I’ve hanging out over at Prevention Magazine. Did the My Virtual Model thing, and while the model doesn’t look exactly like me (there’s no button for back fat or c-section belly) I think it’s a pretty good representation of how I look and how I’ll look after losing 33 pounds. Thus far I’ve lost 2 inches off my waist (Take THAT! Dr. Oz!) and about three pounds. I bought a new pair of exercise pants in my usual XL, but they were too big. I think though that they just ran large. I haven’t had a chance to take them back yet.
I spent most of the day playing outside with Luke and that’s HUGE. Normally I get too tired and feel like crap. So, I know that my workout regimen is defeating this insulin crap. Remember, I’m not doing anything that hard. Weights three times a week, Cardio three times a week, Pilates twice a week. I could probably go without the Pilates, but I love it so.
Also, if you have insulin issues, be sure to ask your doctor to check your Vitamin D levels. Mine was nearly non-existent. That’s not surprising those of us who are melanin-enhanced have a harder time making it. It also doesn’t help that I slather myself with sunscreen whenever I do happen to be out in the sun. Anyway, it can be a contributor to insulin issues. I don’t think it’s coincidental that black folks have lower levels of Vitamin D and higher levels of diabetes. Remember: Calcium, Vitamin D, Fiber and Omega 3s are all essential in whipping insulinaemia, and don’t forget to lift weights!!!
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You need to incorporate gettng a book out in all that working out LOL , write and run baby , write and run.
I promise, I’m writing as fast as I can! lol
Hi Roslyn! I’m glad that your workouts are going well for you! This virtual model is so cute! That’s some good information about Vitamin D issues and diabetes. It was something I never thought to tie together. I will definitely mention it to my mother when we talk next. Since I am vegan I drink fortified almond milk, eat flax meal, sesame, and hemp seeds too. Do you eat healthy fatty fish or take the fish oil pills/supplements instead? Those pills freak out my poor husband! 😦 My father-in-law tried to get both of us on those a while back. He even special ordered us some really expensive ones, but of course it did not happen! My father-in-law is such a trip though because he even tried to bribe me into it with lots of “organic/vegan” things from Whole Foods. 😉 I’ve noticed that a lot of food are now being fortified with Omega 3. We’ve bought peanut butter and eggs to name a couple of them. My husband eats lots of fresh salmon, canned fish snacks, and eats flax meal from time to time too. I wish you continued success with your work out regimen! 🙂