Comments on: Diagnosis: Diabetes http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/ Help is on the way! Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:19:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Andrea http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2365 Andrea Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:13:13 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2365 Malia, I am praying for you. I don't have the 'D' word yet but I fear that I am well on my way. After 3 children, a compulsive eating habit, a repultion to exercising like a caged animal, and two parents and 1 grandparent with diabetes, I found myself at 295 lbs. I decided last year to kick these bad habits and get healthy. Easier said that done. I started with Weight Watchers, got a personal trainer (who didn't like WW), bought a weight loss system, enrolled in programs at the Y, and read every thing I could about weight loss and healthy living. My head is still spinning from all the conflicing information and now I find myself at 308 lbs! I am definately going the wrong way. I finally decided to turn off the noise and just pray for guidence. I felt like God was telling me to look for help so I started with my doctor. She did a number of blood tests and found my thyroid was low. You would think this was good news...she had found something that could be corrected by a pill! Yea! Nope, my reaction was tot be scared to try it. So here I am with my pill bottle, trying to decide if I should take the pills or not. I am going to get up tomorrow and take the first pill and see how it goes. I just keep thinking if I could just get started going down and not up. If i could just loose 20 lbs I could get motivated to really get serious. If I could just fit in my clothes I could get excited about a new lifestyle. Pray for me too...and I will be praying for you. It is so hard to do this alone and really, even if you have a group, it is, like you said, a spiritual battle. It helps to have support, but really it is your battle and no one elses. Fight on sister. Malia,

I am praying for you.

I don’t have the ‘D’ word yet but I fear that I am well on my way. After 3 children, a compulsive eating habit, a repultion to exercising like a caged animal, and two parents and 1 grandparent with diabetes, I found myself at 295 lbs. I decided last year to kick these bad habits and get healthy. Easier said that done. I started with Weight Watchers, got a personal trainer (who didn’t like WW), bought a weight loss system, enrolled in programs at the Y, and read every thing I could about weight loss and healthy living. My head is still spinning from all the conflicing information and now I find myself at 308 lbs! I am definately going the wrong way.

I finally decided to turn off the noise and just pray for guidence. I felt like God was telling me to look for help so I started with my doctor. She did a number of blood tests and found my thyroid was low. You would think this was good news…she had found something that could be corrected by a pill! Yea! Nope, my reaction was tot be scared to try it. So here I am with my pill bottle, trying to decide if I should take the pills or not.

I am going to get up tomorrow and take the first pill and see how it goes. I just keep thinking if I could just get started going down and not up. If i could just loose 20 lbs I could get motivated to really get serious. If I could just fit in my clothes I could get excited about a new lifestyle.

Pray for me too…and I will be praying for you. It is so hard to do this alone and really, even if you have a group, it is, like you said, a spiritual battle. It helps to have support, but really it is your battle and no one elses.

Fight on sister.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2360 Jenn Fri, 29 May 2009 11:36:18 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2360 It is encouraging that you see that this is rightly a spiritual battle. There is a free on-line study that is highly helpful and packed full of applicable scripture called 'The Lord's Table'. I found it at settingcaptivesfree.com I went through it and there really is no catch. It's free and helpful and has sound doctrine. The idea is not to focus more on weighing and measuring food but to fill up your soul at The Lord's Table and see food as the idol we have made it out to be. Again, I know this isn't a good time to add another thing but it was instrumental in helping me really see my sin in this area (and lose weight). for his glory It is encouraging that you see that this is rightly a spiritual battle. There is a free on-line study that is highly helpful and packed full of applicable scripture called ‘The Lord’s Table’. I found it at settingcaptivesfree.com I went through it and there really is no catch. It’s free and helpful and has sound doctrine. The idea is not to focus more on weighing and measuring food but to fill up your soul at The Lord’s Table and see food as the idol we have made it out to be. Again, I know this isn’t a good time to add another thing but it was instrumental in helping me really see my sin in this area (and lose weight).
for his glory

]]> By: Nicole http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2348 Nicole Tue, 05 May 2009 03:29:53 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2348 I am praying with you and for you Malia! I am praying with you and for you Malia!

]]> By: jeannine http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2346 jeannine Tue, 05 May 2009 00:09:50 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2346 Hi Malia, I just wanted to say that I understan. I had gest ational diabetes with my 6th pregnancy and I was told I would develope diabetes later on but ever since I have watched my sugar intake ( I cheat pretty often) and its been 9 years and I'm getting better every year. The Lord has so much to teach you about proper nutrition and He will help you make the changes however long it may take. I would say that the most chalenging in making changes was forgetting to ask the Lord when I was tempted. I really beleive that the Lord is makking His people aware of just how many dangerous additives that are in the foods we buy. They make up feel ill and sluggish and how can we serve Him if we aren't healthy. He's calling you to wholeness and good health. God bless you on your journey. Jeannine Hi Malia, I just wanted to say that I understan. I had gest ational diabetes with my 6th pregnancy and I was told I would develope diabetes later on but ever since I have watched my sugar intake ( I cheat pretty often) and its been 9 years and I’m getting better every year. The Lord has so much to teach you about proper nutrition and He will help you make the changes however long it may take. I would say that the most chalenging in making changes was forgetting to ask the Lord when I was tempted. I really beleive that the Lord is makking His people aware of just how many dangerous additives that are in the foods we buy. They make up feel ill and sluggish and how can we serve Him if we aren’t healthy. He’s calling you to wholeness and good health. God bless you on your journey. Jeannine

]]> By: Meg Dreifuss http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2334 Meg Dreifuss Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:28:14 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2334 Malia, I just recently got hooked up to your website and divinely saw this post. I just reached Lifetime with Weight Watchers last week! It took me 22 months, but I did it and know that you can,too. There is a certain amount of energy that it takes to lose weight and another kind of energy to maintain. Realize that you won't be working as hard as you are right now forever. Time and effort that you invest in your self and your health are not lost. You are right that weight, in so many ways, is part of a larger spiritual battle. Identifying reasons why you eat can be instrumental in changing your habits and creating a new future. Best of luck and I'll keep following your website to keep praying for your success! Malia,
I just recently got hooked up to your website and divinely saw this post. I just reached Lifetime with Weight Watchers last week! It took me 22 months, but I did it and know that you can,too. There is a certain amount of energy that it takes to lose weight and another kind of energy to maintain. Realize that you won’t be working as hard as you are right now forever. Time and effort that you invest in your self and your health are not lost. You are right that weight, in so many ways, is part of a larger spiritual battle. Identifying reasons why you eat can be instrumental in changing your habits and creating a new future. Best of luck and I’ll keep following your website to keep praying for your success!

]]> By: katy http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2332 katy Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:38:49 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2332 Sorry your having this struggle my last pregnancy i develop gesational diabetes and after birth it went from pre-diabetes to diabetes that i could not control in months, but now i am on insulin and i love it. (insulin) ii have it under control now and it almost does not feel i have it, but i am still beleiving God to heal me. One great website is diabeticmommy.com. it has help me so much. Sorry your having this struggle my last pregnancy i develop gesational diabetes and after birth it went from pre-diabetes to diabetes that i could not control in months, but now i am on insulin and i love it. (insulin) ii have it under control now and it almost does not feel i have it, but i am still beleiving God to heal me. One great website is diabeticmommy.com. it has help me so much.

]]> By: Amy http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2327 Amy Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:55:45 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2327 Hi Malia! I just wanted to ditto on Setting Captives Free and the study they have "The Lord's Table". You can go to their website www.settingcaptivesfree.com and do the study for free. They will give you a mentor if one is available. Another option is to order the study, I got mine through Amazon for $16. This study is eye opening, you dig into the Scriptures, draw near to Jesus and find freedom that only He can give. I just wanted to share something that has blessed me so much and could bless you too! Love, Amy Hi Malia!
I just wanted to ditto on Setting Captives Free and the study they have “The Lord’s Table”. You can go to their website http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com and do the study for free. They will give you a mentor if one is available. Another option is to order the study, I got mine through Amazon for $16. This study is eye opening, you dig into the Scriptures, draw near to Jesus and find freedom that only He can give.
I just wanted to share something that has blessed me so much and could bless you too!
Love,
Amy

]]> By: Karen Wondercheck http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2173 Karen Wondercheck Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:47:21 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2173 I will pray for you. I've been feeling led to do a sugar fast and it seems to be a real struggle. I've done them before so I know it can be done, but it is not easy. My mom got type 2 diabetes later in life and I have not been tested, but I know I feel better when I am not on the sugar-cycle. You are right that is is a spiritual battle. I believe we need to be lifting each other up now more than ever, God Bless you. Interceding. I will pray for you. I’ve been feeling led to do a sugar fast and it seems to be a real struggle. I’ve done them before so I know it can be done, but it is not easy. My mom got type 2 diabetes later in life and I have not been tested, but I know I feel better when I am not on the sugar-cycle. You are right that is is a spiritual battle. I believe we need to be lifting each other up now more than ever, God Bless you. Interceding.

]]> By: krissy knox http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2165 krissy knox Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:06:22 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2165 I also have diabetes. I just found out a few days ago that it had gotten worse. I was horrified. I am still struggling. It is so hard. I feel somewhat overwhelmed. But, yes, the Lord will take care of me, and He will work it all out. He has already begun to do so. He has sent not one, but two nutritionists into my life. My prayer for you is that you also get a nutritionist and learn proper eating. Mine showed me the different food categories and how many food choices I can eat in each group. It has NOTHING to do with points. I could NEVER do points. I get scared when I hear people are counting points bc I don't believe it is nutritious, nor do I believe people can keep it up. Most diets are fads. I am learning good eating habits, and I am learning how to eat. To date, in the last few months, i have lost 35 lbs. My hope for you is that you learn to eat healthy, not go on a stringent diet. If you do so, you will lost naturally. Just please, remember, food is your friend! It is your fuel, and not your enemy! Okay, if you need any help, please email me at fisherkristina@aol.com BTW, I met you on Twitter. Sorry if I am a butinsky, LOL. Perhaps this will work for you, and perhaps they have changed the plan at weight watchers. Take care. Follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/iamkrissy I also have diabetes. I just found out a few days ago that it had gotten worse. I was horrified. I am still struggling. It is so hard. I feel somewhat overwhelmed. But, yes, the Lord will take care of me, and He will work it all out. He has already begun to do so. He has sent not one, but two nutritionists into my life. My prayer for you is that you also get a nutritionist and learn proper eating. Mine showed me the different food categories and how many food choices I can eat in each group. It has NOTHING to do with points. I could NEVER do points. I get scared when I hear people are counting points bc I don’t believe it is nutritious, nor do I believe people can keep it up. Most diets are fads. I am learning good eating habits, and I am learning how to eat. To date, in the last few months, i have lost 35 lbs. My hope for you is that you learn to eat healthy, not go on a stringent diet. If you do so, you will lost naturally. Just please, remember, food is your friend! It is your fuel, and not your enemy! Okay, if you need any help, please email me at fisherkristina@aol.com BTW, I met you on Twitter. Sorry if I am a butinsky, LOL. Perhaps this will work for you, and perhaps they have changed the plan at weight watchers. Take care.

Follow me on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/iamkrissy

]]> By: Cherise http://www.homemaking911.com/2009/03/19/diagnosis-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-2154 Cherise Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:22:20 +0000 http://www.homemaking911.com/?p=378#comment-2154 Hi! Lovely blog post! I'll be praying for you! I just want you to know, you aren't alone. I am a diabetic also and if you need a shoulder let me know! There is also an diabetic community called TuDiabetes.com, you'll be able to find plenty of support, knowledge and more. Take care! Your new Diabetic Buddy, Cherise Hi! Lovely blog post! I’ll be praying for you! I just want you to know, you aren’t alone. I am a diabetic also and if you need a shoulder let me know! There is also an diabetic community called TuDiabetes.com, you’ll be able to find plenty of support, knowledge and more. Take care!

Your new Diabetic Buddy,
Cherise

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