayed about it.Currently, I'm at a crossroads, I have this friend that I've known for years, were close, and consider ourselves more of sisters then we do friends. Lately, I'm feeling that things are different, and not in a good way. Change is good in most cases, but not when it involves a friend that is holding up their end of the friendship bargain. I feel as if I've been more than a great friend and sister, but my needs of the friendship aren't being met. So, what does one do when a cherished friendship has run it's course? How awful is it realize that this friendship you have shared for 12 years is no longer serving its purpose?
From the looks of it, a good house cleaning on friends is in order. Hard to do, and much easier said than done, but I've got to do what is best for me. As much as I love this friend, and have shared most my life with this person - our lives are at different forks in the road. My road leads on way and their road is leading another.
Losing a friend is hard, but sometimes it may be the best thing for you.-and I'm ok with that.
*Out!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Birthday Dinner Pics
Pics from my birthday dinner. Enjoy!
Chef Bocho
Eric and I
The Onion Volcano
Group Shot
Friday, March 27, 2009
The Great Question... Babies
I'm a newlywed.
Why is it that once you get married, everyone wants to know the big question.. When are the babies coming? I ask why ask when? Can I enjoy my husband, and try to be a great wife before becoming supermom? Is that too much to ask!?
Oh.. the question.. Co workers ask it, family asks it, even strangers ask it. It's even become a bet between friends as to who will get pregnant first. I'm going with her. Did anyone even think that maybe I don't want to me a mom, that maybe my husband and I don't even want children? What if we couldn't have children? None of those apply to us at this moment, but it seems that some people are worried about my womb and when someone is going to move in. I'm fine really. Mommy hood is something I hope to experience one day. Just not TODAY.
My husband and I have talked about children several times, before getting engaged, after getting engaged, and pretty much every week since we've gotten married. We've decided to wait a few years before stepping into the minivan fast lane. I still have several things I want to do before devoting my time, energy, money, did I mention money into a little one.
Please, all mommy lovers out there: Let me at least have this time to enjoy my life as a wife first.
Ok.. I'm off my soap box.
OUT!
