...and that's exactly what i did

i had an appointment with the doctor today after some blood tests.  he told me i have type 2 diabetes.

i didn't quite expect that but then i am not surprised.  for the last two years i have been commuting about 4 hours per day on the train or 3 hours by car.  i am also working in a sedentary job.  so basically i am at my desk for about 7 hours and then on the train for another 4.  my routine was

6am wake up
7am take the train
7-845am travel to work
8.45 - 4.30pm work
4.30pm - 6.30pm train ride
7pm dinner
9pm bedtime

and then i'll do it all over again the next day.  i did this for over two years.  with no exercise.

28 months later, here i am writing this blog.

of course i can't blame all that on my job and lifestyle.  i have also come from a family with a strong history of cardiovascular issues and diabetes.

so as i was told i am already pre-disposed to this.  so i needed to fight it - and didn't.

i've also gained about 11 kgs in five years.  it doesn't seem much but if you put it all together, it had all the makings of a disastrous lifestyle.

so i started today.

we spent a few hours clearing the cupboard with anything and everything that wasn't included on the list of food that are not good for me.  i will post the photos later.

so i thought i'll blog about my journey.  more for myself so i can track my progress.  i could use a physical diary but i'm a quicker typist.  i am hoping that i can also mobile-blog (if there is such a word) while i'm on the road or as i experience, see and think of things.

so here it goes.  day 1 started today.  i started taking all the vitamins and minerals recommended by my doctor.

i'm starting today because i want to be alive tomorrow.

this is where my journey to wholeness and healing begins.