The Proof is in the.... Doctor's Visit

I am so happy today. Hubby is on this journey with me. He has never had as serious a weight issue as I have, although he is overweight. His big problem has been Type II diabetes and high blood pressure. Since we both decided to be serious about changing our bad eating habits and exercising several hours a week, we've both seen improvements, but the real proof was at hubby's first doctor's visit since beginning our program of changes on September 15th.

His A1C was 5! FIVE!!!! That's so great I was so happy. 

His blood pressure was 120/80! A normal reading! For him that's amazing. 



The proof that this works is all around in many little different things, but this was the icing on the cake. 

I'm so proud of him for sticking to it all, and getting his numbers so under control. 

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Even though this wasn't MY victory, it showed some very important things. Living a healthier lifestyle changes EVERYTHING. I found this picture on a friend's page at Spark People and it is soooo true.


I've only lost about 25% of the weight I have yet to lose, and already I am sleeping MUCH better. At my highest weight I would wake up with a start regularly feeling like I was gasping for air. Hubby told me I often scared him when I was sleeping. I used to swallow antacids like candy every day too, and right from the start of my healthy eating plan that eliminated all simple carbs, I haven't had to take ANY at all. Instead of buying a large bottle of bargain brand antacids every week, I haven't bought a single one in 4.5 months.