Okay, I've been lurking for a while, but it's time to get on board.
- Reason(s) why you're choosing to go Paleo and participate
In November 2010, I found out I was Type 2 Diabetic. I'm 6'2" and I would hover anywhere between 265 and at my heaviest 280.
After learning more about diabetes I started watching what I eat and walking 3-4 times a week - no whites basically - no sugar, bread, rice, pastas - lot's of meat's and veggies.
In the spring I decided to run my first 5k because I was losing motivation. I started running 3 miles, 3-4 times a week. It was hard. I've never liked distance running, even back in high school. It took me a while to learn to pace myself. Two months later I ran two 5k's at 232lbs.
That felt like a huge accomplishment to me, and while I tried to keep running, i started to hate it. So I bought the rebel fitness guide and I've been strength training and interval training for the past several months.
Then the holidays hit and I've been completely bad the past 6 weeks and my blood sugar is completely out of whack. Too many sweets, fast food on the run, and overall indulgence in things I know I shouldn't have. I'm back up to 248lbs, exhausted all the time and I feel like crap. It's time to whip myself back into shape.
- Personal goals you'll be working towards
Hoping to drop 10-15lbs, but my ultimate goal over the next 30 days is to get my fasting blood sugar below 100. Currently it's at 160.
- Starting stats (for example: gender, age, height, weight, bodyfat %, measurements, etc.)
6'2", 248lbs. BF% TBD
