Kettlebells, Primal Exercise for Diabetics
Kettlebells have been a part of my diabetes exercise regimen since 2010. Exercise along with proper diet are the ‘twin pillars’ of my successful diabetes management strategy.
My personal activities, successfully self managing my diabetes.
Kettlebells have been a part of my diabetes exercise regimen since 2010. Exercise along with proper diet are the ‘twin pillars’ of my successful diabetes management strategy.
Did you read the latest headlines Yesterday? According to this article, “The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) is streamlining litigation for all federal cases alleging injury caused by the diabetes drug ACTOS®.” and… “Plaintiffs allege that individuals who use Actos face an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. Plaintiffs further allege that the defendants …
Jan 3, 2012 Update Brendan Williams (my nephew) will be undergoing a kidney transplant today in Chapel Hill, NC. My Sister-In-Law Terry Westbrook will be donating a kidney as well today. Thoughts and prayers are welcome. Update: On every level this event was a success and though I played a TINY part… it was nice …
November was a month of ‘bashing’ the American Diabetes Association…and a month of thanks too of course. December was a month of experiments. The popularity of my humble attempt at educating, motivating and entertaining people (the blog) … has exceeded my expectations. Every month saw increases in readership… including November and December when people have many other …
If you are NOT yet ‘low carb paleo’ … please, I urge you to give it a try. Step outside your comfort zone… like I am going to do. ;)
A low carb paleo lifestyle helps me manage diabetes. I am a formerly obese, formerly drug and insulin dependent diabetic.
Objectively and critically examine your life and lifestyle to see what can be changed or tweaked to improve overall health and fitness.
Intense Exercise is GOOD!!! … but too much, too often may have adverse affects.
This is the intial entry in a new category of posts called, “Diabetes Questions”. Periodically I will select questions and answer them via a post. Rest assured, anonymity will be preserved. Below is an email I received and the questions or statements were addresssed ‘in line’. I have quoted my comments. ======================== > Hello …
I’ve been up to quite a bit of “primal fun” over the last couple of weeks … and I wanted to share it with you. I do some pretty crazy stuff at times… Why do I do it? 1) To test conventional wisdom. So much that we have been taught is wrong. Sadly these errors …
This post is going to be highlighting a major contributor to ‘who I am’. Her online name is, “Dr. BG”. She authors a very informative blog, “Animal Pharm“. I originally found her through Mark’s Sisson’s blog roll… a huge debt I owe Mark in and of itself. IF YOU have benefited from my diabetes …
This post is really just a pictorial view of my time spent at T & D Farms today …. and pictures of the first meal prepared from the bounty. The first meal was a ‘sampler’ of pastured meats! :) T & D Farms is a family farm owned and operated by Todd and Danielle Mauldin …
Introductory Post of Pastured Meats and T & D Farms Read More »
This post has Pelican videos and additional links regarding past vacations at Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington, NC. Some may be asking … what does pelican videos have to do with diabetes? A LOT! :) It’s further evidence or proof. When I say that I am ‘thriving, not just surviving’ … I want to demonstrate that as much …
Update: I am excited!!! The “Diabetes-Warrior.net” T-shirts ARE HERE!!! :) Granted… I’m biased, but I think they look perfect! All T-shirts are Black print on white T-shirts with the emblem on front and back. ALL are pre-shrunk 100% cotton. Sizes Small $14.97Medium $14.97Large $14.97X – Large $14.97XX – Large $16.97XXX – Large $16.97 ** …
The cuts came from oyster shells and barnacles grown on the rocks of a jetty. It is not a very ‘clean’ environment… to say the least.
I imagine it’s like that for millions of other diabetics who are still addicted to sugar and carbs, all it takes is a one 3rd party verification … a doctor, etc. Diabetes lesson learned.
Preface I eXercised almost daily for two years. The last several months my activity level has dropped… mainly due to Ollie and work. I still go for 15-30 minute walks twice a day, lift heavy things 1-3 times a week and perform intense cardio 1-2 times a week. So I am not ‘slacking off’ too …
Sometimes I exaggerate a title to ‘lure’ readers into my blog, other times I try to create an intriguing title to ‘lure’ them. I am doing neither with this post’s title. We were NOT in danger of dying … but we easily could have been injured on the algae covered, coral encrusted, jagged rocks. I violated …
I had to drive my son back to Wilmington, NC and yesterday was my first full day. I wanted to give you an idea of my ‘day’ so you would see that at 50 years old, as a former diabetic and formerly obese person… I am TRULY THRIVING!!! … not just surviving. A phrase that …
Yesterday I conducted my first ever Diabetes-Warrior Survey, I should have surveyed A LONG TIME AGO. THANKS to all who participated! If you did not complete the survy PLEASE DO, by clicking “Here” or on the link above. If you are reading this post and it’s next week, next month or next year… your feedback …
My mission is to Entertain, Educate and Motivate every single day. I want everyone to reap the improved health and wellness benefits I have experienced. There is ALWAYS room for improvement and I am posting this Feedback Survey, to give you an opportunity to make suggestions and to give me advice on the future of …