As I've stated before - I'm trying to get healthier. For me, part of being healthier means losing a bit of weight. Out of all of the reasons why I should be motivated to lose weight - better blood sugar control, healthier heart, longer life - the number one motivator for my right now: looking good in a wedding dress. What is wrong with me?!
I hate saying it out loud, it sounds so vain, but it's the truth. Although I am striving for all of the other reasons mentioned, that unforgiving wedding dress (which I have not even picked out yet, but I'm certain that it will, in fact, be unforgiving) is my fuel.
Operation "Skinny in a Wedding Dress" has begun today. Don't worry - I hate the word "skinny." I do NOT want to look like the woman in this photo. Look at how thin her arms are! I have more of an athletic build, and I'm perfectly okay with that. However, I'd like to look (and be) healthy for the wedding day. Let's rename it "Operation Healthy in a Wedding Dress." I have one year to get healthier.
I feel that this will be a bit of a struggle, not only because losing weight and getting healthy is hard work, but because there are a few other things working against me. One such enemy - insulin resistance. I HATE insulin resistance! I'm sure everyone reading this knows the basics of insulin resistance. Here is my doc's simpliest explanation: my body isn't properly using all of the insulin that I take. Therefore, I'm taking more than my body should need. Insulin is a hormone that stores fat. All of that "extra" insulin that's not being used is pretty much just storing extra fat. Here's the kicker - the only way to cut down on insulin resistance, is to lose weight. However, losing weight is easier without insulin resistance. Such a fun little game my body is playing.
Obviously, the less carbs I eat, the less insulin I need to take. So, today marked the first day of my lower carb meals.
I'm going to make an appointment with a nutritionist soon to straighten this all out and do it the correct and healthy way. In the meantime, if anyone reading has gone through the same thing - any suggestions for me?
