Think. Eat. Move.
Have you ever noticed that sometimes people look at you like you are talking a foreign language when you begin to discuss your Diabetes? Much like most areas of our lives, Diabetes has its own lingo, language and topics. We talk about glucose, meters, insulin and much more, but this is not what everyone else…
Well George, this sounds pretty conceded! Why would I ever think that I needed to write an article about loving yourself on a Diabetes website? The more I have reflected on what helped me the most to reverse my Type 2 Diabetes, I have realized that I needed to get a great big healthy dose…
I recently heard someone saying, “I am, who I am …” when talking about life and their current situation. Although they were not a Diabetic, I thought that this phrase had some real applications into the world of Diabetes. I am a Diabetic When people ask me about my weight loss, the first thing I…
Eating when you’re hungry, seems like common sense, right? This simple concept might be harder than you think. I was recently reading a book called, “The Science of Being Well” by Wallace D Wattles where he was discussing the science behind how to be well, or basically living healthy. During this discussion, he said something…
Over the last few months, I have increased my running frequency and distances. If you haven’t read my articles about my most recent running activities, make sure to see my most recent Move articles. Why? So when I tell people that I run between 75 and 100 miles PER MONTH! They are always surprised and…
As the time of my next run event approaches, I find myself exercises more and more so I get a good opportunity to experiment with different factors of my life to see what is working and what isn’t. Two Runs, Different Results One morning I got up just like normal, put on my running close…
A year ago, I was running my first runDisney event in Orland Florida’s Walt Disney World. I you are new to runDisney events, you should definitely take a look at my first timer experience articles … Getting Started Pre Race Race Arrival Running the Race Post Race Race Wrap Up Although some things have changed…
I am looking for a few brave people to participate in the runDisney 2020 Marathon Weekend Dopey Challenge with me, are you that person? The Dopey Challenge If you haven’t heard about the runDisney Dopey Challenge, let me just say that the name is about as appropriate as possible. The challenge is to run during…
You may (or may not) believe that this picture is me. Yes, it’s me and it the difference one year can make, yes right again, one year. One Year The me on the left was from June 2017 when my wife and I took a cruise for our 25th wedding anniversary. At the time I…
21.1 kilometers. What is the significance of 21.1 kilometers? Well, for anyone who is not aware, this is the distance for a half marathon and equates to 13.1 miles. Recently, I completed my first half marathon training run as I prepare for my first half marathon event at the Disney Marathon Weekend and I feel…
Everyday our attention is divided into several activities, tasks and directions. Managing all of the distractions has become a full time job for most people. When I started listening to The One Thing: The Surprising Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller, I realized that Gary proposes a simple question that as a Diabetic can…
I just finished reading this great book titled “Good Leaders Ask Great Questions” by John C. Maxwell and the more I read, the more I thought about the “Great Questions” a Diabetic should be asking themselves. Am I a Diabetic? This is the first great question that popped into my head. It’s the question that…
November 6th marks the one year anniversary of when I was admitted to the hospital and I was first diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Man, what a year! As I reflect on the last year I really appreciate all the things that I have been able to accomplish and know that anyone with the right…
If you haven’t read the book, Sell or Be Sold, by Grant Cordone, then you need to take a short break from reading this article and go buy it. You may or may not be a salesperson or selling may not be your occupation but everyone is either being sold, or selling something every minute…
By trade, I have been a Project Manager for software projects for most of my career. As a Project Manager, we emphasize the theme “Failing to Plan, is a Plan to Fail.” You Heard It Here First Since I have renewed my commitment to listening to audiobooks again, I have modified this saying … “Failing…
For most of life, like most people, I have struggled with my weight. All through my late 20s, all throughout my 30s and it got awful in my 40s, I was on the roller coaster of weight gain, weight loss. I would gain a few pounds, try a new diet, lose a few pounds… but…
If a couple of months ago someone would have told me that I would be running (walking sometimes) in 5k, 10K and Half Marathon events… I would have laughed out loud and told them “No Way!” Accomplishments As of the writing of this article, I have participated in a lot of marathons and physical activities,…
One of the books I was recently reading was How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big Win, Kind of the Story of My Life by Scott Adams where Scott discusses Systems, not Goals. Before we jump into this topic, you might be asking who Scott Adams is? Unless you are an engineer…
Since my Diabetic reversal, my conversations often turn to Diabetes, and I am amazed at the number of people whom I know are living with Diabetes and I never even knew. By nature I am not a nosy person, so it didn’t surprise me that I didn’t know, but what I didn’t expect was the number of…
When people see pictures of me from before, they comment on how much weight I have lost and asked me how I did it. I usually respond with “I got diabetes,” which typically results in an “I’m sorry.” I love this response; it’s like I told them I have a death sentence, but I quickly…
If you are an avid reader of my page, you would know that several months ago when I participated in the runDisney Star Wars half marathon weekend. I saw some people walking around with race awards (medals) before the first race started. I was curious how these individuals were able to get an award…
When I first started sharing my experiences and articles about Type II Diabetes, the website I wanted (LiveLikeADiabetic.com) was not available, so I went with the next best thing (EatLikeADiabetic.com). Recently LiveLikeADiabetic.com became available and I snatched it up as fast as possible. I have completed the migration of all the same great content from…
It’s Saturday, the one day of the week that I truly consider the “weekend”. A time to rest and get errands done. As I lay in bed, my subconscious begins it’s morning ritual… “George, you don’t want to get up early on a Saturday to go do a 10K.” “George, sleep in, you deserve it,…
No, the time has not flown by that fast, it’s not been one year since I was diagnosed with diabetes, but it has been one year since I took a picture. For some, this might not be a big deal, but for me, I only take pictures for very specific events. 25 Years In 2017,…
As I talk more and more with people about the 120 Day Reversal of my Type 2 Diabetes, I get asked all the time how did you do it? Although I usually respond with information about controlling by blood sugar levels and eating changes, I am realizing that a lot of my reversal had to do…
So the time has finally come. Back in December 2017, I decided that I wanted to not only change my eating habits, I wanted to change my physical exercise levels as well. To get this kick started I signed the whole family up for a 5K. I figured if we were going to do a…
As I sat in my hospital bed on November 6, 2017 wondering how was I going to deal with finding out that I was a new Type 2 Diabetic, thinking about all that my father had gone through as a Type 2 Diabetic, and how this condition had affected numerous people within my family, I…
Every year my family and I take several trips to Orlando, Florida. Our trips are planned out mostlu to enjoy the entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resorts and Parks, plus the Universal Studios Resorts and Parks. We get resident rates on hotels and park admissions so it makes for a nice vacation without having…
This article shares my experience as a Type 2 Diabetic and how I was feeling fine, when I should not have been. I’m A Type 2 Diabetic When I was first told to go to the hospital, I asked myself, “Why? I feel fine!” The entire time I was in the hospital, people would say…
This has to be the most common question I get when people ask me how I have been losing weight. Since I found out that I am a type 2 diabetic, I have been steadily losing weight. As of writing of this post, I have lost 50 pounds in about 3 months. 25 pounds due…