Ten years later I was doing great (I have taken insulin daily since March 1988 and currently use an insulin pump) and when I met my husband we ate out a lot-it was a lot of fun, and life seemed bright! I watched myself grow bigger and bigger, and all of a sudden I found myself standing in a department store with Queen sized underwear in my hand! I was 23 years old.
Off to Weight Watchers I went, knowing now was much better than later when it comes to weight loss. I took about a year and a half to reach my goal weight, and while it was a challenge to lose the 45 pounds, I was having a lot of fun watching myself shrink. I started running mid-way through my weight loss and kept at it, knowing that was a key I needed to keep off excess weight.
I ran so much and so unwisely that I developed a stress fracture in my leg-no more running! I went in search of low impact workouts
I was there. I had found her. I had what it would take to keep exercising however I could for however long I can.
Shortly after I worked my way back to full impact workouts and running, I started working as a bootcamp instructor. I’ve been a certified personal trainer for over six years now, and love to help people reach that same awakening I had in front of my TV.
LowMax is now my absolute favorite workout, yet I save it for times I need a workout that not only gets me exhausted but also simultaneously lifts my spirit.
Thank you!
Amy, you are an absolute inspiration to all who know you!! Not to mention you are a doll. Even if we did forget you on our way to the RT dinner 😉
Amy, I’m so proud of you, even though I don’t know you. I too have had T1 for 36 yrs now and been on pump for 13 yrs. I have been doing Cathe since ’99. Way to go…keep it up….k8
What a great story, Amy! I’m going to show it to my 12-year old daughter, who also has T1 ….. being healthy and fit goes hand-in-hand with great diabetes management.
Thanks everyone!
Katherine, I’ve been on a Minimed pump since 1995 and CGM for a few years too. Love them both (although I often hate my CGM it is still a valuable and useful tool for me). Happy we both have found Cathe along the way!! 😉
Dayna, it is so true! I’d be honored to have you share my story with your daughter. (You can also see more at diabetesoutside dot com.)
Catherine, ppbbllltt! 😛 Love you too!
WAY TO GO, AMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderful inspiration you are! Keep up your health addiction to Cathe!! Big hugs!