Coached
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 11:06AM “Give George a hand! He is doing everything right, accept maybe knowing what to eat but I can’t do that either!”
The 4 nurses at the station all start applauding at my doctor’s announcement.
How’s that for a way to end your doctor’s appointment?
The start of my visit was confirmation of more weight loss. This time 11 pounds for a total of 18 since I started on the Victoza. My blood pressure is right where it is supposed to be and my bg’s are looking good.
“You’ve lost 18 lbs and got a year older! You’re the MAN!” When my doctor said that I cracked up. I guess normally those number go in the same direction so it made me feel good.
The plan now is to add exercise. In the Slimmons Gym (my garage) on the treadmill. 15 minutes of walking on day 1 then add a minute each day until I reach 30 minutes. At that point he wants me to slowly increase the speed but keep it to thirty minutes.
He knows I need baby steps and that I need a plan.
We talked about some things I am stressed about and he believes the exercise will help. I know it will, but I need to be told by my coach to do it.
I told him again that he is my coach and whatever he tells me to do I will do. I have, and I will continue to.
All and all I feel like I am in some very good hands. I have the best support system a Diabetic could ask for (The DOC) and am feeling the desire to take control of my health.
Things are starting to look up!
Reader Comments (17)
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rock on!
Yea You Go Ninja. F found an old PC and set it up to watch netflix or hulu from the treadmill, works wonders for me. I'm on week 2, with a minor diversion to LA fro two days.
Congrats on the phenomenal success as a result of good old hard work and discipline. You are a man with a plan!
SSSOOOOOOO AWESOME GEORGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooot!!!!!
WOOHOO!
Whooohooo! love it! ...great picture too!
congrats!
Yay!
That's it. I'm moving - what an awesome doctor!
And you!! Mr. Awesome Patient!
Congrats on the hard work.
That is fantastic :)
What a difference your "coach" has made - love it!
Nice dude! I bet we worked off at LEAST 15 pounds moving on Saturday... LOL!
Slow and steady man - next time I see you, you'll be needing a new wardrobe!
I have to admit.... I'm a little jealous! :-)
Sounds wonderful!!!! Please keep us posted! You know what I've been getting burned out lately from working out. I think I'll steal this approach and just take it slow and steady. I tend to skip a week and then overdo it and then of course I'm too sore to do anything for another couple of days and I just need to chill and build up slowly. Thanks for sharing!
Way to go!
Wahoo George!!!!! I love that you got a round of applause from your doctor's office - you have definitely found the right place. I'm so thrilled for you - keep up the good work!!
HI FIVE!!!
The Slimmins Gym.
HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Georgie!!! This is awesome. Baby steps, in deed! YOu've got the right idea ;)
-Ginger